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Coral Princess 2
3 Night Great Barrier Reef
Cairns to Townsville

Ship: Coral Princess 2
Cruise Line: Coral Princess Cruises
Departures:  26 May 2012
Duration: 3 Nights
Ports: Cairns, Pelorus Island, Townsville
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Cairns
Airport gateway (Departure) : Townsville

 

Itinerary

Day 1
 10:30am: Board your Coral Princess Cruises small ship for an 11:00am departure from Cairns. As we depart Cairns and cruise Trinity Bay, there is time to settle in and discover your “home” for the next three nights. This afternoon we arrive at the outer Great Barrier Reef, anchoring off Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay. Join our Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour over the colourful coral gardens before gathering on the snorkel deck to participate in a fish feed. Discover some of the 1500 species of tropical fish that call the reef home, including Spangled Emperor, Giant Trevally and the Hump-Headed Maori Wrasse as they are hand fed by the Marine Biologist. You may wish to enjoy our first snorkelling opportunity for an up-close view of the hundreds of varieties of coral growing on this section of reef. Our experienced crew will be on hand to provide assistance, advice and guided snorkelling tours for less experienced swimmers. In the evening, join our crew and travelling companions on the top deck as the sun spectacularly sets over the reef.
 
Day 2
 This morning we enjoy ample time to discover Coates or Nathan Reef. This section of the reef offers some of the most colourful coral gardens found anywhere along the length of the reef, allowing us to view many of the 400 different species of coral living in this World Heritage-listed wonderland. Venture in to the warm tropical waters to explore the corals and marine life on a guided snorkelling tour and join the Marine Biologist for a glass bottom boat tour. For the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, accompany our Dive Instructor on an unforgettable SCUBA dive. Later, with our Marine Biologist discover some of the amazing creatures living on the reef with at the on-board display tank. Enjoy the rare opportunity for a close up look at sea cucumbers, colourful starfish and other marine life living on this part of the reef. This afternoon we visit a tropical island and join a guided rainforest walk discovering the unique flora and fauna.
 
Day 3
 Enjoy a delicious breakfast as we cruise further amongst the scenic Family Group of Islands, the only tropical islands on the Australian coast. Discover the towering island cliffs and mangroves of the Hinchinbrook Channel before arriving at Coral Princess Cruises’ very own tropical island, Pelorus. We invite you to join us on the beach for a delicious beach BBQ, freshly prepared by the Captain. After lunch, explore the surrounding rainforest on a guided nature walk. Pelorus’ fringing reef, in the shallow waters just meters off the beach, offers some fantastic snorkelling opportunities. Admire the colourful corals from the glass bottom boat with the Marine Biologist, accompany our Dive Instructor on an unforgettable SCUBA dive or simply relax on the long stretch of golden sandy beach, the choice is yours! This evening, relax with our crew and new-found friends on the top deck as we cruise through the spectacular Palm Islands before settling in for our final night cruising the Great Barrier Reef.
 
Day 4
 This morning we cross Halifax Bay, passing close to Magnetic Island before arriving in Townsville at 10:00am.
 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Valid 01 Apr 2011 to 31 Mar 2012
 Cabin
 Stateroom
 Upper Deck
Stateroom
 Deluxe
Stateroom
Triple Share
 		 N/A
 		 $1347
 		 N/A
 		 N/A
 
Twin Share
 		 $1546
 		 $1796
 		 $1956
 		 $2096
 
Sole Use: Single Travellers now pay twin share price. Conditions apply.
Valid 01 Apr 2012 to 31 Mar 2013
 Cabin
 Stateroom
 Upper Deck
Stateroom
 Deluxe
Stateroom
Triple Share
 		 N/A
 		 $1347
 		 N/A
 		 N/A
 
Twin Share
 		 $1546
 		 $1796
 		 $1956
 		 $2096
 
Sole Use: Single Travellers now pay twin share price. Conditions apply.

 

Fares above are full fares and do not include any discounts or specials.

 

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Ports

Cairns

The picturesque town of Yorkey's, dominated by its dramatic headland, is your gateway to Cairns, one of Australia's hottest vacation destinations, which basks in tropical sunshine with balmy breezes that waft in from Trinity Bay.

The city's graceful, tree-lined esplanade was once the gateway to the gold fields of North Queensland. Cairns boasts three of Australia's great natural wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and 16 miles of superb beaches that stretch to the north of the city to the famed Marlin Coast. Inland lies the immense Daintree National Park. Discover the rainbow of sea life, marvel at the rain forest or relax along the long stretch of sunny coastline.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 17kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Kuranda

Pelorus Island

Pelorus Island is located just north of Orpheus Island in the Palm Island Group. Pelorus is surrounded by spectacular fringing reefs that can be accessed by snorkelling right off the beach. Camping is permitted on Pelorus Island, however there are no camping facilities or freshwater on the island. All camping equipment must be taken with you. No permit is required.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 75kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Great Barrier Reef

Townsville

Old gold mining towns, plunging rainforest waterfalls and a relaxed Queensland ambience add up to life in Townsville. This unique town houses Australia's largest collection of palms and the world's largest coral reef aquarium.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Great Barrier Reef, Rainforests

 

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Coral Princess Cruises

Coral Princess Cruises

Welcome To Coral Princess Cruises - Australia's Leading Expedition Cruise company offering Great Barrier Reef cruises, Cape York cruises, Kimberley cruises, Papua New Guinea cruises, Melanesia cruises, New Zealand cruises, and Australian Outback cruises. Coral Princess Cruises pioneered the concept of small ship expedition cruising, we are Australia’s longest established adventure cruise operator and started operating Great Barrier Reef cruises in 1984 and introduced our Kimberley Cruise program in 1996. A Coral Princess Cruise is an experience that you will never forget, now with three expedition ships; Oceanic Princess, Coral Princess and Coral Princess II.

 

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Coral Princess 2

Our expedition cruise program became so popular, we brought Coral Princess II into service in early 1996. Also 35 metres in length and carrying 46 passengers, she has continued to provide the same personal and intimate experience that we have become famous for.

Dining
  • Dining Room
  • Cocktail Bar
Entertainment
  • 2 Lounges
  • Dive Shop
  • Sun Deck and Spa Pool
Onboard Activities
  • Comprehensive reference library
  • Guided tours on the Xplorer, Glass Bottom Boats and Zodiacs
  • Diving Equipment

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
   884 Tonnes
Star Rating
   4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Small/Expedition
Entered Service   Jan 1996
Registry   Australia
Former Name   None
Length   35 metres
Beam   12 metres
Draft   2.5 metres
Propulsion/Propellers    
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   12
Passenger Capacity (twin)
   46
Crew   12
Nationality of Officers   Australian
Nationality of Crew   Australian and New Zealand
Total Cabins   24
Total Inside cabins   0
Total Outside cabins   24
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   0
Passenger Decks   3
Cabin Electricity
   220v
Elevators   0
Self-Service Laundry
   No
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   Australian Dollar

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