Captain Cook Cruises is a family owned, Australian ‘small ship’ cruise operator and the recipient of numerous awards. From the Great Barrier Reef to the islands of Fiji, from the bays and beaches of Sydney Harbour to the outback vastness of the Murray River basin, Captain Cook Cruises draws on over 35 years of cruising knowledge to create unique and exciting travel experiences.

Cruise Includes

• All meals

• all on-board facilities,

• snorkelling equipment

• glass-bottomed boat excursions

• guided rainforest and island walks
• marine naturalist

Cruise departs Trinity Wharf, Cairns 1400 Friday (Boarding 1300). Disembark 0800 Friday.

Day 1  Cairns Depart Cairns at 1400. This afternoon visit one of the local islands or coral cays before the ship sails north towards the Ribbon Reefs.

Day 2 No.5 Ribbon Reef/Cooktown This morning’s destination is the magnificent No 5 Ribbon Reef. Snorkel, dive, join the glass bottom boat tour and listen to the waves from the Coral Sea cascade over the outer edge of the reef. After lunch we arrive at Cooktown where you can join an optional tour (fee) of this historic settlement or wander through town’s shops, museums, pubs and historic sites.

Day 3 Stanley Island Today we anchor in Owen Channel sheltered by the dramatic cliffs of Stanley Island in the Flinders Group. The islands are administered by local Aborigines in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife. Your guided island tour will be led by a Stanley Island elder who joins the Reef Endeavour crew for this voyage

Day 4 Bligh Reef & Restoration Island After the mutiny on the Bounty, Captain Bligh and his Officers were cast adrift in an open boat in the South Seas. His epic journey to safety took him through the Great Barrier Reef to Java. Today Reef Endeavour anchors at Bligh Reef where Captain Bligh found passage to sheltered water. Due to its remote location this reef is rarely visited and its pristine condition offers amazing snorkelling opportunities and glass bottom boat viewing.

Day 5  Thursday Island/Cape York There is probably no other place in Australia with a history longer or more colourful than that of the Torres Strait. Our Thursday Island optional tour (fee) includes the Torres Strait Museum. There is also time to explore the local township, the new Cultural Centre (small admission fee) and the shops that feature the island’s most famous export – the pearl.

Day 6 Morris Island Today we make our way around Cape Grenville to Morris Island. This island offers the only safe anchorage for many miles and is frequently used by yachts.
Thursday Lizard Island Lizard Island is dominated by the 366m 'Cook's Look' and weather permitting there is an opportunity to climb the peak. The island offers extensive fringing coral reefs, a stunning blue lagoon, and superb beaches with a backdrop of a stately mountain peak.The Captain's Dinner and a opportunity to dress up if you wish, offers a dining and experience to remember.

Day 7 Lizard Island Lizard Island is dominated by the 366m 'Cook's Look' and weather permitting there is an opportunity to climb the peak. The island offers extensive fringing coral reefs, a stunning blue lagoon, and superb beaches with a backdrop of a stately mountain peak. The Captain's Dinner (and an opportunity to dress up if you wish} offers a dining and experience to remember.

Day 8 Arrive Cairns 0800

Prices based on special reduced rate when booking more than 30
days before cruise departure.
Departure dates 2008 Apr 4, May 9, Jun 13, 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, 29,
Sep 12, 26, Oct 10, 24, Nov 21.

Price in £ per person/twin share fr
Cabin	2088
Stateroom	2609
Top Deck	2879