Yorkeys Knob Queensland Australia
Australia
42
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Carnival Cruise Line (1 Cruises)
Cunard (19 Cruises)
Queen Anne
19 Cruises
Princess Cruises (8 Cruises)
Royal Princess
8 Cruises
| 30 October | 25 days | One-way from Singapore to Brisbane | |
| 30 October | 27 days | One-way from Singapore to Sydney |
Frequently Asked Questions
At anchor, offshore. The channel into the Port of Cairns cannot take large ships, so tenders bring passengers to the Half Moon Bay marina, a roughly 200-berth basin tucked beneath the headland.
Yes, for the village. The beach is less than 1 km from the marina and the hamlet takes only a few minutes to walk. For Skyrail or Cairns, you need a shuttle, a taxi or a ship's excursion.
About 15 km south, roughly a 20-minute drive. Shuttles are often arranged on call days, and taxis wait at the marina.
Skyrail to Kuranda is the best use of the time: 7.5 km of cable car skimming the rainforest canopy, with boardwalk stops and views over the Barron River gorge. Many travellers come back down on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Yes, with tropical north precautions. The beach is patrolled in season and a stinger net is set up during jellyfish season. Outside those zones and periods, it is better to stay out of the water.
Yes, but by way of Cairns. Reef catamarans leave from the Cairns esplanade, about 15 km away. The excursion fills the day, so watch the last tender time closely.
The Australian dollar. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including the boat club and shops in Cairns.
English, Australia's only official language. No French-language service is available locally.
Yes. The patrolled beach, the Cairns esplanade swimming lagoon and the Skyrail cable car all appeal to children. The village itself is very quiet: the day's interest lies mainly in the excursions.
The dry season, May to October: cooler weather, lower humidity and less cyclone risk. Jellyfish season, November to May, means staying inside the stinger net.
