Great Barrier Reef Cruising

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's greatest wonders. It is located just 50kms from Cairns and is the world's largest reef system, with 2,500 separate reefs stretching nearly 2,000 kms from Queensland to Papua New Guinea. Its is also the world's most diverse marine ecosystem, with nearly 5,000 different types of coral and teeming with colourful fish, mollusc, starfish and urchin. There is no more enjoyable way of exploring the reef or the beautiful nearby islands than by an all-inclusive cruise. Each sailing is accompanied by a marine biologist who gives an informative and fascinating insight into the unique reef, island and rainforest ecosystems.

For full details on the respective cruises, durations and prices please refer to our brochure.

Captain Cook Cruises

This cruise ship has been purpose built for the Barrier Reef and offers various cruising options from Cairns to Lizard Island in the North and Cairns to Dunk Island in the South.

She is 73 metres in length and carries 150 passengers in 75 staterooms and cabins. These are feature private ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, hair dryers, toiletries & towels and are serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 14 sq metres. Top Deck Staterooms are located on A Deck and the Staterooms are on B Deck and C Deck. Cabins are on D Deck, with portholes and opening onto an inside passageway. The lounges are roomy and and there is single sitting dining. All meals are included, drinks are additional.

Cruise Highlights:

7 night cruise: Cairns, Green Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Dunk Island, Hedley Reef, Cooktown, Lizard Island, Ribbon Reef No.5, Cairns.

4 night cruise: Cairns, Green Island, Cooktown, Lizard Island, Ribbon Reef No.5, Cairns.

3 night cruise: Cairns, Green Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Dunk Island, Hedley Reef, Cairns.

Facilities on board include: a cocktail bar, video, lift, library, gift shop, 24 hour self service coffee bar, pool, gym, sauna, spa pools, guest laundry, telephone, fax, glass bottom boats, snorkelling and dive tenders.

Coral Princess Cruises

A Coral Princess Reef & Island Adventure Cruise is a leisurely and intimate environmental experience, which includes visits to island resorts, uninhabited islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Two multi-award winning, state of the art "go anywhere, anchor anywhere" expedition style vessels, operate 3, 4 & 7 night cruises between Cairns and Townsville in the South and Cairns and Lizard Island in the North.

At 35 metres and with a capacity for only 54 passengers, Coral Princess offers all the benefits and luxury of a large cruise ship, but with the accessibility to areas where larger vessels cannot reach. Three grades of accommodation are available, Deluxe Staterooms, Staterooms and Cabins. All rooms are large, modern, resort style and fully air conditioned with private ensuite facilities. There is a choice of double or twin beds. All meals are included, drinks are additional.

Cruise Highlights:

7 night cruise: : Townsville, Pelorus Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Dunk Island, Thetford Reef, Moore Reef, Cairns, Cooktown, Lizard Island, Ribbon Reefs, Cairns.

4 night cruise: Cairns, Cooktown, Lizard Island, Ribbon Reef No.9, Ribbon Reef No.3, Rachel Carlson Reef, Cairns.

3 night cruise: Cairns, Thetford Reef, Sudbury Cay, Coates or Nathan Reefs, Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, Pelorus Island, Palm Islands, Halifax Bay, Townsville.

Facilities on board include: 2 air conditioned lounges, cocktail bar, restaurant, large sun deck with pool, library, TV and video lounge, 24 hour self service coffee bar, dive instruction, glass bottom boat & presentations by marine biologist.