Outerknown Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef
- calendar_today 6 Nov 2026
- bedtime 7 nights
- directions_boat Coral Discoverer
- location_on Depart from Cairns
- Outside price from $5,799*/person
- Balcony price from $10,499*/person
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A northern reef wilderness offering hidden corners, uninhabited sand cays, and pristine reef systems where expert guides and Marine Biologists join us in iconic seascapes. Learn Indigenous culture and Australian heritage in historic Cooktown. Swim, snorkel, and dive pristine reefs and remote sand cays. Hike Cook’s Look on Lizard Island for maritime legacy views. Explore remote ribbon reefs and encounter giant clams and turtles.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
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Great Australian Expedition Cruise Sale – 30% off included
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7 night expedition cruise on Coral Discoverer from Cairns return
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Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs, & Kayaks
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Tips and gratuities
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All excursions with an Expedition Team
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Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
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Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
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All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
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Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
Multiple departures available, availability may vary:
YOUR ITINERARY
Arrive at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 4:00pm and board Coral Discoverer. Settle into your stateroom and explore the ship. Join fellow travellers on the Sun Deck for sunset drinks as we depart for the Northern Reef and begin your expedition.
...Choose to walk the Secret Garden rainforest trail or hike to the lighthouse for sweeping views. Snorkel the reef, relax on the beach, or visit the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, where volunteers care for injured marine turtles.
...Spend the afternoon at Sudbury Cay, a tiny sand cay surrounded by vivid blue sea. Slip off your shoes, feel the warm sand beneath your feet and enjoy sunset drinks with your expedition team and fellow travellers. A tranquil and memorable Coral Sea moment.
...Relax on scenic Mackay Cay and snorkel its surrounding reef—home to colourful hard and soft corals, giant clams and playful turtles. Learn the Indigenous stories of the land as you spot the Daintree Rainforest and iconic peaks like Mount Sorrow on the horizon.
...Step ashore at Cooktown to explore its colonial and Indigenous history. Visit the Cooktown Museum, where the story of Cook’s 1770 landing is told from both Aboriginal and European perspectives. Stroll the botanic gardens and learn about the Guugu Yimithirr people.
...Spend a full day at Lizard Island. Hike to the summit of Cook’s Look for breathtaking views. Snorkel the giant clam gardens at Watson’s Bay, relax under she-oaks, and learn about the tragic tale of Mary Watson and the island’s rich cultural and natural history.
...Osprey Reef offers dramatic walls and pristine dive conditions for certified divers. Snorkellers explore the 30m-deep lagoon. Later, discover Ribbon Reefs’ biodiversity with guided snorkel tours among coral pinnacles and vibrant marine life.
...Return to Cairns and disembark at 8:00am. Say farewell to new friends and our crew. A complimentary transfer is provided to city hotels or the airport. Optional transfers to Northern Beaches and Port Douglas are available for pre-booking or purchase on board.
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