From Sydney to Singapore featuring an overnight in Bali calling on Brisbane; Whitsunday Island, Australia; Townsville, Australia; Cairns; Cooktown, Australia; Darwin; Komodo, Indonesia and Semarang, Indonesia with 7 days at sea from $13,899

NOTE: You may choose this exclusive shore event, credit toward a customized Virtuoso on-shore event, credit toward a Virtuoso Discovery pre/post hotel stay or shipboard credit. Ask us for complete option details.

Exclusive Shore Event: Cairns |  Kickarts and Cairns Botanical Garden

Cairns is the gateway to Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. This tropical city is fringed by lush rainforests, miles of white sandy beaches, and the turquoise Coral Sea.

Our day will commence with a brief view of the city sights of this small tropical city while we make our way to KickArts, the leading contemporary visual arts organization in regional Queensland. KickArts is dedicated to promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of Northern Australians.

After KickArts we will continue on to the Cairns Botanic Gardens for a light morning tea followed by a guided walk through the Gardens. The Cairns Botanic Gardens are renowned for having one of the best exhibitions in Australia of tropical plants including specimens from Northern Australian's rainforests as well as notable species from Southeast Asia.

Following our time in the Botanic Gardens we will take a short drive to Whitfield House where a lovely lunch with wine has been arranged for us. The Whitfield House, which offers spectacular views over Cairns, enjoys a reputation for elegance and tradition.

At the conclusion of lunch, we will return to the pier with a stop in the city center for those guests who might want to shop. Passengers remaining in the city center will need to arrange for independent transportation back to the pier.

Approximate Length: Five hours.

Suggested Attire: Casual.