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Cape York and Torres Strait - 10 Nights Cairns to Horn Island

Ship: Coral Discoverer   
Departure: Friday, October 24, 2025
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Cairns
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
1
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
1
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Cape York and Torres Strait - 10 Nights Cairns to Horn Island

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Friday, October 24, 2025 Cairns, Australia 17:00
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

    2 Saturday, October 25, 2025 Cooktown, Australia
    View of Cooktown, Australia

    Cooktown, Australia's first European settlement, was charted and settled by Captain Cook and his crew in 1770. It is a small frontier town located on the Endeavour River (named after Captain Cook's ship) in far north tropical Queensland. A century later thousands, including many Chinese, came to Cooktown, the port for the Palmer River gold rush, leaving a fascinating history that can be explored at the James Cook Historical Museum. Read more about Cooktown, Australia

    3 Sunday, October 26, 2025 Lizard Island, Australia
    View of Lizard Island, Australia

    Lizard Island, named after the numerous large but harmless lizards living there, is a national park in Queensland, Australia. It is situated 90 km north of Cooktown at the northern tip of Australia’s World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. It is also the location of an award-winning and internationally famous resort. Read more about Lizard Island, Australia

    4 Monday, October 27, 2025 Osprey Reef, Australia
    5 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Stanley, Australia
    View of Stanley, Australia

    Stanley is a tourist destination and the main fishing port on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The most distinctive landmark in Stanley is The Nut, an old volcanic plug discovered by the explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798, who officially named it Circular Head. It has steep sides and rises to 143 metres with a flat top. Read more about Stanley, Australia

    6 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Forbes Island, Australia
    View of Forbes Island, Australia

    Forbes Island- named by Captain Cook in 1770 – is one of three small uninhabited islands spread over an area of just 2km by 2km. Forbes Islands constitute the Wuthara Island National Park, inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The island group, surrounded by a fringing reef, is situated off the coast of Queensland about 40km NE of Iron Range National Park and Lockhart River in the Cape Weymouth area of the Coral Sea. Read more about Forbes Island, Australia

    7 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Turtle Head Island & The Tip Of Cape (Pajinka)
    8 Friday, October 31, 2025 Albany, Australia
    View of Albany, Australia

    Albany is situated on the south coast of Western Australia's tourist region. It faces the Southern Ocean and is on the shores of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour. Being the site of the first European settlement, much of their legacy remains today with around 50 colonial buildings standing proudly as museums, galleries and restaurants. Read more about Albany, Australia

    9 Saturday, November 1, 2025 Badu Island, Australia
    10 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Thursday Island, Australia
    View of Thursday Island, Australia

    Thursday Island, or 'T.I.' as it's usually known, is the name of the island and the town that is the administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait Islands. The island group is off the far north Queensland mainland in Torres Strait, just 39 km north of Cape York Peninsula. The lucrative pearling industry founded in 1885 attracted workers from around Asia, particularly South Pacific Islanders, and this has resulted in a fascinating cultural mosaic. Read more about Thursday Island, Australia

    11 Monday, November 3, 2025 Thursday Island, Australia 08:00
    View of Thursday Island, Australia

    Thursday Island, or 'T.I.' as it's usually known, is the name of the island and the town that is the administrative and commercial centre of the Torres Strait Islands. The island group is off the far north Queensland mainland in Torres Strait, just 39 km north of Cape York Peninsula. The lucrative pearling industry founded in 1885 attracted workers from around Asia, particularly South Pacific Islanders, and this has resulted in a fascinating cultural mosaic. Read more about Thursday Island, Australia

  • Ship

    Coral Discoverer Overview

    Coral Discoverer

    The Coral Discoverer is a luxurious and well-appointed expedition ship, perfect for exploring remote destinations in comfort and style. With a maximum capacity of just 72 passengers, the ship provides an intimate and personalized experience, allowing guests to get up close and personal with the natural wonders they are exploring. The ship boasts spacious and well-appointed cabins, all with private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, and plenty of storage space. Guests can relax in the ship's comfortable lounge areas, including a bar, lounge, and outdoor deck space, and enjoy delicious meals in the ship's restaurant, which serves a range of international cuisine.

  • Cabins

    Coral Discoverer Cabins

    Balcony

    Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    1

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

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    Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, the six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice ofJunior King or twin bedding.

    Promenade

    Promenade

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    Cabin Types

    BP, AP

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    Located in the bow of the ship and encircled by a promenade, the Promenade Deck (Cat B) staterooms are 15sqm in size and feature picture windows for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, telephone and Junior King bedding.

    Main A

    Main A

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    Cabin Types

    AM

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

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    Located on the exclusive Bridge Deck close to the Lounge and Bridge, the six spacious Bridge Deck staterooms are 20sqm in size and open out onto private balconies for expansive ocean views, along with a sofa, desk, telephone and your choice ofJunior King or twin bedding.

    Main B

    Main B

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    Cabin Types

    BM

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    Located close to the Dining Room, the three spacious Main Deck (Category B) staterooms are 18sqm in size and feature twin portholes for expansive ocean views, along with a desk, sofa, telephone and your choice of Junior King or twin bedding.

  • Deck Plans

    Coral Discoverer Deck Plans

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Cabin Availability

Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard Coral Discoverer for this sailing

Main B at the Coral Discoverer

Main B

From $12030
Main A at the Coral Discoverer

Main A

From $13220
Promenade at the Coral Discoverer

Promenade

From $14420
Balcony at the Coral Discoverer

Balcony

From $16830

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  • Cape York and Torres Strait - 10 Nights Cairns to Horn Island

    Cruiseline: Coral Expeditions Cruises Ship: Coral Discoverer Departure: Friday, October 24, 2025 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Cairns Returns: Thursday Island

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