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This 7 day 6 night exploration cruise combines the unique and remore Far North Queensland coastline with the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef and the history of early explores, settlers and World War II. Together with the culture of the indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait people, this voyage of discovery promises you a wonderful experience of diversity and culture.
- 10880
- Ocean
- 01 Jan 00
- Australia & New Zealand
- From 01 Jan 70 to 01 Jan 70
- From 07Jan70 to 07Jan70
- 6 nights
- Princess Cruise Line
- Cruise Only
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Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Itinerary
| Port |
| Day 01 – Wednesday |
| Our pre cruise Thursday Island bus tour departs at midday. At 1:30pm board "Coral Princess" at Thursday Island for a 2:30pm departures. The journey begins with our cruise to Cape York – the "Tip of Australia". Here we toast the sunset with champagne and orange juice before heading back to Coral Princess to enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Dinner. |
| Day 02 – Thursday |
| Cruising southward we sail through the Albany passage passing the pearl farms, Somerset – Torres Strait’s first administrative centre, and the Escape River. Other points of interest include the brilliant white sand dunes of Shelburne Bay standing 80 metres high to the north of Cape Grenville. |
| Day 03 – Friday |
Begin the day beachcombing and bird watching on Magra Island. We then cruise to Forbes Island and Reef where we enjoy the day exploring this uninhabited island with a history of early settlement. There is ample time for swimming and snorkelling. |
| Day 04 – Saturday |
This morning we visit Stanley Island and the fascinating Endaen Aboriginal rock art gallery featuring, among other subjects, the very best examples of sailing ships of the last century. This is a unique art site seldom visited due to its isolated location. At Davey Reef & Cay we enjoy snorkeling, coral viewing and scuba diving and observe the large seabird rookery. |
| Day 05 – Sunday |
Lizard Island: Here we explore one of the most beautiful island on the Queensland coast. For the energetic, we retrace the steps of James Cook in the 365m climb to "Cook’s Look". The island offer excellent swimming, snorkelling, coral viewing and scuba diving. This afternoon we visit North Direction Island, a small uninhabited island just south of Lizard Island. Here there is time to further participate in beachcombing and water activities before enjoying sunset drinks on the beach. |
| Day 06 – Monday |
Arriving in historic Cooktown we join a tour of the town including a visit to the famous James Cook Museum and local cemetery. Time permitting you’ll also be able to visit shops, pubs and other fascinating historical sites giving you an insight to the history, exploration and settlement of Australia. In the afternoon we steam to Ribbon Reef No 3 for swimming and snorkelling. The day ends with the Captain’s Farewell Dinner. |
| Day 07 – Tuesday |
Our final Great Barrier Reef experience of the voyage. We enjoy a morning of snorkelling, scuba diving and coral viewing at Thetford Reef before making our way to Cairns for a 3:00pm arrival. |
Cruise Line
Princess Cruise
Founded: 1965
Cruisers haven’t escaped completely until they’ve experienced a voyage with the destination experts, Princess Cruises. Guests will feel instantly refreshed as they explore the
comfortably elegant surroundings of their relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea. 
- 3 ships that sail from Australia year round: Dawn Princess, Sun Princess & Sea Princess
- 2 ships that sail from Australia over summer: Diamond Princess & Ocean Princess
- 1 NEW ship which debuts in June 2013: The Royal Princess
Demographic
- 55+ Australians who know how to enjoy life, they want to relax and rejuvenate but they crave new experiences and exotic destinations
Accommodation
- Variety of stateroom categories from interior staterooms for the value-conscious passenger to the more luxurious full suites
Dining & Beverages
- Main meals freshly prepared from scratch
- Variety of dining options, from specialty restaurants to themed buffets on deck
Entertainment
- Movies Under the Stars, musical productions, live music, art auctions, bingo
Ship Facilities
- The Sanctuary – a tranquil on-deck retreat exclusively for adults, pools & spas, Lotus Spa*, beauty salon*, gym & fitness centre, sports court, Grand Casino, bars & lounges, boutiques*, supervised centres for children and teens^*
Cruise Price Inclusions
- Accommodation and main meals
- Dedicated cabin steward
