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Great Barrier Reef - Australia
Northern Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Cairns - Cooktown - Lizard Island - Cairns (CC4)
5 Days / 4 Nights from AUD 1,614*.
Discover Australia's most picturesque coastline and the world's largest Marine Park, the Great Barrier Reef, on a 4 night Coral Princess Reef and Island Adventure Cruise. Take advantage of our modern facilities and the attentive service of our friendly and informative crew. Enjoy the finest North Queensland seafoods and tropical fruits. Relax and be pampered.
Our award-winning 35 metre expedition style cruise ships, Coral Princess and Coral Princess II, are large enough to provide all the comforts and facilities you would expect from larger cruise ships, yet small enough to enable us to access reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels. With our open bridge policy and a maximum of just 50 passengers, your environmental experience will be both personal and memorable.
An incredible underwater world will be revealed to you at our numerous exclusive reef sites. Our informative crew will always be on hand to provide assistance and information about the fascinating reef life and habitat. Join our Marine Biologist aboard the glass bottom boat or go snorkelling in the clear tropical waters. It's your choice. Our experienced Dive Instructor will also be there to offer you the exhilarating experience of scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
 Lizard Island (20KB) |  Day 14:00pm: Board your Coral Princess Cruises small ship for a 5:00pm departure from Cairns. As we depart Cairns and cruise Trinity Bay, there is time to settle in and discover your home for the next four nights. In the evening, join our crew and travelling companions on the top deck to enjoy a glass of champagne as we cruise northward, passing Double Island and the pretty beachside village of Palm Cove. Admire a spectacular sunset over the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Macalister Range. |
| Day 2 We have the morning to discover historical Cooktown. It was here that the famous explorer Captain James Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery after claiming Australia as a British colony in 1770. You have the option to visit Cooktown’s fascinating historical museum, featuring original artefacts from Cook’s ship – Endeavour. See the original anchor and cannon, jettisoned overboard after Endeavour struck a reef and began taking on water. Cooktown is steeped in history with most stone buildings dating back almost a century. Enjoy time to discover Cooktown at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Botanic Gardens, where you may catch a glimpse of some native Australian wildlife including Kangaroos and Wallabies. |  Click for a larger image (36kB) |
This afternoon we visit one of the remote uninhabited islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Join our marine biologist for a glass bottom boat tour over the colourful coral gardens and discover some of the 1500 species of tropical fish that call the reef home. You may wish to enjoy our first snorkelling opportunity for an up-close view of the hundreds of varieties of coral growing on this section of reef. Our experienced crew will be on hand to provide assistance, advice and guided snorkelling tours for less experienced swimmers.
Day 3
This morning we awaken moored beside beautiful Lizard Island. The energetic may join our guides on a walk to Cook’s Look on the island’s peak. It was from here, the highest lookout on this part of the reef, that Captain Cook was able to navigate a safe passage back through the treacherous waters after repairing the Endeavour near Cooktown over 200 years ago.
A photographer’s delight, the views from the lookout over the World Heritage-listed reef and surrounding tropical islands are magnificent. Lizard Island’s fringing reef, in the shallow waters just meters off the beach, offers some fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Discover giant clams and a profusion of fish. Simply relax on the beach, join the Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour, or for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, accompany our Dive Instructor on an unforgettable SCUBA dive. The choice is yours!
This afternoon we cruise to Ribbon Reef No 9, a spectacular and seldom visited part of the reef where our activities will include more snorkelling opportunities and glass bottom boat tours with the Marine Biologist.
Day 4
The Great Barrier Reef is not actually one continuous reef, but a series of thousands of individual coral cays stretching over 1800 miles between the town of Bundaberg and the tip of Australia at Cape York.
 Coral Princess II Lounge (43KB) | We spend today visiting two of the most spectacular sections of the reef, Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carson Reef. Explore the coral gardens and marine life with guided snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours. Our Marine Biologist will explain the natural history and evolution of the reef and help you discover the local wildlife, which includes sea turtles, giant clams, rays and over 200 different species of native birds. |
Today will also be your last opportunity to experience the reef through SCUBA diving, so allow our Dive Instructor to guide you on an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. This evening, we enjoy our final memorable night cruising the Great Barrier Reef.
Day 5
8:00am: Farewell our Captain, crew and new-found friends before disembarking at Trinity Wharf in Cairns.
Due to weather, tides or mechanical problems the itinerary may be subject to change without notice.
| Sailing Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure in Cairns: | Friday at 5.00pm arrives Cairns Tuesday at 8.00am | Tuesday at 5.00pm arrives Cairns Saturday at 8.00am |
| Dec 2008 | 26 | 16 |
| Jan 2009 | 02, 16, 23, 30 | 06, 20, 27 |
| Feb 2009 | 06, 13, 20, 27 | 03, 10, 17, 24 |
| Mar 2009 | 06, 13, 20, 27 | 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Apr 2009 | 10, 24 | 14, 28 |
| May 2009 | 08, 22 | 12, 26 |
| Jun 2009 | 05, 19 | 09, 23 |
| Jul 2009 | 03, 17, 31 | 07, 21 |
| Aug 2009 | 14, 28 | 04, 18 |
| Sep 2009 | 11, 25 | 01, 15, 29 |
| Oct 2009 | 09, 16, 23, 30 | 13, 20, 27 |
| Nov 2009 | 06, 13, 20, 27 | 03, 10, 17, 24 |
| Dec 2009 | 04, 18 | 01, 08, 22 |
| Jan 2010 | 08, 22, 29 | 12, 19, 26 |
| Feb 2010 | 05, 12, 19, 26 | 02, 09, 16, 23 |
| Mar 2010 | 05, 12, 19, 26 | 02, 09, 13, 23, 30 |
* Stateroom fare in AUD, based on triple occupancy.
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