Cairns

Journey to Australia’s ‘Red Centre’ and enjoy the ultimate outback adventure staying at Sails in the Desert. This location provides the ideal setting to view sacred Uluru (or Ayers Rock), walk about the ancient landscape and learn about the indigenous culture.

Hinweis: This program can include very hot days and some guests may find the temperature extremely uncomfortable. It also includes several day trips to natural, desert areas. This may include prolonged walking (up to 1 hour) over natural earth paths and rocky terrain. This program is not for guests who use walking aids or wheelchairs.

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.

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Disembark the ship in Cairns and meet your tour leader for the next 5 days. You will transfer to your accommodation in Cairns and enjoy some time to relax and freshen up before you travel on foot to the Cairns Aquarium. Here you will be treated to a private and exclusive dinner which will be served surrounded by the fish and sharks in the 70,000-liter tank located in the building. Following dinner, you will make your way back to the hotel for an early night’s rest.

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Transfer in the early morning to Cairns Airport for your flight to Ayers Rock. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to Sails In The Desert Hotel where you will enjoy some free-time and lunch before checking into your room.

The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the hotel facilities, enjoy the pool, participate in some of the free activities (indigenous art markets, guided garden walks, self-guided garden walks, bush yarns, cultural dance workshop, spear & boomerang throwing, wakagetti cultural dancers, interactive didgeridoo playing and tours and information centre) or just have a nap to catch up from the early start.

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 the location or time of the scheduled activity.

In the late afternoon, you will head out to see the famous Uluru sunset. The drive into the dual World Heritage-listed national park leads to the twilight viewing area, where you can take in the sunset over Uluru. This is the perfect location to capture the changing lights reflected over the famed rock’s many faces, as the sun slips below the vast desert horizon.

The evening seamlessly segues into a dinner at your hotel.

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Following breakfast, you will begin a walk-through rock-walled Walpa Gorge, while a guide shares expert commentary detailing the region’s natural history. You will learn how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created what is seen today. After admiring the mystical red domes from afar, you will visit the nearby Cultural Centre and browse the informative, interactive displays that provide insight into the spiritual and cultural meanings of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Enjoy lunch and an afternoon at leisure.

Next, an evening of fun awaits at the Sound of Silence Dinner. Dine under the canopy of the desert night while their very own storyteller shares tales as told in the stars.

The experience begins with canapés and chilled sparkling wine served on a viewing platform overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and join your table for an unforgettable dining experience and further insights into to Aboriginal culture with a traditional dance performance under the outback sky. The attentive staff will keep your glass full with a quality selection of Australian wine and beer while first course is served. As the night sky twinkles to life, treat yourself to a bush tucker inspired buffet that incorporates native bush ingredients such as crocodile, kangaroo, barramundi and quandong.

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It’s an early rise and shine to catch the stunning Uluru sunrise and watch the day’s first light illuminate Uluru in a fantastic array of ever-changing colors. Following breakfast back at the hotel, you will return to Uluru to meander along a pathway to the peaceful Mutitjulu waterhole and the sacred site of Kuniya Piti, while the guides share the Anangu creation story of Kuniya and Liru, adding greater depth to Uluru’s striking features. After which, you have the option to join a guided Uluru Base Walk for a leisurely circuit through acacia woodlands and grass claypans, pausing to take in intimate details of the natural icon at your own pace.

Return to your hotel for lunch, followed by some leisure time to explore on your own or just relax at the resort. The free afternoon also provides some time to organize additional activities for your own special interests. Dinner will be at leisure this evening.

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Following breakfast at your leisure, you will depart your hotel for the Ayers Rock Airport. After checking in, you will fly to Darwin with a brief stop in Alice Springs. Once in Darwin, you will transfer to the port and your awaiting ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. 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. 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.

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17:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Cairns, meet tour leader and transfer to your accommodation in Cairns

18:00 Uhr Check-in at your hotel

19:00 Uhr Meet your tour leader in the lobby and travel by foot to the Cairns Aquarium

19:15 Uhr Enjoy a private dinner in the Cairns Aquarium

21:00 Uhr Return to the hotel

Overnight at Riley by Crystalbrook or similar hotel

Day 2 – timings below are subject to the actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

05:00 Uhr Transfer to Cairns Airport

06:50 Uhr Flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock (flight details TBA and subject to change)

09:00 Uhr Arrive at the Ayers Rock Airport and transfer to hotel for morning at leisure

12:30 Uhr Buffet lunch

15:00 Uhr Hotel check-in

17:00 Uhr Depart for the Uluru sunset experience

19:00 Uhr Three course dinner at hotel restaurant

Overnight at Sails in the Dessert

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From 6am Breakfast at the hotel

08:00 Uhr Tour Walpa Gorge and Kata Tjuta

12:00 Uhr Return to Sails in the Desert for lunch on your own

13:30 Uhr Time at leisure to enjoy the resort or participate in the Voyages free activities

18:00 Uhr Depart for Sound of Silence Dinner under the stars

Overnight at Sails in the Desert

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05:00 Uhr Early rise for Uluru Sunrise Tour

06:30 Uhr Return to hotel for breakfast

08:00 Uhr Tour Mutitjulu waterhole and Kuniya Piti and Base Walk tour

12:00 Uhr Return to Sails in the Dessert for lunch on own

Leisure afternoon and evening

Abendessen in eigener Regie

Overnight at Sails in the Dessert

DAY 5 – timings below are subject to the actual flight times – below is a sample itinerary

From 6am Breakfast at the hotel

07:30 Uhr Check out and transfer to the Uluru Airport

07:45 Uhr Arrive at the airport and check in for your flight

09:00 Uhr Flight to Darwin (via Alice Springs) (flight details TBA and subject to change)

12:15 Uhr Arrive in Darwin – transfer to the pier and your awaiting ship

12:45 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Daytime: 100°F or 35°C

Nighttime: 66°F or 18°C

Nights and mornings during the summer can still get cool. Guests should pack appropriate clothing – it is suggested that guests layer clothing to accommodate for hanging temperatures. Daytime temperatures may exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Bring solid, closed-toe walking shoes, comfortable casual clothes and layers of warmer clothes for the evening. A hat and sunscreen are essential. Additionally, flies can be present therefore it is recommended to travel with fly nets.

Landeswährung:

Australian Dollars. The U.S. dollar is not accepted; however, all major credit cards can be used.

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 weighing no more than 20 kilos (45 lbs.) for the domestic flights. One small carry-on per person that can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you is also permitted.

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 the necessary requirements.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and visa (if required) must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase 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.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

Anschrift des Hotels:

Riley by Crystalbrook

131-141 The Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870

Sails in the Desert

163 Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872

Im Programm enthalten:

•1 night at Riley by Crystalbrook including breakfast – standard room

•3 nights at Sails in the Desert (superior room king bed) including breakfast

•4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners with standard beverages

•All transfers

•Touring as mentioned above in the itinerary

•Economy-class flights from Cairns to Ayers Rock and Ayers Rock to Darwin (via Alice Springs)

Nicht im Programm enthalten:

•Meals and incidentals at airports while in transit

•Spa treatments and any additional private touring

•Hotel incidentals including telephone calls, laundry, mini bar and room service

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

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 %.

Escape to the world’s oldest living Rainforest, the World Heritage listed Daintree, where one will indulge in a four-night emersion into this enchanting region. Experience true nature and culture during this combination of Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef and Australian Aboriginal culture on a program designed for a small number of guests (maximum 18). Your stay in the Rainforest is at Silky Oaks Lodge, renowned as one of Australia’s luxury resorts and the perfect hub for exploring the tropical North Queensland.

Hinweis: Due to the nature of this program, it is not recommended for guests who require use of a wheelchair. Accessible accommodations are limited to one room at the lodge which must be requested in advance. 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.

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Depart the ship in Cairns (later in the day), meet our local representative and proceed to your hotel. Check in and then watch the ship sail off into the distance. After dinner at a local restaurant, you can then either retire for the evening or take in the city by night. There are a multitude of waterfront bars and breweries, the Cairns Casino might be a fun stop and the night market is a short stroll away.

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Following breakfast at your hotel, check-out and begin your adventure northwards to the world-famous Daintree Rainforest.

Meet your local guide and begin the scenic drive up the magnificent coastline. Stop for a refreshment in the northern beaches and then continue up the coast and into the middle of the rainforest and your accommodation at Silky Oaks Lodge. Set above the flowing Mossman River and among the canopy of the rainforest, you will surely feel enveloped by the sights and sounds of the natural theatre surrounding you.

Check in time at the lodge is at 15:00 Uhr so you’ll have a chance to eat lunch overlooking the lush rainforest before checking in. You will also be free to explore the property. Self-guided walking maps will be provided on arrival allowing you the opportunity to explore some of the surrounding rainforest walks accessible only to inhouse guests.

On check in, your preferred dining time can be established, and a booking will be made in the property’s magnificent restaurant. Dinner and evening drinks are included during your stay.

Your Riverhouse Room is set high above the banks of the Mossman River and has a king bed, open plan lounge, spacious ensuite bathroom with shower, private outdoor deck with bath and shower, outdoor balcony with hammock, floor to ceiling glass windows and rainforest and river views.

Hinweis: There will not be a guide staying with the group at the lodge; however, during your stay you will be assigned a Regent representative whose contact details will be provided to you with his/her name and number should you require anything that the lodge staff cannot assist with.

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After a wonderful tropical breakfast overlooking the river and canopy, meet your guide for this morning’s adventure.

A short but scenic drive through sugarcane farms takes you to the neighboring town of Mossman, the home of Mossman Gorge and some of the traditional owners of this land.

Meet a representative from the cultural center and embark on a journey of walking and storytelling to showcase the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the dream time stories and cultural insight into the region.

Following this magical experience return to your retreat and relax over lunch. The afternoon is at your leisure to take advantage the peaceful scenery or partake in one of the activities offered at the lodge.

Silky Oaks Lodge offers a range of complimentary lodge-based activities including guided yoga classes, self-guided walks and swimming in the Mossman River. Snorkels and fins, as well as river canoes and kayaks and electronic bikes are provided for guest use. The lodge also offers a daily set-schedule shuttle transfer to port Douglas. Note, some activities are shared with fellow guests and operate at scheduled times.

Dinner is included at the property’s restaurant.

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After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby and set out to explore the Great Barrier Reef in style.

Transfer to the town of Port Douglas where you will embark on an exclusive vessel just for our group. You will spend the day on the water with the opportunity to snorkel at the pristine Great Barrier Reef.

Lunch, snorkel gear, snacks and Lycra suits are all provided on the vessel along with a chilled box with some basic beverages to enjoy during the day.

Returning to the lodge, dinner and drinks are again enjoyed overlooking the rainforest.

Hinweis: Guests should bring a towel. Scuba Diving is not available.

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Depending on flight time, enjoy breakfast or a breakfast box will be provided. Depart on a coastal drive to the Cairns Airport where you will board a flight to Darwin.

Upon arrival in Darwin the group will be met after baggage claim and transferred to the port where you will re-embark the ship. Hinweis: Guests are not escorted on the flight.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. 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. 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.

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17:00 Uhr Depart the ship and transfer to your accommodation in Cairns

17:30 Uhr Check-in at the hotel and freshen up before dinner

18:30 Uhr Meet your local escort, depart your hotel and walk to the Pier for dinner

19:00 Uhr Dinner at Oche Restaurant or similar overlooking the trinity inlet

Overnight at the Pullman Hotel in downtown Cairns or similar hotel

DAY 2 – timings are dependent on actual flight times which can change right up to the time of departure

07:00 Uhr Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

09:00 Uhr Check out of the hotel

09:45 Uhr Meet your guide and drive north to Ellis Beach for a coffee break

10:30 Uhr Continue the drive north to your hotel in the rainforest

12:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge overlooking the rainforest canopy and the tranquil river below

15:00 Uhr Check in and afternoon at leisure

TBA Drinks and dinner are included, dining times can be arranged with the management of the lodge to suit your preference

Overnight at Silky Oaks lodge

Hinweis: Silky Oaks Lodge is located in the remote Rainforest. It is very secluded and there is nothing within walking distance from the property.

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07:00 Uhr Breakfast at lodge

08:30 Uhr Meet you guide in the lobby and depart on a cultural tour to Mossman Gorge

09:00 Uhr Arrive to Mossman Gorge - Dreamtime aboriginal walking tour of the Rainforest

11:30 Uhr Depart Mossman Gorge

12:00 Uhr Lunch at the lodge

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the lodge

TBA Drinks and dinner – set up your dinner time with the lodge Concierge

Overnight at Silky Oaks lodge

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07:00 Uhr Breakfast at lodge

08:00 Uhr Meet you guide in the lobby for a transfer to the Great Barrier Reef vessel

08:30 Uhr Arrive in Port Douglas and board an exclusive RSSC chartered vessel

16:30 Uhr Return to the port and transfer back to the lodge

TBA Drinks and dinner – set up your dinner time with the lodge Concierge

Overnight at Silky Oaks lodge

DAY 5 – timings are dependent on actual flight times which can change right up to the time of departure

06:00 Uhr Breakfast at the lodge

09:00 Uhr Meet you guide in the lobby for a transfer to the Cairns Airport

10:30 Uhr Arrive and check in for your flight to Darwin

12:00 Uhr Flight to Darwin?(flight times TBA and subject to change)

15:00 Uhr Arrive at the Darwin airport, meet your local escort after luggage claim

Lunch included either at the airport or in Darwin depending on final flight times

15:15 Uhr Transfer to the pier

3.45pm Arrive at the port of Darwin and re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, the Daintree climate is characterized by two distinct seasons: the dry season and the green season. The dry season occurs from April to November which sees warm days and cool nights with low humidity ranging in temperature from 19-30°C (66-86°F ).

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Dress is relaxed at Silky Oaks Lodge. Easy to wear, resort style clothing for daytime and smart casual attire for evening is recommended. Comfortable, solid footwear for rainforest walks is essential as is a hat and sunscreen. Also bring a bathing suit, your own snorkel gear if you do not wish to use what is provided on the reef tour, camera, underwear camera, chargers.

Landeswährung:

Only Australian Dollars are accepted

Stromspannung:

Voltage in Australia is 230V 50Hz. The plugs in Australia have two flat metal pins shaped live a ‘V’ and some may contain a third flat pin in the center. Wir empfehlen, einen Universaladapter für Ihre elektronischen Geräte mitzubringen.

Luggage information

For the flight between Cairns and Darwin, standard luggage allowance is one piece of luggage weighing no more than 23kg / 50 lbs per bag. Guests can also bring one personal item and one standard carry on size piece that can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat (maximum 7 kg / 15 lbs). Anything additional to this will be payable by guests at the time of check in for the flight to Darwin.

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 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

This program takes place within Australia

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Australia.

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.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

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.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Flights will be on major carriers depending on the flight availability and routes closer to the operation date

These include Virgin Australia, Qantas or Jetstar

Anschriften der Hotels:

Pullman International Cairns

17 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Silky Oaks Lodge

Anschrift: 423 Finlayvale Road, Mossman, Queensland 4873

Telefon: +61 07 4098 1666

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. 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.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at the Pullman International Hotel in Cairns including breakfast – City View Room

•1 dinner in Cairns

•3 nights at Silky Oak Lodge (Riverhouse Room)

•Tropical breakfast, lunches, signature evening drinks and snacks, four-course dinner menu with matched wines, selected in-suite bar, exclusive access to the Figtree Rapid trails, morning yoga and one return set-schedule shuttle to Port Douglas per day.

•Lunch on day’s 2-5

•WiFi at the lodge

•Excursions per the itinerary

•Economy class flight between Cairns and Darwin

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Any additional tours not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals

•Excess or overweight luggage fees above what is included on the flight to Darwin

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 unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene 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 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Enjoy the ultimate outback adventure at the luxurious Longitude 131° campsite, an exclusive and ideal setting to view sacred Uluru or Ayers Rock, walk about the ancient landscape and learn about the indigenous culture.

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.

DAY 1 – 02. April 2025

Depart the ship in Cairns after having the day to explore the city and its surrounds. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay in this tropical city.

Heading to the north town of Palm Cove you will sit by the ocean and indulge in some of the best food the region has to offer before returning to your hotel for a good night's rest. An early wakeup call will be required to catch your flight to Uluru tomorrow morning.

DAY 2 – 03. April 2025

Early this morning, transfer to the Cairns airport and begin your adventure to the red center and the world-famous Uluru. A continental breakfast or breakfast box will be provided before you depart.

Arriving at the Uluru airport, transfer to your resort for some free time to enjoy the facilities followed by lunch.

While settling into your luxurious tented pavilion at Longitude 131, you will be treated to magnificent views as the light shifts and changes over Uluru. Each luxury tent is elevated atop rust-red dunes and includes fine organic linens and king-size beds. During your free time, you may wish to observe the sights and sounds of the desert along one of the circular walking tracks or simply relax by the swimming pool with a refreshing beverage.

Later in the afternoon, head to the Field of Light where you will witness the sun set over Uluru followed by the magical light display topped off with dinner under the stars.

Field of Light is Bruce Munro’s internationally acclaimed art phenomenon. As you wander through the installation, it will appear to bloom and sway as darkness descends over Australia’s spiritual heartland. The solar-powered exhibition lights up the outback in a spectacular fashion.

The evening seamlessly segues into an exclusive dining event at Table 131° among the dunes. While listening to the mesmerizing night sounds of the desert, you will feast on four delicious courses matched with the finest Australian wines. After dinner, Longitude’s resident astronomer will regale you with tales of the southerly constellations. (The operation of Table 131° is subject to weather and climatic conditions.)

Return to your hotel for the evening after this extraordinary event.

DAY 3 – 04. April 2025

Another early wakeup is required as you will head out for a guided walk at sunrise through Walpa Gorge and the many heads of Kata Tjuta and discover how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created today’s landscape.

Returning to your hotel, take some time for breakfast and to relax before heading out on an afternoon journey to the base of Uluru to learn about the history of the ancestral Mala people on the Mala Walk.

At dusk, enter Kantju Gorge illuminated in the light of the setting sun for evening drinks and canapés.

Dinner will be back at base camp enjoying the view from the Dune Top.

DAY 4 – 05. April 2025

In the early morning, rise to experience The Mutitjulu Meander which takes in a peaceful waterhole at the base of Uluru as the sun rises over the ancient monolith. Delve into the Aboriginal creation story of Kuniya Piti for a deeper connection.

You’ll also have the option to join a guided Uluru Base Walk, a rite of passage for keen walkers visiting the Red Centre.

Following breakfast, check out and drive to Alice Springs. On the 4.5-5 hour journey through the heart of Australia, relax and enjoy the passing scenery and landscapes. A boxed lunch will be provided from Longitude 131.

In Alice Springs, join a flight to Darwin where you will check into a hotel for the evening.

HINWEIS: should a suitable flight become available between Uluru and Darwin by the time of operation, the drive to Alice Springs will be replaced with a flight with no change to the cost of the program.

DAY – 06. April 2025

Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the pier. You should make it back in time to be able to participate on a shore excursion in Darwin.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. 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. 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.

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17:00 Uhr Depart the ship in Cairns and transfer to your overnight hotel in Cairns

17:30 Uhr Check-in at the hotel

18:30 Uhr Depart Cairns and drive to Palm Cove for dinner

19:00 Uhr Dinner at Vivo Restaurant or similar venue overlooking the ocean in Palm Cove

Overnight at the Pullman Hotel in downtown Cairns or similar hotel

DAY 2 – timing will depend on actual flight time

04:30 Uhr Check out and drive to the airport

06:10 Uhr Flight departs for Uluru (flight details TBA and subject to change)

09:30 Uhr Arrive at Uluru

10:00 Uhr Transfer to the resort and enjoy the facilities before lunch

12:00 Uhr Lunch at Longitude

14:00 Uhr Check into your rooms

16:00 Uhr Depart for an Uluru sunset

18:30 Uhr Field of Light Experience

19:30 Uhr Dinner under the stars

Overnight at Longitude 131

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6:00 Uhr Frühstück im Hotel

07:30 Uhr Depart for a guided walk through Walpa Gorge

11:30 Uhr Lunch and time to relax

16:00 Uhr Depart for visit to Kantju Gorge and a base walk around Uluru

19:00 Uhr Dinner served back at your hotel

Overnight at Longitude 131

DAY 4 – timing will depend on actual flight time

06:00 Uhr Uluru Base walk and waterhole visit

08:00 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

10:30 Uhr Check out and drive to Alice Springs for a flight to Darwin (boxed lunch provided)

16:00 Uhr Arrive at the Alice Springs airport

17:00 Uhr Check in for your flight to Darwin

19:00 Uhr Flight to Darwin (flight details TBA and subject to change)

22:00 Uhr Arrive in Darwin, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel

Overnight at the Hilton Darwin or similar hotel

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07:00 Uhr Breakfast at your hotel

08:30 Uhr Transfer to the ship with time to join a day tour

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

68-92 Fahrenheit

20-34 Celsius

Nights and mornings can be quite cool

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

It is very hot in the red center so we recommended to bring sun safe clothing and comfortable shoes.

Fly protection will be provided should it be needed as flies can be a problem at certain times. Light loose clothing, warm sweater or jacket for early mornings and evenings, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, camera, charger.

Landeswährung:

AUD

The U.S. dollar is not accepted; however, all major credit cards can be used.

Stromspannung:

Australia operates with 220 volts. Guests should bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information

Guests are permitted to bring 1 piece of checked luggage per person with a maximum of 23kg / 50 lbs along with 1 small carry on weighing no more than 7kg / 15lbs max. I small personal item like a purse is also permitted.

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 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 the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa:

This program takes place within Australia.

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Australia.

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.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

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.

Aircraft type (subject to change):

Flights will be on major carriers depending on the flight availability and routes closer to the operation date

These include Virgin Australia, Qantas or Jetstar

Anschriften der Hotels:

Pullman International Cairns

17 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Longitude 131

ulara Drive, Yulara NT 0872, Australia

Hilton Darwin

32 Mitchell Street, Darwin 0800, Australia

* 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. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Im Programm enthalten:

•1 night at the Pullman Hotel in Cairns (subject to change) - Standard city view room with light breakfast or breakfast box to be provided

•2 nights at Longitude 131 with all meals and standard drinks included – Tented Pavillion room

•1 night at the Hilton Darwin or similar hotel - standard double room with breakfast included

•Field of Light experience and dinner under the stars

•Touring per the itinerary

•A local guide to accompany the group throughout the program

•Coach transfer between Uluru and Alice Springs (may change to economy class flight should flights become available)

Nicht im Programm enthalten:

•Any meals not listed in the itinerary

•Cellar Master beverage list at Longitude 131°

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including spa, mini bar and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees 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 unterschiedlichen Untergrund einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand, Kies oder naturbelassene 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 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Venture into the great outdoors during this five-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.

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Disembark your ship in Cairns this morning and meet your dedicated tour guide for the next five days. Board your awaiting coach and depart on a one-hour 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 & Cassowary. Following your visit to Wildlife Habitat, you will visit the charming town of Port Douglas where you will have some free time to explore the numerous shops and cafes.

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

After lunch, 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.

Check-in to your hotel this afternoon and enjoy some time at leisure.

Tonight, enjoy the opportunity to network with your fellow Regent guests for a Welcome Dinner and drinks at a local restaurant.

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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 your exclusive chartered 25-meter luxury catamaran.

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 lose.

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: snorkel equipment is provided on the boat – it is thoroughly washed and sterilized to meet covid- safe requirements. Or you may wish to bring your own.

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After breakfast, depart your hotel for Cairns airport and your flight to Ayers Rock. Upon arrival, be transferred to your luxury accommodation.

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 a free evening and dinner on your own.

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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 and the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.

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.

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Enjoy breakfast this morning at your leisure before check-out and your flight to Brisbane. Upon arrival, return to your awaiting ship.

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. 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. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team approximately 30 days before the program departure date when flight details are confirmed. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

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07:30 Uhr Disembark the ship in Cairns and board coach

07:50 Uhr Transit to Wildlife Habitat

08:50 Uhr Arrive at Wildlife Habitat for Australian wildlife experience

11:00 Uhr Transfer to Port Douglas town

11:15 Uhr Free time in Port Douglas

12:25 Uhr Transfer to Silky Oaks Lodge

13:00 Uhr Lunch at Treehouse Restaurant, Silky Oaks Lodge or similar venue

14:30 Uhr Transfer to Mossman Gorge

15:00 Uhr Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk Tour

16:30 Uhr Transfer to hotel

17:45 Uhr Check-in to hotel

19:00 Uhr Dinner at local restaurant

Overnight at Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas or similar hotel

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6:00 Uhr Frühstück im 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 snorkel

15:00 Uhr Return to Port Douglas

16:30 Uhr Transfer back to hotel

17:00 Uhr Leisure time

19:00 Uhr Dinner at hotel restaurant

Overnight at Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas or similar hotel

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04:30 Uhr Check-out of hotel and board coach (boxed breakfast)

04:45 Uhr Transfer to airport

05:00 Uhr Check-in

06:45 Uhr Flight from Cairns to Ayers Rock (flight details TBA and subject to change)

09:45 Uhr Transfer to hotel, check-in

10:00 Uhr Free time, lunch at on own at leisure

14:00 Uhr Kantju Gorge and sunset tour

18:00 Uhr Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Sails in the Desert or similar hotel

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05:00 Uhr Sunrise tour

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at hotel

09:00 Uhr Kata Tjuta tour

12:00 Uhr Lunch on own and afternoon at leisure

19:30 Uhr Field of Light dinner experience

21:30 Uhr Return to your hotel

Overnight at Sails in the Desert or similar hotel

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6:00 Uhr Frühstück im Hotel

07:45 Uhr Check-out, board coach en-route to airport

08:15 Uhr Airport check-in

09:55 Uhr Flight from Ayers Rock to Brisbane (flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:20 Uhr Collect luggage, board coach en-route to pier

14:30 Uhr Return to pier and re-board ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

Daytime: 97°F or 34°C

Nighttime: 65°F or 18°C

Nights and mornings during the summer can still be cool due to the breeze and guests should pack appropriate clothing for the cooler temperatures.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Bring comfortable casual clothes. You may want to include a smart pair of shorts (or skirt) with a polo short for dinner occasions. Swimwear and beach shoes (flip flops or sandals) are a must. Remember to include a light sweater in case it gets cooler in the evening. A hat and sunscreen are essential.

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 23 kilos (50 lbs.) 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.

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.

Anschriften der Hotels:

Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas

Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

Telefon: +61 7 4099 5888

Sails in the Desert

163 Yulara Dr, Yulara NT 0872, Australia

Telefon: +61 2 8296 8010

Im Programm enthalten:

•2 nights at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Port Douglas or similar hotel (Lagoon Access Room)

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

•Economy class flights per the itinerary including 1 piece of checked luggage per person - direct flights not guaranteed

•4 x breakfasts

•1 x lunch at Treehouse Restaurant including 2 beverages

•1 x lunch on Great Barrier reef with 1 non-alcoholic beverage

•3 x dinners including 2 beverages at each meal

•Hotel Porterage

•Transfers as required

•Tour Director travelling with the group throughout the program

•All tours and entrances per the itinerary

Im Programm nicht enthalten:

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

• Sonstige Ausgaben im Hotel, einschließlich Minibar und Zimmerservice

• Speisen oder Getränke, die oben nicht aufgeführt sind

•Excess or overweight luggage fees for the 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 %.

This program focuses on Australian culture and natural wonders and includes getting up close with residents of the Great Barrier Reef as well as experiencing crocodiles in Kakadu National Park. Finally, learn from the local Aboriginal community as they immerse you in the oldest known culture on country.

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.

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Disembark your ship in Cairns and meet your dedicated tour guide for the next five days.

Board your awaiting coach and depart on a one-hour 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 UNESCO World Heritage Daintree Rainforest.

After lunch, a visit is made at 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.

Check-in to your hotel later this afternoon and enjoy some time at leisure.

Tonight, enjoy the opportunity to network with your fellow guests for a Welcome Dinner and drinks at Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium.

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Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal where you will board a luxury fast catamaran.

Enjoy snorkeling at two outstanding Outer Reef locations at the Great Barrier Reef.

Saxon Reef is located in between Norman Reef and Hastings Reef and is a haven of marine life and thriving coral colonies. Relatively smaller in size than our other Great Barrier Reef destinations at just 1.9 square kilometers, Saxon Reef is a spectacular reef location not often frequented by many other tour operators and therefore is a pristine, untouched snorkeling and diving paradise.

Your experience at the Great Barrier Reef wouldn’t be the same without a 20 minute underwater Semi- submersible tour.

Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine out at the reef and a snack on your return to Cairns.

At the end of the day, you’ll head back to your hotel where the rest of your day and evening is at leisure.

HINWEIS:

•The vessel is not exclusive to Mariner guests and will be shared with other travelers

•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.

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Wake early to catch your morning flight to Darwin, Australia’s most northerly capital city.

Board your coach and explore the raw, untamed countryside of Litchfield Park, home to magnificent waterfalls and towering termite mounds. You’ll see waterfalls set in the beautiful tropical jungle and visit termite mounds as high as 13 feet A delicious lunch is offered before the return trip to Darwin and free time this afternoon.

On arrival in Darwin check into your hotel where the rest of the day and your evening is at leisure.

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Following breakfast, meet your Tour Director and transfer to the Kakadu Air Terminal where you will embark on a 90-minute fixed wing scenic flight to Kakadu where you will witness the splendor of your third UNESCO World Heritage site, Kakadu National Park from the sky.

Upon landing to Cooinda Airport, you will be transferred to Yellow Water Billabong for your 90-minute cruise, keep your camera at hand as you will be sure to spot a croc or two!

Next, proceed for a light lunch at the Barra Bar and Bistro at Jabiru. After lunch, visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to learn about the 40.000 years of Aboriginal occupation within the park before returning to Darwin via fixed wing aircraft.

Return to your hotel. Dinner is on your own either at the hotel or perhaps head out to one of the many restaurants on your doorstep.

Hinweis: The Yellow Water Billabong cruise may not be exclusive to Mariner guests.

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After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and enjoy a tour of Darwin’s highlights and gain an appreciation for Darwin’s artistic community as you head back to the ship after taking a ride through the city past Christchurch Cathedral and the Botanical Gardens.

Following your tour, you will be dropped off at the port of Darwin where you will re-board the ship.

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.

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09:00 Uhr Disembark the ship in Cairns and meet your guide

09:30 Uhr Transit to Wildlife Habitat

10:30 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

14:00 Uhr Transfer to Mossman Gorge

14:30 Uhr Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk Tour

16:00 Uhr Transfer to hotel

17:20 Uhr Check-in to hotel, free time to refresh

18:45 Uhr Meet in lobby and walk to restaurant

19:00 Uhr Dundees at the Aquarium

Overnight at Riley by Crystalbrook or similar hotel

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07:00 Uhr Grab your breakfast “to go” and board your coach

07:15 Uhr Meet Guide at Reception - Transfer to pier for reef cruise

07:45 Uhr Check in: Down Under Cruise and Dive

08:00 Uhr Great Barrier Reef excursion

16:45 Uhr Return to your hotel

17:00 Uhr Evening at your leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Riley by Crystalbrook or similar hotel

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04:15 Uhr Meet in Lobby and board coach

04:30 Uhr Transfer to the airport

05:00 Uhr Check in for flight to Darwin

06:00 Uhr Flight from Cairns to Darwin (Flight details TBA subject to change) Breakfast on board

08:00 Uhr Collect luggage and board coach

08:40 Uhr Board coach for transfer

10:20 Uhr Wangi Falls or similar

11:00 Uhr Comfort stop

11:15 Uhr Transfer to Florence Falls

11:30 Uhr Florence Falls or similar

12:00 Uhr Transfer to Magnetic Termite Mounds

12:15 Uhr Magnetic Termite Mounds

12:30 Uhr Transfer to lunch venue

13:00 Uhr Lunch at Lil’Ripper Café Bar & Bistro, Litchfield Outback Resort 14:30 Uhr Transfer to hotel

16:00 Uhr Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront or similar hotel

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06:30 Uhr Breakfast at the hotel

07:30 Uhr Transfer to the airport

08:00 Uhr Check in and meet your pilot

08:30 Uhr Scenic flight over Kakadu National Park to Cooinda Airport

11:00 Uhr Transfer to Yellow Water Billabong and check in

11:30 Uhr Depart on 90-minute Yellow River Cruise

13:00 Uhr Short transfer for lunch at Cooinda Lodge

14:00 Uhr Wander through the Warraddjan Cultural Centre

14:45 Uhr Depart Cooinda and return to Darwin by flight

16:00 Uhr Return to your hotel

16:30 Uhr Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront or similar hotel

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AM Breakfast at the hotel followed by time at leisure

11:00 Uhr Check out of hotel

11:30 Uhr Transfer to ship via scenic drive

13:00 Uhr Approximate arrival at the port and re-board the ship

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 short 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 23kg (50 bs.) 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.

Anschriften der Hotels:

Riley by Cystalbrook

131-141 Esplanade, Cairns Queensland 4870

Telefon: +61 (0)7 4252 7777

Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800

Telefon: +61 (0)8 8982 9998

* 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 Riley by Crystalbrook (Panoramic Sea View room)

•2 nights at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront (Standard double room)

•Breakfasts x 4, Lunch x 4, Dinner x 1

•All touring mentioned above

•Economy class domestic flight from Cairns to Darwin (direct flights not guaranteed)

•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 %.