Cruise Ship Coral Adventurer to Anchor Offshore Apollo Bay

On Saturday 7 December, Coral Expeditions’ 93-meter Coral Adventurer will anchor offshore of Apollo Bay, bringing in visitors to enjoy local seafood, local produce, shopping, and outdoor adventures. 

Up to 80 passengers will board purpose-built Xplorer tenders and be transferred to the town’s boat ramp for a day of culinary and shopping. 

The ship will arrive just in time for Christmas – boosting Apollo Bay’s tourism industry and supporting jobs and businesses. 

Cruise tourism is now worth $8.43 billion a year to the Australian economy, and it supports more than 26,000 jobs in communities around our coasts. 

Attribute to Acting Director of Environment and Coastal Operations Leia Howes: 

“We’re delighted to welcome the Coral Adventurer and expect it to be quite a spectacle when the cruise ship anchors offshore.” 

“This is a golden opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in all that Apollo Bay has to offer, from the world-class seafood and unique shops to the breathtaking outdoor adventures waiting to be discovered.” 

“The timing couldn’t be better.  Arriving just in time for Christmas – boosting our local tourism industry and supporting local jobs and businesses.” 

Attribute to Coral Expeditions’ Commercial Director Jeff Gillies: 

"We are excited to introduce this new culinary themed voyage “Bounty of the Southern Ocean” to our schedule and our guests and crew anticipate it will be an enriching experience showcasing the best of the region “