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Across the Top of Australia
Cairns to Darwin
12 Days / 11 Nights from AUD 6,450*.
Day 1 - 29 Mar 2009 / 05 Apr 2009
3.00pm board Coral Princess or Oceanic Discoverer at Trinity Wharf in Cairns for a 4.00pm departure. This evening enjoy the Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party.
Day 2
Lizard Island: Here we explore one of the most beautiful islands on the Queensland Coast. Enjoy swimming and snorkelling. As special guests of the Lizard Island Research Station we have an opportunity to learn of the research being undertaken to help understand and preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
 Sea Bird Rookery (44KB) | Day 3 Visit Stanley Island in the Flinders Group to view the Endaen Aboriginal rock art gallery depicting sailing ships of the last century. This is a unique art site seldom visited due to its isolated location. At Davey Reef and Cay we enjoy swimming and snorkelling and observe the large seabird rookery. |
Day 4
Forbes Island and Reef: Enjoy the day exploring this historical island. Time for swimming, snorkelling, diving and reef fishing. This afternoon we visit Magra Island for beachcombing, bird watching and to enjoy the tropical sunset.
Day 5 - Oceanic Discoverer
For the early risers we go ashore at Cape York and as the sun rises at the Tip of Australia we enjoy champagne and welcome the new day. Anchoring at Thursday Island we will learn of the history of European settlement and the large pearling fleets. We will also have the opportunity to observe the distinctly different cultures of the Torres Strait Islanders and the Aboriginals. We enjoy a tour of the island and are guests of the local school when the children perform traditional dances. Depart Thursday Island for the Gulf of Carpentaria.
 Thursday Island (37KB) |  Cruising in Explorer (54KB) |
Day 6 - Oceanic Discoverer
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with presentations by our Guest Lecturers, who share with you the fascinating history of the Macassan traders and early discoverers of the Arnhem Land coast.
| Day 7 - Oceanic Discoverer Today we sail through the Hole in the Wall to the Wessell Islands and weather and tide permitting, enjoy a beach BBQ in the evening.
|  Traditional Basket Weaving (52KB) |
Day 5 - Coral Princess
For the early risers we go ashore at Cape York and as the sun rises at the Tip of Australia we enjoy champagne and welcome the new day. Anchoring at Thursday Island we will learn of the history of European settlement and the large pearling fleets. We will also have the opportunity to observe the distinctly different cultures of the Torres Strait Islanders and the Aboriginals. We enjoy a tour of the island and are guests of the local school when the children perform traditional dances. We then visit Horn Island and learn of the significance of the Torres Strait Islands during World War II. Overnight at Gateway Torres Strait Resort.
Day 6 - Coral Princess
Following a tour of the island we board our charter flight across the Gulf of Carpentaria to Nhulunbuy (Gove). Here we join a tour of the Nabalco bauxite mine and visit the Nambarra and Yirrkala Arts and Crafts centers. Overnight at the Walkabout Lodge.
Day 7 - Coral Princess
This morning we rejoin Coral Princess and cruise the English Company Islands & Malay Straits. Weather and tides permitting we land at Wigram Island and enjoy a beach BBQ as special guests of Terry Yumbulul, the Traditional Owner of these beautiful islands.
Day 8 - Coral Princess
Wessell Islands: Cruise through the unique Hole in the Wall. Here our expert guides and lecturers will share with you the fascinating history of the Macassan traders and early discoverers to the Arnhem Land coast.
Day 9
Arnhem Land. Cruising the Arnhem land coast and Bowen Straits we land in Raffles Bay and learn of the failed Fort Wellington Settlement.
Day 10
On Coburg Peninsula, Port Essington is famous for the ruins of the failed Victoria Settlement. Here we use the services of the National Park Rangers to guide and help us explore the ruins. We will also visit the Ranger’s Interpretation Centre at Black Point.
 Victoria Settlement (85KB) | Day 11 Visit Bathurst and Melville Islands. With traditional Tiwi as our guides we learn of the unique cultures of the Tiwi people and visit their fascinating art centers. There is the opportunity to purchase their wonderful screen-printing, art, woodcarvings and pottery. Tonight Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party. |
Day 12
8.00am: Arrive in Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory and gateway to the Top End.
Please Note: This itinerary is an indication of the reef, islands and coastal areas we visit. While every effort will be made to follow this itinerary we do reserve the right to vary this itinerary to make allowances for weather, tidal conditions and any other reasons whatsoever.
Special Offer: 21 Day CruiseCombine an Across the Top of Australia and Australia's Kimberley Coast cruise and receive a 10% discount from Australia's Kimberley Coast cruise. Includes overnight accommodation onboard in Darwin. |
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* Cabin fare in AUD, based on double occupancy.
