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Great Barrier Reef Cruise (South)

Great Barrier Reef Cruise (South)

From AUD $3,780

Description

For guests with more time and a great sense of adventure, our 7-night Cairns – Hinchinbrook Island – Lizard Island – Cairns cruise offers the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience! Combining both our 3 and 4-night cruises you will discover everything that this memorable region has to offer; the best parts of the Reef, spectacular rainforest trails and beautiful tropical islands including Lizard and Dunk, and the stunning Sudbury Cay.

Discover the very best of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef in style – our 7-night cruise offers the ultimate experience that will make you want to return again and again.

Departs Cairns: Every Friday at 11:00am and Monday (reverse direction click here)

Returns Cairns: Every Friday at 8:00am

Trip Name
Great Barrier Reef Cruise (South)
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Motor Catamaran Length: 35 metres Passenger Capacity: 44 Built: 1996 refurbished in 2015 Refurbished during early 2015, Coral Expeditions II is fully equipped for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef cruising experience. Australian flagged, registered and staffed, Coral Expeditions II was purpose-built for cruising in our region and is the ideal size to access the very best parts of the Great Barrier Reef. The 22 onboard rooms feature traditional maritime stylings with wood panelled walls. You can choose between double and twin bedded rooms, each fully equipped with a private ensuite, air conditioning and ample storage space. All rooms feature large picture windows, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery. The ship’s spacious lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink from the cocktail bar in air-conditioned comfort, and features a comprehensive reference library and plasma screens. The large Sun Deck is another popular place to relax and take in the sights, with comfortable deck chairs and teak furnishings. You will also enjoy the opportunity to dine al fresco under the magnificent stars over the Great Barrier Reef. Meals are served in the atmospheric Dining Room, and with space for all guests to dine during one sitting and no assigned seating, meal times are a great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers. Coral Expeditions II operates an open bridge policy, allowing you to spend time with the Captain and his maritime crew as we cruise. Follow our progression on the ship’s charts and chat with the Captain, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Coral Expeditions II is fitted with modern safety and navigation equipment.

Itinerary



Day 1 - DAY 1: CAIRNS AND SUDBURY CAY
Board at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at 10:00am, and cruise Trinity Bay. Visit Sudbury Reef, and enjoy snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, and optional Scuba diving. Finish the day with sunset drinks ashore on the deserted sandy cay.
Day 2 - DAY 2: HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL & DUNK ISLAND
Cruise the majestic Hinchinbrook Channel whilst enjoying a top deck breakfast in the sunshine. Look for wildlife during a mangrove tour. Stretch your legs on Dunk Island, with a hike up Mt Kootaloo or a beach walk. With the aid of your guides, you may spot the electric blue Ulysses butterfly.
Day 3 - DAY 3: NATHAN REEF AND COATES REEF
Discover Nathan Reef on a guided snorkel: this reef is teeming with abundant fish life, including clownfish and Maori Wrasse. Later, visit colourful Coates Reef – see plate corals and parrotfish during an optional SCUBA dive, or stay dry and view marine life from the comfort of the Glass Bottom Boat, with expert interpretation by your on-board marine biologist.
Day 4 - DAY 4: FITZROY ISLAND - CAIRNS
Enjoy a rainforest walk or a hike to the lighthouse. Snorkel over fringing reef and swim with Green Sea Turtles, before learning all about them during a visit to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Return to Cairns to at 1:30pm. During a brief turn-around in Cairns, you may enjoy a complimentary admission to the Cairns Museum. Reboard your ship at 4:00pm on your way to enjoy the northern Reef.
Day 5 - DAY 5: HISTORIC COOKTOWN AND THE REEF
Discover historic Cooktown, with building dating back to the 1870s. Visit the botanic gardens and the James Cook Museum to see original artefacts from the HMB Endeavour. Enjoy an afternoon snorkel and sunset drinks at Turtle Beach on Lizard Island, and see giant trevally and tawny nurse sharks during an after dinner fish feed off the back deck.
Day 6 - DAY 6: LIZARD ISLAND AND THE RIBBON REEFS
Enjoy the breaktaking natural beauty of Lizard Island. Join an optional hike to Cook’s Look in the early morning to survey the reef. Learn about the tragic fate of Mary Watson and snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens. This afternoon visit the pristine Ribbon Reef #9 for snorkelling and diving.
Day 7 - DAY 7: RIBBON REEFS
Spend a full day discovering the out Barrier Reef, with snorkelling, diving, and marine biologist led tours of Ribbon Reef #3 and Escape Reef.
Day 8 - DAY 8: CAIRNS
Disembark in Cairns at 8:00am.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Due to weather, tides or mechanical reasons the itinerary may be subject to change without notice.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
24-04-202001-05-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
24-04-202001-05-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
24-04-202001-05-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
24-04-202001-05-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
01-05-202008-05-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
01-05-202008-05-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
01-05-202008-05-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
01-05-202008-05-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
08-05-202015-05-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
08-05-202015-05-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
08-05-202015-05-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
08-05-202015-05-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
15-05-202022-05-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
15-05-202022-05-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
15-05-202022-05-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
15-05-202022-05-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
22-05-202029-05-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
22-05-202029-05-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
22-05-202029-05-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
22-05-202029-05-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
29-05-202005-06-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
29-05-202005-06-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
29-05-202005-06-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
29-05-202005-06-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
05-06-202012-06-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
05-06-202012-06-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
05-06-202012-06-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
05-06-202012-06-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
12-06-202019-06-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
12-06-202019-06-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
12-06-202019-06-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
12-06-202019-06-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
19-06-202026-06-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
19-06-202026-06-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
19-06-202026-06-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
19-06-202026-06-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
26-06-202003-07-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
26-06-202003-07-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
26-06-202003-07-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
26-06-202003-07-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
03-07-202010-07-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
03-07-202010-07-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
03-07-202010-07-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
03-07-202010-07-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
10-07-202017-07-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
10-07-202017-07-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
10-07-202017-07-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
10-07-202017-07-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
31-07-202007-08-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
31-07-202007-08-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
31-07-202007-08-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
31-07-202007-08-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
07-08-202014-08-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
07-08-202014-08-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
07-08-202014-08-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
07-08-202014-08-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
14-08-202021-08-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
14-08-202021-08-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
14-08-202021-08-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
14-08-202021-08-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
21-08-202028-08-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
21-08-202028-08-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
21-08-202028-08-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
21-08-202028-08-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
28-08-202004-09-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
28-08-202004-09-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
28-08-202004-09-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
28-08-202004-09-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
04-09-202011-09-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
04-09-202011-09-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
04-09-202011-09-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
04-09-202011-09-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
11-09-202018-09-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
11-09-202018-09-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
11-09-202018-09-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
11-09-202018-09-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
18-09-202025-09-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
18-09-202025-09-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
18-09-202025-09-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
18-09-202025-09-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
25-09-202002-10-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
25-09-202002-10-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
25-09-202002-10-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
25-09-202002-10-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
02-10-202009-10-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
02-10-202009-10-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
02-10-202009-10-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
02-10-202009-10-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
09-10-202016-10-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
09-10-202016-10-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
09-10-202016-10-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
09-10-202016-10-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
16-10-202023-10-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
16-10-202023-10-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
16-10-202023-10-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
16-10-202023-10-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
30-10-202006-11-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
30-10-202006-11-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
30-10-202006-11-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
30-10-202006-11-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
06-11-202013-11-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
06-11-202013-11-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
06-11-202013-11-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
06-11-202013-11-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
13-11-202020-11-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
13-11-202020-11-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
13-11-202020-11-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
13-11-202020-11-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
20-11-202027-11-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
20-11-202027-11-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
20-11-202027-11-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
20-11-202027-11-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
27-11-202004-12-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
27-11-202004-12-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
27-11-202004-12-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
27-11-202004-12-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
04-12-202011-12-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
04-12-202011-12-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
04-12-202011-12-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
04-12-202011-12-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
11-12-202018-12-2020AUD $3,780CABIN
11-12-202018-12-2020AUD $4,280STATEROOM
11-12-202018-12-2020AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
11-12-202018-12-2020AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
25-12-202001-01-2021AUD $3,780CABIN
25-12-202001-01-2021AUD $4,280STATEROOM
25-12-202001-01-2021AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
25-12-202001-01-2021AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
01-01-202108-01-2021AUD $3,780CABIN
01-01-202108-01-2021AUD $4,280STATEROOM
01-01-202108-01-2021AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
01-01-202108-01-2021AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM
08-01-202115-01-2021AUD $3,780CABIN
08-01-202115-01-2021AUD $4,280STATEROOM
08-01-202115-01-2021AUD $4,580UPPER DECK STATEROOM
08-01-202115-01-2021AUD $4,880DELUXE STATEROOM

Inclusions

    • The complete Great Barrier Reef experience. Snorkel over colourful coral gardens, stroll golden sandy beaches and wander rainforest trails
    • Experience the World Heritage-listed reef at our private moorings away from the tourist crowds
    • Be guided by an expert Marine Biologist on glass bottom boat and snorkelling tours
    • Informative presentations and educational documentaries
    • History and cultures of the region and early explorers
    • Join an optional resort or certified SCUBA dive on the outer reef

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