Escape the winter blues with a Coral Princess Cruise into the great blue yonder

The bitterness of winter may have set in, but it’s always balmy up in Far North Queensland. Escape the blues this winter by cruising the dazzling blue seas of the Great Barrier Reef or along the pristine Cape York coastline with Australia’s multi award-winning Coral Princess Cruises.

Coral Princess and her sister ship Coral Princess II cruise weekly between Townsville and Cairns over three nights, or over four nights departing Cairns travelling north to Lizard Island and return.

Showing off some of the world’s best snorkelling, swimming and coral viewing spots, Coral Princess’ small-ship adventure style of cruising explores the many remote coral cays, reefs, uninhabited islands and ancient tropical rainforests that are inaccessible to other vessels.

Accommodating a maximum of just 50 guests, Coral Princess is equipped with a glass bottom boat and inflatable zodiacs for daily reef and shore excursions. There’s even an excursion to Coral Princess’ very own private island – Pelorus – with no one else in sight except for your fellow passengers and crew.

Unlike other reef holidays, with a Coral Princess cruise you wake up each day on the reef itself; you don’t have to share it with the holiday crowds – and you need only unpack once!

Prices start at $1,375 per person in a twin share cabin on the three-night cruise ex Townsville or Cairns, or $1,720 per person twin share for the four-night cruise from Cairns to Lizard Island and return.

There are weekly departures year round, with winter being the best time to go for optimal weather and cruising conditions.

Prices include accommodation, all meals, lectures and services of expedition staff on board, group transfers, activities and excursions during the cruise, and landing fees.

For a longer escape in the tropical sunshine, Coral Princess Cruises has six-night Cape York cruises between Cairns and Thursday Island.

There is plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling, along with shore excursions such as a tour of Cooktown, a stop at Stanley Island to view Aboriginal rock art, and setting foot on the very tip of Australia for a celebratory champagne toast at sunset.

During your cruise you’ll be accompanied by qualified marine biologists and guest lecturers who explain the natural history and bio-diversity of the area and to offer insight into the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ culture.

Prices start at $2,790 per person in a twin share cabin, including accommodation, meals, lectures and services of expedition staff, group transfers, activities and excursions during the cruise, and landing fees.

There are regular departures from Cairns and Thursday Island in August and September, however berths are booking fast.

Fly/cruise packages are also available ex Cairns starting at $3,060 per person twin share.

For further information and reservations contact 1800 079 545 or visit www.coralprincess.com.au

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