Depart Cairns aboard Coral Discoverer for a 5-day cruise through the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands. Visit Sudbury Cay for sunset drinks on a secluded sandbar before exploring Hinchinbrook Island’s mangroves, rainforests, and beaches. Discover Geranium Passage Reefs and snorkel at Yamacutta, home to vibrant marine life. Explore Dunk Island’s walking trails, beaches, and kayaking spots, and visit Mission Beach or Djiru National Park to search for the southern cassowary. Enjoy guided activities, snorkeling, and time to relax at each stop. Travel in comfort aboard a purpose-built vessel designed for reaching remote locations with ease, offering an itinerary that combines iconic sights with rarely visited destinations.
Highlights
Walk diverse landscapes on Hinchinbrook Island with guided hikes
Snorkel pristine Yamacutta Reef at Geranium Passage
Search for the southern cassowary in Djiru National Park
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board at Cairns Trinity Wharf at 12:00 pm for a 1:00 pm departure to Sudbury Cay. Begin the journey with sunset drinks on a quiet sandbar. Taste locally made tapas, take in the ocean views, and connect with other travelers. End the evening on the Skydeck, observing the night sky.
Spend the day exploring Hinchinbrook Island, also called Munamudanamy, with its mangroves, beaches, and rainforest. Watch for dolphins, turtles, and the endangered dugong while walking the island’s paths and shoreline. Join a guided trek to Shepherd Bay or search for shells along Cape Richards.
Recommendation: Take a guided walk through Hinchinbrook’s diverse landscapes of eucalypt forests, mangroves, and melaleuca woodlands.
Geranium Passage boasts some of the most pristine reefs in the region, making it an ideal destination for snorkelling and diving. Explore the vibrant underwater world of Yamacutta Reef, thriving with leopard coral grouper, emperor red snapper, turtles, manta rays and occasionally reef sharks. Very few people get the opportunity to visit here, providing you with ample space to explore.
Today, enjoy flexibility as you explore Dunk Island and Mission Beach, with the Xplorer running to and from both locations throughout the day. On Dunk Island, you can take guided or unguided walks to Mt Koolatoo, Muggy Muggy Beach, or Coconut Beach, or simply relax with beachcombing, kayaking, swimming, or stand-up paddleboarding. For those seeking adventure, explore the village of Mission Beach or venture into Djiru National Park to spot the southern cassowary.
Recommendation: Slow the pace with ‘Island time’ on the beautiful Dunk Island, with plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Grab a picnic lunch from the purser and enjoy some peaceful moments on sandy shores.
Day 5: Cairns | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive back at Cairns Trinity Wharf in time for breakfast and final farewells. Disembarkation at 8:00 am.
Recommendation: For those who’ve had a taste of the Great Barrier Reef and want to dive deeper, Coral Expeditions offers a connecting 7-night expedition that explores the outer reefs and islands, revealing more of the region’s hidden gems. Discover more about the Outerknown Adventures on the Great Barrier Reef.
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$3,0252-3 travelers
Rates displayed are based on the current exchange rate from the Australian Dollar, and therefore may fluctuate
Main Deck B
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Three cabins located on the Main Deck, equipped with twin portholes, desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Main Deck A
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Six cabins located on the Main Deck, equipped with twin porthole windows, desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Promenade Deck B
Averaging 160 sq. ft. Four cabins located on the Promenade Deck, equipped with picture windows, desk, telephone and Junior King bedding.
Promenade Deck A
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Eighteen cabins located on the Promenade Deck, equipped with picture windows, sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Bridge Deck
Averaging 195 sq. ft. Five cabins located on the Bridge Deck, equipped with picture windows, sofa, desk, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.
Notes
Solo Travelers:
Solo cabin occupancy is limited and based on availability in Promenade Deck B cabins only. Single supplement is an additional 50%.
Important Fare Information:
Rates are posted based off of the current exchange rates from Australian or New Zealand Dollars. Please contact us for current exchange rates.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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