Daily Rates shown below
are in Australian Dollars Per Person
Valid 01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
7
Night Cruise
Rates
per person
Cabin
Twin/Bunk
Stateroom
Twin/Double
Top
Deck
Twin/Double
Deluxe
Twin/Double
Twin
Share
$2,035
$2,298
$3,052
$3,196
Sole
Occupancy
$3,180
$3,590
$3,815
$3,995
Triple
Share
n/a
$2,154
n/a
n/a
One
way flight -
Cairns
/ Townsville or Townsville / Cairns
$160
$160
$160
$160
•Special
prices, itineraries and conditions apply on selected
special event cruises.
• Infants: Children 0-2
years free of charge in existing bedding however
not recommended.
•
Prices exclude onboard charges
including but not limited to Government Environmental
Management Charge (EMC) approx
$15
pp and fuel surcharges.
• Note: All rates are
inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST)
at the current legislated rate (Februray 2008)
of 10% 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. NOTE:Fuel Surcharge of
$15 per person per night (under 3 years free of charge)
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject
to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors
and Omissions Excepted210208cm
7
Night Cruise - Cairns - Lizard Island - Cairns - Dunk
Island - Townsville
Highlights
•
Stand on Australia’s tip
• Unique World Heritage region
• Snorkel & dive remote reefs
• Superb fresh local cuisine
• Marine naturalist & indigenous guide
Embark
on a 7 night adventure and cruise through the Great Barrier
Reef to the Northern tip of Australia and beyond. Explore
a new and remote destination every day including Cape York,
Cooktown and exclusive Lizard Island. Cruise into the Torres
Strait to Thursday Island and experience what few others have
before.
Depart
Cairns
Returns
Tuesday
at 5.00pm - alternate Tuesdays 18 March - 14 October
08 )
Townville
at 10.00am Tuesday
Depart
Townsville
Returns
Tuesday
at 1.00pm - alternate Tuesdays 25 March - 07 October
08 )
Day
1: 4:00pm: Board your small ship cruise for a 5:00pm departure
from Cairns. As we depart Cairns
and cruise Trinity Bay, there is time to settle in and discover
your ‘home’ for the next seven nights. In the
evening, join our crew and travelling companions on the top
deck to enjoy a glass of champagne as we cruise northward,
passing Double Island and
the pretty beachside village of Palm Cove. Admire a spectacular
sunset over the World Heritage-listed rainforest of the Macalister
Range.
Day
2: We have the morning to discover historical Cooktown.
It was here that the famous British
explorer Captain James Cook took refuge during his voyage
of discovery after claiming Australia as a British colony
in 1770. You have the option to visit Cooktown’s fascinating
historical museum, featuring original artefacts from Cook’s
ship – Endeavour. See the original anchor and cannon,
jettisoned overboard after Endeavour struck a reef and began
taking on water. Cooktown is steeped in history with most
stone buildings dating back almost a century. Enjoy time
to discover Cooktown at your own pace.
Perhaps visit the Botanic Gardens, where you may catch a
glimpse of some native Australian wildlife including
Kangaroos and Wallabies.
This afternoon we visit one of the remote uninhabited islands
of the Great Barrier Reef. Join our marine biologist for
a glass bottom boat tour over the colourful coral gardens
and discover some of the 1500 species of tropical fish that
call the reef home. 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.
Day
3: This morning we awaken moored beside beautiful Lizard
Island. The energetic may join our
guides on a walk to “Cook’s Look” on the
island’s peak. It was from here, the highest lookout
on this part of the reef, that Captain Cook was able to navigate
a safe passage back through the treacherous waters after
repairing the Endeavour near Cooktown over 200 years ago.
A photographer’s delight, the views from the lookout
over the World Heritage-listed reef and surrounding tropical
islands are magnificent.
Lizard Island’s fringing reef, in the shallow waters
just metres off the beach, offers some fantastic snorkelling
opportunities. Discover giant clams and a profusion of fish.
Simply relax on the beach, join the Marine Biologist for
a glass bottom boat tour, or for the ultimate Great Barrier
Reef experience, accompany our Dive Instructor on an unforgettable
SCUBA dive. The choice is yours! This afternoon we cruise
to Ribbon Reef No 9, a spectacular and seldom visited part
of the reef where our activities will include more snorkelling
opportunities and glass bottom boat tours with the Marine
Biologist.
Day 4: The Great Barrier Reef is not
actually one continuous reef, but a series of thousands of
individual coral cays stretching over 1800 miles between
the town of Bundaberg and the tip of Australia at Cape York.
We spend today visiting two of the most spectacular sections
of the reef, Ribbon Reef No 3 and Rachel Carson Reef.
Explore the coral gardens and marine life with guided snorkelling
and glass bottom boat tours. Our Marine Biologist will
explain the natural history and evolution of the reef
and help you discover the local wildlife, which includes
sea turtles, giant clams, rays and over 200 different
species of native birds.
Day
5: This morning enjoy free time to
discover tropical Cairns. Reboard your cruise for an 11:00am
departure from Cairns. After a delicious lunch 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. Enjoy the opportunity to snorkel
over the reef for an up-close view of the hundreds of
varieties of coral growing on this section of reef. In
the evening, join our crew and travelling companions
on the top deck as the sun spectacularly sets over the
reef.
Day
6: 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, discover some of the amazing creatures living on the
reef with our Marine Biologist 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 Dunk Island Resort where
there is time to relax by the resort’s pool, enjoy
a drink in the cocktail bar or join a guided rainforest walk
discovering the island’s unique flora and fauna. We
may be lucky enough to see the brightly coloured blue-winged
Ulysses Butterfly, impossible to miss against the ancient
rainforest background. Keen birdwatchers should keep an eye
out for many of the up to 100 species of native birds recorded
on the island, including the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, Emerald
Dove and Orange-footed Scrubfowl.
Day
7: 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 your 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 metres 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
8: This morning we cross
Halifax Bay, passing close to Magnetic Island before arriving
in Townsville at 10:00am.
Also operates in reverse direction, Townsville to Cairns.
Note: Due to weather, tides or mechanical reasons the itinerary
may be subject to change without notice.
Honeymoon
Packages: Standard
Honeymoon Bonus: Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in room
on arrival.
Special
Honeymoon Package:
Surcharge of
$80 pp on Stateroom fare including complimentary upgrade
from Stateroom to Top Deck Stateroom (subject to availability
at time of sailing), chauffeur driven limousine transfer (one
way) to or from Cairns airport to Trinity Wharf, bottle of sparkling
wine on arrival, matching his & hers Reef Endeavour t-shirts
on arrival.
Early Booking Saver (EBS) Availability & Discounts: Book
early to secure Early Booking Saver (EBS) fares which represent
discounts of up to 20% on 2008/09 selected Brochure Fares. EBS
fares are capacity controlled. Captain Cook Cruises has set
aside
cabins which are available at these discounted fares. Once these
cabins are sold, fares may revert to a higher fare or the full
Brochure Fare. Savings apply to cruise fares only - they do not
apply to other fees/charges including but not limited to transfers,
shore excursions, fuel surcharges, government taxes or other
fees as applied from time to time.
Onboard Charges - As at 19 April 2006:
The following onboard charges apply to all passengers. These charges
are not included in your cruise fare and are payable at the conclusion
of your cruise. All amounts are charged to your onboard cabin
account, payable at the end of your cruise by credit card, cash
or traveller’s cheque. Please note surcharges are subject
to change.
Fuel Surcharge of
$15 per person per night (under 3 years free of charge)
Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of
$15 per adult (under 3 years free of charge)
General Conditions: Per
person prices in Australian Dollars (AU$). Special prices, itineraries
and conditions apply on selected special event cruises. All bookings
are subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Cruise
Contract. 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%) or Fijian Value Added Tax (VAT 12.5%) at
the current legislated rate (Sep 2005) 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.
Confirmation of Bookings:
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit of
$200 per person, and acceptance of the terms and conditions
of the Passenger Cruise Contract. Final payment of the cruise
fare must be made at least 60 days before sailing otherwise bookings
will be cancelled.
Cancellations & Refunds
All cancellations are subject to an
$50 administration fee per person. 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:
CANCELLATION
within
30-59 days
$200 pp
deposit
within
15-29 days
50%
of fare
14 days
or less
100%
of fare
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.
