Bombing of Darwin Cruise Double
- 3 hours
- Departs 11:00am
- Darwin
Overview
From story telling to story living, this double combines Darwin's only Bombing of Darwin Cruise with a visit to the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility.
From story telling to story living, this double combines Darwin’s only Bombing of Darwin cruise with a visit to Darwin’s premier virtual reality experience. The Bombing of Darwin will come alive on this combined adventure.
Your Bombing of Darwin cruise is a journey on the water that starts at Stokes Hill Wharf and takes in the historic wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, the oil tanks, the wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, HMAS Coonawarra and the Emery Point gun emplacement.
Then see, experience and learn through the wonder of technology brings history to life. The Virtual Reality of the bombing of Darwin Harbour is the pinnacle of a movie production for VR. Life size hologram of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant, interactive story telling mini ghosts, full size replica Japanese Zero aircraft and the window of 1942 that comes to life. Your Bombing of Darwin Double is located on Stokes Hill Wharf. You can choose to cruise first at 11am, returning back to Stokes Hill at 12.15 where you can enjoy lunch in the alfresco food halls and your leisurely experience in the RFDS Tourist Facility. Alternatively visit The RFDS Tourist Facility any time from 0930 and whet your appetite for your journey on Darwin Habour at 11am.
For those travelling on the Big Bus, why not do the circle! Hop off at Stop 10 Stokes Hill Wharf, enjoy the RFDS Tourist Facility and then your Harbour Cruise, and then hop back on to the Big Bus at Stop 4 Cullen Bay.
Highlights
Guided cruise
Visit historic landmarks along the Darwin shoreline aboard our state of the art vessel.
Historic landmarks
Visit Stokes Hill and Fort Hill Wharf, oil tanks, and see the wrecks of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary as well as many other significant sites.
Hear the stories
Let our experienced guides take you on a journey of what happened in February 1942.
A unique experience
Your Sea Darwin vessel is comfortable and uses the latest technology to give you an amazing experience.
Operated By
Sea Darwin
What to Expect
Your journey
Board your vessel at 11am at Dock 2 Stokes Hill Wharf, one of Darwin’s iconic locations that was centre stage during the Bombing of Darwin. This hour long Bombing of Darwin cruise takes you back in time on a journey along Darwin’s seascape as you hear the stories and take in Darwin’s WWll maritime sites.
Real time commentary
You’ll be treated to real time commentary by local guides about Darwin Harbour and Darwin’s importance as Australia’s frontline port, as you get up close and personal with the historic Darwin seascape.
Experience the history
Starting at Stokes Hill Wharf your journey on the water takes in the historic wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, the oil tanks, the wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, HMAS Coonawarra and the Emery Point gun emplacement before arriving at Cullen Bay at noon.
Story Telling + Story Living
Your Bombing of Darwin cruise can be combined with admission to the RFDS Bombing of Darwin virtual reality attraction on Stokes Hill Wharf. For a discounted price, you can enjoy this definitive Bombing of Darwin experience. Your visit to the RFDS Tourist facility first, with life size holograms, interactive story telling mini ghosts, WW2 aircraft replicas and an aerial view of the bombing raids can be either before or after your cruise, or on another day entirely.
Your journey on water is in a comfortable fast open boat with a canopy, and fully equipped with state of the art digital technology to allow you to view the remnants of the wreck of the USS Peary on the sea floor. At the culmination of this Bombing of Darwin cruise you can choose to disembark at Cullen Bay, or stay aboard for a fast boat journey back to Stokes Hill Wharf arriving back around 12.15pm. The Bombing of Darwin Double can be booked here.
Additional Information
Sea Darwin is a multi-award winning marine based tourism company who provide experiences on Darwin Harbour and sea turtle tours to Bare Sand Island. Operating from a family based business model with products that attract Advanced Eco and Respecting our Culture accreditation, Sea Darwin takes pride in supporting local and in providing interactive products that showcase the history, the habitat and the intrigue of Darwin Harbour.
Boarding commences at 10.50 am with the tour underway by 11:00am. Disembark at Cullen Bay at 12:00 noon, or stay on the boat for a fast ride back to Stokes Hill Wharf arriving at 12.15pm
Tour departs and concludes at:
Dock 2
Stokes Hill Wharf
Darwin 0800
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