Captain Cook Cruises

World's Largest Marine Park
 
Beautiful beyond belief - the Reef is a place beyond all others. Here you will find the world's largest collection of living corals and a kaleidoscope of over 1400 species of fish. It's a giant marine reserve - home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures.

Exotic Islands & Rainforests
 
Hundreds of coral and rainforest islands are sprinkled along the lagoon - exotic islands such as Lizard, Dunk and tiny uninhabited coral cays, each with their own unique charms. Entire islands such as Hinchinbrook have been declared flora & fauna havens - home to Australia's fascinating wildlife.

International Gateway
 
Nestled between the worlds heritage Daintree Rainforest and Atherton Tablelands is Cairns - the international gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. An exotic centre, Cairns offers all the comforts of a large city as well as the pleasures of a tropical resort

21st Century Luxury
The elegant white lines of Reef Endeavour cut low through the waters of the reef. It's a first class cruise ship designed for all the comforts afforded 21st Century technology for a total Barrier Reef experience. A place where passengers can mix a liking for adventure with a love of good living - sailing in convivial company aboard a vessel built for just 150 passengers.

Facilities

Deck Plan
Swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, two spas, two bars, two lounges, single sitting dining saloon, sun deck, chart house, glass bottom boat, snorkelling & dive vessels, a lift operating from D Deck to the Sun Deck, library, video, guest laundry, gift shop, satellite communications, telephone & fax, 24 hour tea & coffee facilities, onboard Marine Naturalist & Dive Master, computerised navigation and an embarkation platform with a lift from the water level to the main deck

Dining
The Dining Saloon is designed to accommodate all passengers at a single sitting. Breakfast & luncheons are buffet with `free seating'. Dinner is a la carte with a different menu every night and assigned seating.

Diving
Diving is available for holders of current Open Water Dive Certificates, which must be produced onboard. There is a nominal fee per dive, fully inclusive of onboard equipment. Details available on application.

Accommodation
All 75 cabins are situated on the outside, with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air conditioning, telephone, hair dryer, soaps, shampoo and towels, serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 150sq.ft.
 
Top Deck Staterooms (21): Located on A Deck, all open onto the outside deck, with generous picture windows for panoramic views from the Top Deck. Four (4) have double beds and seventeen (17) have comfortable twin beds, convertible to double beds.
 
Staterooms (41): Located on B and C Decks, all open onto the outside deck, with generous picture windows. Ten (10) have double beds and thirty one (31) have comfortable twin beds, convertible to a double bed.
 
Cabins (13): Located on D Deck, all open onto an inside passageway, with generous portholes that let the natural light flow in. Four (4) of have a double bed and nine (9) have two single beds plus two upper Pullman berths

7 Nights frates are per person based on twin share

Cabin,twin/bunk $2544 per person

Stateroom twin/double $2872 per person

Upper Deck twin/double $3052 per person

Deluxe twin/double $3196 per person

Cairns * Fitzroy Island * Cooktown * Two Isles
 
Lizard Island * Ribbon Reef No.5 * Fitzroy Island 
Hedley Reef * Hinchinbrook Channel * Dunk Island

As the world slips away from the bow, you will wake each day to a new adventure - on the Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Reef Endeavour will carry you beyond the reach of holiday crowds to wonders few have seen or experienced - exotic island hideaways, soft sandy beaches, balmy bays and remote outer reefs. Our own Marine Naturalist will introduce you to the beauty of the Reef as well as the intricate ecology that created it. You will come to know the countless varieties of flora and fauna, both land and marine, on a cruise where we are ever respectful of the environment.
Reef Endeavour sails every Monday & Friday from Cairns and our weekly itinerary has been specially designed into two unique voyages. On the Northbound Voyage (4-Nights) you will cruise to remote and spectacular destinations including Lizard Island and the continental shelf `ribbon' reefs. The Southbound Voyage (3 nights) has an accent on the fascinating flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest islands and the outer `bombora' reefs. Combined over seven unforgettable nights, the two voyages offer the ultimate Barrier Reef and Rainforest experience.

 
4 Nights  based on twin share

Cairns * Fitzroy Island * Cooktown * Two Isles
 
Lizard Island * Ribbon Reef No.5

Cairns ~ Tuesday
Reef Endeavour sets sail for Fitzroy Island amidst a fanfare of streamers. Time to relax and be carried away on your Barrier Reef adventure.

Cooktown ~
Captain Cook sought refuge here to repair his ship during his epic voyage of discovery. The town itself was later carved out of the Cape York wilderness during the gold rush. Today Cooktown is a living museum of pioneer Australia.

Two Isles ~
Imagine an island so tiny you can circumnavigate its shell strewn beach in less than an hour. Two isles is your own uninhabited coral cay where the only sounds are the local bird life and the waves on the coral reef

Lizard Island ~
A blue lagoon yachties dream about long white sandy beaches. Lizard Island is the jewel of the reef. For those who know the beauty of sunrise at sea, an early morning climb to the island peak is rewarded with panoramic views. Snorkel over coral gardens only metres from the beach. Hand feed fish from the glass bottom boat - then slip away for a romantic stroll along a balmy bay. The Pacific Island Night will complete a perfect day in paradise.

Ribbon Reef No.5 ~
Ribbon Reef No.5 is one of the Marine Park's most spectacular and remote destinations lying on the edge on the continental shelf. It's a true `barrier' reef and home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures. For arm-chair coral viewing, join the Marine Naturalist on the glass bottom boat. Tonight celebrate at the Captain's Dinner - a gala night to remember.

~ Sailing every Tuesday 2.00pm from Cairns

~3 Nights  based on twin share

Cabin,twin/bunk $1249 per person

Stateroom twin/double $1575 per person

Upper Deck twin/double $1740 per person

Deluxe twin/double $1872 per person

Cairns * Fitzroy Island * Hedley Reef
 
Hinchinbrook Channel * Dunk Island


Fitzroy Island ~ Friday
Fitzroy Island Friday - Fitzroy Island's lush tropical rainforests are a haven for over 35 different species of birds. Escorted walks from the village resort reveal beautiful ferns and native orchids.

Hedley Reef ~ Saturday
A full day to snorkel, dive and explore the wonders of the sea. Hedley Reef was produced over thousands of years by billions of tiny coral polyps. Explore a kaleidoscope of formations including staghorn, brain, boulder and fan corals. Join the Marine Naturalist on the glass bottom boat and discover vibrantly coloured sea creatures. Or simply luxuriate on board and enjoy the delights of shipboard life.

Hinchinbrook Channel ~ Sunday
It's hard to imagine a lovelier cruising channel than Hinchinbrook. The narrow passage that separates Australia's largest island national park from the mainland, teems with life. Green canopies, mangrove lagoons and long curving beaches provide refuge for native birds, dolphins, gentle dugongs and migrating whales.

Dunk Island ~ Sunday
Exotic Dunk Island is a tropical paradise and a beachcomber's delight. Walk pathways tunnelled through rainforest to find vivid native flowers and rainbow coloured birds, or enjoy the convivial hospitality at the island resort. Tonight you are invited to the Captain's Farewell Dinner - a gala celebration that can last into the wee small hours.

~ Sailing every Saturday from Cairns