Coral Expeditions II Review

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An Amazing, Comfortable Way to See the Great Barrier Reef

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sienygavin@yahoo.com
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: May 2016
Sunset drinks
View of our boat from Cook's Lookout climb (quite difficult) on Lizard
The ribbon reef where we dived
My wife snorkelling.
Photo from Ribbon Reef 9.
Diving on the reef
Sunset drinks on Sudbury Cay
Amazing fish and coral on Thelford Reef

We could not fault this cruise. Weather obviously plays a big part in the enjoyment of a cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. The staff were friendly, helpful and altogether amazing. Nothing was a problem. We were given plenty of information on the reef and the life on the reef. The food was restaurant quality with plenty for all. A highlight was the scones one afternoon, the best we have ever had and my mother was English and cooked great scones.

The cruise has two sectors, a four day and a three day sector. We did both. If you are specifically travelling to do the diving on the coral, whether snorkelling or scuba, the four day northern sector is the highlight. They travel the outer ribbon reefs and the reef is opposite rain forest on the mainland. The water quality and underwater scenery is generally better. However there is more for the non divers in the southern three day sector. however on the last day we swam with turtles and had good visibility on Fitzroy Island just off Cairns.

The accommodation was very acceptable and the upper lounge area was a pleasant relaxing area with amazing views.

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Cabin Delux Stateroom

Our was the largest cabin available. It was very comfortable. The shower was very good. The rooms are serviced twice daily.

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