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Have us tailor design an itinerary just for you! Special itineraries can be designed to incorporate diving, sightseeing, bird watching, rainforest walks or just cruising the nearby or remote islands and cays. We can arrange charters for a full day or half day, or if you have a little more time, we can also arrange extended live aboard charters. We have vessels available for charter to accommodate either groups or individuals. Alternatively, there are many scheduled departures available on a share charter basis.
3 Night Southbound Cruise
Sailing every Friday 2.00pm from Cairns Returns to Cairns 8.00am Monday
Green Island ~ Friday
Your first port of call is Green Island 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.
Hedley Reef ~ Saturday
A full day to snorkel, dive and explore the wonders of the sea. Hedley Reef was produced over thousands of years by billions of tiny coral polyps. Explore a kaleidoscope of formations including staghorn, brain, boulder and fan corals. Join the Marine Naturalist on the glass bottom boat and discover vibrantly coloured sea creatures. Or simply luxuriate on board and enjoy the delights of shipboard life.
Hinchinbrook Channel ~ Sunday
It's hard to imagine a lovelier cruising channel than Hinchinbrook. The narrow passage that separates Australia's largest island national park from the mainland, teems with life. Green canopies, mangrove lagoons and long curving beaches provide refuge for native birds, dolphins, gentle dugongs and migrating whales.
Dunk Island ~ Sunday
Exotic Dunk Island is a tropical paradise and a beachcomber's delight. Walk pathways tunnelled through rainforest to find vivid native flowers and rainbow coloured birds, or enjoy the convivial hospitality at the island resort. Tonight you are invited to the Captain's Farewell Dinner - a gala celebration that can last into the wee small hours.
| PER PERSON | CABIN | STATEROOM | TOP DECK |
| Twin Share pp | $1200 | $1500 | $1650 |
| Sole Occupancy | $1800 | $2250 | $2475 |
| Triple Share Family pp | $960 | N/A | N/A |
| Quad Share Family pp | $720 | N/A | N/A |
4 Night Northbound Cruise
Sailing every Monday 2.00pm from Cairns Returns to Cairns 8.00am Friday
Cairns ~ Monday
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.
Cooktown ~ Tuesday
Captain Cook sought refuge here to repair his ship during his epic voyage of discovery. The town itself was later carved out of the Cape York wilderness during the gold rush. Today Cooktown is a living museum of pioneer Australia.
Two Isles ~ Tuesday
Imagine an island so tiny you can circumnavigate its shell strewn beach in less than an hour. Two isles is your own uninhabited coral cay where the only sounds are the local bird life and the waves on the coral reef.
Lizard Island ~ Wednesday
A blue lagoon yachties dream about long white sandy beaches. Lizard Island is the jewel of the reef. For those who know the beauty of sunrise at sea, an early morning climb to the island peak is rewarded with panoramic views. Snorkel over coral gardens only metres from the beach. Hand feed fish from the glass bottom boat - then slip away for a romantic stroll along a balmy bay. The Pacific Island Night will complete a perfect day in paradise.
Ribbon Reef No.5 ~ Thursday
Ribbon Reef No.5 is one of the Marine Park's most spectacular and remote destinations lying on the edge on the continental shelf. It's a true `barrier' reef and home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures. For arm-chair coral viewing, join the Marine Naturalist on the glass bottom boat. Tonight celebrate at the Captain's Dinner - a gala night to remember.
| PER PERSON | CABIN | STATEROOM | TOP DECK |
| Twin Share pp | $1600 | $2000 | $2200 |
| Sole Occupancy | $2400 | $3000 | $3300 |
| Triple Share Family pp | $1280 | N/A | N/A |
| Quad Share Family pp | $960 | N/A | N/A |
Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Cairns to Townsville - 3 Nights
DAY 1
08.45 Board the vessel at Cairns Trinity Wharf, departing at 09.30.
Cruise the Outer Great Barrier Reef visiting Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay for fish feeding, snorkelling, coral viewing, scuba diving and reef fishing.
Overnight anchorage at Sudbury Reef lagoon.
DAY 2
Visit Coates or Nathan Reefs to further enjoy the Great Barrier Reef.
Visit Dunk Island Resort. Overnight onboard at Dunk Island.
DAY 3
Cruise the Family Group of Islands (the only tropical rainforest islands on the Australian Coast).
Cruise the Hinchinbrook Channel and visit our exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and rainforest. Enjoy a beach BBQ.
Cruise the Palm Group of islands. Overnight anchorage at Herald Island.
DAY 4
Cruise Halifax Bay passing Magnetic Island, arriving in Townsville at 10.00am.
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Email us for a complete list of destinations for 2007, including the Kimberleys, Vanuatu,
Whitsundays & Cairns.
