State: Queensland Cruises
Operator: Adventure Express
Minimum Price: AUD $ 2,250

 Become a lazy beachcomber or an inquisitive adventurer on your 7 night island-hopping voyage of discovery. Cruise on board the award winning 35metre expedition style vessel Coral Princess which is 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.

Day 1: Board your Coral Princess vessel at Breakwater Terminal at 12.30 for a 1.00pm departure. Cruise the Palm Group of Islands.

 

Day 2: Be our guest on our exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and rainforest. Enjoy a beach BBQ ashore. Cruise the spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel and the Family Group of Islands. Visit Dunk Island resort and enjoy a guided rainforest walk.

 

Day 3:

 Full day exploring Thetford and Moore Reefs to enjoy excellent snorkelling, coral viewing, scuba diving and reef fishing.

 

Day 4:

Arrive into Cairns at 1.30pm. You have a couple of hours to enjoy what this city has to offer, before returning to your Coral Princess vessel at 4pm for a 5pm departure. Enjoy a champagne on the top deck as you watch the sun set.

 

Day 5:

Visit one of the remote uninhabited islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a swim or glass bottom boat trip. Later this morning we cruise onto historical Cooktown. It was here that Captain Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery. Visit Cooktown’s historical museum featuring original artifacts recovered from James Cook’s vessel - the Endeavour. Cooktown is steeped in history with most stone buildings dating back almost a century. Enjoy what this town has to offer.

 

Day 6:

Arrive at Lizard Island. Climb the island peak that Captain James Cook climbed back in 1770. Enjoy the spectacular views. Or if you wish, snorkel off the beach over coral cays. Discover giant clams and a profusion of fish. Enjoy a glass bottom boat trip with the Marine Biologist or a scuba dive with our Dive Instructor. Later we cruise to Ribbon Reef No 9 where you will have time to further enjoy the water activities on offer.

 

Day 7:

 Spend the day exploring Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carson Reef. These two magnificent reefs offer some of the best snorkelling, and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a guided snorkelling tour, or allow our Marine Biologist to show you the beauty of the reef aboard our glass bottom boat. This day will be your last to enjoy the reef through scuba so allow our Dive Instructor to guide you on a dive you will remember for a lifetime.

 

Day 8:

Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf 8:00am.

 

Please Note: Due to weather, tides or mechanical reason, the itinerary may be subject to change without notice. Fly And Cruise Option: Fly from Cairns to Townsville prior to your Townsville-Lizard Island-Cairns cruise departure.

 

CORAL PRINCESS & CORAL PRINCESS II:

Our expedition style cruise ships are large enough to provide all the comforts of larger cruise ships, yet small enough to enable us to access reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels. As We carry a maximum of just 72 passengers, your environmental experience will be both personal and memorable.

"Coral Princess” and “Coral Princess II” accommodate 54 and 48 guests respectively in twin and double Onboard accommodation comprises 36 spacious modern staterooms. You can select from Bridge, Promenade or Main Deck staterooms offering a choice of twin through to junior king-size doubles.

 

ACCOMMODATION:

Resort style living at its best with . Select from four types of accommodation - all spacious and elegantly appointed. The discerning traveller has a choice of Standard, Deluxe, Upper Deck Staterooms, while the more budget conscious may select a Cabin. A number of Staterooms have extra divans or Pullman berths. All accommodation is spacious and air-conditioned with private ensuites and the choice of single or double beds.

 

FACILITIES:

Onboard amenities include what you would expect of a much larger cruise ship:

 

• Air-conditioned dining room
• Two modern air-conditioned lounges
• Sundeck and Spa Pool
• Comprehensive reference library featuring videos and books on the reef, islands and outback
• Phone and fax facilities
• Security Safe
• Fully stocked cocktail bar
• Comprehensive dive shop
• A range of souvenirs and personal items is available for purchase

 

DINING:

All meals during the cruise are included. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are usually served the Dining Room located on the Main Deck and are buffet-style. Coffee and tea is available 24 hours. Standard hours are breakfast from 7:00-8:30am, lunch at 12:30pm and dinner at 7:30pm however meal times may vary according to the day's activities. Meal times will be advised in the onboard daily bulletins.

 

WHATS INCLUDED:

• All meals, morning and afternoon teas
• Tea and coffee 24 hours a day
• Use of snorkeling equipment, masks and fins
• Guided glass bottom boat coral viewing and snorkeling excursions
• Presentations by Marine Biologists
• Access to islands, marine and national parks
• Use of comprehensive range of library and video resources
• An introductory scuba experience for first time divers

 

RATES:

 

Valid 01 Apr 2007 to 31 Mar 2008	Cabin	Stateroom	Upper Deck Stateroom		Deluxe Stateroom
Triple Share	N/A	2250	N/A	N/A
Twin Share	2690	3330	3540	3710
Sole Use	3895	4995	5310	5565

Fortnightly departures April to September. Weekly departures in other months.

Prices are quoted per person

Notes:

Trip Duration: 8 days
Departs from: Townsville
Tour Ends: Cairns
Departure Days:

• Tuesday

Departure Time: 1pm