State: Queensland Cruises
Operator: Adventure Express
Minimum Price: AUD $ 960

Spectacular Lizard Island, Cooktown, an historic coastal outpost and deserted coral cays join rich rainforest and a stunning ribbon reef as the unforgettable experiences of this cruise.

Highlights:

• Green Island rainforest discovery walk
• Historic mainland Cooktown
• Two Isles wildlife nesting grounds
• Lizard Island clam gardens and trails
•  Ribbon Reef coral gardens

 

Accommodation is in 75 staterooms and cabins each with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, telephone, hair dryer, soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 14 sq metres.  Top Deck Staterooms (21) on A Deck and Staterooms (41) on B and C Deck are bright and open, allowing full appreciation of the warm tropical days and open onto outside walkways and have picture windows (twin/double).Cabins open to an inside passageway and have portholes facing the outise (twin/double or family cabins with two single beds plus two upper Pullamn berths) 

 

Monday - Your first port of call is Green Island where you can join the Marine Naturalist for an escorted walk, board a glass bottom boat tour or relax with a cocktail at the resort pool.

 

Tuesday - Visit remote Cooktown where in 1770, Captain James Cook, sought refuge by the river. A century later thousands came in search of gold. Today’s visitors find a quieter place with a rich history to explore. In the afternoon we sail for Two Isles. This tiny cay fringed by white coral-sand beaches is a sanctuary for rare bird species and occasional sea turtles, and perfect for snorkelling.

 

Wednesday - Surrounded by exceptional fringing reefs, Lizard Island is the jewel of the Barrier Reef. Meander across fringes of white sand, don snorkelling gear to explore acres of coral, step into a glass-bottomed boat and dawdle over the giant clam gardens off Mrs Watson’s Bay, or hit the trail up Cooks Look like a true explorer.

 

Thursday - Snorkel in bright clear water over staghorn, fan, sea whip, brain and boulder corals as giant potato cod, rays, reef sharks and coral trout swim below. Aboard our glass-bottomed boat, the marine naturalist illuminates the extraordinary habitat of Ribbon Reef No.5 unfolding before your eyes.

 

On Friday morning we reach Cairns once more.

 

What's Included:

• Every cruise includes on-board accommodation
•  all meals
•  all on-board facilities
•  snorkelling equipment
• glass-bottomed boat excursions
• guided rainforest and island walks
• marine naturalist and Australian GST.
• Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, optional tours such as scuba diving and Onboard Charges including EMC (approx $13.50 pp) and fuel surcharges.

Notes:

Trip Duration: 4 days
Departs from: Trinity Wharf Cairns
Tour Ends: Trinity Wharf Cairns
Departure Days:

• Monday

Departure Time: 2pm
Return Time: 9am
All Prices: Quad share $960
Triple Share $1280
Sole Occupancy of Cabin Twin/Double $2400, Stateroom Twin/Double $3000, Top Deck Twin/Double $3300
Twin Share of Cabin Twin/Double $1600, Stateroom Twin/Double $2000, Top Deck Twin/Double $2200