2019 VOYAGES

NewDISCOVER THE LAND Guinea THAT TIME FORGOT

PAPUA WEST ISLANDS & RAJA AMPAT welcome to our 2019 season

Dancers at Tuam Island

The Land that Time Forgot New Guinea’s vast remoteness, hidden communities, and extensive coastline make it uniquely suited to small ship expedition cruising. With our in-house New Guinea experts and local guides, we have developed five unique expedition departures for 2019. One of these cruises has been specially curated to immerse you into the art and craft tradition of New Guinea, amongst the richest in the world. Come and join us as we make full use of the capabilities of our brand new ship, Coral Adventurer, to explore deep into New Guinea. Frontier lands of

Dancers in Dregerhafen

12 NIGHTS IN THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Itinerary 12 nights BETWEEN cairns AND madang › Enter the mouth of the Sepik River, one of the world’s great river systems, and visit the famous Sepik market DAY 1: Cairns for masks and carvings DAY 2: Coral Sea crossing › See Manam Motu, one of Papua New Guinea’s most DAY 3: & Sewa Bay active DAY 4: Dei Dei Springs & › Enjoy high-spirited welcomes, dances, and sing sings DAY 5: Kuiawa, DAY 6: MacLaren Harbour & Tufi Fjords › Ride on outrigger canoes with local guides DAY 7: Buna & Sanananda › Visit WWII battle sites at Buna & Sanananda DAY 8: Morobe Harbour › Hear the mythical and spiritual tales of the Dei Dei DAY 9: Lababia & Fly Islands springs DAY 10: Dregerhafen › Enjoy snorkelling and diving on vibrant reefs, or kayak DAY 11: Expedition Island Stop through rainforested fjords DAY 12: Sepik River & Manam Island DAY 13: Madang

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE Manam Island CORAL ADVENTURER Sepik River DATE DEPARTS Madang Tolokiwa 3l October 2019 Cairns DEPARTURE TIMES PAPUA NEW GUINEA Dregerhafen Lababia CAIRNS: Boarding at 7.30am for 9.00am departure. PACIFIC Disembarks in Madang at 8.00am Fly Islands OCEAN MADANG: Boarding at 3.00pm for 4.00pm departure. Buna Disembarks in Cairns at 8.00am. Tufi Trobriand Islands

Port Moresby Dobu CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Samarai Bridge Deck Suite $15,840 n/a Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,740 n/a Explorer Deck $13,340 $20,010 Promenade Deck $12,240 $18,360 Coral Deck $11,290 $16,935 Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. Optional charter flight Cairns between Madang and Cairns at additional cost. 2 CUSTOMS & CRAFTSMEN THE ART OF THE MALUKUS AND NEW GUINEA

Kora Kora canoe carving at Banda Neira

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS 12, 10 OR 22 NIGHTS DISCOVERING THE ART AND CRAFT › Enjoy a private onboard art exhibition in Madang and TRADITIONS OF ANCIENT TRIBES mingle with the artists Itinerary 12 10, or 22 nights - Darwin TO Vanimo TO Cairns › Receive expert guidance from guest art expert, collector and anthropologist Arthur Beau Palmer DAY 1: Darwin DAY 14: Sepik River DAY 2: Arafura Sea crossing DAY 15: Madang › Dine on Bandanese cuisine under the stars at historic DAY 3: Banda Neira DAY 16: Dregerhafen Fort Belgica DAY 4: Island DAY 17: Buna and Sanananda DAY 5: DAY 18: Tufi DAY 6: DAY 19: , Trobriand Islands FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE DAY 7: DAY 20: Dei Dei and Dobu Island CORAL ADVENTURER DAY 8: Sea crossing DAY 21: Samarai DATE DEPARTS DAY 9: Roon island / Auri Island DAY 22: Coral Sea crossing 08 October 2019 Darwin DAY 10: Kwatisore DAY 23: Cairns 20 October 2019 Vanimo DAY 11: Mamberamo River DARWIN TO VANIMO - 12 NIGHTS DAY 12: Jayapura CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* DAY 13: Vanimo Bridge Deck Suite $15,940 n/a (Guests doing half-circle embark/ disembark) Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,740 n/a Explorer Deck $13,340 $20,010 Promenade Deck $12,240 $18,360 Coral Deck $11,290 $16,935 VANIMO TO CAIRNS - 10 NIGHTS CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Bridge Deck Suite $13,490 n/a Tobelo Bridge Deck Stateroom $11,690 n/a Ternate Auri Islands South L Explorer Deck $11,390 $17,085 Halmahera Mamberamo River Jayapura Promenade Deck $10,490 $15,735 Vanimo Saparua Kwatisore Coral Deck $9,690 $14,535 WEST PAPUA SPICE ISLANDS Banda Neira DARWIN TO CAIRNS - 22 NIGHTS Sepik River Madang PAPUA NEW GUINEA Dregerhafen CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Buna Bridge Deck Suite $27,540 n/a Tufi Trobriand Islands Bridge Deck Stateroom $23,440 n/a Dobu Explorer Deck $22,740 $34,110 Samarai Darwin Promenade Deck $20,940 $31,410 Coral Deck $19,340 $29,010

Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) . *Limited sole use occupancy available. Cairns Arthur Beau Palmer in Papua New Guinea Wooden figure from the Sepik Region

ARTHUR BEAU PALMER - GUEST LECTURER This voyage will be hosted by guest lecturer Arthur Beau Palmer. Arthur Beau Palmer travelled widely in the Spice Islands, Papua One of the foremost experts in Papuan and Torres Strait art, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Northern Australia. He now Arthur began collecting in the 1960’s. During his long career as an owns a well-established gallery in Brisbane specializing in high-end anthropologist, ethnographer, bush pilot, and government advisor, oceanic and tribal art.

ABOUT YOUR VOYAGE This inaugural themed expedition explores ‘material culture’, Enjoy experiences that bring our itinerary to life. To begin our which is the relationship between the people and their craft. voyage, we visit the dramatic Fort Belgica in Banda Neira. With We uncover the history of traditional art, the influence of belief a rich history and surrounded by the stunning landscape of the and societal needs, and study the contemporary works that Islands, the Fort will be our venue for a special Bandanese we encounter along the way. Enjoy the unique opportunity to dinner under the stars. purchase your own pieces with the assistance of our expert guest As we travel into Papua New Guinea, you will see world-famous lecturer, Arthur Beau Palmer, and observe the styles, techniques, Sepik River carvings in Madang. Here we will host a private and materials changng as we journey from the onboard art exhibition, wth local artists invited to participate and through West Papua and into Papua New Guinea. share their stories.

Dramatic 17th century Fort Belgica in Banda Neira, venue of our private dinner on the ramparts

4 New Guinea circle AN EXPLORATION OF THE WORLD’S LAST FRONTIER

Snorkelling with local canoes at Dobu Island

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS 12, 13 OR 25 NIGHTS IMMERSED IN THE CULTURES AND › Take in the history, and colours of the Spice Islands WILD LANDSCAPE OF THE WORLD’S LAST FRONTIER › Snorkel and dive amongst the excellent coral gardens of Itinerary 12 13, or 25 nights - cairns TO wewak TO darwin the spectacular Raja Ampat region DAY 1: Cairns DAY 14: Jayapura › Discover New Guinea’s diverse cultures and landscapes DAY 2: Coral Sea crossing DAY 15: Mios Wundi › Visit WWII battle sites at Buna & Sanananda DAY 3: Samarai DAY 16: At Sea › Enjoy high-spirited welcomes, dances, and sing sings DAY 4: Dobu & DAY 17: Wayag DAY 5: Trobriand Islands DAY 18: Kawe Island & Aljui Bay DAY 6: Tufi DAY 19: Hidden Bay FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE DAY 7: Buna & Sanananda DAY 20: Yensawai & Yenwapnour CORAL ADVENTURER DAY 8: Lababia & Fly Islands DAY 21: Yenwapnour & Mesemta DATE DEPARTS DAY 9: Dregerhafen DAY 22: Mesemta & Wagmab 25 November 2019 Cairns DAY 10: Tuam Island DAY 23: Banda & Spice Islands 7 December 2019 Wewak DAY 11: Historic Madang DAY 24: The Spice Islands CAIRNS TO WEWAK - 12 NIGHTS DAY 12: Sepik River & Bien DAY 25: Arafura Sea crossing CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* DAY 13: Wewak DAY 26: Arrive Darwin Bridge Deck Suite $15,840 n/a (Guests doing half-circle embark/ disembark) Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,740 n/a Explorer Deck $13,340 $20,010 Note: Visits to Raja Ampat are subject to access approvals to protected marine Promenade Deck $12,240 $18,360 parks. These access approvals may alter over time. If access to some areas is not Coral Deck $11,290 $16,935 possible, alternatives will be introduced to this itinerary. WEWAK TO DARWIN - 13 NIGHTS CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* PACIFIC OCEAN Bridge Deck Suite $17,140 n/a Wayag Is

Bridge Deck Stateroom $14,840 n/a Yensawai Mios Wundi Explorer Deck $14,400 $21,600 Misool Is Jayapura Promenade Deck $13,240 $19,860 Wewak SPICE WEST PAPUA ISLANDS Coral Deck $12,240 $18,360 Banda Neira Madang

CAIRNS TO DARWIN - 25 NIGHTS PAPUA NEW Tuam Island GUINEA Dregerhafen CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Buna Tufi Trobriands Bridge Deck Suite $30,690 n/a Dobu Bridge Deck Stateroom $26,590 n/a Samarai Explorer Deck $25,790 $38,685 Darwin Promenade Deck $23,790 $35,685 Coral Deck $21,940 $32,910

Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) . Cairns *Limited sole use occupancy available. 4 pioneers of papua new guinea

Visiting a village by outrigger canoe, MacLaren Harbour

AN AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EXPEDITION EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Itinerary 12 13, or 25 nights - cairns TO wewak TO darwin Itinerary 12 nights BETWEEN cairns AND madang › Enter the mouth of the Sepik River, one of the world’s great river systems, and visit the famous Sepik market DAY 1: Madang DAY 14: Jayapura for masks and carvings DAY 15: Mios Wundi DAY 2: Sepik River & Manam Island › See Manam Motu, one of Papua New Guinea’s most DAY 16: At Sea DAY 3: Expedition Island Stop active volcanos DAY 17: Wayag DAY 4: Dregerhafen › Enjoy high-spirited welcomes, dances, and sing sings DAY 18: Kawe Island & Aljui Bay DAY 5: Lababia & Fly Islands DAY 19: Hidden Bay DAY 6: Morobe Harbour › Ride on outrigger canoes with local guides DAY 20: Yensawai & Yenwapnour DAY 7: Buna & Sanananda › Visit WWII battle sites at Buna & Sanananda DAY 21: Yenwapnour & Mesemta DAY 8: MacLaren Harbour & Tufi Fjords › Hear the mythical and spiritual tales of the Dei Dei DAY 22: Mesemta & Wagmab DAY 9: Kuiawa, Trobriand Islands springs DAY 23: Banda & Spice Islands DAY 10: Dei Dei Springs & Dobu Island › Enjoy snorkelling and diving on vibrant reefs, or kayak DAY 24: The Spice Islands DAY 11: Samarai & Sewa Bay through rainforested fjords DAY 25: Arafura Sea crossing DAY 12: Coral Sea crossing DAY 26: Arrive Darwin DAY 13: Cairns

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE Manam Island CORAL ADVENTURER Sepik River DATE DEPARTS Madang Tolokiwa 12 November 2019 Madang PACIFIC OCEAN DEPARTURE TIMES Wayag Is PAPUA NEW GUINEA Dregerhafen Lababia CAIRNS: Boarding at 7.30am for 9.00am departure. Yensawai Mios Wundi PACIFIC Fly Islands OCEAN Disembarks in Madang at 8.00am Misool Is Jayapura MADANG: Boarding at 3.00pm for 4.00pm departure. Wewak Buna SPICE WEST PAPUA Tufi Trobriand Islands Disembarks in Cairns at 8.00am. ISLANDS Banda Neira Madang Port Moresby Dobu PAPUA NEW Tuam Island Dregerhafen CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* GUINEA Samarai Buna Bridge Deck Suite $15,840 n/a Tufi Trobriands Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,740 n/a Dobu Explorer Deck $13,340 $20,010 Samarai Darwin Promenade Deck $12,240 $18,360 Coral Deck $11,290 $16,935 Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. Optional charter flight Cairns Cairns between Madang and Cairns at additional cost. 4 6 Spice islands & Raja ampat

View of Wajag Island from Mt. Pindito

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS DISCOVERING THE SPICE TRAIL & THE CORAL TRIANGLE › Be welcomed to Banda Neira by the famous Kora Kora Itinerary 12 nights BETWEEN Darwin AND biak canoes gliding over the water DAY 1: Depart Darwin › Explore Fort Belgica, a Dutch outpost built in 1611 DAY 2: Arafura Sea crossing › Snorkel and dive amongst the excellent coral garden at DAY 3: Banda Neira Wagmab Island DAY 4: Spice Islands › Discover Wayag’s ‘gumdrop’ islands and be rewarded DAY 5: Raja Ampat - Wagmab & Mesemta by the view from Pindito Peak DAY 6: Hidden Bay & Yenwaupnor Village › Swim with the unforgettable Whale Sharks at DAY 7: South Gam Island & Aljui Bay Cenderawasih Bay DAY 8: Wayag Island › Experience the local culture of the West Papuan people DAY 9: Amsterdam Island DAY 10: At Sea Visits to Raja Ampat are subject to access approvals to protected marine DAY 11: Cenderawasih Bay & Kwatisore Village parks. These access approvals may alter over time. If access to some areas is not possible, alternatives will be introduced to this itinerary. DAY 12: Cenderawasih Bay & Mamboor Island DAY 13: Biak REVERSE ITINERARY: Biak to Darwin

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE Wayag Is CORAL ADVENTURER Amsterdam Is Gam Is DATE DEPARTS Biak Cenderawasih Yensawai Bay 21 December 2019 Darwin 2 January 2020 Biak Misool Is DEPARTURE TIMES Mamboor Is DARWIN: Boarding at 3.30pm for 5.00pm departure. Kwatisore Disembarks in Biak at 8.00am Banda Neira WEST PAPUA BIAK: Boarding at 4.30pm for 6.00pm departure. Disembarks in Darwin at 8.30am. BANDA SEA CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Bridge Deck Suite $15,840 n/a Bridge Deck Stateroom $13,740 n/a Explorer Deck $13,340 $20,010 Promenade Deck $12,240 $18,360 TIMOR SEA ARAFURA SEA Coral Deck $11,290 $16,935 Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. Charter flight available at additional cost. Darwin wildlife & warriors: west papua

CORAL ADVENTURER’S MAIDEN VOYAGES IN THE TRAIL OF TASMAN EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Itinerary 10 nights darwin TO DARWIN › Visit Sangliat Dol with its ancient megalithic stone stairs and ship structures DAY 1: Depart Darwin › Experience local culture, including traditional dances, DAY 2: Saumlaki & Sangliat Dol hand crafts, and fresh local food DAY 3: Aru East Island (if time permits) DAY 4: Agats › View ancient rock art at Kei Island and Andamata region DAY 5: Lorentz National Park › Cruise the emerald water and limestone formations of DAY 6: Triton Bay Triton Bay while looking for hornbills, rainbow lorikeets, DAY 7: Triton Bay egrets, and helmeted friarbirds DAY 8: Fakfak Regency - Arguni Island & Kokas › Be welcomed to Lorentz National Park by an armada of DAY 9: Kei Island canoes, rowed by Asmat warriors DAY 10: Crossing the Arafura Sea › Hear tales of Abel Tasman’s early explorations as you DAY 11: Arrive Darwin follow in the path of maritime history

FARES & SAILING SCHEDULE

CORAL ADVENTURER DATE DEPARTS WEST PAPUA 13 May 2019 Darwin DEPARTURE TIMES Fakfak DARWIN: Boarding at 7.00am for 8.00am departure. Triton Bay Disembarks in Darwin at 11.00am

Agats Kei Island CORAL ADVENTURER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE* Aru East Bridge Deck Suite $13,490 n/a Sangliat Dol Bridge Deck Stateroom $11,690 n/a Explorer Deck $11,390 $17,085 Promenade Deck $10,490 $15,735 Darwin Coral Deck $9,690 $14,535 Prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *Limited sole use occupancy available. AUSTRALIA

8 Coral Adventurer Coral Adventurer is designed to operate voyages to remote areas in comfort and with minimal environmental impact. At 93 metres long, she is small enough to remain intimate while featuring many advanced capabilities. These include diesel-electric propulsion to maximise energy efficiency and active stabilisers to dampen sea motion. With a 4.3 metre draft and 360o azipod thrusters, she can squeeze into shallow bays and inlets that larger ships cannot. Coral Adventurer carries 120 guests in 60 all outside, all ensuite staterooms. Flying the Australian flag and home-ported in Cairns, she features plenty of open public space, expedition lounge, panoramic bar, and our trademark open bridge, along with some new innovations. > Dual Xplorer tenders, each carrying 60 guests in comfort > 32 staterooms with private balconies, including two suites of 56 sqm > Research room for ongoing environmental and art programmes > Communal wine-tasting table and professional wine cellar > Passenger elevator and gymnasium

601 Bridge 603 Cairns Expedition Deck Bar Lift Room W/Cs Suite The Bridge Lounge Lobby 602 Observation Captain’s Lounge 604 Darwin Cabin Suite

BRIDGE DECK

527 523 519 515 Gym Lift 511 507 503 525 521 517 513 509 505 501

Lobby 526 522 518 514 510 506 502 528 524 520 516 512 508 504

CORAL ADVENTURER DECK PLAN EXPLORER DECK

BRIDGE DECK BALCONY SUITE Gift Shop Lift 415 411 407 403 413 409 405 401 • 55.8sqm • Private Balcony Reception W/Cs Dining Room Lobby BRIDGE DECK BALCONY STATEROOM Galley 414 410 406 402 • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony 416 412 408 404 EXPLORER DECK BALCONY STATEROOM PROMENADE DECK • 21.4sqm • Private Balcony 311 307 303 Lift PROMENADE DECK STATEROOM 309 305 301 • 17sqm • Picture windows Xplorer Lobby Boarding 310 306 302 CORAL DECK STATEROOM 312 308 304 • 17sqm • Porthole windows CORAL DECK the expedition experience

For over 30 years, Coral Expeditions has had one purpose – taking small groups of like-minded explorers to the most remote parts of the world with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. Our small ship expeditions get you closer to ancient cultures and remote destinations. With a strong focus on visiting places not often touched by tourists, our shore excursions promote local interaction and learning. The small group size ensures that our shore excursions OUR EXPEDITION TEAM are comfortable and enjoyable, but also have minimal impact on Expedition Leaders and Guest Lecturers who are experts in the communities and environments that we visit. the region accompany every voyage. They provide specialist commentary on the culture, geology, conservation, and history of Most activities are suitable for all fitness levels; when a higher the area and introduce you to its unique plants and wildlife. than normal level of fitness is required for an excursion, your Expedition Leader will advise you accordingly. However, to fully On all our New Guinea voyages, our Expedition Team will enjoy these expeditions, a moderate level of fitness and mobility accompany you on shore excursions and provide expert is advised. You can expect one or two shore or in-sea activities commentary. They will host onboard presentations and briefings,

Tourism doesn’t have to come at a cost to the environment. As one of the pioneers of environmentally sensitive cruising on the Great Barrier Reef, we remain firmly committed to promoting sustainability and minimising environmental impact while sharing our incredible destinations with travellers from around the world. Eco Certification is the assurance that our cruises are backed by a strong, managed committment to sustainable practices.

INCLUSIONS WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED PLEASE NOTE › All excursions and sightseeing › Pre and post flights, accommodation & travel These are expedition itineraries › Use of Xplorer and Zodiac tender vessels insurance covering remote regions. Your › Kayaking and snorkelling › Any entry visas Captain and Expedition team will make changes to the daily schedule › Daily lectures and briefings › Alcoholic beverages outside of lunch and dinner service when necessary to maximise guest › All meals, chef-prepared on board › Telephone and internet services experience. › Showcase wines, selected beers, juices, and These itineraries are indicative - › Laundry soft drinks with lunch and dinner service some variation may occur due to › 24 hour and selection of teas › Charter flights weather conditions, safety, or local › All entrance fees to National and Marine › Scuba Diving community requirements. Parks and Ports › Port taxes and government charges imposed by government authorities

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10 Tropical underwater worlds: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

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