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Scenic Eclipse II May 8-22 2028 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Australia’s Top End, Indonesia & Kakadu - Cruise & Land Journey: Cairns to Darwin
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May 8-22 2028 · Voyage OOD2080528.2
Ports & shore experiences
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May 8 2028Cairns, Queensland, Australia
About Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Welcome on board Scenic Eclipse II, your 6-star ultra-luxury Cairns, Queensland, Australia is a published destination on Australia’s Top End, Indonesia & Kakadu - Cruise & Land Journey: Cairns to Darwin aboard Scenic Eclipse II.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 9 2028Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
About Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia
Lizard Island, nestled in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, offers unrivalled access to vibrant inner and outer reefs teeming with marine life. Fringed by 24 pristine beaches, this tropical haven blends adventure and tranquillity. Kayak~ across tranquil turquoise waters with your Discovery Team, uncovering hidden coves, or stroll along the soft sands of Watson's Bay, a beautiful stretch steeped in history.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, guided hiking or trekking, swimming. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
May 10 2028Cape York, Queensland, Australia
About Cape York, Queensland, Australia
Discover a truly unique location in Queensland and a travel wish list of many Australians as we arrive in Cape York, the northernmost point of mainland Australia. This experience is marked by the sight of the rocky headland overlooking startling aqua seas few people ever get to see.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions Zodiac cruising or transfers, guided hiking or trekking. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
May 11 2028Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
About Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia
Explore a captivating blend of cultures on Thursday Island. This Torres Strait gem reveals the influences of British settlement, the pearling industry, and Indigenous heritage. Immerse yourself in history at Green Hill Fort, where cannons and tunnels house the Torres Strait Historical Museum, and discover the rich heritage through historical artifacts and contemporary Indigenous art at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 12 & 17 2028At Sea
About At Sea
Begin your morning at sea with a refreshing dip in the Vitality pool on Deck 10, followed by a leisurely coffee at the Observation Terrace. Alternatively, join an early guided meditation session on deck, embracing the tranquillity of the open sea.
Day planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 13 2028Asmat, South Papua, Indonesia
About Asmat, South Papua, Indonesia
Venture into the labyrinth of rivers and mangrove-lined channels that define Asmat Regency, one of Indonesia’s most culturally compelling and least-visited regions. Life here unfolds along tidal waterways, where villages stand on stilts above the mudflats and travel is by canoe rather than road.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 14 2028Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
About Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Triton Bay, a remote and pristine corner of West Papua, offers a remarkable encounter with nature. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters among vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish, and graceful manta rays. Towering limestone karsts rise dramatically from the shoreline, while lush rainforests, alive with birds of paradise and other endemic wildlife, stretch inland.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 15 2028Kai Islands, Indonesia
About Kai Islands, Indonesia
There are thousands of beaches in Indonesia, yet the ones you’ll see today might be the country’s most beautiful. The Kai Islands are part of the Maluku Province and are made entirely of white sand and coral. These talcum powder-beaches are lapped by the strikingly blue waters of the Banda Sea and fringed with lush rows of palm trees.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, swimming. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
May 16 2028Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia
About Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia
Hidden in Indonesia’s southern Maluku province, the remote Tanimbar Islands offer a stunning mix of wild landscapes, rare wildlife, and white-sand beaches. Beyond their natural beauty, the Tanimbar Islands invite you to discover a vibrant cultural heritage.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Scenic Discovery. The exact-voyage entry mentions kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, swimming. These are published possibilities, not guaranteed operations.
May 18 2028Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
About Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Your voyage concludes in Darwin, where the tropical north offers a striking contrast to the remote islands and coral seas explored along the way. On arrival, farewell the Captain and crew of Scenic Eclipse II, carrying with you memories of an extraordinary journey through some of the region’s most rarely visited landscapes.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 19 2028Darwin
About Darwin
Darwin is a published destination on Australia’s Top End, Indonesia & Kakadu - Cruise & Land Journey: Cairns to Darwin aboard Scenic Eclipse II. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.
Verified voyage-specific experiences
- Jumping Crocs and Nature Adventure. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage.
- WWII Bombing of Darwin Tour. Verified Scenic Freechoice option for this exact voyage.
May 20 2028Darwin – Kakadu
About Darwin – Kakadu
After breakfast, travel south to the charming township of Batchelor, gateway to the lush wonders of Litchfield National Park. Soak in sweeping views of Florence Falls from the lookout, where twin cascades tumble into a tranquil plunge pool below. Continue to Wangi Falls, a tropical oasis framed by monsoon rainforest.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 21 2028Kakadu
About Kakadu
Begin the day with an unforgettable 60-minute flight over Kakadu, soaring above rugged sandstone escarpments, vast floodplains and winding rivers that showcase the sheer scale and beauty of this ancient landscape. From the air, the patterns of wetlands and rock country unfold beneath you in a breathtaking tapestry of colour and texture.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
May 22 2028Kakadu – Darwin
About Kakadu – Darwin
Journey back along the Arnhem Highway this morning, travelling through the wetlands and woodlands of Mary River National Park. Here you will board a serene cruise across vast floodplains and glassy billabongs, a haven for prolific birdlife and one of the world’s highest concentrations of saltwater crocodiles.
Experience planning
No separate voyage-specific experience list is verified in the current official data for this entry. Deluxe Cruises can help review the final programme closer to departure.
Please note: Call times, operation type and experience details are shown only when verified in the exact-voyage data. Unpublished details have not been estimated. Confirm the final programme with Deluxe Cruises before sailing. No cruise-line links or itinerary prices are included here.
A closer look at this sailing
Australia’s Top End, Indonesia & Kakadu - Cruise & Land Journey: Cairns to Darwin aboard Scenic Eclipse II
On May 8-22 2028, Scenic Eclipse II follows official voyage OOD2080528.2 from Cairns, Australia to Darwin, Australia over 15 days. Its published progression includes Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Lizard Island, Queensland, Australia, Cape York, Queensland, Australia, Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia, At Sea.
Sail from Cairns to Darwin on a journey shaped by reef, rainforest and remote island worlds. Begin at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, then follow Australia’s far northern coastline to Lizard Island, Cape York and the Torres Strait before crossing into eastern Indonesia. From Triton Bay to the Kai and Tanimbar Islands, coral-rich waters and traditional communities reveal a rarely seen side of the region.
Scenic's official catalog provides 15 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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