Captain Cook's Explorer
Captain Cook's Explorer is Sydney's only overnight cruise ship and the views alone are worth the journey: breathtaking sunsets over the sails of the Sydney Opera House or a sparkling dawn on the cliffs of the north shore. We are able to offer early booking discounts on the advertised rates on all cruises on this ship. These discounts are capacity controlled and apply to a certain number of cabins on each sailing only. Please speak to one of our agents to check for any applicable discounts.
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SPECIAL OFFER - Sydney Weekender Cruise (3 Days)
From $399.20
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 25 May 2012 To 22 Mar 2013
**Special Offer** 20% discount on all fares if you book between 1st Jan 2012 and 19th March 2012, excl special event cruises (published prices reflect discount). PLUS AUD50 bar credit if you travel by 23rd March 2012. Join this three day cruise and experience Sydney from an extraordinary perspective aboard the Captain Cook's Explorer. Explore Sydney's past and present on some fascinating excursions, accompanied by wonderful contemporary dining and evening entertainment.
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Coral Princess
The custom-made Coral Princess is 35 metres in length and carries just 50 passengers on a range of exciting cruises on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The ship offers a selection of spacious and elegant accommodation and her amenities include a dining room, two modern lounges, sun deck, spa pool, cocktail bar and library. The Coral Princess also has its own glass bottom boat for excursions, snorkelling equipment, a fully stocked dive shop and all cruises offer a free scuba dive lesson for first time divers. The Coral Princess also has a sister ship, the Coral Princess II, which offers the same high level of service and facilities. The itineraries listed may be offered on either the Coral Princess or the Coral Princess II.
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4 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville to Cairns
From $1546.01
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 29 May 2012 To 19 Mar 2013
Discover the exotic bird and plant life of Dunk Island’s rainforest canopies and snorkel over the coral gardens of Nathan Reef on this unforgettable 4 Day Great Barrier Reef and island experience cruise from Townsville to Cairns.
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4 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns to Townsville
From $1546.01
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 26 May 2012 To 30 Mar 2013
A Coral Princess Cruise is a Great Barrier Reef and island experience you will never forget. Enjoy 3 nights of discovery and adventure exploring Australia's renowned tropical paradise and World Heritage Marine and National Parks.
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5 Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns to Lizard Island
From $1946.00
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 22 May 2012 To 26 Mar 2013
Discover Australia’s most picturesque coastline and the world’s biggest Marine Park as you travel north on a 5 day roundtrip cruise to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Explore the jewel of the reef, Lizard Island, with its giant clam gardens, visit the remote coastal outpost of Cooktown and enjoy snorkelling and glass bottom boat tours in this unparalleled reef environment.
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8 Day Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Cairns to Townsville
From $2968.01
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 22 May 2012 To 26 Mar 2013
This Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise brings you the very best of this fascinating marine paradise. From islands canopied with rainforest and fringed with beaches of white sand to remote reefs teeming with intensely coloured fish and coral in every hue, this cruise offers the perfect voyage of discovery. Departing from Cairns you will visit Lizard Island, the remote outpost of Cooktown, the rainforest canopies of Dunk Island, Nathan Reef and the Hinchinbrook Canal en route to Townsville.
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8 Day Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville to Cairns
From $2968.01
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 29 May 2012 To 19 Mar 2013
This 8 day Great Barrier Reef cruise takes you to a paradise of remote and uninhabited islands, coral cays and platform reefs, all abundant with marine life and dancing corals. This cruise offers you the chance to do as much or as little as you wish – you can be a lazy beachcomber or an inquisitive adventurer as the mood takes you. En route there will be plenty of opportunities to snorkel, SCUBA dive or take tours in a glass bottom boat with informative guiding from the Coral Princess’ own Marine Biologist.
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Murray Princess
The Murray Princess was designed specially to cruise up Australia’s Murray River. She has been faithfully constructed as a modern and romantic representative of a time when hundreds of paddlewheelers navigated the Murray River. Unlike many modern-day river boats using imitation paddles, the Murray Princess is propelled by an authentic, massive stern paddlewheel.
We are able to offer early booking discounts on the advertised rates on all cruises on this ship. These discounts are capacity controlled and apply to a certain number of cabins on each sailing only. Please speak to one of our agents to check for any applicable discounts.
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SPECIAL OFFER - Wetlands Discovery Cruise on the Murray River (4 Days)
From $599.25
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 25 May 2012 To 29 Mar 2013
**Special Offer** 25% discount on departures between 1st June 2012-31st August 2012 & 4th January 2013 - 25th February 2013, excl special event cruises (published prices reflect discount). This three night cruise is a short introduction to the historic section of the Murray River between Walkers Flat and Murray Bridge. Visit ports alive with history, admire spectacular scenery and discover the rich variety of flora and fauna on a backwater wildlife excursion en route.
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SPECIAL OFFER - Outback Heritage Cruise on the Murray River (5 Days)
From $798.76
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 28 May 2012 To 25 Mar 2013
**Special Offer** 25% discount on departures between 1st June 2012-31st August 2012 & 4th January 2013 - 25th February 2013 , excl special event cruises (published prices reflect discount). This superb cruise along the Murray River takes you through gorges, wetlands, the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park and features visits to vineyards and other Outback highlights.
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SPECIAL OFFER - Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise including the Barossa Valley (8 Days)
From $1232.26
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 25 May 2012 To 29 Mar 2013
**Special Offer** 25% discount on departures between 1st June 2012-31st August 2012 & 4th January 2013 - 25th February 2013 , excl special event cruises (published prices reflect discount). Take a leisurely cruise on the Murray River, between Swan Reach and Murray Bridge on the grand paddlewheeler, Murray Princess, to discover ports full of history and riverlands teaming with wildlife. Enjoy visits to the Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve and Australian Woolshed, take a wildlife cruise on small boats through the Murray River backwaters and join an excursion to Australia's most famous wine-producing region, the Barossa Valley.
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Orion (Cruise Only)
The Orion was launched in 2003 and although designed specifically for expedition cruising, she exudes an exquisite casual elegance. With just 53 luxuriously appointed staterooms and suites, and a staff of 75, you can expect nothing less than five star service. Orion has an exceptional range of onboard facilities which include a spa, fitness room, jacuzzi, outdoor bar and cafe, library, lecture theatre, cocktail lounge complete with evening entertainment, and a host of equipment for exploring on the water; zodiacs, tenders, kayaks and snorkelling gear. The Orion also boasts a range of advanced design features, including technology that sets new standards in marine environmental practices.
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Kimberley Expedition from Darwin to Broome (11 Days)
From $8790.60
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 23 May 2012 To 31 Aug 2012
Your ten night expedition on board the Orion starts in Darwin and offers a fascinating insight into the Kimberley region of Western Australia, one of the most remote, wild and beautiful landscapes in the world. Visit the red sandstone rock formations in the Bungle Bungles, the mangroves and fauna of the Hunter River and the remarkable Gwion Gwion rock paintings at Vansittart Bay. You will be accompanied throughout the cruise by a an expert Expedition Team, who will take you on a series of included excursions and share with you their knowledge of this most fascinating area.
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Kimberley Expedition from Broome to Darwin (11 Days)
From $8790.60
Per person including taxes
Available dates From 02 Jun 2012 To 10 Sep 2012
Board the luxury cruise ship, Orion, in Broome for an eleven day exploration of the Kimberley region in Western Australia. This is one of the most remote and fascinating landscapes in Australia and the Orion’s expert Expedition Team will lead you on a series of excursions which take in some of the area’s most interesting features. See the bizarre rock formations in the Bungle Bungles, the remarkable Gwion Gwion rock paintings, the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the mangroves of the Hunter River before concluding the cruise in Darwin.
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