CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES

The Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands
Aboard the MV Reef Endeavour

14 Night holiday with the option to further extend your stay in Australia

SHIP'S FACTS - Name: MV Reef Endeavour - Flag: Australia - GRT: 3,125 - Passengers: 75 - 168 - Facilities: 2 lounges, 2 bars, single sitting dining room, sun deck, swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, library, video, guest laundry, gift shop, 24-hour tea and coffee facilities, glass bottom boat, snorkelling and dive vessels, on-board marine naturalist and dive master.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature's pièce de resistance, the Great Barrier Reef, is a place beyond all expectations and Australia's most treasured natural icon. Stretching over 3,000 sunny kilometres, the reef provides a protected lagoon for your cruise adventure. It is a giant marine reserve, home to the world's largest collection of living corals and unbelievable sea creatures. Hundreds of exotic islands and uninhabited coral cays are sprinkled along the way, each with its own unique charm and fascination. You can experience this ultimate cruise on board MV Reef Endeavour and enjoy parts of the reef away from the holiday crowds where you can experience wonders few have ever seen or experienced.
 
ITINERARY
Day/Date: Port:
1 - Saturday UK/Australia: Depart the UK for your overnight flight to Cairns.
2 - Sunday Cairns: Arrival into Cairns and transfer to the Rihga Colonial Club for your first night.
3 - Monday Cairns/Fitzroy Island: Transfer for embarkation of MV Reef Endeavour. Sail to Fitzroy Island and experience the tropical rainforest.
4 - Tuesday Cooktown and Two Isles: Historic Cooktown, where Captain Cook sought refuge while repairing his "Endeavour" is today's first port of call. Later, visit uninhabited Two Isles, a spectacular coral cay.
5 - Wednesday Lizard Island: Lizard Island is the jewel of the reef. Snorkel over coral gardens or hand feed fish from the glass bottom boat - then slip away for a romantic stroll along a balmy bay. The 'Pacific Islands Night' will complete your perfect day in paradise.
6 - Thursday Ribbon Reef No. 5: One of the marine park's most spectacular and remote destinations, Ribbon Reef No. 5 lies on the edge of the continental shelf and is home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Dinner on board.
7 - Friday Cairns: Returning to Cairns you can enjoy the complimentary tour to Kuranda, via the scenic sky rail before setting sail again on a northern route.
8 - Saturday Hedley Reef: A full day to snorkel, dive and explore the wonders of the sea or maybe join the marine naturalist in the glass bottom boat for a tour of this amazing reef.
9 - Sunday Hinchinbrook Channel and Dunk Island: Hinchinbrook's green canopies, mangrove lagoons and long curving beaches provide refuge for native birds, dolphins and migrating whales. There is time to explore the channel before sailing to beautiful Dunk Island. Tonight, enjoy the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
10 to 13 - Monday to Thursday Cairns: Disembark MV Reef Endeavour and transfer to the Rihga Colonial Club for four nights.
14 - Friday Australia/UK: Transfer to Cairns Airport for your overnight return flight to the UK
11 - Saturday Arrive UK.
 
Please contact our team of specialists on 0800 496 4670 for prices and availability
 
Included in the price of your holiday

Return flights from the UK - Five nights pre and post cruise accommodation as per itinerary - Transfers between airport, ship and hotel - 7 Night cruise including full-board - Use of snorkelling equipment - Glass bottom boat excursions - Village and island visits - Island walks and cultural activities - Full crew - All prepaid airport and port taxes. Only scheduled flights are used, stops en-route are necessary. Regional departures are available - supplement may apply. Please check at the time of booking.

 
Why not extend your stay in Australia? Please contact us for further details.