Outerknown Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef

Pricing is based on departure date: 17 November 2026

A northern reef wilderness offering hidden corners, uninhabited sand cays, and pristine reef systems where expert guides and Marine Biologists join us in iconic seascapes.

Cairns
While it is usually a jump-off port for the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns can also become a destination for destination for trekking, discovering secret islands along the reef, exploring the Daintree Rainforest and even gliding through the rainforest canopy. Cairns also is home to the Esplanade, which is a swimming lagoon where you can freely bask under the sun as you enjoy the panoramic views of the Trinity Inlet.

Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island is a continental island that is the third most northerly island in the Great Barrier Reef. Designated as a National Park, it is largely comprised of a mountainous rainforest, open woodlands, mangroves and windswept summits.

Sudbury Cay
Sudbury Reef is a small coral reef, with a few unnamed cays but no substantial islands, lying about 20 km off the east coast of Far North Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park at about the same latitude as Cairns.

Cooktown
Part of the tropical Queensland, Cooktown is one of the many resort towns in Australia that are friendly to travellers who love to walk and explore the town... and explore they should, with Cooktowns various historic buildings and monuments, visit the Botanic Gardens, have fun with kids at the Musical Playground, or grab some souvenirs at the Croc Shop.

Lizard Island
Lizard Island is 2,471-acre national park covering that includes 24 unspoiled beaches and the famous Blue Lagoon. The waters surrounding the island offer some of the most spectacular game fishing and diving experiences in the world.

Osprey Reef
Osprey Reef is a submerged atoll in the Coral Sea, northeast of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Northwestern Group of the Coral Sea Islands. Osprey Reef is roughly oval in shape, measuring 25 by 12 kilometres (16 by 7 mi), and covers around 195 square kilometres (75 sq mi). It has a perimeter of 69.5 kilometres (43.2 mi). The central lagoon is only 30 metres (98 ft) deep.

Ribbon Reefs
The Ribbon Reefs are a system of 10 large reefs that stretch over 100 miles. Its famous dive sites, such as The Temple of Doom and Dynamite Pass, are composed of huge plate corals, isolated pinnacles, walls, channels, caves, canyons and gardens.

Your Ship: Discoverer

Coral Discoverer is our smaller expedition yacht, designed to take you to destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels. Her shallow draught and manoeuverability make her highly versatile. She boasts ocean views from all public spaces, all outside-facing staterooms (some with balconies), and state-of-the-art tools for exploration including the Xplorer, zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, and kayaks. Her Xplorer bar and adjacent sundeck lounge with 360-degree views are much-loved features. Carrying only 72 passengers, she offers an intimate expedition experience larger ships cannot replicate.

Cairns, Fitzroy Island, Sudbury Cay, Cooktown, Lizard Island, Osprey Reef, Ribbon Reefs, Cairns

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