Coral Expeditions has wrapped up the final sailings of its 30th consecutive year of operations in the Kimberley and celebrates the best performance and highest guest sentiment ratings in the company’s long history in the region. The season included 52 departures between March and October hosting over 4,000 passengers onboard.The season also saw the introduction of new art and culture-themed itineraries.Coral Expeditions achieved an “excellent level 5/5” overall satisfaction rating from 96% of guest reviews and continued high acclaim from global travel partners.Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.“This season has been a triumph for our crew, and they deserve our recognition and praise” said Mark Fifield, Managing Director of Coral Expeditions
“We have retained our focus and stepped it up to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive landscape with many larger foreign-flagged and crewed vessels converging on the Kimberley coast.
“The feedback we have received this year is impressive and holds us in good stead for the years ahead. It is the recognition from our guests that is the most rewarding accolade to achieve, and this feeds the passion and energy of our team,” he added.
In a statement, the company said: “With the 2024 season looking to see even more foreign entrants trial sailings in the Kimberley, Coral Expeditions is intent on ensuring that the advantages of travelling with a locally flagged Australian expert expedition line are celebrated. This is what we call “The Australian Way”, a culture that clearly differentiates Coral Expeditions from the competition.“It is the Australian Way that sets us apart,” said Jeff Gillies, Commercial Director.“For decades our reputation has been built on key foundations of a shared adventure between our guests and crew. These are practices and values that come so naturally to our team and have developed over time. It is these ways that build the pride of our crew and ensure the satisfaction of our guests and we know that they will be impossible for others to replicate.”
Guest feedback from the past season included:“We had real confidence knowing that you are an Australian company with a strong reputation and track record. There were many options, but Coral Expeditions stood out as a smart choice, and you did not let us down. Well done and we have already booked our next trip.” 5/5“Your Xplorer boats are genius. It makes things so easy to get on and off the vessel regularly for the excursions and we never have to wait. We cruise ALOT and have never seen this type of set up. Comfortable, fast, shady and we love the running commentary from the crew. You are onto a winner here.” 5/5See coralexpeditions.com/Lead image: Coral Expeditions’ trademark Xplorer tender, Prince Regent River and King Cascade
