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Cruise Ship Shore Excursions: Cairns & Yorkeys Knob Ports

We’re passionate locals who call Cairns home, and we’re dedicated to making sure you have the best experience during your visit.

Cairns is a vibrant cruise ship destination, featuring a centrally located port in Cairns city.  The Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal is right in the heart of Cairns City, just a short 7-10 minute walk to the Cairns Marina and Reef Fleet Terminal - where the Great Barrier Reef and Island tours depart. 

Yorkeys Knob Cruise Ship Tours - Shore excursions from Yorkeys Knob are limited, as many operators do not pick up from this location, 25 minutes north of Cairns city. However, we can assist with arranging private transfers and offer the Kuranda Tour with Yorkeys Knob pick-up. Please email us to enquire about available tours for your specific cruise arrival. The Cruise ships offer a shuttle service to and from Cairns to connect with the many Great Barrier Reef and Island tours

Why Choose Cairns Discovery Tours?  We live in Cairns and as Cairns' official local City Sightseeing tour operator since 1995, Cairns Discovery Tours specialises in tailor-made cruise ship shore excursions. Whether you’re arriving at the Cairns port or Yorkeys Knob, we offer a variety of tours suited to cruise passengers. 

There are many Cairns Tours and shore excursions to choose from. Great Barrier Reef Tours, Scenic Helicopter flights, Hartleys Crocodile Adventures, Port Douglas, Paronella Park, Green Island and Fitzroy Island. Kuranda Day Tours, including Kuranda Scenic Train and Skyrail – please contact us for the options and availability.  

For more information on Cairns shore excursions, click on the tour links below for your chosen cruise. We are happy to discuss availability and tailor private tours for individuals or groups. Let us help make your cruise stop in Cairns an unforgettable experience!

Contact us at (07) 40283567 or email bookings@cairnsdiscoverytours.com. 

Book Now Pay Later

You can make your plans while staying flexible. Book now, and pay a 20% deposit—we will charge your card seven days before your Cairns Tour. Secure your booking with ease, flexibility, and peace of mind. Cancellation 24 hours prior to departure - full refund.

 

Cairns Shore Tours 2024

JUNE  2025

People snorkelling off Green Island

JULY  2025

AUGUST  2025 

Getting on the Tropic Wings train at the Kuranda station

SEPTEMBER 2025  

Monday 15th September 2025 - Carnival Adventure 

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 4.00pm 
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.15am – 2.30pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 8.30am - 2.45pm $99.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us 07 40283567
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

OCTOBER  2025 

Sunday 12th October  2025 -Coral Adventuer 

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 3.00pm 
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Tuesday 14th October 2025 - Carnival Encounter 
Tuesday 21st October 2025 - Coral Adventurer 
Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th October 2025  Scenic Eclipse 

Ship arrives 3.00pm and departs 26th October at 6.00pm 
Sunday 26th October 2025
Half Day Outer Barrier Reef Tour 12 noon - 5.00pm $199
Great Barrier Reef Tours
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 2.30pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00 full
Fitzroy Island  8.30am or 10.45am - 2.45pm $99.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise/Fly tours from $550.00
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Sunday 26tth October 2025 - Celebrity Solstice YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT 

Ship arrives 8.30am departs 5.00pm
2 ships in Port 

Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00 full
Fitzroy Island  10.45am - 2.45pm $105.00
Kuranda Skyrail/Coach 11.30am - 3.30pm $175.00 (14 seats)
Private charter options available -please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

NOVEMBER 2025 

Aerial of the Reef Magic pontoon, Remora, on Moore Reef.
Saturday 8th - Monday 10th November 2025  Odyssey   

Ship arrives 8.00am Saturday - Departs 10.00pm Monday

With three days in Port you have almost all options on our website available to you.

Cairns City Tours
Great Barrier Reef  & Island Tours
Kuranda Tours
Hartleys Crocodile Adventure  8.30am - 2.30pm or 12.30-5.30pm  $105.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Daintree Tours
Atherton Tableland Tours

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Tuesday 11th November  2025 - Carnival  Encounter 

Ship arrives 4.30am and departs at 4.00pm (Times to be confirmed)
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 2.30pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $199.00
Various options available – please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Wednesday 12th November  2025 - Carnival Luminosa
Tuesday 16th November  2025 - Crown Princess

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 5.00pm
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.15am – 2.30pm $107.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Sunday 23rd November  2025 - Viking Venus 

Ship arrives 12.00 noon and departs at 7.00pm
Limited options due to ships arrival time
Green Island Half Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm $120.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

DECEMBER 2025 

Couple on the Seawalker Helmet Dive Fitzroy Island
Tuesday 9th December  - The World

Ship arrives 10.00am Departs 6.00pm

Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 10.45am - 4.45pm $99.00
Half Day Outer Barrier Reef Tour 12 noon - 5.00pm $199
Hartleys Crocodile Adventure  12.30pm - 5.30pm  $105.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Wednesday 10th December 2025 - Voyager of the Seas

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 4.00pm 

Limited options due to ships schedule

Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Hartleys Crocodile Adventure  8.15am - 2.00pm $107.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Ship arrives 12.30pm and departs at 7.00pm 

Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Wednesday 31st December 2025 - Crown Princess

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 5.00pm 
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.15am – 2.30pm $107.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 8.30am or 10.45am - 3.00pm $109.00
Great Barrier Reef Cruise/Fly options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $199.00
Various options available – please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

JANUARY 2026

Friday 16th January 2026 - Voyagers of the Sea YORKEYS KNOB TENDER PORT 

Ship arrives 10.00am and departs at 7.00pm 

NEW - Half Day Outer Barrier Reef Tour 12 noon - 5.00pm $199
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 12.30pm – 5.00pm $107.00 pickup Yorkeys Knob
Green Island Half Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm $120.00
Cairns City sights & Surrounds 12.noon - 5.15pm $134
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $230.00 (pickup Yorkeys Knob)
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

FEBRUARY 2026

Monday 9th February 2026 -  Zaandam

Ship arrives 8.00am and departs at 5.00pm 
2 ships in Port - book early
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 10.45am - 2.45pm $105.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us

Monday 9th February 2026 - Tuesday 10th February Odyssey
Wednesday 11th-12th February  2026 - Viking Sky

Ship arrives Wednesday 11th at 1.00pm 

Thursday 12th February -Ship departs 11.00pm
Great Barrier Reef Tours
Kuranda Train & Skyrail Day Tours
Daintree -Cape Tribulation Day Tours
Green Island Day Tours
Fitzroy Island Day Tours
Cairns Sightseeing Tours
Outback tasting Tour 7.30am - 5.00pm $255
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Wednesday 11th February 2026 - Carnival Luminosa

MARCH 2026

Cairns Skyrail over the canopy
Wednesday 4th March - Pacific Adventure
Friday 6th March 2026 - Crown Princess YORKEYS KNOB TENDER PORT 
Monday 9th - March  - MSC Magnifica

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs  5.00pm 
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.15am -2.30pm $107.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 8.30.45am or 10.45am - 2.45pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Queen Mary 2 -YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT

Ship arrives 8.00am  and departs at 6.00pm 
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $185.00 - all inclusive
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $105.00 Ferry
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $230.00 Pickup Yorkeys Knob
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Wednesday  11th March - Carnival Luminosa
Saturday 14th March 2026 - Crown Princess-YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT

Ship arrives at  8.00am and departs at 6.00pm
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $185.00 - all inclusive
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $105.00 Ferry only
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $230.00 pick up Yorkeys Knob
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Thursday 17th March - Pacific Encounter

Ship arrives  7.00am and departs at 4.00pm 
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 2.30pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 8.30am or 10.45am - 2.45pm $105.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Friday 18th March - Carnival Splendour

Ship arrives  8.30am and departs at 5.00pm 
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $185.00 - all inclusive
Fitzroy Island 10.15am - 4.30pm $105.00 Ferry
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Tuesday 25th March - Voyager of the Seas - YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT
Thursday 26th March - Pacific Explorer

Ship arrives  7.00am and departs at 4.00pm 
Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 2.30pm $107.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $120.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am or 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 8.30am or 10.45am - 2.45pm $105.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us


Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

APRIL 2026 
Prices valid to 31 March 2026 and will be updated as soon as new rates are available.

Cairns Discovery Tours drive to Palm Cove
Thursday 2nd April - Discovery Princess - YORKEY'S KNOB TENDER PORT.
Sunday 5th April - Celebrity Solstice - YORKEYS KNOB TENDER PORT.

Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 5.00pm 

Thursday 9th April  - Carnival Luminosa

Ship arrives 9.30am and departs at 6.00pm 
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Fitzroy Island 10.45am - 4.45pm $105.00
Green Island 11.00am - 5.00pm $120.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

Wednesday 15th April - Vista

Ship arrives 7.00am   and departs at 4.00pm 

Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 2.30pm $105.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $122.00

Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $209.00
Various options available – please contact us

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

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