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 EXTENDED GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISES
from Cairns and Townsville
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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world stretching for more than 2000 kms off the Queensland coast.  One off the best ways to explore the reef, and to gain a unique insight into the conditions which sustain the coral and its supporting marine life, is to take an extended cruise.  Two superb cruise companies, Coral Princess Cruises and Captain Cook Cruises' Reef Endeavour, offer differing Barrier Reef experiences and a choice of itineraries. 
You can also combine a 4WD safari from Cairns to Cape York with a return cruise to Cairns via the Great Barrier Reef ... Safari/Cruise  Click here for details of Day Cruises/Diving.

   
CORAL PRINCESS CRUISES: Including Cairns, Lizard Island and Townsville
Cruises from 3 to 7 nights
A Coral Princess cruise incorporates soft adventure and expedition style experiences.  Coral Princess and Coral Princess II are 35 metre 'state of the art' mini cruise ships which accommodate just  54 guests. The vessels are custom made to exceed safety specifications for tropical open-water cruising.
On board you can do as much or as little as you want.  To help guests better appreciate and understand the Reef, a marine biologist is aboard.
The Coral Princess is luxuriously appointed with a dining room featuring excellent local tropical seafood and fruit.  All cabins and staterooms are large, modern and resort-style with full size double or twin beds, full air conditioning and private en suite bathrooms.
The onboard dive shop is manned by a qualified diving instructor offering resort dive courses for the beginner and a comprehensive and varied dive program for qualified scuba divers.
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REEF ENDEAVOUR CRUISES: Cairns / Cairns - 3, 4 or 7 nights
The Captain Cook Cruises vessel Reef Endeavour features spacious, air conditioned staterooms  which open directly to outside decks plus cabins with portholes. On the well appointed 73 metre boat, passengers enjoy the generous public areas with huge picture windows. 
Other features include a swimming pool, two top deck spa pools, sundeck, sauna, gym, gift shop, two lounges, two bars, conference room, single-sitting dining room, glass bottom boat, satellite communications, phone and fax. 
A marine naturalist is aboard providing lectures and information to enhance appreciation of the reef. Snorkelling equipment is complimentary. Meals are included and are carefully prepared and feature international and Australian specialties, particularly fresh seafood.
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