Sydney

Venture into the great outdoors during this six-day adventure program. You’ll spend one-on-one time with cuddly koalas, snorkel within the world’s largest coral reef system and visit the Indigenous heartland of Australia when you journey to the ‘Red Centre’ to experience the beauty of Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). With so much to experience from land to sea, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

Hinweis: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour. This program is not suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair or rely on walking aids due to the level of mobility required to participate in each of the activities.

DAY 1 – 01. März 2024

Disembark the ship in Sydney and meet your guide. You will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ayres Rock.

Check in to Sails in the Desert Resort.

Following lunch on your own, embark on the Mala Walk to Kantju Gorge. Your guide will highlight the ancient rock art and traditional bush tucker of the Anangu, as well as the cultural and geologic significance of this site. Your view of the beautiful sunset will be from a special vantage point where a glass of sparkling and some nibbles will be offered to make it a special occasion before returning to your hotel for dinner.

This evening, dine as a group at Ilkari Restaurant at your hotel.

DAY 2 - 02. März 2024

Wake up early to witness the sunrise at Uluru and see the desert come to life in the morning light.

Following your sunrise experience, you will return to the hotel for breakfast before you visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is traditionally owned by the Anangu, one of the world’s oldest continuous societies. Admire its remarkable red rock formations of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).

You will return to the hotel for lunch on your own. After lunch you will have free time in the afternoon to relax, visit the Gallery of Central Australia, or engage in some of the included activities at Sails in the Desert (bush food experience, learn about bush yarns, visit a camel farm, didgeridioo workshop, garden walk – subject to change).

Hinweis: The free activities are subject to change without notice. Please enquire at hotel reception to confirm operating times. Please be aware that their Indigenous performers are traditional people with strong cultural obligations. Wet weather may also impact scheduled activities.

Tonight, experience ‘A Night at Field of Light’ with dinner under the stars and views of Uluru and the infamous Field of Light; 50.000 bulbs of colored light creating a vista of beauty that can only be appreciated in person.

Day 3 - 03. März 2024

Following breakfast at the hotel meet your guide, check out and transfer to Ayres Rock airport for a flight to Cairns with a takeaway lunch on board. On landing you will board your coach and transfer to Port Douglas and check into your hotel.

Dinner is on your own this evening.

Day 4 – 04. März 2024

Following breakfast at your leisure, meet in the lobby for a once in a lifetime trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Set sail

in style from Port Douglas to the Outer Barrier Reef on a 25-meter luxury catamaran (may not be exclusive to Mariner guests).

Sail along the coastline with views of the Daintree Rainforest and Snapper Island before heading to the Outer Reef. Whilst underway enjoy a presentation on the reef with a marine biologist before arriving at your first reef site.

At your first reef site take the opportunity to snorkel over the mesmerizing coral gardens or for those of you who prefer to stay dry enjoy the corals from a glass bottom boat. See beautiful corals, giant clams, turtles, and fish life up close.

Once back onboard enjoy a tropical buffet lunch whilst underway to your second reef site. Once at your second reef site feel free to enjoy some more snorkeling in the pristine waters of the Coral Sea before heading back to Port Douglas. On your return trip enjoy an afternoon tea with coffee, cakes and a fresh fruit platter.

Upon return to Port Douglas, enjoy some free time before enjoying your final dinner at the hotel restaurant.

HINWEIS:

•The vessel may not be exclusive to Mariner guests

•Snorkel equipment is provided on the boat – it is thoroughly washed and sterilized to meet covid- safe requirements.

•Those that suffer from motion sickness are advised to take preventative medication before the catamaran tour. The snorkel tour is not recommended for those in wheelchairs, or who have limited mobility.

•Up to 3 Introductory or Certified Scuba Dives can be undertaken on the cruise but must be pre-booked. We suggest speaking to your tour guide on day 1 of this program for options and rates. Payment must be taken locally.

•Suggest that a towel is borrowed from the hotel for the cruise. Lost and not returned towels will be at the expense of the guest and not covered in this program.

•Guests must use biodegradable sunscreen at the reef.

Day 5 – 05. März 2024

Following breakfast, board your awaiting coach and depart for the short drive to the Wildlife Habitat in the charming coastal town of Port Douglas. Here you will have the opportunity to come face-to-face with Australia’s iconic wildlife-including the Koala, Kangaroo and Cassowary.

Next, you will depart for lunch at the Treehouse Restaurant at Silky Oaks Lodge in the treetops of the Daintree Rainforest.

Following your visit to the Treehouse Restaurant, you will visit the town of Port Douglas where you will have some free time to explore the numerous shops and cafes.

Dinner this evening is on your own, enjoy one of the hotel restaurants or explore the local Port Douglas restaurants.

Day 6 – 06. März 2024

Following breakfast meet your guide and check out. You will depart for Mossman Gorge, nestled in the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Here, you will be joined by a local Aboriginal Guide for a walking tour. As you take in the natural beauty surrounding you and observe its wildlife, your guide will share enchanting stories that will give you a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous Kuku Yalanji people, the traditional owners of the park.

Following your visit to Mossman Gorge transfer to Cairns where you will meet your awaiting ship in port.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

• Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden.

• Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details (zu diesem Zeitpunkt) werden ausgestellt, wenn Sie Ihre endgültigen Kreuzfahrtunterlagen 21 Tage vor der Kreuzfahrt per E-Mail erhalten. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

• Die Hotels, die in Ihrem Landprogramm enthalten sind, entsprechen den Hotels in diesem Dokument, falls Sie vor Beginn des Landprogramms keine anderen Informationen erhalten haben.

TAG 1

08:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Sydney

08:40 Uhr Transfer to the airport

09:20 Uhr Check-in

10:20 Uhr Flight from Sydney to Ayers Rock (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:00 Uhr Transfer to hotel, check-in

12:15 Uhr Lunch at hotel and re-fresh

15:00 Uhr Kantju Gorge and sunset tour

20:30 Uhr Dinner at Ilkari

Overnight at Sails in the Desert or similar hotel

TAG 2

05:00 Uhr Sunrise tour

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at hotel

09:00 Uhr Kata Tjuta tour

12:00 Uhr Lunch and afternoon at leisure

19:30 Uhr Field of Light dinner experience

Overnight at Sails in the Desert or similar hotel

Tag 3

From 06:00 Uhr Breakfast at leisure

08:30 Uhr Check out, board coach for airport

09:00 Uhr Airport check-in

10:15 Uhr Flight from Ayers Rock to Cairns (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

14:15 Uhr Transfer to hotel

15:20 Uhr Check in to hotel, afternoon at leisure

Abendessen in eigener Regie

Overnight at Sheraton Grand Mirage or similar hotel

Tag 4

From 06:30 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

08:45 Uhr Transfer to Port Douglas marina and check-in for tour 09:30 Uhr Board vessel

10:00 Uhr Depart Port Douglas marina

10:30 Uhr Marine biology presentation

11:30 Uhr Free time for swim and snorkel

12:00 Uhr Lunch served on board

13:30 Uhr Free time for swim and snorkeling

15:00 Uhr Return to Port Douglas

16:30 Uhr Return back to hotel

19:00 Uhr Dinner at hotel restaurant

Overnight at Sheraton Grand Mirage or similar hotel

Tag 5

From 06:30 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

08:00 Uhr Check out and board coach

08:15 Uhr Transfer to Wildlife Habitat

08:30 Uhr Arrive at Wildlife Habitat for Australian wildlife experience

12:00 Uhr Transfer to Silky Oaks Lodge

12:30 Uhr Lunch at Treehouse Restaurant, Silky Oaks Lodge

14:30 Uhr Transfer to Port Douglas town

15:00 Uhr Free time in Port Douglas 16:30 Uhr

Return to your hotel

Dinner and evening at leisure

Overnight at Sheraton Grand Mirage or similar hotel

Tag 6

From 06:30 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

09:00 Uhr Check out and board coach

09:30 Uhr Transfer to Mossman Gorge

10:00 Uhr Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk Tour

11:30 Uhr Transfer to Cairns

13:00 Uhr Approximate arrival to the ship in Cairns for embarkation

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Cairns: The weather is around 20-28°C / 69-93°F. Humidity can be high, and rainfall should be expected. Darwin: The weather is around 21-28°C / 71-84°F. Humidity can be high, and rainfall should be expected.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Bring comfortable casual clothes and good walking shoes. You may want to include a smart pair of shorts (or skirt) with a polo shirt for dinner occasions, swimwear, light sweater in case it gets cooler in the evening, hat and biodegradable sunscreen.

Landeswährung:

Australian Dollars. The U.S. dollar is not accepted. However, all major credit cards can be used. A credit card will be required at by the resort at check in for any incidentals.

Stromspannung:

Australia operates with 220 volts, and guests should bring an international travel adaptor for electronic devices.

Luggage information:

Guests are allowed to bring a maximum of 1 checked suitcase free of charge for the domestic flights. Maximum weight is 20kg (50bs.) One small carry-on per person that can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you is also permitted. Guests having excess or overweight luggage will be responsible for any fees upon check in at the airports.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1.Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2.The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3.These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4.Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

Guests will need a visa to visit Australia and should check with their travel agent or embassy for requirements for their nationality.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Unterkunft:

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

168-190 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD 4877

Telefon: +61 7 4099 5888

Sails in the Desert

163 Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory 0872

Telefon: +61 2 8296 8010

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Bewertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at Sails in the Desert (Superior Room or similar)

•3 nights at Sheraton Grand Mirage – Port Douglas (Lagoon Access Room or similar)

•Breakfasts x 5, Lunch x 3, Dinner x 3

•All touring mentioned above

•Economy class domestic flights from Sydney to Ayres Rock and Ayers Rock to Cairns

•Porterage

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

•Additional meals, drinks not included in the program

•Scuba diving on the Great Barrier reef program

•Towels

•Excess or overweight luggage on flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen. Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 60 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.