| Validity Dates |
24 Jun 2024 to 25 Mar 2025 |
| Start Price |
AU $16,990 per person
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| Cruise |
Coral Discoverer, Cape York & Arnhem Land ex Cairns to Darwin |
| Cruise Line |
Coral Expeditions |
| Ship |
Coral Discoverer |
| Destination |
Australia |
| Brief Description |
Cruise 11 nights with Coral Expeditions on a small ship expedition to Cape York & Arnhem Land. |
| Type of Special |
Cruise Only |
| Departure Date |
01 Apr 2025 |
| Inclusions |
This 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.
Highlights:
- Be immersed in the world’s oldest surviving culture in Arnhem Land
- Spend a full day exploring the rugged Cobourg Peninsula for historical ruins and fascinating wildlife
- With a local guide, visit the remote and culturally rich Tiwi Islands
- Learn about Indigenous art at Elcho Island and Maningrida Art Centres
- Stand on the very tip of Australia at Cape York for a champagne sunset
- Visit Thursday Island and learn about the cultures of the Torres Strait
- Explore Lizard Island and the northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef
- Discover the Arnhem Land coast, once the trading ground of the Makassan people
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DISCOUNTS:
These fares are based on full brochure fare. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time availability or pricing. Please check with your consultant at time of enquiry if your preferred cabin type is available and for your best offer!
Single Occupancy Fares: Coral Expeditions have allocated several staterooms for solo travellers. Coral Adventurer and Coral Geographer have two staterooms allocated in each of the Explorer Deck, Promenade Deck and Coral Deck categories. Coral Discoverer has two staterooms allocated in the Promenade Deck Category B. These fares are subject to a sole-supplement.
No Sole Supplement Offers: Occasionally Coral Expeditions run special offers on select voyages so you can enjoy a room to yourself at the twin share rate. For these offers they open additional staterooms beyond the ones allocated for solo travellers. These offers are subject to availability.
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Cape York & Arnhem Land - Cruise only package includes:
- 11 night cruise aboard Coral Discoverer from Cairns to Darwin
- All meals onboard, chef-prepared
- Captain`s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
- Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
- All excursions with our Expedition Team
- Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs and kayaks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
- All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
- Tips and gratuities
- Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
- Your expedition photos captured during the voyage
- Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
- Post-cruise transfers (in most destinations)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Pre-cruise transfers
- Alcoholic drinks outside of lunch and dinner service
- Premium Internet services
- Laundry service (available at a cost)
- Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
- Optional extras (ins some destinations)
Note: This itinerary is an indication of the destinations visited and activities on offer. Throughout the expedition changes may be made 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. |
| Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (22Nov23). Some cabins may have obstructed views. All airfares/taxes are due in full 24 hours from reservation and strict cancellation/change fees apply. Selected routing and airlines apply to package offers - any variances requested by guest will incur surcharges. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. |
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| Sailing Dates |
| 01 Apr 2025 |
| Cabin |
Twin |
| Promenade Deck Category A Stateroom |
AU $16,990
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Cruise Itinerary
| Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
| 1 Apr 2025 |
Cairns, Qld, Australia |
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05:00 PM |
| 2 Apr 2025 |
Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 3 Apr 2025 |
Stanley Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 4 Apr 2025 |
Forbes Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 5 Apr 2025 |
Cape York, Qld, Australia |
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| 5 Apr 2025 |
Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
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| 6 Apr 2025 |
At Sea |
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| 7 Apr 2025 |
Wessel Islands, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| 8 Apr 2025 |
Elcho Island, Australia |
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| 9 Apr 2025 |
Maningrida, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| 10 Apr 2025 |
Port Essington, Cobourg Peninsula |
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| 11 Apr 2025 |
Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| 12 Apr 2025 |
Darwin, NT, Australia |
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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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