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Things to do on a trip to Cairns

Cairns, a tropical paradise nestled on the north-eastern coast of Australia, offers a captivating blend of stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From vibrant botanical gardens to iconic landmarks, it offers an immersive experience for travellers seeking adventure, relaxation and exploration. If you are planning a trip to Cairns, […]

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Carnival Encounter

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Cairns Port

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Cairns Port

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Riviera

14 Nov 2026, Sat

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Celebrity Edge

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6:00 PM

Viking Venus

20 Nov 2026, Fri

Yorkeys Knob Port

7:00 AM

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Royal Princess

23 Nov → 24 Nov

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Noordam

26 Nov 2026, Thu

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7:00 PM

Riviera

26 Nov 2026, Thu

Yorkeys Knob Port

8:00 AM

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Celebrity Solstice

27 Nov → 28 Nov

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Azamara Pursuit

28 Nov 2026, Sat

Cairns Port

8:00 AM

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Silver Moon

29 Nov 2026, Sun

Yorkeys Knob Port

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7:00 PM

Royal Princess

5 Dec 2026, Sat

Cairns Port

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

Grand Princess

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Yorkeys Knob Port

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Celebrity Edge

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Cairns Port

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Riviera

10 Dec 2026, Thu

Cairns Port

9:30 AM

6:30 PM

Carnival Luminosa

12 Dec 2026, Sat

Cairns Port

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Seven Seas Navigator

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Cairns Port

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Cairns Port

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Cairns Port

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Cairns Port

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Silver Moon

17 Jan → 18 Jan

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Westerdam

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Carnival Luminosa

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Quantum of the Seas

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Celebrity Edge

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Crown Princess

2 Mar 2027, Tue

Cairns Port

9:00 AM

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Queen Victoria

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Cairns Port

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Grand Princess

5 Mar 2027, Fri

Cairns Port

9:30 AM

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Carnival Splendor

7 Mar → 8 Mar

Yorkeys Knob Port

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Celebrity Edge

9 Mar 2027, Tue

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8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Quantum of the Seas

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Cairns Port

9:30 AM

9:30 PM

Riviera

13 Mar 2027, Sat

Cairns Port

7:00 AM

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Grand Princess

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Cairns Port

Mon, 8:00 AM

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Viking Orion

17 Mar 2027, Wed

Cairns Port

9:30 AM

6:30 PM

Carnival Luminosa

21 Mar 2027, Sun

Cairns Port

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6:00 PM

Viking Venus

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Cairns Port

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Crystal Serenity

5 Apr 2027, Mon

Yorkeys Knob Port

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Celebrity Solstice

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Cairns Port

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

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Enjoy peace of mind with our flexible booking policy. Most Cairns Discovery Tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before departure with a full refund. We make exploring Cairns stress-free, so you can book with confidence.

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For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.

👩‍🏫 Expert Local Guides

Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.

We arranged 3 day tours from Cairns with Cairns Discovery tours, one to Fitzroy Island, one to Green Island and one to Kuranda . From the initial telephone contact to the conclusion of the tours, Maryanne was so helpful and professional. Booking and payment was easy, follow up information meant we knew exactly where to meet and what we would expect to see and do, when and where to check in on the day . I can thoroughly recommend booking with Cairns Discovery Tours.

Cairns Discovery Tours were amazing. I had very specific requirements for booking tours, due to the group we were travelling with. They made the process so easy. Their recommendations were spot on and then they took care of all our bookings, including updating me on any "deals" that companies had. If you are travelling to Cairns, I would highly recommend contacting Cairns Discovery Tours to sort your holiday!

I had the pleasure of booking my recent trip through Cairns Discovery Tours in Cairns and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the very beginning, Maryanne and team were extremely easy to work with. Their communication was clear, prompt, and effective, which gave me confidence that everything was being handled smoothly. No matter how many questions we had, they responded with patience and helpful details. Since we were completely new to Cairns, their recommendations were invaluable. Another highlight was the deal they worked out for us. They managed to customize the itinerary in a way that was both budget-friendly and full of experiences. Overall, I highly recommend Cairns Discovery Tours to anyone planning a trip to Cairns. They are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about making your journey memorable. I would definitely choose them again for my future travels. Thanks once again Maryanne and Taam!

Easy to book online and and contact if need be. Well organised would recommend using this company to book tours through.

Like to thank Mary Ann for organising our two trips had to get a partial refund on one of the trips due to weather which was an easy process. Would definitely book through Cairns Discovery Tours again

Marianne set up great tours and was very responsive with any questions. Highly recommended,