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Expedition Team Guest Lecturers Ship Crew
Throughout your cruise, you will savour the attentive service of our professional Australian and New Zealand crew. Carefully selected for their engaging personalities, attention to detail and commitment to delivering the highest standards of service, our staff will ensure you receive a warm welcome aboard.
On each voyage, our Expedition Leaders bring guests the depth of experience required to put together daily programmes given prevailing weather and local conditions. They are complemented by a Guest Lecturer, who is an expert in the geology, history or flora and fauna of the region. Our Kimberley and Cape York & Arnhem Land expeditions have a renowned Australian team of our own Expedition Leaders and regular guest lecturers who have a wealth of knowledge of the unique landscapes, flora and fauna and indigenous cultures of the region. With over decades of operations in the region, we know the nooks and crannies others don’t. Our Tasmanian cruises feature a State Parks and Wildlife Ranger on-board. The Ranger compliments our Expedition Team in providing local expertise especially on guided nature walks and with bird and wildlife spotting.
Your cruise will be led by a dedicated Expedition Leader who will work closely with the Captain to determine our daily programme, ensuring that the best use is made of prevailing weather and tidal conditions. Your Expedition Leader will join all shore excursions and activities, provide daily recaps and briefings and is always on hand to answer any questions. The expedition team uses our ship’s shallow draft quick disembarkation capabilities, our special tender equipment such as the Xplorer vessel and Zodiacs, and our open deck spaces onboard, to take you up close to the places we visit.
Marysia decided to pursue her love for the ocean by studying Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville. She was involved in various research projects with CSIRO and AIMS designed to understand how climate change will affect corals.
Jamie has been working with the company for 14 years now, he is very well known with majority of our guests that have travelled with us in the Kimberley and across the top of Australia on our Cape York and Arnhem Land expedition and as our qualified Marine Biologist on the Great Barrier Reef
David has spent the past 9 years working in some of Australia’s most renowned wilderness areas including 2 previous seasons with Coral Expeditions in Tasmania. He is passionate about the environment and conservation, and loves sharing his knowledge with our guests.
A naturalist with qualifications in zoology and teaching, Mark has the perfect background for his role as Expedition Leader, bringing excursions on water and land to life for our guests.
Marysia decided to pursue her love for the ocean by studying Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville. She was involved in various research projects with CSIRO and AIMS designed to understand how climate change will affect corals.
Jamie has been working with the company for 14 years now, he is very well known with majority of our guests that have travelled with us in the Kimberley and across the top of Australia on our Cape York and Arnhem Land expedition and as our qualified Marine Biologist on the Great Barrier Reef
David has spent the past 9 years working in some of Australia’s most renowned wilderness areas including 2 previous seasons with Coral Expeditions in Tasmania. He is passionate about the environment and conservation, and loves sharing his knowledge with our guests.
A naturalist with qualifications in zoology and teaching, Mark has the perfect background for his role as Expedition Leader, bringing excursions on water and land to life for our guests.
Coral Expeditions was one of the first cruise operators to employ interpretive guides on our cruises. This tradition continues today. Each trip includes a mix of our full-time guest lecturers who join the expedition team and special guest lecturers who are chosen for specific local knowledge.
Zoologist, educator, conservationist, and author, Ian has worked with Coral Expeditions since 1987, and with the Aboriginal traditional owners of Arnhem Land region since his early life as a secondary science teacher.
Marine biologist Mike Sugden owned his first boat at the age of 14 paid for by paper rounds before school. In the 80’s Mike was a scuba instructor trainer and examiner. His lectures reveal his extensive research, experience and passion for the underwater world.
Ian first went to work in Indonesia in 1968 as a young geologist, before going on to spend over 30 years, living, working and travelling in Indonesia and his three published books show his fascination with the diverse history and cultures of the archipelago.
Christopher Rynd has been sailing professionally since 1970, and learnt to navigate using stars, sextant and paper charts. Now retired, Rynd was the quintessential Cunard Ship’s Master.
Richard Aldridge’s Tribal Art Lecture Series will cover the art of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, with insights gathered during 16 years he spent in some of the most remote areas on earth. Learn More.
Zoologist, educator, conservationist, and author, Ian has worked with Coral Expeditions since 1987, and with the Aboriginal traditional owners of Arnhem Land region since his early life as a secondary science teacher.
Marine biologist Mike Sugden owned his first boat at the age of 14 paid for by paper rounds before school. In the 80’s Mike was a scuba instructor trainer and examiner. His lectures reveal his extensive research, experience and passion for the underwater world.
Ian first went to work in Indonesia in 1968 as a young geologist, before going on to spend over 30 years, living, working and travelling in Indonesia and his three published books show his fascination with the diverse history and cultures of the archipelago.
Christopher Rynd has been sailing professionally since 1970, and learnt to navigate using stars, sextant and paper charts. Now retired, Rynd was the quintessential Cunard Ship’s Master.
Richard Aldridge’s Tribal Art Lecture Series will cover the art of New Guinea and the Maluku Islands, with insights gathered during 16 years he spent in some of the most remote areas on earth. Learn More.
Hospitality Team: Our experienced Pursers are on call 24 hours a day to ensure your cruise experience is as comfortable as possible. Visit the Purser’s desk to find out more about the services and facilities on board, purchase internet and telephone cards, check your on-board account and seek advice about your onward travel arrangements. The Purser’s hospitality staff will service your stateroom each morning, turn down your room in the evening and assist during meal service in the Dining Room.
From The Bridge:
Having joined Coral Expeditions in 2011 as a cruise attendant, throughout her 9 years with us she has worked with many captains, deck officers and crew. “They have all taught me something that helps me to be the best at my role. Most recently, Captain Craig and JB have taught me the new skill of how to drive an azipull vessel.”
Equipped with a Degree in Marine Biology and a love for the sea, Josh has been exploring the Great Barrier Reef with Coral Expeditions for over 10 years. Starting as a Trip Director, you now find Josh in the Bridge as Master. Pop into our Open Bridge for a chat with him as he navigates you through the Coral Sea.
“Seeing the ecstatic faces and hearing the pure joy in their voices as our passenger’s comment on what they have witnessed and learnt, is for me the most important, satisfying and unforgettable experience that the Great Barrier Reef can provide. I refer to this natural wonder as my “office” and as far as I am concerned I work in the very best office in the world!”. Learn More
Having joined Coral Expeditions in 2011 as a cruise attendant, throughout her 9 years with us she has worked with many captains, deck officers and crew. “They have all taught me something that helps me to be the best at my role. Most recently, Captain Craig and JB have taught me the new skill of how to drive an azipull vessel.”
Equipped with a Degree in Marine Biology and a love for the sea, Josh has been exploring the Great Barrier Reef with Coral Expeditions for over 10 years. Starting as a Trip Director, you now find Josh in the Bridge as Master. Pop into our Open Bridge for a chat with him as he navigates you through the Coral Sea.
“Seeing the ecstatic faces and hearing the pure joy in their voices as our passenger’s comment on what they have witnessed and learnt, is for me the most important, satisfying and unforgettable experience that the Great Barrier Reef can provide. I refer to this natural wonder as my “office” and as far as I am concerned I work in the very best office in the world!”. Learn More
Back on land, the team working from the office are working hard to make sure your entire experience runs smoothly from the time you first contact us.
Gary has a passion for marine history, mastering the art of sailing replica ships around the globe. Historic vessels such as Cook´s legendary Endeavour and Dutch ship Duyfken (originally built in 1595).
Gary has a passion for marine history, mastering the art of sailing replica ships around the globe. Historic vessels such as Cook´s legendary Endeavour and Dutch ship Duyfken (originally built in 1595).