5 Day Cairns-Lizard Island-Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise with the Coral Princess 5 Days/4 Nights Step aboard the Coral Princess for an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef island experience through Australia’s most picturesque islands and coastline. Coral Princess Cruises offers unique cruising, with soft adventure and expedition-type experiences. A marine biologist leads interpretive programs on the reef, rainforest and mangrove environments. There are regular shore excursions for beachcombing and swimming. The ship is a 114- foot catamaran which accommodates up to 50 guests. Price Includes 4 nights cruising the Great Barrier Reef Air-conditioned accommodation with private facilities Double or twin beds in deluxe staterooms; double or twin beds in staterooms; twin/bunk beds cabins Coral viewing, snorkeling, introductory dive, and presentations by marine biologists Shore excursions (excluding optional Cooktown/ Museum entrance fee) 4 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) DAY 1: DEPART CAIRNS ON CORAL PRINCESS Board your Coral Princess vessel at 4:00pm for a 5:00pm departure from Cairns. Settle in and discover your “home” for the next 4 nights. Overnight: Coral Princess Cruise for 4 nights (D) DAY 2: GREAT BARRIER REEF—COOKTOWN Visit one of the Great Barrier Reef’s remote uninhabited islands. Enjoy a swim or glass-bottom boat trip. Later, cruise on to historical Cooktown, where Captain Cook took refuge during his voyage of discovery. (B,L,D) DAY 3: LIZARD ISLAND—RIBBON REEF NO. 9 Arrive at Lizard Island. Climb the island peak that Captain James Cook climbed in 1770. Enjoy the spectacular views. Snorkel off the beach over coral gardens to see giant clams and a profusion of fish. Take a glass-bottom boat trip with a marine biologist or a scuba dive with the dive instructor. (B,L,D) DAY 4: RIBBON REEF NO.3—RACHEL CARLSON REEF Today we spend the day exploring Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carlson Reef. These two magnificent reefs offer some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. (B,L,D) DAY 5: ARRIVE CAIRNS Arrive Cairns Trinity Wharf 8:00am. (B) Departs: Cairns Tuesday or Friday Coral Princess Length: 35m Breadth: 13m Draught: 2.5m Speed: 13 knots Number of Guests:54 Other Cruise Itineraries Available: 3-night Cairns–Townsville cruise. Ask for details. Combine a 3 and 4-night Coral Princess Cruise for the ultimate 7-night Great Barrier Reef and Island Cruise! 5 Days/ 4 nights: Cairns – Lizard Island – Cairns 1 Apr 07-31 Mar 08 4-night Cruise Twin Single Cabin $1499 $2415 Stateroom $1874 $2984 Upper Deck Stateroom $1996 $3258 Deluxe Stateroom $2083 $3401 Tour Code: CC4 |



