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11 Night cruise departing from Cairns to Darwin onboard Coral Discoverer.
11 Night cruise departing from Cairns to Darwin onboard Coral Discoverer.
Our expedition across the Tip of Australia offers an immersion into the diverse and ancient Indigenous cultures of remote Cape York, Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait Islands. On this small ship voyage into prehistoric landscapes, learn about the song-lines and lore that shaped these ancient cultures, allowing your expert guides to interpret your surroundings including the world’s oldest rock art that shows depictions of extinct animals and tells the stories of seafarers long before British colonisation. You will learn how generations have passed down artistic traditions, and how this important cultural legacy is flourishing at world-renown art centres in Yirrkala and Nhulunbuy. Watch Elders share their story through art at Maningrida before sailing to secluded Lizard Island where you will snorkel in azure waters over giant clam gardens and stroll over the white sand beaches of Watsons Bay before taking a tour of Australia Museum’s Lizard Island Research Station, globally recognised as a world-leading research facility on the Great Barrier Reef. The Cape York and Arnhem Land expedition is a fascinating tapestry that immerses keen explorers in the very best of Australia’s northern coastline.
Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you do not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due to any changes that may occur in scheduling.
Cruise Itinerary | |||
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Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
01/04/25 | Cairns, Qld, Australia | 05:00 PM | |
02/04/25 | Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia | ||
03/04/25 | Stanley Island, Queensland, Australia | ||
04/04/25 | Forbes Island, Queensland, Australia | ||
05/04/25 | Cape York, Qld, Australia | ||
05/04/25 | Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia | ||
06/04/25 | At sea | - | - |
07/04/25 | Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
08/04/25 | Elcho Island, Australia | ||
09/04/25 | Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
10/04/25 | Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula | ||
11/04/25 | Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia | ||
12/04/25 | Darwin, NT, Australia |