Le Laperouse
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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8 Night Queenslands Islands and Reefs Cruise from Cairns

Ship: Le Laperouse
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 from Cairns, Australia
Ended: Monday, Nov 13, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 departure of the Le Laperouse. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - Nov 5, 2023
Cairns, Australia
Cairns, Australia   Depart: 6:00 pm
Washed by the Coral Sea, the harbour town of Cairns is located on Australia's north-east coast. The seafront esplanade is a popular place for locals and visitors to walk, swim, and picnic under the shade of swaying palm trees. The hills surrounding Cairns form the gateway to the Queensland rainforests, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their fauna and flora from the Gondwana era.
Day 2 - Monday - Nov 6, 2023
Willis Island, Australia
Willis Island, Australia    
The Coral Sea Islands Territory is an territory of Australia extending east and south from the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, with 51 islets and cays along with 30 separate reefs and atolls, Willis Island being the only permanently inhabited island. The Willis Island weather monitoring station was established in 1921 to provide a cyclone early warning service for Queensland, and four weather observers usually live on the island. The recently established Coral Sea Marine Park is one of the world's largest marine parks, and protects 16 different seafloor, 15,000 square kilometers of reef systems, an abundance of corals, reef fishes, sea stars, clams, and sea cucumbers. While landings are prohibited, if time and weather permit, you will have the opportunity to explore the Willis Islets from the zodiacs.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Nov 7, 2023
At Sea
At Sea    
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Nov 8, 2023
Cruising Hardy Reef, Australia    
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometers along Australia's tropical East Coast. It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Hardy Reef is home to the innovatively designed Reefworld Pontoon, ideally situated in shallower waters with protection from the surrounding sea conditions. You will be transferred by zodiac to the pontoon which provides easy access to the aquatic realm either by semi-submersible, underwater viewing chamber, snorkeling, or diving. There is also undercover seating and tables, sun decks, freshwater showers, and change rooms.
Day 5 - Thursday - Nov 9, 2023
Middle Percy Island    
The explorer Matthew Flinders described the cove at West Bay on Middle Percy Island as "one of the prettiest little places imaginable". The largest of the three islands in the group, Middle Percy is a favorite stop for cruising yachtsmen en route between the tropical north and southern seas. An A-frame hut on the beach at West Bay is decorated with memorabilia and souvenirs from these yachts. After a short zodiac ride to the beach at West Bay, you can relax on this picture-postcard beach or take a refreshing swim in the clear waters. For the more energetic, there are walking trails where you may catch a glimpse of some of the native and introduced wildlife.
Day 6 - Friday - Nov 10, 2023
Lady Musgrave Island, Australia, Australia    
Lady Musgrave is an uninhabited 14-hectare coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This island is a nesting place for green turtles and loggerhead sea turtles. It also attracts large numbers of birds including wedge-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) which nest in burrows in the ground. Small whitetip reef sharks and leopard sharks can be seen in the shallows around the island, while the coral lagoon, with its multitude of fish and coral species, is perfect for snorkelling.
Day 7 - Saturday - Nov 11, 2023
Fraser Island, Australia
Fraser Island, Australia    
Lying off the coast of Queensland just south of the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser is the world's largest sand island. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1992 for its outstanding natural universal values, Fraser Island is characterised by long uninterrupted white beaches, strikingly coloured sand cliffs, majestic tall rainforests, and numerous crystal-clear freshwater lakes. Called K'gari by its Aboriginal inhabitants, the island contains many sites of archaeological, social, and spiritual significance dating back more than 5,000 years. After a short tender transfer ashore, guests can enjoy a coach tour of Fraser Island taking in Lake McKenzie, the rainforest at Central Station, and the giant stands of satinay trees at Pile Valley.
Day 8 - Sunday - Nov 12, 2023
At Sea
At Sea    
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the Ponant photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Day 9 - Monday - Nov 13, 2023
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia    
The sunny capital of Queensland awaits on the edge of Moreton Bay on Australia's east coast. Discover the abundance of tropical plants in the nearby Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The Queensland Museum is one of the Queensland Cultural Centre's five cultural venues and one of the city's crown jewels. Delve into local history and find out more about this Australian state's astonishing past. A stone's throw away are the spectacular green spaces of the South Bank Parklands, a contemporary district dotted with restaurants, cafes, and shops.
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