Experience a full day adventure visiting the world's richest marine habitat - Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Your fast catamaran awaits by the ship to transfer you directly to the activity platform. After approximately 90-minutes, you will arrive at one of the most pristine, accessible and versatile Outer Great Barrier Reef sites available. Your reef experience will provide you with approximately 3 hours at a pontoon over the reef. During your time on the platform, you can choose from several activities included in your package.

Step aboard a Glass-bottom Boat to view colorful fish and intricate coral reef gardens. The inviting aquamarine waters are sure to provide a tempting attraction for those wishing to snorkel (mask, snorkel, fins and flotation device provided). Optional scuba diving and special escorted snorkelling tours are available at an extra charge, as well as an assortment of souvenirs. Your pontoon conveniently offers an underwater viewing chamber so that you may view the beautiful coral and the magnificent array of fish without getting wet.

The platform has a spacious deck, with ample undercover seating, large easy access snorkel decks, an Underwater Reef Viewing Observatory and a children's safety swimming enclosure. The ultimate in comfort, the pontoon also features access to fresh water showers and changing rooms. Reef life is located just meters away from the platform, making it suitable for all age groups and swimming abilities from the novice snorkeler to the most discerning diver.

Complementing your day aboard, you will be treated to morning and afternoon tea, as well as a hot/cold buffet lunch. Other optional refreshments and a licensed bar are available for an additional cost.

Following what will surely be an unforgettable day at one of the World's greatest natural treasures, you will retrace your route back to Cairns and your awaiting ship.

Visit the amazing Rainforestation Nature Park, take a journey on a World War II Army Duck and attend a performance by local Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers.

A brief drive will take you to Rainforestation Nature Park, located on 100 acres of World Heritage rainforest. You’ll board your amphibious Army Duck, for a ride along the water’s edge, where you may see turtles, fish, eels and other wildlife.

Enjoy a performance by local Pamagirri Aboriginal dancers who depict animals, food-gathering and hunting via their music and dance. You'll proceed Kuranda, a village nestled in the heart of the rainforest. Established as a railway station in the mid-1800s, today this colorful town offers markets, cafés, and restaurants. After a brief overview, you'll have some free time to further explore on your own. Enjoy scenic views on your return drive and a brief panoramic tour of Cairns.

Explore the wonders of this tropical rainforest with a unique perspective from your Skyrail Cable Car. You’ll glide just a few feet above the canopy for a bird’s eye view. Spanning approximately 4 1/2 miles over pristine rainforest, Skyrail allows you to explore the wonders of this ancient tropical rainforest, and learn about one of the most botanically diverse areas on earth.

Your adventure includes time at two mid-stations where you can learn more about this fascinating environment. At Red Peak Station, rangers will provide guided boardwalk tours while sharing their knowledge about the rainforest. The easy access walkways at Barron Falls station take you on three separate lookouts where you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the gorge and waterfalls.

You'll proceed to Kuranda, a village nestled in the heart of the rainforest. Established as a railway station in the mid-1800s, today this colorful town offers markets, cafés, and restaurants. After a brief overview, you'll have some free time to further explore on your own. Enjoy scenic views on your return drive and a brief panoramic tour of Cairns.

Enjoy this panoramic tour of Cairns from the comfort of your motorcoach, it’s an easy way to explore this friendly, tropical town. You’ll also make a brief stop at the lush botanical gardens.

An informative commentary is provided as you drive past many of Cairn’s landmarks, including the Cairns Casino, Central Mall and the bustling downtown. You’ll also travel through the town of Portsmith and onto the suburbs of Bungalow and Manundo, which feature charming old Queenslander style houses.

A brief stop is included at the Cairns Botanic Gardens where you can stretch your legs and wander among the native fauna and flora. Reboard your coach and see the Centenary Lakes while en route to the northern beaches and exclusive suburb of Palm Cove. Enjoy some free time to explore the beachfront, boutiques and cafés. Your return journey back to the ship takes you through Redlynch to Brinsmead Gap for some lovely views of the city.

Join this tour for a memorable Australian experience. Visit the amazing Rainforestation Nature Park, take a journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway and ride on a World War II Army Duck. Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in Australia.

You’ll ascend 1,076 feet passing stunning water falls, traveling through 15 tunnels and crossing 40 bridges on your way to Kuranda. During your 90-minute trip, enjoy an informative presentation as you travel through ancient rainforest. A brief drive will take you to Rainforestation, located on 100 acres of World Heritage rainforest. You’ll board an amphibious Army Duck, for a ride along the water’s edge, where you may see turtles, fish, eels and other wildlife.

At Koala and Wildlife Park, you can see koalas, wander among free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies, and visit an exciting nocturnal display. You can even get your picture taken holding an adorable koala, for an additional fee. Enjoy scenic views on your return drive to the ship.

Do you enjoy nature and animals? This tour offers you the opportunity to learn about butterflies, see Australian wildlife, including koala bears, free roaming kangaroos and more.

You'll drive to Kuranda, a small town nestled in the majestic rainforest that borders Cairns. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief orientation tour of this charming village before visiting the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. This aviary is home to over 1,500 tropical butterflies, all local to the area including the blue Ulysses butterfly. It is designed to recreate their natural rainforest habitat, complete with a running stream. Here, you’ll have a chance to learn more about these beautiful, fluttering insects.

You’ll continue on to the Koala and Wildlife Park, where you’ll see koalas wander among free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies, and visit an exciting nocturnal display. You can even get your picture taken holding an adorable koala, for an additional fee. Enjoy scenic views on your return drive to the ship.