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Port Douglas, Australia

If you love natural beauty, tropical waters, and great restaurants, then Port Douglas might be an ideal starting point for your next cruise. Most famous for being the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, you simply cannot go wrong in Port Douglas! Other features of this stunning port city include stretches of beach, snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities, reef tours, historic landmarks, shops, animal sanctuaries, and more! Plus, you can’t visit Port Douglas without a meet and greet with some friendly koalas! With so much to take in and experience, you might consider spending an extra day or two in Port Douglas before embarking on your cruise!

Windstar Cruises is currently the only cruise line that features cruises departing from Port Douglas. Their intimate yacht, Star Breeze, will feature an 18-night voyage from Port Douglas to Auckland, including an overnight port stay in Port Douglas. Destinations along the way may include Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne, and Lyttleton among many other exciting ports! A great time to visit Port Douglas is between April and October, when the rainfall clears up and the dry season begins!

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Destinations for Cruises to Port Douglas, Australia

The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise that includes Port Douglas, Australia. Select a destination to view the upcoming cruises that are available:

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Port Douglas, Australia

The following cruise lines offer cruises sailing to Port Douglas, Australia. Select a cruise line to view the upcoming cruises that visit Port Douglas, Australia:

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Mainstream Cruise Lines

Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.

Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.

Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.

During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 30 (2,052 - 5,374 Guests)
  • Budget Friendly
  • Great Youth Program
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  • Premium Cruise Line
  • Ships: 17 (16 - 3,260 Guests)
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  • Premium Cruise Line
  • Ships: 4 (2,061 - 2,996 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (1,936 - 4,266 Guests)
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Princess Cruises
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 16 (2,000 - 4,300 Guests)
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  • Luxury / River Cruise Line
  • Ships: 15 (68 - 228 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • Offers River and Yacht Cruises
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Silversea Cruises
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  • Luxury / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 13 (100 - 728 Guests)
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Things to do near Port Douglas, Australia

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Port Douglas, along with a brief description:

♦ Wildlife Habitat

One of the most popular activities to do in Port Douglas is to visit the Wildlife Habitat animal sanctuary! This place features five natural habitats for its residents, including woodlands, wetlands, rainforest, savannah, and nocturnal. Among the animals you can meet here include koalas, kangaroos, emus, wallabies, and lorikeets. You can even opt to feed the wallabies or crocodiles, and cuddle with a cute koala! If you arrive early enough, you can even participate in their Breakfast with the Birds event, which includes a buffet breakfast and the chance to get up close and personal with native bird species! Wildlife Habitat is a perfect activity for children and adults alike!

♦ Four Mile Beach

It’s hard to think of Port Douglas and not have Four Mile Beach come to mind. This beautiful curved stretch of beach offers breathtaking scenery, crystal blue waters, and great amenities, including a few nearby cafes where you can quickly grab a bite to eat. While you’re able to swim at this, it is important to be aware of the stingers and crocs that dwell in the waters off this coastline. There is, however, a designed netted swimming area and lifeguards on duty if you do choose to take a dip. This beach is great for taking a leisurely stroll, practicing yoga, lounging about in the sun, and just simply enjoying the nice weather!

♦ Port Douglas Courthouse Museum

To throw in a little taste of history to your vacation, consider checking out the Port Douglas Courthouse Museum. Built in 1879, this building served as the city’s first courthouse, before being eventually taken over by the town’s historical society and converted into a museum. Being one of the last timber-built houses in Queensland, it is also a part of the Queensland Heritage Register. During your visit, you can learn about the story of a famous hanging, as well as the lifestyle of former lighthouse keepers, locals who served in World War I, and more. Among the artifacts on display include newspaper clippings, films, mannequin displays, photographs, and more. Guides on site are happy to share their insights with you when you arrive!

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