DESCRIPTION
Far North Queensland, where the rainforest meets the sea and reef. QuickCoast’s island-hopping expeditions give opportunities to step ashore to immerse oneself with both resort and remote tropical islands. Meals & 1st Class Hospitality.
FARES: Adult: 15+ years | Child: 3-14 years | Infant: 2 years and under
BOARDING INSTRUCTION
Departs: Townsville Marina,
Boarding closes 10 minutes prior to departure.
Three (3) Island adventure with an exclusive Great Barrier Reef Expedition. Experience the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest, remote tropical islands, plus Mission Beach. There’s something for every person when visiting the Cassowary Coast but first experience an adventure of a lifetime cruising this magnificent coast between Townsville, Mission Beach, & Cairns.
THURSDAY – ONE WAY – Magnetic Island, Orpheus Island, Hinchinbrook Channel & Mission Beach
SCHEDULE A:
7.00am |Townsville Breakwater Marina (Marina Office & Fuel Wharf) Priority Boarding and a light breakfast of bacon rolls, muffins and tropical fruits is served with Tea, Coffee or juice.
7:30am | QuickCoast departs Townville Marina bound for Magnetic Island.
8:00am | MAGNETIC ISLAND Enjoy 1.5 hours at beautiful Nellie Bay. we suggest to take a stroll to Acadia Bay with many photo opportunities.
9:30am | QuickCoast departs Magnetic Island for a spectacular coast and island adventures to Orpheus Island. First, we’ll cruise by the coastline of Great Palm Island and the Bwgcolman peoples land, the traditional custodians of this wonderful area. A snack is served on route,
12.00pm | ORPHEUS ISLAND, YANKS JETTY. We’ll arrive at Yanks Jetty for your island exploration
2.00pm | QuickCoast departs Orpheus Island for a continued spectacular coast and island cruise before we enter the Hinchinbrook Channel
2.30pm | QuickCoast starts to make her approach to enter the HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL through the shallows (tide permitting)
3.00pm | QuickCoast passes by Lucinda and the next few hours the spectacular backdrop of “Jurassic” Hinchinbrook Island.
4.15pm | Upon exit from the narrows of Hinchinbrook Channel we’ll then travel at speed to Clump Point, Mission Beach, overlooking at sunset the twenty island or more of the Family, Hinchinbrook or Brook Groups of islands. A light grazing supper of Prawn Cocktails and cheese boards.
6.30pm | QuickCoast arrives MISSION BEACH. Complimentary arrival transfers to accommodation within 5km of Clump Point Marina Facility.
OVERNIGHT 3 NIGHTS AT ACCOMMODATION OF YOUR CHOICE (NOT INCLUDED) WITHIN 5KM OF CLUMP POINT MARINE FACILITY, TRANSFERS INCLUDED
Friday & Saturday – Days of Leisure
During these two days you might like to relax or take up some optional activities such as skydive, white-water rafting or snorkel and dive on the reef during these days
Mission Beach to Cairns – One Way
Via Dunk Island & Fitzroy Island
SCHEDULE A:
Enjoy a day at Dunk Island then QuickCoast for a coast and island cruise to Fitzroy Island. First we’ll cruise by the South Barnard Islands with Sisters and Stephens Islands. A further five or so nautical miles and well cruise by North Barnard islands including Kent, Jessie, Hutchinson, Bresnahan, and Lindquist Islands. Just as we complete our pass of these islands the infamous Franklin Islands come into view. The Franklin Islands are on our path to Fitzroy Island so we’ll pass outside this sensitive area but with still great views of Russell, Mabel, Normanby and High Islands. At the same time the coastline here continues to be stunning taking in the indigenous land of Greater Yarrabah. The Gunggandji peoples are the traditional custodians of this wonderful coastline.
From 8.00am | You’ll be picked up from your local accommodation (within 5km) and be given priority boarding on board QuickCoast
8.30am | Clump Point Marine Facility – QuickCoast Priority Boarding commences. Tea/Coffee, Juice & Muffins.
9.00am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point Marine Facility
9.30am | QuickCoast arrives Dunk Island
Lunch | Scrumptious Picnic Style Lunch – 2 Course Picnic Lunch with drink of choice.
2.30pm | Captains Cocktail of the day are being served (at additional expense)
2.45pm | QuickCoast boarding at Dunk Island Jetty
3:00pm | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island
3.30pm | QuickStop at Mission Beach for disembarking/embarking passengers.
4.00pm | Start to cruise by the Barnard Island Group, Crudites with flavoured dips are served.(S)
5.30pm | Start to cruise by the Frankland Island Group, Asian style skewers are served. (D)
7.00pm | Disembarking Passengers for Fitzroy Island and Captain will escort for desert and tea/coffee at Zephyr Restaurant.
8.00pm | QuickCoast departs Fitzroy Island with remaining passengers
9.00pm | QuickCoast arrives Cairns Marlin Marina, disembark. Complimentary arrival transfers to accommodation within 3km of Cairns Marlin Marina
INCLUDES
QuickCoast Townsville to Mission Beach Cruise Xpedition
Opportunity ashore for adventures at both Magnetic & Orpheus Islands
Hinchinbrook Channel Sunset Dinner Cruise
Shared arrival transfer – accommodation drop-off in Cairns within 3 km of Marina
Meals: Light Breakfast (B), BBQ Lunch (L) and light alfresco Sunset Dinner (D), all as listed
Checked luggage – 1 piece up to 23kg in weight
NOT INCLUDED
Accommodation for 2 nights. Book your own and transfers included within a 5km radius of the Marina
Meals/drinks/other expenses whilst on stopover at Mission Beach
Purchase of beverages on board (complimentary beverage with every meal)
Any other incidentals
BOARDING INSTRUCTIONS
QuickCoast departs Townsville Marina
PHOTO ID
All passengers are required to carry government issued photo ID. Failure to do so and present ID when asked can lead to refused boarding and passage with no refund or compensation.
HAND LUGGAGE
Passengers on day return voyages are restricted to one (1) piece of hand luggage of maximum 5kg. Plus, 1 piece of overnight luggage is permitted per passenger up to 23kg – excess baggage will be an additional expense – refer to our terms and conditions.
WHAT TO BRING
Sunglasses, towel, hat, sunscreen, swimwear and camera.
EPTPOS as no cash is accepted onboard or for optional activities, bar or other incidentals.
MEDICAL CONDITION
If you have a medical condition and are unsure of you physical ability to participate in an activity, we recommend that you consult with a medical practitioner prior to booking.
WEATHER WARNING
During October to April the tropical heat can be severe. If walking on tracks on the various islands, make sure you carry plenty of water, walk with a friend, have sun protection and don’t walk in the middle of the day. In case of a strong wind warning we may have to adopt our Schedule B as listed in our terms and conditions.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Refer to our cancellation conditions prior to booking. We strongly recommend purchasing your own travel insurance to cover any possible unforeseen circumstances. Where we need to revert to Schedule B due to bad weather or technical reasons passengers will be given an option of a full credit and travel with us another time when Schedule A. In some cases we will need to cancel outright and in this case passengers will be granted a full refund or rebook for another date with a $100 onboard credit for when they do travel with us.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING AND CARRIAGE
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