Coral Discoverer, Cape York & Arnhem Land ex Cairns to Darwin
Cruise Line Coral Expeditions
Ship Coral Discoverer
Destination Australia
Nights 11
Departure Date 04 Apr 2021
Description 11 Night cruise departing from Cairns to Darwin onboard Coral Discoverer.

Day 1: Depart Cairns
Board Coral Discoverer at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure. Enjoy lunch on board and a chance to meet your fellow travellers as we set sail northwards. This evening join guests and the friendly crew as we enjoy the Captain’s welcome drinks and sit down to the first of many delicious dinners.

Day 2: Lizard Island
Explore secluded Lizard Island, one of the most beautiful islands on the Queensland Coast, and venture into the crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkelling or take a walk along the white sand beach. The more energetic may join our guides on a walk to ‘Cook’s Look’ on the island’s peak and the highest lookout on this part of the reef. From this high point, Captain Cook was able to navigate a safe passage back through the treacherous waters after repairing the Endeavour near Cooktown over 200 years ago. A photographer’s delight, the views from the lookout over the World Heritage-listed reef and surrounding tropical islands are magnificent.

Day 3: Stanley Island and Davie Reef
Visit Stanley Island in the Flinders Group and view the Endaen Aboriginal rock art gallery that depicts sailing ships of the last century; this is a unique art site seldom visited due to its isolated location. At Davie Reef and Cay we enjoy swimming and snorkelling and observe the large seabird rookery

Day 4: Forbes Island
Enjoy a day exploring Forbes Island, an excellent spot for swimming or snorkelling from the pristine sandy beaches. Take a walk to the grave of beche-de-mer fisherman Frederick Lancaster.

Day 5: Cape York
Go ashore at the northernmost point of the Australian continent as the sun rises, and sip champagne to welcome the new day.

Day 5: The Torres Strait Islands
Anchoring at Thursday Island, learn about the historic pearling fleet and the cultural differences between the Torres Strait and Aboriginal peoples. You may also visit other Torres Strait islands, such as Badu or Moa.

Day 6: Cruising the Gulf of Carpentaria
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, with time to attend informative presentations by our guest lecturers.

Day 7: Hole in the Wall and Wessel Islands
We travel through the narrow channel between Raragala and Guluwuru Islands, known as the ‘Hole in the Wall’.

Day 8: Elcho Island Artists
The friendly locals of Elcho Island proudly welcome us to their community this morning. Meet some of the local artists who have their unique art exhibited in the famous art galleries of the world including the Louvre.

In the afternoon, visit the community and school of Gawa.

Day 9: Maningrida
Anchor in the mighty Liverpool River and travel ashore to explore the Maningrida Art Centre, museum, and the local boutique, where hand-painted textiles can be purchased.

Day 10: Cobourg Peninsula
Discover Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula. Join Park Rangers in Port Essington, famous for the failed Victoria Settlement, and explore the ruins while learning about the fascinating history of this early colonial outpost.

Day 11: Tiwi Islands
Visit remote Bathurst Island. With local Tiwi guides, we learn of the unique culture and visit the art centre. Be welcomed with a cultural performance and basket-weaving exhibition before enjoying a traditional Australian afternoon tea of damper and billy tea.

Day 12: Darwin
Arrive into Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory and gateway to the ‘Top End’. Disembark at 8.00am.
Sailing Dates
  • 04 Apr 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 04/04 Cairns, Queensland, Australia 05:00 PM
2 05/04 Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
3 06/04 Stanley Island, Queensland, Australia
4 07/04 Forbes Island, Queensland, Australia
5 08/04 Cape York, Queensland, Australia
5 08/04 Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
6 09/04 At sea    
7 10/04 Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, Australia
8 11/04 Elcho Island, Australia
9 12/04 Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia
10 13/04 Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula
11 14/04 Bathurst Island, Darwin, Australia
12 15/04 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 08:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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