Coral Princess

Coral Princess provides Captain Cook cruise guests with the opportunity to experience one of the most stunning natural phenomenon’s on the planet; the Great Barrier Reef. Built in 2000 and carrying just fifty passengers, Coral Princess is purpose-built to access all the waterways in this beautiful area.


Coral Princess Entertainment and Relaxation


In choosing a ship with such a small capacity, guests can expect a very peaceful, intimate style of cruising, leaving them free to experience the Great Barrier Reef in their way and in their own time. One way to do this is of course to spend a nice, relaxing day by the pool on the sun deck, perhaps enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool itself. Inside, Coral Princess features two large, fully air-conditioned lounges and a cocktail bar, while guests can learn a little about their destination before they arrive with ship’s comprehensive reference library.


The most exciting entertainment features are found in the various smaller excursion vessels carried by Captain Cook’s Coral Princess, with dedicated excursion vessels taking passengers to those harder to reach stretches of water and inflatable zodiacs carrying you directly onto the beach. Coral Princess also provides glass-bottomed boat tours, allowing you to fully experience the majesty of the Great Barrier Reef at close quarters.


Coral Princess Dining


On days where no excursions are planned, Coral Princess operates on a set timetable for meals, with breakfast served between 7am and 8:30am, a buffet lunch laid on at 12:30pm and a formal dinner provided at 7:30pm. These times are of course altered if the day’s Captain Cook cruise itinerary calls for it, and this information will be provided well in advance, allowing you to plan your time accordingly.


Coral Princess Accommodation

Accommodation on board Captain Cook’s Coral Princess is divided into four categories. Budget conscious passengers can opt for the cosy Cabin class, featuring a convenient en suite bathroom and plenty of storage space. Other classes are Standard, Deluxe and Upper Deck Staterooms, featuring comfy settees and a large wardrobe to store your clothes. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and serviced on a daily basis, meaning you can be sure of returning to a comfortable and tidy environment at the end of every exciting day.

Coral Princess II

Sharing many features with her stunning sister ship Coral Princess, Coral Princess II allows even more Captain Cook cruise customers to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Spanning just thirty-five feet long and carrying forty-six passengers, Coral Princess II continues the fine standards and tradition set by her predecessor.


Coral Princess II Entertainment and Relaxation


Passengers on board Captain Cook’s Coral Princess II are sure to enjoy the element of privacy afforded by travelling in such small numbers, with an atmosphere that is a world away from the noise and business of the larger cruise liners. With Coral Princess II, you can be sure that spending the day enjoying the sunshine by the pool genuinely will turn out to be a relaxing experience, while you can always look forward to a friendly reception in the spacious lounge areas and well-stocked cocktail bar. The ship also offers guests a helpful reference library, featuring all sorts of enlightening facts about their destination.


Experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before with Coral Princess II’s special excursion ships. These smaller vessels can take passengers up into the harder to reach areas around the coast, allowing you to see everything up close, while inflatable zodiacs can take your right up to the beach. Captain Cook cruises also offer a fabulous glass-bottomed boat tour of the area, which affords guests an unparalleled view of one of nature’s greatest phenomena.


Coral Princess II Dining


Enjoy the fantastic cuisine served on board this Captain Cook cruise ship in the fabulous lounges, with meals served to a set timetable every day. Buffet breakfast is served between 7am and 8:30am, while a buffet lunch is served at 12:30pm. Formal, sit-down dinners are presented promptly at 7:30pm every day, although all mealtimes are of course subject to change should there be any on shore excursions taking place on a particular day.


Coral Princess II Accommodation


Guests have a choice of four different types of room on board Coral Princess II, with options including the smaller Cabin class, comfortable Standard Staterooms, spacious Deluxe Staterooms and the fabulous views available from the Upper Deck Staterooms. Cabin guests can choose between bunk or twin beds, while all rooms provide splendid en suite bathrooms, full air-conditioning and plenty of storage space.

M.V. Reef Endeavour

MV Reef Endeavour is the perfect vessel to take you on a voyage of discovery around the fascinating Fijian islands. At just seventy-three feet long and with a capacity of just 140, MV Reef Endeavour nevertheless comfortably accommodates a whole range of enjoyable activities and diversions to be enjoyed during your Captain Cook cruise.


MV Reef Endeavour Entertainment and Relaxation


Captain Cook’s MV Reef Endeavour is a ship where your time is your own, and with such a small number of people on board there will be plenty of room for everyone to spread out, relax and enjoy their day. The sun deck boasts a cooling swimming pool and two relaxing spa pools, while indoors guests can make use of the sauna and well-equipped gymnasium. Enjoy the views on your way to the sun deck itself with a ride in MV Reef Endeavour’s elevator. With evening drawing near, passengers can retire to a selection of four exciting bars and lounges.


One of the most exciting features of Captain Cook cruises is the excursion vessels. Smaller sailing boats can accommodate all guests on trips up into the shallower, harder to reach stretches of water, allowing you to witness your lovely surroundings from up close. Inflatable zodiac crafts can take guests directly from the ship onto a golden, sandy beach. Of course, arguably the greatest attraction will be the glass-bottomed boat tours of the area.


MV Reef Endeavour Dining


Mealtimes on board Captain Cook cruises are a fairly fixed affair, meaning you can go ashore safe in the knowledge that you will have a delicious meal waiting for you on your return. A superb buffet breakfast is served between 7am and 8:30am, with a similar style of lunch to follow at 12pm. In the evenings, a sumptuous gourmet menu will be laid on for you to choose from. All meals will feature freshly prepared ingredients from around the Fijian islands.


MV Reef Endeavour Accommodation


Guests can choose between two styles of accommodation, Cabin or Stateroom. Cabins, whilst possessing a window view, open out onto an inside corridor, whereas upon exiting a Stateroom you will find yourself in the fresh sea air of an outside walkway. Each room is equipped with a convenient en suite bathroom, telephone, hair dryer and fresh towels, as well as easily adjustable air conditioning.

MV Captain Cook Explorer

Excitingly, Captain Cook’s Explorer is the only Captain Cook cruise ship that overnights in the fabulous city of Sydney. Housing 116 guests, Captain Cook’s Explorer offers fabulous views of the city, in particular the iconic Sydney Opera House, and guests are free to explore the area at their leisure once the ship has docked.


MV Captain Cook’s Explorer Entertainment and Relaxation


Captain Cook’s Explorer functions mainly as a floating hotel, the fact that you will be spending so much time in Sydney means that a lot of time will be spent away from the ship. There are excellent meeting spaces available, the main dining room converts into a theatre for guest speakers.


Sydney offers many attractions during all times of the day. The waterfront area is a hive of activity, with many of the city’s best attractions found here. Visitors can explore the fantastic Darling Harbour, the splendid Rocks district and the beaches of Watson’s Bay. Stand alone attractions include Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney Aquarium and Star Casino, as well as the obvious draw of the Opera House. For those prepared to explore, there are many quieter areas perfect for a picnic and enjoying the scenery.


MV Captain Cook’s Explorer Dining


The excellent main dining room is a fabulous formal setting for a Captain Cook cruise dinner, with the floor-to-ceiling windows opening out onto a fantastic harbour view. For more relaxed al fresco dining, the observation deck is the perfect place to have lunch.


MV Captain Cook’s Explorer Accommodation


The ship proudly boasts sixty-one luxurious cabins, each featuring a private en suite bathroom area and easily adjustable air conditioning to ensure you always remain comfortable. Guests can choose between Inside and Outside Cabins, which offer a portal or picture window looking out over the waterfront. All rooms are serviced daily so you can be sure that however action-packed and tiring your day, your bed will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive back at Captain Cook’s Explorer.

PS Murray Princess

There are few better ways to experience Australia’s longest river than with a trip on board Captain Cook’s Murray Princess. Faithfully designed right down to her authentic paddlewheel, Murray Princess was built to reflect the ships of old that used to pass down this historic waterway. Her 120 passengers cannot fail to enjoy the fantastic scenery in the company of Captain Cook’s friendly and knowledgeable crew.


Murray Princess Entertainment and Relaxation


Like all Captain Cook cruise ships, Murray Princess offers a number of ways for passengers to relax and enjoy themselves during the day. At just sixty-seven metres long, she may be a small vessel, but she certainly provides plenty of facilities, such as the spacious sun deck that is perfect for relaxing with a book. Murray Princess also offers two spas, two saunas, two friendly bars and two faithfully reconstructed lounges, so there is bound to be something for everyone. The ship also houses a gift shop for purchasing souvenirs, as well as a comprehensive library in which you can learn about the next destination on your itinerary. Murray Princess also boasts a speedboat for special excursions.


Murray Princess Dining


Dining on board any Captain Cook cruise is sure to be a delight, with splendid buffet breakfasts and lunches available, as well as beautiful gourmet meals in the evening. Breakfast is served from 7am until 8:30am and lunch is laid on daily at 12pm. Your evening meal is served every night at 7:30pm, however all these meal times are of course subject to change if there are on shore excursions taking place.


Murray Princess Accommodation


Housing sixty rooms comprising nine Inside Cabins, forty-five Outside Cabins and six lavish Staterooms, Captain Cook’s Murray Princess offers comfortable accommodation for all of its guests. Each room is able to offer some form of window view, as well as en suite bathrooms, electric blankets, air conditioning and fresh towels, with Staterooms of course offering more space.

SV Spirit of the Pacific

Perfect for team building events Spirit of the Pacific takes you far from the beaten track. Sleep onboard in air-conditioned, dormitory-style sailors’ berths or ashore in traditional thatched bures. Enjoy sunset swims, night fishing tours, island treks, meke, lovo feast and campfire barbecues.