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Coral Princess' New Reef Escape |
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Written by Coral Princess Cruises
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Monday, 10 April 2006 |
Coral
Princess Cruises And Orpheus Island Create The Ultimate Reef
Escape
Coral
Princess Cruises and Orpheus Island Resort have combined to create the
ultimate Great Barrier Reef cruise and accommodation package, offering
guests the opportunity to spend three nights at the exclusive Orpheus
Island Resort. This wonderful 5 night package allows a leisurely reef
cruise and exclusive island experience and can be taken from either
Cairns or Townsville. Departing Cairns on alternate Saturdays until 7 October, the Coral
Princess cruises the outer Great Barrier Reef visiting the spectacular
Thetford Reef, Sudbury Cay, Coates and Nathan Reefs, Dunk Island,
Hinchinbrook Channel and Pelorus Island, before transporting passengers
to Orpheus Island for three nights and then transferring them via
seaplane to Townsville.
Or alternatively, departing Townsville on alternate Sunday until 8
October, the seaplane flight embarks for Orpheus Island for 3 nights.
Then, on the morning of the third day transferring across to Pelorus to
join the Coral Princess for more outer reef adventures and experiences.
On the final day the cruise docks in Cairns.
The Coral Princess is an expedition-style cruise ship which carries
just 54 guests - large enough to provide all the comfort and facilities
of larger cruise ships, yet small enough to provide guests with
personal service and individual attention. Coral Princess Cruises aims
to create intimate environmental experiences that incorporate soft
adventure with expedition style encounters.
On board facilities include dining room, a modern air-conditioned
lounge, sundeck and spa pool; reference library; phone and fax
facilities; cocktail bar and shop. A marine biologist and glass bottom
excursion vessel is on hand allowing access to reef and island sites
inaccessible to other vessels.
The privately-owned Orpheus Island Resort is an exclusive sophisticated
hideaway nestled amidst the coral-fringed Orpheus Island Marine
National Park. With a limit of 42 pampered guests, privacy is assured
with the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers, nightclubs
or children. Dining is an unforgettable affair with the sensational
seven-course degustation evening menu. Orpheus is renowned for its
premium yet personalised and friendly service. At Orpheus, your every
need is anticipated and taken care of with maximum care and minimum
fuss.
A careful and ecologically sensitive program of activities that are
relaxed and educational is offered - everything from picnics on
secluded beaches to snorkeling, kayaking, guided walks and sunset
cruises - or you can simply laze by the pool or on the beach and soak
up the sun.
Cost for the six-day voyage is AUD$3995.00 per person twin share
including two nights in an air-conditioned stateroom aboard the Coral
Princess and three nights in a beachfront Orpheus Retreat room on
Orpheus Island; seaplane transfer to Townsville; all meals;
complimentary scuba experience; presentations by marine biologists on
board and unlimited use of motorised dinghies, paddle skis, catamarans,
canoes, snorkelling equipment, local snorkel trips, fishing gear,
tennis, bushwalking and selected interpretive activities on Orpheus
Island.
For further information phone (07) 4777 7377 or visit www.orpheus.com.au and www.coralprincess.com.au
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