SYDNEY TO HOBARTRACE SPECIAL

CORAL DISCOVERER > 6 NIGHTS FOLLOW THE SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE MAXIMUM OF 72 GUESTS > DEPARTS 26 DECEMBER, 2017

A Yachtsman’s cruise

John Longley is one of Australia’s most celebrated yachtsmen. He is a veteran of four Sydney to Hobart races, four Fastnet Races and five America’s cup campaigns (winning once).

Apart from his expertise in yachting, he is also a maritime history expert with a particular interest in 17th and 18th century Australian maritime history. He served as Project Manager for the construction of Endeavour, the museum standard replica of HMB Endeavour that is now at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. Besides building her, John managed her for six years and sailed her around Australia, New Zealand and then the world visiting 149 ports in the process.

Onboard, John will provide commentary on the Sydney-to-Hobart race and several lectures on yachting and selected topics in maritime history.

Experience the nautical tradition that is the 73rd Sydney to Hobart international ocean yacht race.

Embarking at Palm Beach, Broken Bay on December 26th, soak up the excitement at the start of the race from Coral Discoverer’s vantage point off Sydney’s North Head. Watch the fleet sail past as you hear expert commentary from our on-board lecturer, John Longley AM, a celebrated veteran of five America’s Cup campaigns.

We sail the south coast and Bass Strait with the trailing fleet. Once across the Strait enjoy the scenic rugged Tasmanian coast with the opportunity to join our expedition team on a number of guided shore excursions to Tasmania’s Parks.

Onboard Coral Discoverer, there are no queues, long waits or assigned seatings. At mealtimes, you will enjoy an outstanding menu of Tasmanian produce. This is complemented by a specially curated wine list featuring a selection of Tasmania’s finest cool-climate varietals.

Scheduled to arrive in Hobart on New Year’s Eve, join the festivities of race presentations and the week-long Taste of Tasmania festival. Return to the Coral Discoverer for Captain’s Farewell and New Year’s Eve celebrations before disembarking on the 1st January at Macquarie Wharf 2.

SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER

SYDNEY: NORTH HEADJoin your fellow travelers on an included coach transfer from a Central Sydney pick-up point. Embark Coral Discoverer at 9am ahead of a 10am departure. Settle in onboard and enjoy lunch while the Captain navigates us to the race vantage point off Sydney’s North Head. From the Explorer Bar on the sundeck celebrate the race start as the fleet turns and heads south. Later join the Captain for welcome drinks.

SCENIC CRUISECruise the scenic coastline from Jervis Bay to Twofold Bay. Soak in the southern summer on the sundeck while the Coral Discoverer follows the yachts of the Sydney to Hobart race. As we settle into a more relaxed cruising rhythm, John Longley will present intriguing commentary on the Sydney to Hobart race and lectures on yachting and maritime history.

TWOFOLD BAYRelive the bygone days of whaling and the fascinating relationship between man and whale during your guided tour of the Killer Whale Museum. Later, cross the bay to visit Davidson Whaling Station and learn about the Davidson family’s unique partnership with ‘Old Tom’ the orca, and the workings of their whaling station > Time/conditions permitting we will further explore the coastline of Ben Boyd National Park.

BASS STRAIT CROSSINGAs we sail through the Southern Ocean, enjoy presentations by John Longley on his yachting experiences or relax on deck

as you savour Coral Expeditions hospitality, including our specialty Tasmanian dinner.

MARIA ISLANDWalk amongst the historic ruins, secluded bays and rugged cliffs of Maria Island National Park, and you can expect to meet incredible creatures. Since the 1960s a number of threatened species have been introduced here, in a bid to protect them. Expeditioners can expect sightings of native pademelons, Forester kangaroos, Bennetts wallabies and Tasmanian devils. Visit World Heritage-listed Darlington, part of the Convict Trail of Australia. A walk from Darlington takes in the dramatic Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs.

ADVENTURE BAY AND FLUTED CAPERich history, spectacular scenery, close-up wildlife, and a variety of walking opportunities make Bruny Island a wonderful destination to explore. Located within the South Bruny National Park, the Fluted Cape walk leaves from Grass Point and boasts impressive cliff and ocean views. A visit to the Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration provides insight into maritime history.

HOBARTArrive in Hobart in time for the race winner presentations and celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Soak in the atmosphere of the Taste of Tasmania festival at Hobart’s historic wharf. Enjoy farewell drinks with the Captain, and watch the New Years fireworks from the deck before disembarking in the morning of January 1.

expedition highlights

This itinerary is designed to capture the best moments of the first few days of the Sydney to Hobart race and highlights of the Tasmanian coastline. The Captain will vary the itinerary to make the most of the views and weather windows of the mercurial southern coast.

› ENJOY A GRANDSTAND VIEW FOR THE START OF THE SYDNEY TO HOBART RACE AS LEADERS COME TEARING THROUGH SYDNEY HEADS

› TRAIL THE YACHTS ON A SCENIC COASTAL CRUISE WHILE YOU ENJOY A DRINK AT CORAL DISCOVERER’S NEW SUNDECK EXPLORER BAR

› LEARN ABOUT TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF OCEAN YACHT RACING FROM OUR ONBOARD LECTURER JOHN LONGLEY

› HEAR ABOUT THE FASCINATING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ‘OLD TOM’ THE ORCA AND LOCAL WHALERS AT THE KILLER WHALE MUSEUM IN TWOFOLD BAY

› VISIT ADVENTURE BAY ON BRUNY ISLAND AND STRETCH YOUR LEGS ON THE FLUTED CAPE WALK

› RING IN THE NEW YEAR ONBOARD AND ENJOY CAPTAIN’S FAREWELL DRINKS

itinerary

CORAL DISCOVERER TWIN SHARE SOLE USE

Bridge Deck Balcony Stateroom $5,690 n/a

Promenade Deck (Category A) Stateroom $4,930 n/a

Promenade Deck (Category B) Stateroom sole use only $5,770

Main Deck (Category A) Stateroom $4,430 n/a

Main Deck (Category B) Stateroom $4,180 n/a

FARES & BERTHS

CORAL DISCOVERER

26 Dec 2017 Embarks in Sydney’s Broken Bay

01 Jan 2018 Disembarks in Hobart

Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). *prices shown are per person. Limited sole use available.

DEPARTURE DATES AND EMBARK/DISEMBARK PORT

In 2018, Tasmania is set to welcome a new arrival to its shores, the recently refurbished and state-of-the-art Coral Discoverer.

Coral Discoverer underwent a major refurbishment in November 2016 and now boasts a brand new Sun Deck Explorer Bar as well as Bridge Deck Balcony Staterooms with private balconies.

A true open-ocean expedition ship, Coral Discoverer will take 72 guests from Sydney to the rugged coast of Tasmania. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability are ideal for this itinerary, and allow her an unmatched ability to enter the bays and inlets of Tasmania’s coastline.

Latest technology including active stabilizers, modern safety and navigation equipment ensure comfortable cruising in open waters.

INCLUSIONS

› 6-night Expedition Voyage aboard Coral Discoverer

› Expert Expedition Team, including Guest Lecturer John Longley

› Guided excursions on the Xplorer, Zodiac tender vessels, and kayaks where conditions allow.

› Meals prepared fresh on board: 5 buffet breakfasts, 5 buffet lunches and 6 table d’hote dinners

› Showcase wines, selected beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner service

› 24 hour coffee and selection of teas

› Pre-cruise transfer from Sydney to Broken Bay’s Palm Beach Wharf

› All entrance fees to National Parks and Ports

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

› Pre and post flights and accommodation

› Post-cruise transfers

› Entry visas to Australia

› Travel insurance

› Personal sundries such as souvenirs and artworks

› Alcoholic drinks including beer and wine outside of lunch and dinner service

› Telephone and internet services (available at a cost)

› Laundry service (available at a cost)

› Taste of Tasmania (available at a cost)

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