Cruise Itinerary
Whitsunday Island Group
Depart: Hamilton Island or mainland/Return Hamilton Island or mainland 4 – 6 days *
Relax in the idealic surrounds of the Whitsunday Island Group which is made up of 84 Islands. Anchor in sheltered bays and scuba dive, snorkel and swim or just relax in the spa or on the sun pad. Spend a day at the Great Barrier Reef scuba diving before returning to the Islands to watch the sun settle over the mainland.
Townsville to Cairns
Depart: Townsville/Return Cairns 5 -7 days *
Steam north from Townsville to the Palm Island Group of some 20 Islands and snorkel and swim in North East Bay. Cruise through the spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel and fish for barramundi in season and see saltwater crocodile’s sunbaking. Travel through the various island groups stretching along the coast – Family Islands, North Barnard Islands and the Frankland Islands. Enjoy a few days’ scuba diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns/Princess Charlotte Bay/Lizard Island
Depart: Cairns/Return Lizard Island 6 -8 days *
Steam north from Cairns to anchor in the lee of Cape Flattery. Continue north to visit the Howick Group of Islands which offer beachcombing, snorkelling and swimming. Further northwest we come to the Flinders Group of Islands and Princess Charlotte Bay. The Flinders Islands offer spectacular cliffs, Aboriginal art sites and sports fishing. Not far away rivers feeding into Princess Charlotte Bay provide options to fish for barramundi and to see saltwater crocodiles up close. We then travel south east to Pipon Island and then onto Ninian Bay. We next head to Eagle Island which sits atop of Eyrie Reef. This reef also features several sand cays, excellent snorkelling, nesting birds (in season) and as the name implies several white bellied sea eagle are often seen fishing around the island. Lizard Island offers good snorkelling at the “Clam Beds” where you will find giant clams. The island also has some beautiful beaches to enjoy sunset drinks on and the Watson Bay anchorage supports large schools of friendly trevally (jacks). Fly back to civilization from Lizard Island.
* These itineraries require vessel repositioning and attract an additional charge.