Expedition Cruise of Tasmania - Coral Expeditions

Board your ship at 4pm for a 5pm departure.

Cruise on the River Derwent taking in the views and passing the dramatic Tasman Bridge. Enjoy Captain's Welcome Drinks and have a change to meet your fellow passengers. Enjoy tasting some Tasmanian cheese and Bruny Island oysters while you cruise down the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.

Spend time at the family-run Grandvewe Cheeses and learn about the process of sheep cheese-making, and at the cellar door enjoy a saste of their 'ewenique' sheep's whey vodka.

Visit the Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre before cruising down the Huon River and stopping off at the township of Franklin and the Wooden Boat Centre.

Your journey will then continue down to the South-east Cape, the southernmost point of Tasmania.

Gaze at the stunning scenery of Recheche Bay as you cruise down to Cockle Cree where you can see the bronze southern-right whale statue. You can take an optional scenic hike at the start of the famed South Coast Track led by the Expeditional Lead and Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Ranger.

Port Davey boasts untouched stunning scenry and is a marine reserve which is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. 

Disembark and discover the 'Narrows' aboard a tender and take a guided hike of Balmoral Hill Track. Explore the Melaleuca villda and try and spot the endangered Orang-bellied parrot.

Enjoy two full days here exploring the pristine wilderness, and choose to do an optional kayak activity in Bathurst Habour.

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the southern coast of Bruny Island, where you will spot the historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse.

Disembark and walk to The Friars which is home to a large population of Austrlian fur seals. Swim, kayak or relax on the beach at Adventure Bay, before visiting the Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration.

Experience the rugged beuty of the Fluted cape on an optional guided walk where you will discover sheer coastal cliffs, or choose to cruise in the Xplorer vessel for a closer look aound Penguin Island. Learn about the rich maritime history of Adventure Bay as you walk pas the ruins of the whaling stations.

In the evening enjoy a Tasmanian wine tasting.

Arrive at Freycinet National Park at dawn and you can take part in an early morning guided hike to the breathtaking Wineglass Bay lookout.

Marvel at the spectaculat peninsular of Freyceinet which is crafted from pink granite peaks and surrounded by stunning bays and backed by eucalypt forest. Spot fur seals lounging on the rocks of the Ile des Phoques and enjoy a beachcombers walk of Wineglass bay, consistently voted one of the most breathtaking beaches in the world.

Stare in wonder as you come across the 300 metre sea cliffs and monumental rock formations of Tasman National Park. Spot the well-known sea stacks such as the Tasman Arch, The Candlestick and Cathedral from perfect positions at sea. Embark on optional walks where you can take in stunning views of the coast and spor fur seals, dolphins and albatross.

Walk amongst the historic ruins, secluded bays and rugged cliffs of Maria National Park, and meet the local wildlife such as native pademelons forester kangaroos, benetts wallabies, tasmanian devils and wombats.

Visit the World Heritage-listed Darlington on the 'Convict Trail of Australia', viewing the dramatic painted and fossil cliffs, before walking from the encampment cove to the convict ruins of Point lesueur at Long Point.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia's most evocative convict site which housed Britain and Australia's 'worst criminals'. Enjoy a 'behind the scenes' tour by resident archeologist featuring private collections and historical buildings not accessible to the public.

In the evening enjoy a Captain's Reception serving Tasmanian wines and canapes at Port Arthur's Asylum Building.

Early morning cruise of River Derwent towards Hobart, before disembarking and continuing on your onward travel. Extend your stay and spend time in picturesque Hobart.

Please note: the itinerary will include a mix of the attractions in the itinerary depending on prevailing conditions.