Cairns, Port Douglas & FNQ

Day 1
Arrive at The Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas where EVOLUTION’s crew will be awaiting your arrival and welcome you onboard with light refreshments and canapes before giving you a guided tour of Australia’s most lavish Superyachts and your home for the next 10 days.
EVOLUTION will depart her berth and head into the Coral Sea for a short steam to our first destination. The Low Isles, situated 8NM northeast of Port Douglas are a pristine Marine Sanctuary. Made up of two islands, one a low mangrove covered island and the other a tropical paradise with palm trees and a coral sand beach that slip into lush tropical warm waters. With an amazing reef system abundant with tropical fish and Green Sea Turtles, the island is great to stroll around before a snorkel amongst the amazing coral garden. Return to EVOLUTION for sunset cocktails before your private Chef creates a culinary experience like no other, incorporating a combination of the best quality fresh produce from Australian oceans and paddocks.

Day 2
Awake in paradise to a breakfast made up of fresh tropical fruits and orders cooked to your liking before EVOLUTION weighs anchor and continues northeast to Undine Reef. With a large white sand shoal if the tide is high, the crew will take you onto the sand to explore the shallow reef edges and snorkel in the safe protected waters.
If you would like to try a spot of fishing, Captain Paul will take you on a guided fishing adventure aboard the 30ft Grady-White centre console. Species you could expect to catch are some of Australia’s best, such as Coral Trout, Red Emperor and Spanish Mackerel. On return your private onboard chef will prepare your freshly caught catch for lunch or dinner – it doesn’t get any fresher than that!
EVOLUTION will then head East to the outer reef and to our nights anchorage at St Crispin Reef. Once night falls you’ll be amazed at the sight of thousands of tiny bait fish schooling up in the underwater lights and the larger fish species attracted to an easy supper!

Day 3
Morning will be spent steaming a short distance to Agincourt Reef for a day’s diving and snorkelling.
Agincourt had over 10 world class dive sites on one reef system ranging from beginner to advanced. The close proximity to the continental shelf ensures great visibility with an amazing array of marine life including Brain and Boulder Coral, big plates, Groper, Coral Trout, Giant Clams and Green Sea Turtles to name a few.
Humpback wales are a common and always breathtaking sight from July to September around the Great Barrier Reef.
After s day’s diving we navigate further North to the Ribbon Reef system for our nights anchorage at Ribbon #3.

Day 4
The Ribbon Reef system stretches over 60nm along the Far North Queensland coast and is a world-renowned Marlin fishing area. Attracting international anglers annually hoping to catch Giant Marlin, it is also host to many world class dive sites.
After breakfast Capt Paul can take you on one of his personal favourite dive sites not far from the anchorage to circum-navigate two large bommies (Large Reef Outcrops). You’ll experience an amazing abundance of fish life, bottom structure and reef species that makes you feel like you’re diving in your very own personal aquarium!
On return enjoy yet another freshly prepared lunch before we set a Northerly course to our next destination, Lizard Island, which lays 110nm North or Port Douglas.
The crew can take you ahead to explore, snorkel and fish the many reefs as we make our way north, or just relax for the afternoon and take in the sights of passing reefs and playful dolphins riding the bow.

Day 5
The Blue Lagoon is an impressive sight when first arriving at Lizard Island with its deep blue coloured tropical water at a depth of around 10 meters. The south-eastern wind ward side of the island on clam days is a great place to snorkel in safe sheltered waters with the reef edges abundant with fish and coral life. Watsons Bay on the opposite side of the island is a sheltered anchorage from the south easterly trade winds that frequent the area from April to September. This is also home to some great diving with Giant Groper, small reef sharks and coral gardens.
Today can be spent enjoying EVOLUTION’s many water toys in the sheltered waters and exploring the many walks on the Island including Cooks Lookout. Walk or take the tender to snorkel The Blue Lagoon, swim or laze on the white sandy beach for the afternoon with a beach hamper and refreshments prepared by the Chef.
Sunset drinks at Lizard Islands Marlin Bar are a must whilst visiting the area, before returning to a lavishly prepared gastronomic experience back on board.

Day 6
The Cod Hole at Ribbon Reef #10 just 10nm from Lizard Island is a must do dive, with a large school of friendly giant Potato Cod that are always happy to keep you company on the dive. Great photo opportunities are sure to arise with the friendly Giants always happy to get in close for a pic together with the large Maori Wrasse, Red Bass, Emperor and many other species.
In the afternoon we will return to Lizard Island and the shelter of Watsons Bay anchorage.
As the sun sets, large Queensland Groper and small reef sharks will gather for your entertainment in the underwater lights with darting Giant Trevally on show, all hoping for a stray fish carcass to come their way.

Day 7
Early morning EVOLUTION will weigh anchor and head South to the historic port of Cook Town. The tender can take you ashore to explore the streets and surrounding areas. A half hour drive from Cook Town, take a dip in the beautiful cool freshwater swimming hole Isabella Falls, or maybe a visit to James Cook Museum.
Lunch or a quick beer at a real iconic Australian pub – The Lions Head Hotel, a tin and timber dwelling that was established back in 1875, a real piece of Australiana!
A sight-seeing trip to the Grassy Hill is a must with the Coral Sea stretching to the North, East and South, with Reefs dotting the horizon and the Endeavor River running inland.
At sunset take the tender along the river to see if we can spot any of the local river inheritance such as Saltwater Crocs, or catch a Barramundi for dinner.

Day 8
First light will see EVOLUTION steaming the short distance South to Hope Island, a beautiful little island surrounded by stunning reefs and a great picnic area. EVOLUTION’s crew will have water toys waiting on the beach for you, whilst Chef organises a beach side lunch under the fig and coconut trees ashore. The afternoon can be spent lazing on the top deck or a spot of fishing or diving.
Sundowner cocktails on the bow before dinner and an evening relaxing on this beautiful Superyacht.

Day 9
Today EVOLUTION will anchor off Snapper Island at the entrance to the Daintree River.
The Crew will tender you up the river and deliver you to the Daintree’s top operator for a personally guided eco tour of the amazing river system and cruise through the oldest Rainforest on the planet. The tour will also include Crocodile and Snake handling and Exotic fruit tasting.
On your return EVOLUTION will weigh anchor and return to Low Island for our final nights anchorage. After sundowner cocktails, your private Chef will prepare an authentic Ozzy BBQ with top cuts of meat and the freshest seafood available.

Day 10
This morning can be spent strolling or snorkelling Low Island, or maybe a Paddle Board or Kayak to shore. If the weather is favourable, Captain Paul can take you east to a great dive site he knows, maybe a chance to catch a painted lobster for lunch!
On return, lunch will be prepared and served as EVOLUTION cruises back to Port with what brings an end to our adventure for now, with memories that will last a lifetime. Until next time!