TOP IDEAS FOR TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

If you’re looking to tour TNQ in comfort and style, you won’t want to miss these enticing cruises.

You can explore the Great Barrier Reef on a family cruise, reef tour or dive trip with ecotourism operator Calypso Reef Cruises. Its climate-friendly fleet includes customised large stable catamarans for the outer reef cruises and a smaller catamaran for the Low Isles, manned by friendly crew. calypsoreefcruises.com

Last year, Cairns River Cruises launched new guided tours and charters along Trinity Inlet. Revealing a new sheltered pontoon-style vessel for up to 18 guests, Cairns River Cruises offers a daytime sightseeing safari or sunset cruise along the inlet in complete comfort with lounge-style seating and uninterrupted views. cairnsrivercruises.com.au

Riverbend Tours offers its guests an intimate boutique-style sunset cruise on the Endeavour River in Cooktown. Exploring the harbour in the long afternoon light, the wide safari-style river boat weaves through the maze of creeks lining the Endeavour and returns after dark under spotlight. riverbendtours.com.au