Daily
Rates shown below are in Australian Dollars Per
Person
Valid 01 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
7
Night Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- Every Monday & Friday
Rates
per person
Cabin
Twin/Double
Stateroom
Twin/Double
Top
Deck
Twin/Double
Twin
Share
$2,793
$3,491
$3,857
Sole
Occupancy
$4,190
$5,237
$5,786
Triple
Share
$2,234
n/a
n/a
Quad
Share
$1,679
n/a
n/a
•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
$14
pp and fuel surcharges.
• Note: All rates are inclusive
of Goods & Services Tax (GST) at the current
legislated rate (May 2006) 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
$10 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 Excepted260707cm
•
Spectacular Hinchinbrook Channel
• Dunk & Green Islands' rainforests
• Historic mainland Cooktown
• Two Isles wildlife nesting grounds
• Lizard Island clam gardens and trails
• Hedley Reef & Ribbon Reef
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.
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 marine
naturalist describe life among the coral bomboras of
Hedley Reef. A whole day to explore these coral gardens.
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.
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.
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.
On Friday morning we reach Cairns once
more.
Itineraries
subject to change due to weather and other operational
requirements
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
$10 per person per night (under 3 years free of charge)
Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of
$14 per adult (under 3 years free of charge)
General Conditions: Per
person prices in Australian Dollars (AU$). 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.
