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Great Barrier & Northern Reef Expedition

9 Night Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Expedition Experiences
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | December 2025

Book By 31 December 2024

Multiple 2025 dates

Product Code: MC-32874

Great Barrier & Northern Reef Expedition

9 Night Fly, Stay & Expedition Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Value Including City Stay, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Expedition Experiences
  • $3000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | December 2025

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Return economy flights to Cairns

BONUS 2 Night Hotel Stay to Explore Cairns at your leisure
BONUS Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Sightseeing tour

Enjoy a 7 night immersive remote and untouched Great Barrier Reef Expedition Cruise from Cairns onboard Coral Discoverer in a Promenade Deck Stateroom

All meals, chef-prepared on board
Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
Included Tips and gratuities

All excursions with our Expedition Team
Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and Kayaks
Snorkelling & SCUBA equipment (SCUBA diving at an additional cost)
Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
Use of all onboard facilities, including a reference library
Expedition diary, along with a photo and video gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging

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Cairns, Australia

Welcome to Cairns, the jewel of the north. As the door to tropical Queensland, Cairns is a must-visit for nature lovers. Catch the scenic railway to Kuranda, a colourful village filled with markets, wildlife, and Aboriginal culture experiences. Back in the city, take a dip in the Cairns Lagoon or bring out your adventurous side at Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome. Enjoy a 2-night hotel stay and Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour on day 2 to explore this exciting city.

 
Cairns, Australia

Embark your 7 night immersive remote and untouched Great Barrier Reef Expedition Cruise from Cairns onboard Coral Discoverer today.

 
Fitzroy Island / Sudbury Cay

Explore tropical paradise, Fitzroy Island, where pristine beaches meet lush rainforests. Snorkel vibrant coral gardens or hike to the summit for panoramic views. Sudbury Cay offers an idyllic spot for a picnic and snorkelling, surrounded by crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life. These serene destinations provide the perfect start to your Great Barrier Reef adventure.

 
Mackay Reef & Cay

Discover untouched beauty in Mackay Reef & Cay, affording an unforgettable snorkel or dive among colourful coral formations and an abundance of marine species. The calm, shallow waters make it an ideal location for close encounters with sea turtles, reef sharks and vibrant fish. Enjoy a tranquil walk on the secluded cay, surrounded by endless ocean views.

 
Cooktown

Step back in time at Cooktown, a historic town rich in Indigenous culture and tales of Captain Cook’s voyages. Visit the James Cook Museum and stroll along the waterfront, where lush greenery meets the Coral Sea. Explore the botanic gardens and Grassy Hill for stunning views, or immerse in the town’s unique heritage and natural beauty.

 
Lizard Island

Lizard Island is a secluded paradise, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Snorkel or dive at the famous Cod Hole, home to large, friendly potato cod. Hike to Cook’s Look for breathtaking views of the surrounding reef. With its pristine beaches and abundant marine life, Lizard Island is a sure highlight.

 
Osprey Reef

Osprey Reef offers an exhilarating experience for divers, with its dramatic drop-offs, vibrant coral walls and diverse marine life. Located in the Coral Sea, this remote reef is a haven for pelagic species, including sharks, rays and large schools of fish. The sheer underwater cliffs and stunning visibility make Osprey Reef a must-visit for adventure seekers.

 
Ribbon Reefs

The Ribbon Reefs are a series of narrow, elongated reefs renowned for their biodiversity and clear waters. Stretching along the northern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, these shoals offer exceptional snorkelling and diving opportunities. Encounter an array of marine life, from kaleidoscope coral gardens to majestic manta rays and reef sharks, in this unspoiled underwater wonderland.

 
Cairns, Australia

Disembark Coral Discoverer in Cairns today. Farewell Cairns as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Important Info Open All

Price based on cruise sail dates:

  • 4 December 2025
  • 11 December 2025

Price based on departing from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Adelaide ($149pp)
  • Perth ($399pp)

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

Product Code: MC-32874

From $7,990 *pp
Valued at $9490
Book By 31 December 2024

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