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Cruise Ship Shore Excursions: Cairns & Yorkeys Knob Ports

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

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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.

We are locals, we live here, and we love it...we want you to have the best possible experience during your visit. 

Cairns Shore Tours 2024

OCTOBER

Palm Cove beach

NOVEMBER

Crocodiles and Hartleys Boat Tour
Sunday 17th November -Ovation of the Seas - YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT 

Ship arrives 9.00am and departs at 6.00pm 
2 cruise ships in town -BOOK EARLY 
Green Island Half Day 10.30am – 3.20pm $116.00
Fitzroy Island Half Day 10.45am - 3.00pm $99.00
Green Island 11.00 am – 5.00 pm $116.00
Green Island Half Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm $116.00
Hartleys Crocodile Adventure 12.30pm - 5.00pm $95.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda Scenic Train/Skyrail from $220 from Yorkeys Knob  
please email or call for enquiries and availability 

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Monday 18th November -Carnival Splendor - YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT 
Tuesday 19th November - Pacific Encounter -YORKEYS KNOB - TENDER PORT
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Ship arrives 7.00am and departs at 4.30pm 
3 cruise ships in town -BOOK EARLY 

Half Day Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure 8.30am – 12.30pm $95.00
Green Island Half Day 8.30am – 3.20pm $116.00
Green Island Half Day 9.00am – 1.00pm $116.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options 

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Thursday 28th November - Quantam of the Seas - Ex YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port 

DECEMBER

Great Barrier Reef

JANUARY 2025

Snorkellers Great Barrier Reef
Tuesday 21st January  -Celebrity Edge - YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port
Wednesday 22nd January  -Seven Seas Voyager - YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port

FEBRUARY 2025

Snorkellers Great Barrier Reef
Wednesday 5th February  -Ovation of the Seas YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port

MARCH 2025

Friday 7th March   - Queen Anne  YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port

Ship arrives 9.00am and departs at 6.00pm 
Fitzroy Island 10.45am - 4.45pm $99.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Kuranda half day with Skyrail from Yorkeys Knob 11.30am - 4.00pm $180.00

Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

APRIL  2025

Passions of Paradise family going snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
Thursday 3rd April  2025 - Nautica 

Ship arrives 8.00am and departs at 8.00pm 
Great Barrier Reef Day Tour options
Fitzroy Island 10.45am - 4.45pm $99.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options


Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

 

Saturday 5th April - Royal Princess - YORKEYS KNOB - Tender Port 

MAY  2025

People snorkelling off Green Island
Saturday 31st May 2025 - Carnival Splendor

Ship arrives 10.30am and departs at 8.30pm 
Cairns City sights & Surrounds 1.00pm - 6.00pm $109
Green Island Half Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm $122.00
Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight options
Ship times subject to change - please check your schedule

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