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north queensland & great barrier reef - cruising the reef

• 1 night coral sea dreaming
• 2 night santa maria
• coral princess great barrier reef cruises

1 night coral sea dreaming

Coral Sea Dreaming is a modern Ketch made of steel with a beautiful wooden interior, offering different cabin options to please the most discerning clientele. Her large quantity of fresh water, generator, fridge and freezer make the Coral Sea Dreaming a perfect boat for extended Private Charter. She visits reef areas such as Thetford, Moore and Briggs, about 40km east of Cairns, each of which offer varying dive or snorkel locations, with different coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life.

Coral Sea Dreaming has four cabin types: Stateroom with queen bed and 2 additional single beds for a family; Single or extended to a double bed; Private cabin with a double bed and Front cabin with 4 single beds. Coral Sea Dreaming takes a maximum of 10 passengers so you can experience that personalised attention not possible on bigger vessels. The objective is to allow you to relax and enjoy the experience at your own pace. Join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck.

highlights
small group/personalised service

inclusions
specially prepared meals on board morning and afternoon tea fresh linen all snorkelling equipment guided snorkel tour if requested 240 volts power outlets

times
Duration: 2 Days/1 night
Departs: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Boarding from 8am. Vessel departs from “D Jetty” Marlin Marina Cairns 8.30am
Returns: 4.30pm.

additional information
Rates: are per person per cruise in Australian Dollars including GST
Children: 0-12 years child rates apply
Excludes: Environmental Marine Charge (Reef Tax) payable direct
What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, beach towel, (bath towel provided), small bag with your overnight kit (storage for excess baggage available)
Operated by: Santa Maria

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2 night santa maria

Santa Maria has the charm of gaffrigged schooners built in the 1800's. Made of hard wood using modern technology she is 20 metres (65') long with a beam of 5.2 metres (17'). Her beautiful lines will give you the unique feeling of nostalgia, adventure and romance. Over the 3 days we visit reef areas such as Thetford, Moore and Briggs, about 40km east of Cairns, each of which offer varying dive or snorkel locations, with different coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life.

Santa Maria has various cabin types: Private cabin with double bed, Single Bed, Four single beds and Front cabin separated by curtains with two double beds and one single bed. The Santa Maria takes a maximum of 10 passengers so you can experience that personalised attention not possible on bigger vessels. The objective is to allow you to relax and enjoy the experience at your own pace. Join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck.

highlights
small group/personalised service

inclusions
Specially prepared meals on board morning and afternoon tea fresh linen all snorkelling equipment guided snorkel tour if requested trolling lines for fishing

times
Duration: 3 Days/2 nights
Departs: Monday & Friday 8.00am. Vessel departs from “D Jetty” Marlin Marina Cairns
Returns: 5.00pm.

additional information
Rates: are per person per cruise in Australian Dollars including GST
Children: 0-12 years child rates apply
Excludes: Environmental Marine Charge (Reef Tax) payable direct
What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, beach towel, (bath towel provided), small bag with your overnight kit (storage for excess baggage available)
Operated by: Santa Maria

rates

coral princess great barrier reef cruises

Discover Australia's most picturesque coastline and the world's largest marine park, the Great Barrier Reef, on a Coral Princess Reef and Island Adventure Cruise. Share with others the great beauty and the striking contrast of the remote reef and Islands between Cairns and Townsville in absolute style and comfort on board one of the mini cruise ships that are large enough to provide all the comforts of larger cruise ships, yet small enough to access reef and island sites inaccessible to other vessels. A Coral Princess Cruise is a Great Barrier Reef and Island Experience that is 4 days and 3 nights of discovery and adventure that you will never forget. [More Information]