Tailor Made Holidays in The Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Highlights

Take Coral Princess Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

A Coral Princess Cruise is perhaps the best way to experience and discover the many National Park islands off the tropical north coast of Queensland and the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Following unique itineraries which incorporate exclusive reef moorings and their very own tropical island, these excellent cruises allow you discover the reef in style and comfort. Activities include snorkelling, guided rainforest walks and presentations by a marine biologist - or simply taking the time to relax on the sundeck or in the spa. Coral Princess Cruises also focus on protecting the environment they work in and are an eco-certified company that provide a unique, intimate environmental experience.

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Take a day trip on the Great Barrier Reef with Synergy

With over 1,500 species of fish and 460 varieties of coral, the Great Barrier Reef offers a huge variety of marine life. A great way to experience this is on a catamaran named Synergy. Carrying a maximum of 12 people and with a roving permit you can visit some of the best sites and with so few people you can truly appreciate the dynamic reef ecosystem. Food plays an important part on a Synergy trip and at lunch time you will be treated to a gourmet meal freshly cooked on-board and accompanied with a wonderful selection of Australian wines and beers.

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Go diving off Lizard Island

For a luxury island experience it is hard to look further than the exclusive Lizard Island. The most northerly of the Barrier Reef islands it is close to the sparkling Ribbon Reefs, some of the most pristine and beautiful in the world. There are some fantastic diving opportunities including the famous Cod Hole where you come face to face with massive and curious potato cods. The island is also blessed with superb isolated beaches and the rocky mountainous interior is excellent for bushwalking, with rewarding panoramic views.

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Have your own encounter with the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and Reef Encounter offers an outstanding opportunity to spend one or many nights on the Great Barrier Reef. Composed of over 2,000 individual reefs, the distinct line that forms the Great Barrier Reef system is the only sign of life visible from the moon. Along your trip you may visit Hastings Reef which feature 10 square kilometres of spectacular corals and exotic fish. This reef is famous for its tame reef sharks, giant wrasse, huge cod, inquisitive moray eels and giant clam gardens. Other areas you may visit include Norman Reef, Saxon Reef and Michelmas Cay, the latter offering clear, calm and sheltered snorkelling and diving. Once safely on board the vessel you will be able to enjoy various activities and water-sports. You will be provided with snorkelling or scuba diving equipment and the large easy access water platform allows hassle free scuba diving and snorkelling. A glass bottom boat is also on board where you guides will offer you an in depth interpretation of the Reef and fish.

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Sail around the Whitsunday Islands

Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and cradled by the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the Whitsundays offer some truly amazing scenery. The ideal way to view these resplendent Islands is to set sail aboard a small sailing boat. As you meander your way through the various inlets and islands you will have ample opportunities for snorkelling and sunbathing. A stop at the Whitehaven beach, with its pure white silica sand and brilliant blue water is an absolute must.

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