Experience the very best of Tropical North Queensland, from the vibrant waterfront of Cairns to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. This immersive journey blends an exclusive reef adventure, lush rainforest exploration, and unforgettable local encounters before seamlessly embarking on your cruise.
Special Notes:
•This program involves walking distances at times over uneven ground in a forest setting. It is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions. The program is not wheelchair accessible.
•Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at the Cairns International Airport, you will be met after Customs and luggage claim and transferred by private vehicle to your centrally located hotel, just a short walk from the marina, Esplanade, and main dining precinct.
Check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival, or you may choose to store luggage at Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.
There will be an RSSC Hospitality Desk for local recommendations.
The rest of the day is at leisure with dinner on own, perfect for easing into the tropical pace before the days ahead.
Note: Couples or pairs will be transferred by private van or SUV (max 4 large bags total plus 1 carry-on per person); solo guests will use a sedan (2 large suitcases plus a carry-on). Extra luggage may require a larger vehicle at additional cost—notify your RSSC booking agent at least 14 days before sailing with this information. Transfers include driver only.
DAY 2
Today is all about experiencing the natural beauty and laid-back charm of Cairns. After breakfast, begin with a half-day adventure to the Great Barrier Reef aboard a smaller, private vessel, offering a more relaxed and intimate way to explore. With around 4.5 hours on the water, there’s plenty of time to snorkel, take in the vibrant marine life, and enjoy the reef at an unhurried pace. Light refreshments are served onboard.
Returning to Cairns, enjoy lunch back at the hotel before heading out on a guided walk through the city, including a visit to the Cairns Museum for a deeper understanding of the region’s history and culture. The rest of the evening and dinner is at leisure and dinner is on your own.
Note: Guests should bring a towel, swimsuit, hat and biodegradable, reef-friendly sun protection. Scuba Diving is not available. The Great Barrier Reef trip is subject to weather conditions. All snorkel equipment will be provided or guests may bring their own.
DAY 3
After breakfast, travel to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for a scenic journey above the rainforest canopy, offering sweeping views across the lush landscape and out to the dramatic Barron Falls.
Continue to a privately owned rainforest estate for an exclusive guided experience through this rich and diverse ecosystem. Accompanied by an expert guide, explore the tropical rainforest and learn about the unique flora and fauna, with the chance to spot native wildlife including the elusive cassowary. The experience continues through a tropical fruit orchard, home to more than 600 fruit trees, where you’ll sample a variety of seasonal produce.
A light lunch is served at the estate before transferring to the port where you will embark the ship.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at Cairns International Airport
You are met outside customs and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure
3:00pm Check in time at your hotel
Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed
TBA RSSC Hospitality Desk at the hotel
Meals are on your own today
Overnight at the Pullman Cairns International or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:30am Meet your guide and join your transfer to the reef
9:00am Depart from the port and enjoy half a day on the Great Barrier Reef
1:30pm Arrive back at the port and transfer to lunch
2:00pm Lunch at the hotel
3:30pm Walking tour of Cairns and the Cairns Museum
6:00pm Evening and dinner at leisure
Overnight at the Pullman Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 3
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
8:30am Meet your guide and join transfer
9:00am Skyrail experience
10:30am Free time to explore Kuranda
11:15am Transfer to a Cairns Rainforest Estate
12:00pm Walking tour through the rainforest including tropical fruit tastings
1:30pm Lunch on the estate
3:00pm Transfer to the ship to join the cruise
What to bring:
Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that can be layered, umbrella or rain jacket, bathing suit, hat, sunscreen, camera, chargers.
Local Currency:
AUD- Australian Dollars
Electricity
230 volts with Australian-sized plugs. For Australia, the associated plug type is I, which is the plug that has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel is required.
An Australian visa may be required and should be checked before arrival into the country.
Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Accommodation:
Pullman Cairns International
17 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD 4870
Phone: +61 7 4031 1300
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•2 nights at the Pullman Cairns International hotel (subject to change) - Superior Room
•All entrances and tours per the above itinerary
•Private airport transfer
•Hospitality Desk
•Breakfast buffet each day
•Lunch on Day 2 and Day 3
2 beverages per lunch (this includes beer and wine)
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Any additional experiences booked
•Transportation into the city during free time
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Hotel incidentals such as mini bar, laundry and room service
Please note:
Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $2,999 per guest based on double occupancy.
Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.
