4 Night Coral Princess Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Coral Princess Cruises is a multi award-winning cruise company that will introduce to Australia's most famous natural wonder - Great Barrier Reef. Coral Princess Cruises offers exclusive itineraries that will introduce to the very best of the Great Barrier Reef and tropical islands and provide the cruise holiday you have been looking for. You have a choice of 3, 4 or 7 day Great Barrier Reef Cruises. Coral Princess Cruises has exclusive moorings on the reef which mean you won't be surrounded by hundreds of other reef visitors and their small ships accommodate a maximum of 50 guests ensuring an intimate and personalized cruising experience.

The 4 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruises depart from Cairns and cruise north to Trinity Bay passing Double Island and Palm Cove. On this cruise you have the opportunity to discover historical Cooktown, visit uninhabited tropical islands, join the onboard Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour or enjoy snorkeling up close. The 4 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise moors beside beautiful Lizard Island where you can enjoy a hike with amazing views on the island's lookout or simply relax on the beach. Diving is available with a certified Dive Instructor on board. The final day is spent viewing two spectacular reefs and cruising back down the coast to Cairns.

Coral Princess Cruises operates two different vessels on the Great Barrier Reef - Coral Princess operates six months of the year and Coral Princess II throughout the year. Passengers will not only experience the reef, rainforest and islands but can also relax on the sun deck, open-bridge or spa as your cruise takes through this beautiful tropical region.

Itinerary

Day 1: Boarding at 4.00pm. Board your Coral Princess Cruises small ship for a 5:00pm departure from Cairns. Depart Cairns and cruise Trinity Bay, there is time to settle in and discover your “home” for the next four nights. In the evening, join the crew and fellow travelling companions on the top deck to enjoy a glass of champagne as the Coral Princess cruises northward, passing Double Island and the pretty beachside village of Palm Cove. Admire a spectacular sunset over the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Macalister Range.

Day 2: The morning to discover historical Cooktown. It was here that the famous explorer Captain James Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery after claiming Australia as a British colony in 1770. You have the option to visit Cooktown's fascinating historical museum, featuring original artefacts from Cook's ship - Endeavour. See the original anchor and cannon, jettisoned overboard after Endeavour struck a reef and began taking on water. Cooktown is steeped in history with most stone buildings dating back almost a century. Enjoy time to discover Cooktown at your own pace. Perhaps visit the Botanic Gardens, where you may catch a glimpse of some native Australian wildlife including Kangaroos and Wallabies. This afternoon visit one of the remote uninhabited islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Join the Coral Princess's own marine biologist for a glass bottom boat tour over the colourful coral gardens and discover some of the 1500 species of tropical fish that call the reef home. You may wish to enjoy a first snorkelling opportunity for an up-close view of the hundreds of varieties of coral growing on this section of reef. Experienced crew will be on hand to provide assistance, advice and guided snorkelling tours for less experienced swimmers.

Day 3: This morning awaken moored beside beautiful Lizard Island. The energetic may join guides on a walk to “Cook's Look” on the island's peak. It was from here, the highest lookout on this part of the reef, that Captain Cook was able to navigate a safe passage back through the treacherous waters after repairing the Endeavour near Cooktown over 200 years ago. A photographer's delight, the views from the lookout over the World Heritage-listed reef and surrounding tropical islands are magnificent. Lizard Island's fringing reef, in the shallow waters just meters off the beach, offers some fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Discover giant clams and a profusion of fish. Simply relax on the beach, join the Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour, or for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, accompany the Dive Instructor on an unforgettable SCUBA dive. The choice is yours! This afternoon cruise to Ribbon Reef No 9, a spectacular and seldom visited part of the reef where activities will include more snorkelling opportunities and glass bottom boat tours with the Marine Biologist.

Day 4: The Great Barrier Reef is not actually one continuous reef, but a series of thousands of individual coral cays stretching over 1800 miles between the town of Bundaberg and the tip of Australia at Cape York. Spend today visiting two of the most spectacular sections of the reef, Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carson Reef. Explore the coral gardens and marine life with guided snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours. Coral Princess own Marine Biologist will explain the natural history and evolution of the reef and help you discover the local wildlife, which includes sea turtles, giant clams, rays and over 200 different species of native birds. Today will also be your last opportunity to experience the reef through SCUBA diving, so allow the Dive Instructor to guide you on an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. This evening, enjoy a final memorable night cruising the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 5: Disembark at 8.00am. Farewell the Captain, crew and new-found friends before disembarking at Trinity Wharf in Cairns.

Accommodation

Coral Princess offers resort style cruising at its best. Passengers can select from four types of spacious and elegantly appointed accommodation.

All cabins feature: Air-conditioning Private ensuite bathroom Wardrobe Suitcase cupboard Speaker Large windows Desk Hairdryer 240 volt Power Point - Australian Plug Shaving outlet in bathroom

Cabin: Size is 10.5sqm. Bedding is either bunk beds or twin beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults.

Stateroom: Size is 14sqm. Bedding is either twin or double beds. Maximum room capacity is 3 adults.

Upper Deck Stateroom: Size is 14sqm. Bedding is either twin or double beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults.

Deluxe Stateroom: Size is 15sqm. Bedding is either twin or double beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults.

Deck plans for Coral Princess II [floorplan]

Dining

Throughout your Coral Princess adventure cruise you will savour three delicious, healthy
meals per day as well as tempting morning and afternoon teas. Buffet style meals are served and
a complimentary tea and coffee station is open 24 hours. A selection of Australian and New
Zealand wines, beers and spirits are available at additional expense.

The galley will attempt to meet special dietary requirements, however a minimum of three weeks
notice must be provided prior to departure to allow this service to be provided.

Departures

4 Night Cairns to Lizard Island to Cairns (CC4): Departs Fridays and Tuesdays. Departs alternate Fridays and Tuesdays between 17March to 13October.

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Vessel Details

Coral Princess Cruises operates two vessels in the Great Barrier Reef region, the Coral Princess and the Coral Princess II. Coral Princess was commissioned in July 1988, it is based on the Barrier Reef for 6 months of the years and then undertakes cruise itineraries in The Kimberley region. Coral Princess Cruises expedition cruise program became so popular the Coral Princess II was brought into service in early 1996. The Coral Princess II operates on the Great Barrier Reef throughout the year.

Coral Princess II: Length 35 metres Beam 12 metres Speed 12 knots Draught 2.5 metres Tonnes 884 Cabins 24 Passengers 46 Crew 12

Coral Princess: Length 35 metres Beam 13 metres Speed 13 knots Draught 2.5 metres Tonnes 730 Cabins 27 Passengers 50 Crew 12

Facilities

Air-conditioned dining room Two modern air-conditioned lounges Sundeck and Spa Pool Pool towels Comprehensive reference library featuring videos and books on the reef, islands and outback Phone and fax facilities Security Safe Fully stocked cocktail bar Comprehensive dive shop A range of souvenirs and personal items is available for purchase

Inclusions

All meals, morning and afternoon teas Tea and coffee 24 hours a day Use of snorkeling equipment, masks and fins Guided glass bottom boat coral viewing and snorkeling excursions Presentations by Marine Biologists Access to islands, marine and national parks Use of comprehensive range of library and video resources An introductory scuba experience for first time divers

Additional Information

Children: 0-3 years are Free of Charge, Children aged 4-14 years are charged child rate, Passengers 15 years and over are charged the adult rate
Exclusions: Pre and Post flights and transfers, personal items such as telephone, facsimile charges, laundry, bar charges and travel insurance
Environmental Management Charge (EMC): is additional and payable on board
Cancellation fees: and conditions apply for cruises cancelled inside 60 days of travel