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CORAL ADVENTURER FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on Coral Adventurer and Coral Expeditions Cruises

Booking a Kimberley cruise is no easy process, which is why BlueSun Travel has put together this really in-depth Coral Adventurer FAQs page. Of course, if we have missed any other vital questions that want answers to, give us a call on 1300 799 758. 

Remember, we are available 7 days a week!

Travel Insurance

Kimberley cruises are adventure cruises in remote parts of the Northwest of Australia. All passengers are required to take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to their journey, or to provide a signed waiver that they accept the liability. For this reason, we encourage you to be covered for International and Australian Waters for 'cancellation' and 'medical evacuation' just in case. 

As mentioned, BlueSun Travel is a distributor for three travel insurance companies: nib Travel Services , CoverMore, GoTravel and PassportCard. We can provide information and quotes on travel insurance for cruises and tours. This is vital for anyone doing a Kimberley cruise and many vessels make it mandatory. 

Click here: Travel Insurance for the Kimberley.

If you have further questions, call our office on 1300 799 758.

Domestic trips: No doctors or nurses are present on domestic or Kimberley Cruises. Please make sure you are adequately covered with travel insurance, especially for any circumstance that may warrant a medical evacuation. If you need expert travel insurance advice, call our Kimberley experts on 1300 799 758. We can assist you with quotes for four major travel insurance providers. 

Click here: << Kimberley Cruise Travel Insurance 

International voyages: When carrying over 100 people onboard (including crew), either a doctor or nurse will be present.

Pre- & post-cruise travel assistance

BlueSun Travel works with every hotel in the Kimberley, including Broome, Darwin and Kununurra. We generally have excellent rates and arrangements with most properties.  

Please note, hotel accommodation is hard to secure. Do not leave this until the last minute.

Call 1300 799 758 for further advice. 

BlueSun Travel helps organise flight arrangements and air ticketing through our partner office in Queensland. This includes both domestic and international flight arrangements. 

All transfers from the airport, to your hotel accommodation, is your responsibility. 

Broome does not have Uber, so you are best advised to arrange a taxi or bus transfer before you arrive. Some hotels do arrange bus transfers at an extra cost and bookings are required in advance.

Broome Private Taxis - 0412 768 468

Chinatown Taxis - 08 9192 3316

Mike Windle Luxury Taxis - 0419 966 783

Deposit & final payment requirements

A deposit of 20% is required and is non-refundable.

Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. This amount is non-refundable.

Per the vessel's terms and conditions, all payments are non-refundable. For more information, please call our office on 1300 799 758. 

Yes. BlueSun Travel accepts most forms of major credit card. Non-refundable surcharges apply to all credit card payments:

Visa - 1.69%

Mastercard - 1.69%

American Express - 2.65%

International Credit cards - 3.5%

 

Yes you can. Upon booking your cruise, you will be sent an invoice from BlueSun Travel. Our bank details will be on the bottom left of that invoice.

With the prevalence of bank fraud, please feel free to call us on 1300 799 758 to double check any payment details, prior to paying your invoice. We would be more than happy to cross-check your invoice and payment details. 

Note: since we do bank with one of the four major Australian banks, Osko payments are normally cleared on the same day of payment. However, we do advise customers not to leave payments up until the last minute in order to avoid any cancellations that may occur due to non-payment. 

Yes you can. BlueSun Travel has accounts with both Wise and Revolut. 

Please let us know if you wish to make payments with either of these digital services.  

General cruise questions

  • All excursions with our Expedition Team.
  • Use of Xplorer tenders and Zodiacs.
  • Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers.
  • All meals, chef-prepared onboard.
  • Captain's welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access.
  • Selected wines, beers, house spirits, juices, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
  • 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station.
  • All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees, and charges.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Use of all onboard facilities, including reference library.
  • Expedition diary with photo and video gallery.
  • Post-cruise transfers (where specified).
  • WiFi access – standard speed connectivity for email, social media, web browsing, and messaging.

Times may differ slightly depending on tides and the time of year. Your departure times will be on your final documents which are normally sent to you about 30 days prior to departure. 

The Coral Adventurer takes 2 x Kimberley Explorer tender vessels that can take up to 72 passengers. These are incredibly unique to the Kimberley and brilliant for shore landings. The twin Xplorers are equipped with 2x twin 225 Horse Power Engines and can reach up to 20 knots in speed.

To learn more: << Click here

The ship also takes inflatable Zodiacs and glass bottom boats.

 

Whilst the crystal blue waters may look tempting, we are in croc country, so swimming is only offered on Kimberley Icons, Ashmore, Tiwis: Multiple opportunities at Ashmore Reef, Rowley Shoals, and Scott Reef (subject to weather). Scuba diving offered.

If scuba diving is offered on your voyage, a Dive Medical Assessment conducted by a certified Dive Doctor specialising in Dive Medicine is mandatory.

A washing machine and dryer are located downstairs.  A laundry bag will be provided in each cabin should you wish to wash your clothing.  Please ask one of your crew members and they would be happy to assist.

Yes, hair dryers are available onboard for guests to use.

We offer two premium wine selections for purchase in addition to our house wine selection, showcasing contemporary Australian wines and French Champagne:

A Taste of Australia Selection: 6 Bottles $280.00

Connoisseur Selection: 6 Bottles $400.00

Our Cruise Collection merchandise, including expedition gear, is available in our onboard gift shop.

To help you prepare for your cruise, refer to our Pre-Cruise Checklist for detailed information on milestones leading up to your voyage. 

Of course...you still have our friendly Kimberley cruise experts at the end of the phone 7-days a week.

Call 1300 799 758

Expedition cruising involves rugged terrain, small boat transfers, and limited facilities. Guests need moderate mobility to board tenders, walk on uneven ground, and use stairs unaided. Those with medical or mobility limitations should consult us before booking, as crew may restrict activities or boarding for safety reasons.

Walkers must be stowed away at all times. Guests need to be able to navigate stairs and shore excursions without assistance, maintaining three points of contact on the ship. Our ships do not have wheelchair access or accessible cabins due to the expedition nature of our voyages and ship design.

It is not a requirement for passengers to carry passports when travelling within Australian waters. As an Australian-flagged operator, we remain within Australian waters throughout our domestic voyages. However, we do advise that you bring a form or ID with you. An up-to-date driver's license will suffice for Australian passengers. 

Coral Expeditions operates three ships:

Coral Geographer is the newest ship and carries a maximum of 120 guests, our newest addition delivering renowned Australian hospitality and world-class expedition experience. LEARN MORE >

Coral Adventurer was the second ship and she carries a maximum of 120 guests, purpose-built to take you closer to unspoiled vistas in comfort, style, and safety. LEARN MORE >

Coral Discoverer was the original ship and carries a maximum of 72 guests, exceptionally nimble and maneuverable with a shallow draught. She had a major renovation in 2025 and is much loved for its intimate onboard atmosphere. LEARN MORE >

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What to wear and bring

Due to the climate and nature of cruising activities, clothing is generally light weight, loose fitting, sun smart and made of natural fibre.  No need for those heels – evening wear tends to be smart casual. 

Sturdy comfortable shoes (not boots) are required for land activities and we encourage guests to enjoy the freedom of being barefoot whilst on board the vessel.

 

Please provide your own toiletries. Bath and swimming towels will be provided.  Sunscreen and insect repellents are provided on board, however if you have a particular brand preference, we suggest you include them in your luggage.

You can charge any of your appliances on board the vessel. You do not need an adaptor if you are an Australian traveller as it has a 240v set up. 

 

Food and drink

Coral Expeditions does not allow you to bring your own (BYO) alcoholic drinks on the cruise.  

All water on board is desalinated and safe to drink.

Free water is provided throughout the cruise and for all excursions. 

Weight restrictions

The only weight restrictions you face are with the domestic airlines and what they allow you to bring (or pay for) onboard. 

As the cruise does not include small senic transfers, passengers are not curtailed with space and weight limitations. That being said, we do ask guests to be sensible with luggage. The ship is very informal, so there's no need to bring dinner jackets and the crown jewels! 

Should you anticipate your luggage to exceed this, please speak to our office about arranging storage for excess luggage during this time.  Should you have any questions with regards to luggage restrictions please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Booking Other Coral Expeditions Cruises

Yes. As one of the world's top expedition cruise specialists, we can help you book any cruise worldwide too, especially with Coral Expeditions. 

Here are the Australian Cruises:

👉 Explore Australia's West Coast cruises

👉 View our: Australia's South Coast cruises

👉 Click here: New Zealand expedition cruises

👉 Explore our Tasmania expedition cruises

👉 Discover Cape York & Arnheim Land cruises

👉 Cruise on our Great Barrier Reef expeditions

Coral Expeditions is constantly expanding its cruise choices overseas. That's the good news. The bad news is that they sell out really quickly! 

If you click on the links below, you will find multiple cruise options for each destination:

👉 Explore PNG expedition cruises

👉 View Raja Ampat & the Spice Islands cruises

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