Highlights |
7
Night Ultimate Reef Cruise |
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Spectacular
Hinchinbrook Channel
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Historic mainland Cooktown
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Two Isles wildlife nesting grounds
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Lizard Island clam gardens and trails
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Hedley Reef & Ribbon Reef
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| This
ultimate combination of both the North & Southbound
cruises has it all. Experience islands canopied with
rainforest and fringed with white beaches, stunning
reef environments, and complimentary tours between
cruises including Kuranda Skyrail. |
Trinity
Wharf Cairns |
Departs |
Returns |
| Boarding from 1.00pm |
2.00pm
Monday & Friday |
9.00am
Monday & Friday |
| Special
cruise timetables operate on selected dates |
| Sample
Itinerary |
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Friday - 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 - Snorkellers come face to face with clouds of
intensely coloured reef fish. Passengers in the
glass-bottomed boat hear our
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naturalist describe life among the coral bomboras
of Hedley Reef. A whole day to explore these coral
gardens |
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Sunday - 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 – After
breakfast we arrive Cairns. Enjoy freetime in port
or choose from a variety of complimentary half day
tours including a visit to Kuranda Village via the
scenic skyrail, the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park or a small-boat wildflife cruise of Trinity
Inlet. This afternoon we depart for Green Island. |
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Tuesday - 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. |
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Wednesday - 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 - 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
morning we reach Cairns once more. |
| Itineraries
subject to change due to weather and other operational
requirements
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Terms & Conditions
are in Australian Dollars |
Prices
Includes:
Every cruise includes onboard accommodation, all meals, use of all onboard facilities,
most tours, complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car parking
in Mannum, guided nature walks & eco tours, Australian GST at 10%.
Prices exclude:
drinks, personal purchases, optional tours such as scuba diving and onboard charges
including EMC (approx $16.50 pp) and fuel surcharges.
Onboard
Charges
The following onboard charges apply to all passengers.
These charges are not included in your cruise fare
and are subject to change.
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Fuel Surcharge - AU$10 per person per night (under
15 years free of charge) - charged at time of final
payment.
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Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU$16.50
per adult (under 3 years free of charge)
- charged to your onboard cabin account and
payable at the
conclusion of your cruise by credit
card, cash or traveller’s cheque.
General Conditions
Per
person prices in Australian Dollars (AU$). Children
0-2
years free of charge in existing bedding however
not recommended. Special prices, itineraries and
conditions apply on selected special event cruises.
Cancellation charges apply. Prices exclude any
levies or surcharges such as credit card surcharges,
Environmental
Management Charge or Onboard Charges such as fuel
surcharges as applied from time to time. All rates
are inclusive of Australian Goods & Services
Tax (GST 10%) at the current legislated rate (Feb
2008) and may be subject to variation by the Government
of the day. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right
to increase fares without prior notice, however
fully paid guests will be protected at their booked
rate,
except for fuel surcharges, government taxes or
other surcharges.
Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellation fees, less the administration fee,
may be applied to another cruise if completed
within 12 months of original booking.
Cancellations received inside 60 days of sailing
will be subject to cancellation charges at the following
rates:
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within 30-59 days – $200pp
deposit
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within 15-29 days – 50% of fare
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14 days or less – 100% of fare
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no-shows at sailing – 100% of fare
Special cancellation and payment policies apply
to groups of 15 or more.
It is strongly recommended that passengers take
out cancellation and travel insurance from the time
of deposit. It is your responsibility to ensure you
have the necessary passports and visas.
For your comfort it may be necessary to amend itineraries
or arrangements due to weather or other operational
needs. Captain Cook Cruises reserves the right to
vary fares, cabin allocation, itineraries, vessels,
schedules and conditions of cruise without notice.
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