Port Hinchinbrook Cruises

THE RESORT IS CLOSED DURING THE REMAINDER OF 2010

 

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Cruise 1
“HINCHINBROOK EXPLORER”

Sunday – Wednesday – Friday
Temporary out of service due to lack of demand.
Cruise 2 Your cruise will be in the beautiful Hinchinbrook Passage to Lucinda and return. The water will be smooth, the mountains are spectacular and the boaties say that the Passage is the most magnificent waterway in Australia. The bar will be open for drinks, coffee and snacks during the cruise.
Lunch will be served aboard at 1.15 pm and the vessel will depart Lucinda at 2 pm. Subject to the tide, the number of passengers and conditions the “HINCHINBROOK EXPLORER” Master will take you back to Port Hinchinbrook via the western Boat Passage which, in the past, was the preferred course due to glassy water and slow tide movement.
CHANNEL CRUISE 1: Hinchinbrook Explorer
Minimum #
Adults
Port
Departure
Time
Port Return
(Arrival) Time
Rate per
Adult
Rate per
Senior
Rate Per
Child
(4 – 14)
Under
4 yrs
Cruise the Hinchinbrook Passage to Lucinda and return – incl lunch
1
10:30 am
4:00 pm
$125
$85
$65
FREE
 
CRUISE 1 from CAIRNS to TOWNSVILLE
CAIRNS departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
CNS 7:00 am
Port H 4:30 pm
$225
$150
$125
FREE
TOWNSVILLE departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
TSV 7:00 am
Port H 4:30 pm
$225
$150
$125
FREE
 
Cruise 2 – Departs daily
“HINCHINBROOK EXPLORER II”
Cruise 2 Your first stop will be at Cape Richards where some of the passengers will disembark for a holiday at the “Wilderness Lodge” or undertake a four-day walk on the world-famous Thorsborne Trail.
Day trippers will have 3 choices. 1 – Go ashore and spend your day at the Lodge. 2 – Stay on the boat and explore the magnificent mangrove jungle in Missionary Bay and Creek 7. OR 3 – Your vessel will drop you off at Macushla from where you can walk a wonderful trail. They will provide you with sandwiches and bottled water to keep you from starving.
ISLAND CRUISE 2: Hinchinbrook Explorer II
Minimum #
Adults

Departure Time
Rate per
Adult
Rate per
Senior
Rate Per
Child
(4 – 14)
Under
4 yrs
Cruise the Hinchinbrook Island day tour – incl lunch
1
9 am
4:00 pm
$125
$85
$65
FREE
Lodge Guest – return transfer
1
9 am
$125
$65
FREE
 
CRUISE 2 from CAIRNS to TOWNSVILLE
CAIRNS departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
CNS 6:00 am
Port H 5 pm
$225
$125
$125
FREE
TOWNSVILLE departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
 TSV 6:00 am
Port H 5 pm
$225
$125
$125
FREE
 
NB: all Cruise schedules, prices and times are subject to change at any time and should be confirmed at the time of booking.
NB: Should one of their boats be inoperable they reserve the right to transfer passengers to an alternative cruise.
RECONFIRMATION REQUIRED: Guests must reconfirm their transfer and/or Cruise time at least 24 hours prior to departure.

* All Cruises depart from and return to Port Hinchinbrook Marina – Cardwell
 
Cruise 3
“HINCHINBROOK EXPLORER II”

Snorkelling & Diving Day Tour (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)
Cruise 2 Calypso Dive offer a FREE Introduction to Snorkelling & Diving in the Lodge pool. If you are not participating in this FREE introduction you will have time to explore Orchid Beach and enjoy the Lodge facilities, maybe even have a look at the rooms. NOTE: Please do let Calypso Dive know if you are leaving the dive group and make sure you are back in time for lunch at 11:30 am.
Depart from Lodge Pontoon aboard Calypso for the short cruise to the Brook Islands. The Brook Islands are one of the oldest parts of the Great Barrier Reef and a protected area. As such the Marine life is plentiful and colourful amongst the backdrop of corals.
ISLAND CRUISE 2: Hinchinbrook Explorer II
Minimum #
Adults

Departure Time
Rate per
Adult
Rate per
Senior
Rate Per
Child
(4 – 14)
Under
4 yrs
Cruise the Hinchinbrook Island day tour – incl lunch
1
9 am
4:00 pm
$135
$80
FREE
Lodge Guest – return transfer
1
9 am
$135
$80
FREE
 
CRUISE 2 from CAIRNS to TOWNSVILLE
CAIRNS departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
CNS 6:00 am
Port H 5 pm
$235
$140
FREE
TOWNSVILLE departures including return coach transfers and Cruise
1
 TSV 6:00 am
Port H 5 pm
$235
$140
FREE
 
Scuba Diving – add on the following costs:
Introductory Divers (snorkelling plus): 1st dive $65 per person / 2nd dive $40 per person (Minimum 12 years old)
Certified Divers (snorkelling plus): 1st dive $45 per person / 2nd dive $30 per person (Minimum 12 years old)
FREE – Snorkelling and Diving Introductory lessons in the Lodge Pool, between 10:15 am and 11:30 am
 
NB: all Cruise schedules, prices and times are subject to change at any time and should be confirmed at the time of booking.
NB: Should one of their boats be inoperable they reserve the right to transfer passengers to an alternative cruise.
RECONFIRMATION REQUIRED: Guests must reconfirm their transfer and/or Cruise time at least 24 hours prior to departure.

* All Cruises depart from and return to Port Hinchinbrook Marina – Cardwell