QuickCoast Xpeditions | Cairns to Townsville | Tuesday | 3days/2nights | Southbound Cruise Xpedition | One-Way | 07.30am

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: Cairns Marlin Marina, all guests have option to by collected from their accommodation within a 3 km radius of the marina.
Boarding closes 10 minutes prior to departure. 

Tuesday - One-Way - Fitzroy Island, Frankland Islands, Barnard Islands & Dunk Island

SCHEDULE A:

6:30am | Complimentary pick-up from accommodation within a 3 km radius of the Cairns Marina
7:00am | Cairns Marlin Marina - QuickCoast Priority Boarding commences. Tea/Coffee, Juice & Muffins.
7:30am | QuickCoast departs Cairns Marlin Marina bound for Fitzroy Island
8:30am |  FITZROY ISLAND Enjoy 2 hours for a morning snorkel or a summit and lighthouse walk for the quick and fit adventurous peoples. Peoples looking for an easy walk should head to The Secret Garden and/or Nudey Beach easily accessible from the jetty and resort area. Arrive back to the boat early for coffee and a light continental breakfast on board QuickCoast.
10:30am | QuickCoast departs Fitzroy Island for a spectacular coast and island adventures to Mission Beach. First, we'll cruise by the coastline of Greater Yarrabah and the Gunggandji peoples land, the custodians of this wonderful area. 
11:30pm | Next, we'll cruise by The Frankland Islands and depending on weather conditions our interaction with this area.  Normally, we'll pass with great views of Russell, Mabel, Normanby and High Islands.
1.00pm | BARNARD ISLANDS GROUP Next, we'll cruise the north and south island groups. We'll encounter North Barnard Islands including Kent, Jessie, Hutchinson, Bresnahan, and Lindquist Islands. We'll cruise to Stephens Island next were also Sister Island lays connected by reef. We'll step ashore to one of the islands here to discover - island will be chosen in respect to conditions on the day.
2.40pm | QuickCoast departs BARNARD ISLAND GROUP for a continued spectacular coast and island cruise. We'll cruise by South Barnard Islands plus coastal delights of Kurrimine Beach, Gardiners Beach and Bingil Bay. 
3.40pm | DUNK ISLAND Disembark Dunk Island Jetty for a leisurely stroll to Muggy Muggy Beach or to the spit area or to the end of Pallon Beach to a spot where one can view the old farm and back area of Dunk Island.
5.15pm | Boarding commences with afternoon cheese and crackers served. (S)
5.40pm | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island
6.00pm | QuickCoast arrives Clump Point, Mission beach and transfer to your accommodation included

OVERNIGHT 2 NIGHTS AT ACCOMMODATION OF YOUR CHOICE:
(a) Mission Beach Resort - Superior Queen & Sofa Room including breakfast (or similar)
(b) Glamping on Dunk Island including food (self catering)

Wednesday - Beaver Reef Snorkel

You'll visit to the birthplace of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Outer Great Barrier Reef is to ensure you enjoy and experience this amazing place in its natural state away from the crowds.  We would like everyone travelling onboard "QuickCoast"', to feel like you're heading to the reef with friends and family creating a fun filled and educational experience that will stay with you forever..... (B, L)

8.00am | Local Mission Beach accommodation pick ups commence.
8.30am | Clump Point Marine Facility - Priority Boarding with light breakfast served of Muffins, Tropical Fruits and beverage of choice tea/coffee/juice.
9.00am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point Marina Facility
9.25am  | QuickCoast arrives Dunk Island for day visitors to disembark. 
9.40am | QuickCoast departs from Dunk Island bound for Beaver Cay & Reef.
10.35am | Arrival at Beaver Reef for snorkelling from QuickCoast or take a ride ashore to the cay in our ships tender.
12.30pm - 2.00pm |  2 course BBQ lunch is served on board
2.40pm | QuickCoast departs Beaver Reef with a quick fish feeding before departure.
3.35pm | We arrive Dunk Island for an hour for multiple choices short beach walks and/or optional afternoon cocktails from the cafe.
4,30pm |  QuickCoast departs Dunk Island 
4.50pm | QuickCoast arrives at Clump Point Marine Facility with transfers back to accommodations for guests.

Thursday - One Way -  Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Orpheus Island, Magnetic Island, & Townsville 

SCHEDULE A:

6:30am | Complimentary pick-up from accommodation 
7.00am |  Clump Point Marine Facility - QuickCoast Priority Boarding commences. Tea/Coffee, Juice, Muffins, and tropical fruit salad
7:30am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point Marina Facility bound for Dunk Island.
8:00am | DUNK ISLAND Enjoy 1.25 hours for walk along the iconic sandspit or either of the. Arrive back to the boat early for coffee and a light continental breakfast/brunch on board QuickCoast.
9:15am | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island for a spectacular Family Islands cruise with a possible QuickStop at BEDARRA ISLAND for passengers to embark and/or disembark.  We'll pass by Goold Island and Green Island before entering the Hinchinbrook Channel. 
11.15pm | HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL  We'll slow cruise the Hinchinbrook Channel and offer a scrumptious antipasto lunch on board. (L)
12.30pm | LUCINDA - We pass by this small village as we make or route out of the channel over the sandbars and along side the world's longest wharf for loading ships with sugar.
1.30pm | ORPHEUS ISLAND, YANKS JETTY. We'll arrive at Yanks Jetty for the afternoon to discover  First you'll have the opportunity (L)
3.30pm | QuickCoast departs Orpheus Island for a continued spectacular coast and island cruise cruising by Great Palm & Magnetic Islands. We serve a light alfresco sunset meal on this passage Served onboard whilst cruising is grazing but substantial foods including: healthy crudites served with flavoured humus. Cheese, Crackers served with antipasto meats.(S)
5.45pm | QuickStop at MAGNETIC ISLAND for disembarking passengers.
6.30pm | TOWNSVILLE Complimentary arrival transfers to accommodation within 3km of Townsville Marina

INCLUDES
Shared Departure transfer, collection from accommodation within 3km radius of Cairns Marina
QuickCoast Cairns to Mission Beach Cruise Xpedition
Snorkelling Equipment & stinger suits (May to October) 
Opportunity ashore for adventures at Fitzroy, Kent & Dunk Islands
Sunset Alfresco Dinner Cruise along Mission Beach to Clump Point Marine Facility. 
Shared arrival transfer - accommodation drop-off in Cairns within 5km of Marina
Meals as listed: Light Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Snack (S) 
Checked luggage - 1 piece up to 23kg in weight 

NOT INCLUDED

Accommodation in Mission Beach (or camping on Dunk Island - permit required) 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

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

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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