Citizen Science Great Barrier Reef (10 nts)

• Post-cruise transfers to CBD hotel or airport
• All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
• All excursions with Coral Expeditions’ Expedition Team
• Expedition diary, along with a photo gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
• Tips and gratuities
• Wifi Access – Standard speed connectivity enabling email, social image sharing, web browsing and messaging
• Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
• All meals, chef-prepared on board
• Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
• Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
• 24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
• Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
• Use of Xplorer, Zodiacs, & Kayaks

• Pre-cruise transfers
• Pre and post cruise accommodation
• Premium Internet services
• Alcoholic & non alcoholic specialty beverages outside of lunch and dinner service
• Laundry service (available at a cost)
• Items of a personal nature such souvenir purchases
• Travel Insurance
• Entry visas & travel permits for the country you are travelling to/from
• Pre and post cruise flights/charter flights
• Scuba Diving (additional Cost)

Arrive at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at 10:00 am and board Coral Discoverer. Settle in, meet your guest lecturers and Expedition Team, and receive an overview of the citizen science program. Later, enjoy mingling and Captain’s Welcome Drinks as we depart for our reef journey.

Spend a day and a half at Lady Elliot Island sanctuary. Join lectures on species identification and Project Manta research. Snorkel or dive with manta rays and other species, contributing to marine surveys in a vibrant, biodiverse marine ecosystem.

Visit Mon Repos Turtle Centre for a ranger-led excursion on loggerhead turtle nesting. Explore coral restoration at Monsoon Aquatics, learning innovative techniques to regenerate reef habitats and support long-term reef health.

Snorkel or dive at Wistari Reef, a biodiversity hotspot in the Southern GBR. Attend expert-led talks on reef resilience and conservation. If possible, explore underwater via glass-bottom boat for unique marine views and data collection.

Relax in Scawfell Island’s secluded cove. kayak, beachcomb or join a glass-bottom boat tour. Weather permitting, join fellow voyagers for beach drinks and a BBQ under the stars, surrounded by nature’s peaceful beauty.

Enjoy guided hikes: choose Dugong‑Sawmill track to explore island ecology or Whitsunday Peak for panoramic views. Afternoon snorkels or dives at pristine reefs. Visit Langford Island’s lookout and learn about its unique flora, including rare Bottle Trees.

Dive or snorkel John Brewer Reef to explore Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures that support reef restoration. Continue marine surveys in surrounding waters and observe turtles, rays and reef fish in their natural habitat.

Explore the thriving reef at Yamacutta, participating in Coral Watch citizen science monitoring. Be part of research efforts and contribute to biodiversity tracking—maybe even spot the manta ray discovered on earlier voyages.

Spend a day on Fitzroy Island. Hike through rainforest or climb to the lighthouse for sweeping Coral Sea views. Snorkel fringing reefs, relax on the beach, or join a glass-bottom boat tour. Visit the Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre and meet volunteers caring for turtles.

Explore the vibrant reef surrounding Sudbury Cay by snorkel, dive, or glass-bottom boat. Later, walk onto the cay to feel soft sand beneath your feet and enjoy joyful sunset drinks in a serene Coral Sea setting.

Arrive at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 8:00 am. Disembark and say farewell to fellow guests and crew. Enjoy complimentary transfers to Cairns CBD or airport; transfers to Northern Beaches or Port Douglas can be arranged onboard as needed.