Princess Charlotte Bay

via Lizard Island

Depart: Cairns
Completion: Charlotte Bay / Lizard Island
Duration: 10 days
Knots: average 10 knots

Day 1 - Cairns to Lizard Island

Spend a day enjoying the tropical, cosmopolitan energy of Cairns before boarding for your cruise to world-renowned Lizard Island.
Cocktail hour is on deck with a view of exquisite Low Isles and the majestic land formations edging Port Douglas.

Ex Cairns - 15.00 arrive Lizard Island 6.00(day 2)

Alternatively, meet the cruise at Lizard Island after a scenic flight over the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.

Day 2 - Day 5 - Lizard Island - the reef - surrounding areas

Paradise is found on Lizard Island recently voted worlds “The Top 20 International Resort Hotels” and fourth in the “Top 20 International Resort Hideaways” in the prestigious Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report for 2001 best resort. Take a private tender to a remote lagoon with your gourmet hamper and indulge in your own private tropical playground. Rejuvenate in the world-class spa facilities, dive or snorkel the Coral Sea or simply soak in this outstanding natural haven.

Day 5 - Lizard Island to Princess Charlotte Bay via Howick Island Group

With an early departure from Lizard Island, the magnificent Howick Island Group are visited, stopping for a gourmet lunch on a pristine sand cay on the way to beautiful Princess Charlotte Bay.

Arrive Stokes Bay early evening (8 hour steam from Lizard to Stokes Bay).

Day 6 - 8 - Princess Charlotte Bay and Reef areas

A truly unique glimpse of sacred Aboriginal Australian culture and the awe-inspiring Australian outback. We enter the gateway to one of the world's most rugged landscapes. Breathe the Australian wilderness and marvel at the expansive night skies, take the adventure you knew you were born for.

• Exploring Flinders and Stanley Group of Islands
• Visiting Aboriginal Cave paintings
• Meet Aboriginal traditional owners and hear the dream time stories
• Remote beaches
• Reef fishing - crabbing, barramundi, light tackle, adventure fishing, trolling
• Crocodile spotting
• Hiking
• Rock climbing
• Horse riding
• 4WD safari adventures
• Light aircraft scenic flights
• Motor bike riding
• Feral pig shooting
• Outback cattle mustering

Day 9 - 10

Cruise or fly to Lizard Island for your return flight to Cairns. Allow the landscape to overwhelm you as you take a last glimpse of paradise.