Cruise Description

15 Night Cruise sailing from Bluff to Melbourne aboard Coral Adventurer.

Voyage deep into the Southern Ocean and discover the World Heritage sub-Antarctic islands of Australia and New Zealand. These rugged and isolated islands provide a natural sanctuary for rare seabirds and marine mammals, thriving in a pristine and protected natural habitat. These thriving ocean havens are the last landfall before Antarctica. Explore Ulva Island’s tranquil forests and observe New Zealand’s most iconic birds. Venture to the untouched World Heritage areas of the Snares Island Group, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands, and the renowned Macquarie Island wildlife reserve were rare flora including megaherbs, mosses and lichens flourish. Walk along rugged shorelines with expert guides and rangers amongst seals and penguins colonies that inhabit this untouched wilderness. Learn about the captivating history and pioneering heritage of early explorers, completing a truly unforgettable journey of exploration and discovery.

Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling.