GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE (NORTH)

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1 GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISE (NORTH) For guests with more time and a great sense of adventure, our 7-night Cairns Lizard Island Hinchinbrook Island Cairns cruise offers the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience! Combining both our 3 and 4-night cruises you will discover everything that this memorable region has to offer; the best parts of the Reef, spectacular rainforest trails and beautiful tropical islands including Lizard and Dunk, and the stunning Sudbury Cay. Discover the very best of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef in unrivalled style, our 7-night cruise offers the ultimate experience that will make you want to return again and again. Please note: post cruise transfer to city centre hotels or Cairns airport is included. ITINERARY Day 1: Cairns Board at Cairns Trinity Wharf at 4:00pm > cruise Trinity Bay > welcome drinks > views of Double Island and the pretty seaside village at Palm Cove >

2 Captain s Welcome Seafood Buffet biology presentation at the onboard display tank Day 2: Historic Cooktown and the Reef Day 8: Fitzroy Island and Cairns Discover historic Cooktown > stroll the wide main street and see buildings dating back to the 1870s > walk to the botanic gardens where you may see kangaroos and wallabies > visit James Cook Museum to see original artefacts from his ship Endeavour > snorkel over the reef on a desert island glass bottom boat tours optional SCUBA diving Idyllic bushwalks and hikes > snorkel over the fringing reef > beachcombing on the white sands of Nudey Beach > enjoy the resort facilities > cruise concludes at Trinity Wharf, Cairns at 1:30pm Day 3: Lizard Island and Ribbon Reefs Due to weather, tides or mechanical reasons itineraries may be subject to change without notice. Please Note: Enjoy the morning on Lizard Island, one of Australia s most beautiful tropical islands > Discover the legend of Mary Watson > snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens > optional early morning hike to Cook s Look for stunning views over the reef > afternoon at Ribbon Reef #9 on the rarely visited outer Barrier Reef > snorkel and SCUBA dive and glass bottom boat tours Day 4: Ribbon Reefs Full day to discover the pristine Ribbon Reefs > Ribbon Reef #3 > Rachel Carson Reef > snorkelling, optional SCUBA diving > glass bottom boat tours with the Marine Biologist > marine biology presentation at the onboard display tank Day 5: Thetford Reef and Sudbury Cay Return to Trinity Wharf, Cairns at 8:00am and enjoy some time to explore > Re-embark at Cairns Trinity Wharf at 10:00am > cruise Trinity Bay > Thetford Reef snorkelling > glass bottom boat tours > fish feeding display > optional SCUBA diving > Sudbury Cay drinks ashore > Captain s Welcome Seafood Buffet BLD Day 6: Hinchinbrook Channel and Pelorus Island Beach BBQ Cruise the scenic Hinchinbrook Channel, separating Hinchinbrook Island from the mainland > possible sightings include crocodiles, dolphins, whales, turtles and dugongs > interpretive commentary and mangrove tour > discover a private tropical island > guided bushwalk > gourmet Aussie beach BBQ meal > snorkel and dive over the island s fringing reef showcasing a giant clam garden > kayaking and glass bottom boat tours > relax on the sandy beach Day 7: Dunk Island Rainforest and Nathan Reef Rainforest walk on tropical Dunk Island with naturalist guides > look for the striking electric-blue Ulysses butterfly > afternoon to discover colourful Nathan Reef > snorkel, SCUBA dive and glass bottom boat tours > interactive marine

3 YOUR SHIP: CORAL EXPEDITIONS II YOUR SHIP: Coral Expeditions II VESSEL TYPE: Motor Catamaran LENGTH: 35 metres PASSENGER CAPACITY: 46 BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1996 refurbished in 2015 Refurbished during early 2015, Coral Expeditions II is fully equipped for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef cruising experience. Australian flagged, registered and staffed, Coral Expeditions II was purpose-built for cruising in our region and is the ideal size to access the very best parts of the Great Barrier Reef. The 22 onboard rooms feature traditional maritime stylings with wood panelled walls. You can choose between double and twin bedded rooms, each fully equipped with a private ensuite, air conditioning and ample storage space. All rooms feature large picture windows, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery. The ship's spacious lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink from the cocktail bar in air-conditioned comfort, and features a comprehensive reference library and plasma screens. The large Sun Deck is another popular place to relax and take in the sights, with comfortable deck chairs and teak furnishings. You will also enjoy the opportunity to dine al fresco under the magnificent stars over the Great Barrier Reef. Meals are served in the atmospheric Dining Room, and with space for all guests to dine during one sitting and no assigned seating, meal times are a great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers. Coral Expeditions II operates an open bridge policy, allowing you to spend time with the Captain and his maritime crew as we cruise. Follow our progression on the ship's charts and chat with the Captain, or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Coral Expeditions II is fitted with modern safety and navigation equipment.

4 INSIDE YOUR SHIP Deluxe Upper Deck

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6 17-Apr-2017 to 24-Apr May-2017 to 22-May-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 24-Apr-2017 to 01-May May-2017 to 29-May-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 01-May-2017 to 08-May May-2017 to 05-Jun-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 08-May-2017 to 15-May-2017 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

7 05-Jun-2017 to 12-Jun Jul-2017 to 10-Jul-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 12-Jun-2017 to 19-Jun Jul-2017 to 17-Jul-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 19-Jun-2017 to 26-Jun Jul-2017 to 24-Jul-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 26-Jun-2017 to 03-Jul-2017 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

8 24-Jul-2017 to 31-Jul Aug-2017 to 28-Aug-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 31-Jul-2017 to 07-Aug Aug-2017 to 04-Sep-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 07-Aug-2017 to 14-Aug Sep-2017 to 11-Sep-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 14-Aug-2017 to 21-Aug-2017 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

9 11-Sep-2017 to 18-Sep Oct-2017 to 16-Oct-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 18-Sep-2017 to 25-Sep Oct-2017 to 23-Oct-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 25-Sep-2017 to 02-Oct Oct-2017 to 30-Oct-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 02-Oct-2017 to 09-Oct-2017 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

10 30-Oct-2017 to 06-Nov Nov-2017 to 04-Dec-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 06-Nov-2017 to 13-Nov Dec-2017 to 11-Dec-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 13-Nov-2017 to 20-Nov Dec-2017 to 18-Dec-2017 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 20-Nov-2017 to 27-Nov-2017 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

11 18-Dec-2017 to 25-Dec Feb-2018 to 19-Feb-2018 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 25-Dec-2017 to 01-Jan Feb-2018 to 26-Feb-2018 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 01-Jan-2018 to 08-Jan Feb-2018 to 05-Mar-2018 Triple Share Triple Share Upper Deck Upper Deck Deluxe Deluxe 08-Jan-2018 to 15-Jan-2018 Triple Share Upper Deck Deluxe

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