Coral Expeditions has unveiled its 2027-28 sailing program.

Operating between April and September, the program will open for sale this month, according to a company statement.

The expanded schedule includes the return of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, additional South Australia and Western Australia’s southern coastline, complementing voyages to Tasmania, Cape York, Arnhem Land and Papua New Guinea.

The voyages will offer more time for guided walks, snorkeling, birdwatching and cultural interpretation, with additional expedition personnel supporting a wider choice of activities.

“Our guests are curious travelers who want to do more than see a destination. They want to get out on the water, walk with knowledgeable guides, learn about the places they visit and make a genuine connection,” said Coral Expeditions Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Gillies.

“With this program, we’re creating more opportunities for a more personal kind of exploration, whether it’s spending longer in the Kimberley, discovering the marine life of Raja Ampat or reaching the wildlife sanctuaries of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands.”

The cruise line underlined a new 12-night Kimberley and Beyond itinerary aboard the recently refurbished Coral Discoverer as a highlight of the program.

On the Great Barrier Reef, the company will introduce a limited series of three annual 10-night expeditions, replacing its shorter departures with longer voyages exploring the outer reef and its marine environments.

The program will feature Osprey Reef, the Ribbon Reefs, Lizard Island, Nathan Reef and Mackay Reef, alongside new experiences at Restoration Island and in search of the whale sharks at Wreck Bay.

Looking ahead to January and February 2028, the Coral Geographer will operate five new 10-night expeditions in Indonesia, departing from and returning to Sorong.

Voyages will explore Raja Ampat’s islands, lagoons and marine environments, with opportunities to encounter whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay.

Voyages to New Zealand will return as a dedicated annual season, operating from late November 2027 to early February 2028.

Alongside voyages exploring the country’s coastlines and fjords, the program includes a return to the remote Subantarctic Islands, including Campbell Island and the Auckland Islands.

Coral Expeditions will also return to South Australia and the south-west region of Western Australia during October and November 2027.

The program includes an extended voyage across the Great Australian Bight between Fremantle and Adelaide and two 10-night Wild Islands of South Australia departures, combining island and coastal exploration with opportunities to discover the region’s seafood, wine and agricultural producers.