Expedition Deluxe - CORAL EXPEDITIONS signed new ship from VARD

CORAL EXPEDITIONS announced September 11th, 2017, that it had signed a contract with VARD to build its fourth expedition cruise ship for 120 passengers due to be delivered in Q1 2019, with a further vessel intended to follow. "The ship will be build at VARD VUNG TAU in Vietnam," VARD said, in a statement. The vessel, measuring 93.5mtr with a beam of 17.2mtr, will be developed by VARD DESIGN in Norway in close cooperation with CORAL EXPEDITIONS.

VARD is a subsidiary of FINCANTIERI, that has some "off-shore" ship construction sites.

by Earl of Cruise

Rendering of Australia´s CORAL EXPEDITIONS newbuild of VARD, Norway - courtesy CORAL EXPEDITIONS

This new ship is designed for ocean voyages to remote areas inaccessible to large cruise vessels, CORAL EXPEDITIONS said, in a prepared statement. CORAL EXPEDITIONS is known for its cruises to the Great Barrier Reef and its islands. CORAL EXPEDITIONS says: "The ship will be Australian flagged and will conform to the highest standards of build quality, operational redundancy, environmental compliance, and safety."
As the megalodons of the market, the big four (CARNIVAL, RCCL, NCL and MSC) have up to 90% of the global cruise market in "their clutches", there is the more space for the specialists, with clear defined destination or service focussed programm (top high end!). Everything competing in the mass market will loose or will be absorbed ...

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Custom-designed around its clientele and expedition-focused itineraries, the new ship will feature several of CORAL EXPEDITIONS’ key features:

Twin Xplorer tenders mounted on hydraulic platforms that allow guests to embark and disembark for shore excursions without steps or waiting in line - to be seen in the picture above
A natural light-filled lecture lounge equipped with modern technology for daily presentations and briefings by expedition experts
Facilities onboard to host scientific research missions and local exhibitors
Spacious communal areas, including a relaxed dining area which seats all guests
All outside-facing cabins with en-suite bathrooms; over half will have private balconies
Open bridge policy and guest observation lounge overlooking the bridge
Multiple indoor and outdoor bars
The ship will have a modern Australian-designed interior with the colors and textures of tropical Queensland, the birthplace of the company
Accommodations will range from outside staterooms of 17 m² (183 sq ft) to suites of 43² m (463 sq ft) with outside-facing bathrooms
Active stabilizers will ensure guest comfort in varied conditions

Rendering of Australia´s CORAL EXPEDITIONS newbuild of VARD, Norway - courtesy CORAL EXPEDITIONS

The new ship will feature a modern Australian-designed interior with the colours and textures of Queensland, the birthplace of the company. True to the CORAL EXPEDITIONS business concept, the ship environment is geared for daily shore expeditions, lectures and briefings, with high standards of comfort and passenger care.
"I would like to welcome CORAL EXPEDITIONS to VARD," said CEO and Executive Director Roy Reite. "We are honored to be chosen as the preferred designer and shipbuilder for their new expedition cruise vessel. VARD´s highly experienced shipbuilders and our specialized subsidiaries in Norway and abroad look forward to working together with CORAL´s team."

The ship will join CORAL EXPEDITIONS´ fleet exploring the Kimberley region, Cape York and Arnhem Land (The Top of Australia), Papua New Guinea, the Spice Islands, Indonesia and the South Pacific.
Accommodations onboard the new VARD 6 01 design will range from outside staterooms of 17 m² /183 sq ft to suites of 43 m² /463 sq ft with outside-facing bathrooms.

The new explorer cruise vessel will be available for bookings in October 2017. CORAL EXPEDITIONS will be release more information closer to the booking date.

The newbuild is CORAL EXPEDITIONS´s fourth cruise ship with a further vessel from VARD intended to follow.

CORAL EXPEDITIONS´s existing fleet

CORAL DISCOVERER

CORAL EXPLORER I

CORAL EXPLORER II

all photos above - courstesy CORAL EXPEDITIONS

In the planning for over two years, this new ship is designed for ocean cruising to remote tropical areas and draws on the latest technical advances as well as CORAL EXPEDITIONS´ 34 years of experience building and operating expedition ships.

The ship will be Australian flagged and feature CORAL EXPEDITIONS signatures such as the above mentioned twin ‘Xplorer’ tenders mounted on hydraulic platforms that allow guests to embark and disembark for shore excursions without steps, queues or waiting, natural light-filled lecture lounge for daily presentations and briefings by expedition experts and all outside facing cabins with en-suite bathrooms; over half with balconies.

The new ship will feature a modern Australian-designed interior with the colours and textures of tropical Queensland, the birthplace of the company.

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