Port: Thursday Island
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Thursday Island
Discover the distinct Torres Strait culture of this remote island and its people, who follow a traditional lifestyle. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and expansive views over the Torres Strait. Visit the historic fortress, the Pearl Divers monument and see historic buildings. Or journey across the strait to Cape York and its wilderness.
The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.
Panoramic Thursday Island
Tour Code: TIS-001
Duration: 1 hour
Retail Value: $59.00
Price: Free
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Boarding your coach at the pier, this tour will give you a wonderful insight into Thursday Island's people, its history, its commercial base and its culture. As you travel around the island, you will be treated to a view of many of the island's highlights. Included in your tour is a visit to the refurbished Torres Strait Museum and Green Hill Fort. The Fort was built in 1893 in response to a Russian war scare. Located on the highest part of the island, it has a large underground section with three of the original guns still in place.
Following your visit to the Fort, you will continue past the Japanese Pearl Divers Memorial at the local cemetery where 700 divers have been laid to rest.
At the conclusion of your tour, you will have the option of being dropped off in the downtown area to browse the interesting shops and art gallery where the works of many local artists are displayed, or to return to the ship. Those electing to remain in town will be responsible for making their own way back to the ship.
Please note: The sites on this tour are not wheelchair accessible and therefore, it is not considered suitable for guests who utilize a wheelchair. The order of sights visited may vary and the itinerary may be reversed. This tour does not operate with a separate guide, but rather with a driver/guide.
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Terms & Conditions:
Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the 
above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.