Day 1

Depart Cairns and cruise past the mouth of the Daintree River and views of the adjacent world heritage rainforest. Relax and enjoy a cocktail while taking in the magnificent sun set behind the Alexander Range.

Day 2

Head off to the outer reef to spend the day snorkeling or diving among the profusion of corals and colorful reef fish. Dinner will be a barbecue of freshly caught lobster or delicious reef fish.

Day 3

Cruising north along the Ribbon Reefs you can alternatively island hop on the inner reef islands or dive on the outer reef. The inner islands provide a chance to stroll a beautiful beach at sunset.

Day 4

Cruising north along the Ribbon Reefs you can alternatively island hop on the inner reef islands or dive on the outer reef. The inner islands provide a chance to stroll a beautiful beach at sunset.

Day 5

We cruise to the "Jewel of the Reef," Lizard Island. Walk to the same lookout used by our captains, who discovered Australia. Lizard Island has spectacular "clam gardens" - coral gardens full of giant clams, some three feet in width.

Day 6

No visit to the Ribbon Reefs would be complete without a snorkel or dive at the Cod Hole. World famous potato cod weighing up to 1,000 pounds gather in this area and can be hand fed.

Day 7

Begin the return to Cairns via the Whitsundays, and a stop at the famous Hayman Island Resort for tennis or a little shopping. The 74-island Whitsunday chain is excellent for fishing and diving.