Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Explore Australia's Great Barrier Reef - one of the wonders of the world - with a choice of 4 day, 5 day or 8 day cruises.

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on 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008 departures*

This cruise carries you beyond the reach of holiday crowds to wonders few have seen or experienced - exotic island hideaways, soft sandy beaches, balmy bays and remote outer reefs. The cruise is also offered in 3-night weekend or 4-night midweek sections

Stretching over 3000 sunny kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest marine park. Beautiful beyond belief - here you will find the world's largest collection of living corals and a kaleidoscope of over 1400 species of fish. It's a giant marine reserve - home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures.

Hundreds of exotic coral and rainforest islands are sprinkled along the lagoon - exotic islands such as Lizard, Dunk and tiny uninhabited coral cays, each with their own unique charms. Entire islands such as Hinchinbrook have been declared flora & fauna havens - home to Australia's fascinating wildlife.

Nestled between the world heritage Daintree Rainforest and Atherton Tablelands is our departure point of Cairns - the international gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. An exotic centre, Cairns offers all the comforts of a large city as well as the pleasures of a tropical resort.

Purpose built for Great Barrier Reef cruises, your ship, the 168-passenger MV Reef Endeavour, mixes adventure cruising with good living. It has roomy tropical lounges, excellent cuisine, air-conditioned outside cabins, swimming pool, spa pools, sauna are onboard.

Reef Endeavour carries four onboard reef vessels, including a glass bottom boat, snorkelling and dive tenders. Our own Marine Naturalist will introduce you to the beauty of the Reef as well as the intricate ecology that created it. You will come to know the countless varieties of flora and fauna, both land and marine, on a cruise where we are ever respectful of the environment.

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Check out the special Cape York Cruise to the Northern Tip of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef

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Call us to check availability:
UK: 0845 226 2475
Overseas: +44 1756 693609

Also see the special Cape York Cruise to the Northern Tip of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef

Itinerary 7-night cruise comprises both cruises below, taken in either order
Northbound Cruise: 4-nights
• Green Island rainforest discovery walk • Historic mainland Cooktown • Two Isles wildlife nesting grounds • Lizard Island clam gardens and trails • Ribbon Reef coral gardens
MONDAY	Cairns and Green Island Depart Trinity Wharf Cairns, every Monday 2.00pm (boarding from 1.00pm). Your first port of call is Green Island where you can join the Marine Naturalist for an escorted walk, board a glass bottom boat tour or relax with a cocktail at the resort pool.
TUESDAY	Cooktown and Two Isles Visit remote Cooktown where in 1770, Captain James Cook, sought refuge by the river. A century later thousands came in search of gold. Today’s visitors find a quieter place with a rich history to explore. In the afternoon we sail for Two Isles. This tiny cay ringed by white coral-sand beaches is a sanctuary for rare bird species and occasional sea turtles, and perfect for snorkelling.
WEDNESDAY	Lizard Island Surrounded by exceptional fringing reefs, Lizard Island is the jewel of the Barrier Reef. Meander across fringes of white sand, don snorkelling gear to explorer acres of coral, step into a glass-bottomed boat and dawdle over the giant clam gardens off Mrs Watson’s Bay, or hit the trail up Cooks Look like a true explorer.
THURSDAY	Ribbon Reef Snorkel in bright clear water over staghorn, fan, sea whip, brain and boulder corals as giant potato cod, rays, reef sharks and coral trout swim below. Aboard our glass-bottomed boat, the marine naturalist illuminates the extraordinary habitat or Ribbon Reef No.5 unfolding before your eyes.
FRIDAY	Cairns Return to Cairns at 8am. Passengers on the 7-night cruise have a choice of complimentary tours between cruises including Kuranda in the high rainforest country west of Cairns, before departing on the Southbound voyage at 2pm.
Southbound Cruise: 3-nights
• Green Island rainforest discovery walk • Outer Hedley Reef coral gardens • Spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel • Dunk Island rainforest trails • Marine naturalist & dive master
FRIDAY	Cairns and Green Island Depart Trinity Wharf Cairns, every Friday 2.00pm (boarding from 1.00pm) Your first port of call is Green Island where you can join the Marine Naturalist for an escorted walk, board a glass bottom boat tour or relax with a cocktail at the resort pool.
SATURDAY	Hedley Reef Snorkellers come face to face with clouds of intensely coloured reef fish. Passengers in the glass-bottomed boat hear our marine naturalist describe life among the coral bomboras of Hedley Reef. A whole day to explore these coral gardens.
SUNDAY	Hinchinbrook Channel and Dunk Island A breathtaking cruising passage through the Hinchinbrook Channel. Enjoy 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. There is life too at the island’s resort where you can drop in for a quiet drink, a hit of tennis, a round of golf or a swim.
MONDAY	Cairns Return to Cairns at 8am. Passengers on the 7-night cruise have a choice of complimentary tours between cruises including Kuranda in the high rainforest country west of Cairns, before departing on the Northbound voyage at 2pm.
It may sometimes be necessary to amend itineraries or arrangements due to weather or other operational needs.

The Great Barrier Reef is a perfect place for a honeymoon and to help you celebrate in style we have put together a special package. Contact us for details.