Let Coral Princess introduce you to the hidden jewels of the Great Barrier Reef. The 3 and 4-night small ship cruises, with a maximum of 50 guests, allow you to swim, snorkel and scuba dive amid the fish and corals in the clear tropical waters. Or, join the marine biologist aboard the glass bottom boat; stroll sandy beaches on remote coral cays; or visit secluded tropical islands and ancient rainforests, while the experts interpret the natural wonders of the reef, rainforest and island habitats.

Combine a 3 and 4-night Coral Princess Cruise for the ultimate 7-night Great Barrier Reef and Island Cruise!

NORTHBOUND CRUISE

5 Days/4 Nights

Price Includes

• 4 nights cruising the Great Barrier Reef
• Air-conditioned accommodation with private facilities
• Coral viewing, snorkeling, introductory dive, and presentations by marine biologists
• 4 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)

DAY 1: DEPART CAIRNS

Board your Coral Princess vessel at 4:00pm to depart from Cairns. Settle in and discover your “home” for the next 4 nights. Overnight: Coral Princess Cruise, choice of cabin, for 4 nights (D)

DAY 2: GREAT BARRIER REEF—COOKTOWN

Visit one of the Great Barrier Reef’s remote uninhabited islands. Enjoy a swim or glass-bottom boat trip. Later, cruise on to historical Cooktown, where Captain Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: LIZARD ISLAND—RIBBON REEF NO. 9

Arrive at Lizard Island. Climb the island peak that Captain James Cook climbed in 1770. Snorkel off the beach over coral gardens, take a glass-bottom boat trip with a marine biologist or a scuba dive. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: RIBBON REEF NO.3—RACHEL CARLSON REEF

Spend the day exploring two magnificent reefs, with some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. (B,L,D)

DAY 5: ARRIVE CAIRNS

Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf 8:00am. (B)

SOUTHBOUND CRUISE

4 Days/3 Nights

Price Includes

• 3 nights cruising the Great Barrier Reef
• Air-conditioned accommodation with private facilities
• Coral viewing, snorkeling, introductory dive, and presentations by marine biologists
• 3 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)

DAY 1: DEPART CAIRNS

Board your cruise for an 11:00am departure from Cairns. Arrive at the outer Great Barrier Reef and join a glass bottom boat tour, participate in fish feeding or perhaps go snorkeling. This evening, witness the spectacular sight of the sun setting over the reef. Overnight: Coral Princess Cruise, choice of cabin, for 3 nights (L,D)

DAY 2: NATHAN REEF—DUNK ISLAND

Explore the vibrant corals and marine life on a guided snorkeling tour and join the Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour. This afternoon, visit Dunk Island Resort. Relax by the pool, enjoy a drink in the cocktail bar or join a guided rainforest walk. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: FAMILY GROUP OF ISLANDS— PELORUS ISLAND

Cruise through the Hinchinbrook Channel to Pelorus Island. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch on the beach. Explore the surrounding rainforest on a guided walk, snorkel on the reef just off the beach or simply relax on the golden sands, the choice is yours! (B,L,D)

DAY 4: ARRIVE TOWNSVILLE

Arrive in Townsville at 10:00am. Return flight to Cairns available (optional, own expense). Ask for details. (B)

Departs: Saturday from Cairns

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