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Day 1. Cairns to Sudbury Reef. Join at Trinity Wharf by 10:30am for your 11:00am departure. The rest of the day is spent cruising the outer Great Barrier Reef and enjoying the delicious meals on board. Overnight we anchor at Sudbury Reef and enjoy the glass bottom boat, snorkelling and fishing before sunset. LD

Day 2. Sudbury Reef to Dunk Island. Awaken this morning and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before exploring the many beautiful reefs that are found in this area. Visit Coates or Nathan Reefs before continuing to Dunk Island for overnight anchorage. Guests can use this famous resort's facilities - golf course, tennis courts, rainforest walks, hire a catamaran or sailboard and attend the evening cabaret. BLD

Day 3. Dunk Island to Herald Island. Today we cruise the spectacular Family Group of islands (the only tropical rainforest islands on the Australian coast), Hinchinbrook Channel and be our guest at exclusive Pelorus Island with its magnificent fringing reef, beach and rainforest. Enjoy a beach barbecue. Cruise the Palm Group of Islands and overnight anchorage at Herald Island. BLD

Day 4. Herald Island to Townsville. Cruise Halifax Bay, passing Magnetic Island before arriving in Townsville at 10:00am. B

• Meals as indicated by BLD, morning and afternoon teas.
• Tea, coffee and snacks are available at all times.
• Coral viewing
• Reef fishing
• Presentations by Marine Biologists
• Use of snorkelling equipment (masks and flippers)
• Access to islands, marine and national parks
• Use of a comprehensive range of library and video resources

Accommodation on board is comparable to most first class hotels. There is no limit to the luggage you may bring. There is a large sundeck with spa, a bar, lounge, TV room with video and a tropically appointed dining room with a fine selection of Australian wines. The shop on board carries some souvenirs and personal needs. All cabins are fitted with international power outlets for shavers, hair dryers, etc.

Your cruise does not include:

• Pre and post-cruise transfers
• Bar and shop purchases
• Ship to shore telephone and facsimile calls
• Costs associated with scuba diving

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