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4 Day Cairns & Southbound Great Barrier Reef Cruise with the Reef Endeavor

4 Days/3 Nights

Board MV Reef Endeavour for your ultimate Great Barrier Reef cruise for a total reef and rainforest experience. On the Southbound Voyage (3 nights Fri–Mon cruise only) you’ll experience tropical islands where the rainforest canopy towers overhead and visit reefs where a multitude of colored fish decorate rich coral gardens on a 239-foot ship with up to 150 guests.

Great Barrier Reef Tour Price Includes

  • Glass-bottom coral viewing boat
  • Swimming pool, sundeck, sauna and two spas
  • Twin or double beds in staterooms and cabins
  • 2 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)

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DAY 1: REEF ENDEAVOURReef Endeavor

Board the MV Reef Endeavour from Cairns to begin your Great Barrier Reef cruise. Your first port of call is the small coral cay Fitzroy Island. Board a glass bottom boat tour, relax with a cocktail at the resort pool, or join the Marine Naturalist for an escorted walk through this canopied wilderness. Overnight: Reef Endeavour, choice of cabin type for 3 nights (B,L,D)

DAY 2: REEF ENDEAVOUR

This morning, come face to face with clouds of intensely colored reef fish. Passengers in the glassbottom boat hear our marine naturalist describe life among the coral bommies of Hedley Reef. The day is at leisure to explore these coral gardens. (B,L,D)

DAY 3: REEF ENDEAVOUR

Today, enjoy breathtaking scenery cruising through the Hinchinbrook Channel. Marvel at the spectacular vista of densely forested mountains, mangroves and sun-drenched beaches in the morning mist. Our marine naturalist explains the channel’s diverse habitats that shelter species from dugongs and dolphins to migrating whales. In the high rainforest canopies of Dunk Island, exotic bird and plant life abounds. Drop in at the island’s resort for a quiet drink, a game of tennis, a round of golf or a swim. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: REEF ENDEAVOUR—CAIRNS

Arrive into Cairns at 8:00am and disembark.

Departs: Friday

Other Cruise itineraries available: Ask for details.
4-night Northbound Voyage and the 7-night Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise.

 

Cairns & Southbound Voyage Cruise: 4 Days/ 3 Nights
1 Apr 07-31 Mar 08 Twin Single
Cabin $989 $1497
Stateroom $1247 $1871
Top-deck Stateroom $1378 $2067
Note: Although the Reef Endeavour cruises in sheltered waters, we have no control over climatic conditions and cannot be held responsible for inclement weather. Environmental Management Charge of A$13.50 and fuel surcharge of A$10 per person per night (payable on board). Prices are “from” and seasonal surcharges apply.
 
Other Small Ship Cruises:

5 and 4 Day Barrier Reef Cruise: Coral Princess
5 Day Coral Hole Fly/Dive-Adventure
4 Day Reef Encounter
4 Day Cairns & Southbound Great Barrier Reef Cruise with the Reef Endeavor
Orion Cruises

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Great Barrier Reef Tour: Qantas Vacation 4 day Cairns Great Barrier Reef cruise offers a total reef and rainforest experience on a 239-foot ship with glass bottom coral viewing, two spas, sauna, sundeck, swimming pool, meals, and more. This tour features visits to Cairns, Fitzroy Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Dunk Island, and more.