Travel Dates
Departing 8th Aug 2020
Package Provider: Coral Expeditions
Package Type: Package
Region: Australia
Duration: 6 Nights
Our 4-night Northern Reef cruise is the perfect option for those guests wanting to spend the maximum amount of time exploring the coral gardens of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a full day to discover two different sections of the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, considered to be some of the most pristine reefs along the Great Barrier Reef. Explore historic Cooktown and discover spectacular Lizard Island.
For guests wanting to spend as much time as possible discovering the reefs of the Tropical North, while still enjoying time ashore, this itinerary offers you the opportunity to explore the best parts of the northern reef and iconic locations.
Your Fly, Stay & Cruise Package Includes:
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Expedition Highlights:
Cruise itinerary:
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Day |
Itinerary |
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10 Aug 20 |
Cairns Board at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 4:00pm. Cruise Trinity Bay and take in the views of Double Island and Palm Cove while enjoying welcome drinks and the seafood buffet. |
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11 Aug 20 |
Cooktown & Lizard Island Discover historic Cooktown, with building dating back to the 1870s. Visit the botanic gardens and the James Cook Museum to see original artefacts from the HMB Endeavour. Enjoy an afternoon snorkel and sunset drinks at Turtle Beach on Lizard Island, and see giant trevally and tawny nurse sharks during an after dinner fish feed off the back deck. |
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12 Aug 20 |
Lizard Island & Ribbon Reefs Enjoy the breath-taking natural beauty of Lizard Island. Join an optional hike to Cook’s Look in the early morning to survey the reef. Learn about the tragic fate of Mary Watson and snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens. This afternoon visit the pristine Ribbon Reef #9 for snorkelling and diving. |
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13 Aug 20 |
Ribbon Reefs Spend a full day discovering the out Barrier Reef, with snorkelling, diving, and marine biologist led tours of Ribbon Reef #3 and Escape Reef. |
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14 Aug 20 |
Cairns Disembark in Cairns at 8:00am |
Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.