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Great Barrier Reef Discovery

Summary

Embark on a 7-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise from Cairns to the Northern reefs aboard the Coral Discoverer. Explore historic Cooktown, discover rich Indigenous cultural heritage, and snorkel among vibrant marine life in the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. This dazzling natural wonderland will leave a lasting impression.

Cruise line APT Guided Tours & River Cruises

Ship Coral Discoverer

Duration 7 nights

Type Ocean Cruise

Regions Pacific,
Australia and New Zealand,
Oceania

Themes: History & Culture

Itinerary & Map

Cairns, Queensland → Cairns, Queensland 8 days · 8 ports · 0 sea days
Day 1 Arrive Cairns, Embark Ship, Double Island Embark

Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of intern...

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Day 2 Cooktown, Lizard Island
Day 3 Lizard Island
Day 4 Ribbon Reef Overnight
Day 5 Ribbon Reef
Day 6 Escape Reef, Mackay Reef and Cay
Day 7 Fitzroy Island, Sudbury Cay
Day 8 Disembark Ship, Depart Cairns Disembark

Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of intern...

Full description
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Day 1 Arrive Cairns, Embark Ship, Double Island Embark

Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of intern...

Full description
Day 2 Cooktown, Lizard Island
Day 3 Lizard Island
Day 4 Ribbon Reef Overnight
Day 5 Ribbon Reef
Day 6 Escape Reef, Mackay Reef and Cay
Day 7 Fitzroy Island, Sudbury Cay
Day 8 Disembark Ship, Depart Cairns Disembark

Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of intern...

Full description

Arrive Cairns, Embark Ship, Double Island

Tourism is the lifeblood of Cairns (pronounced Caans). The city makes a good base for exploring the wild top half of Queensland, and tens of thousands of international travelers use it as a jumping-off point for activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling trips to the Barrier Reef, as well as boating, fishing, parasailing, scenic flights, and rain-forest treks.It's a tough environment, with intense heat and fierce wildlife. Along with wallabies and grey kangaroos in the savannah and tree kangaroos in the rain forest, you'll find stealthy saltwater crocodiles, venomous snakes, and jellyfish so deadly they put the region’s stunning beaches off- limits to swimmers for nearly half the year. Yet despite this formidable setting, Cairns and tropical North Queensland are far from intimidating places. The people are warm and friendly, the sights spectacular, and—at the right time of year—the beachside lounging is world-class.

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