Reef Odyssey is a 35 metre expedition style cruise vessel  providing guests with the utmost comfort and stability. Cruising the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, Reef Odyssey caters for a maximum of 39 guests.

Cruises explore the remote areas of the Whitsunday Islands, their fringing reefs, bays, beaches and rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef with all its teeming colour and life.

Visit some of the most magnificent reef systems on the Great Barrier Reef  Experience the amazing underwater world first hand knowing you are creating lifetime memories. For those not wanting to get their feet wet you can board one of the ship's glass bottom boats for a "dry" insight into this other world.

 


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"the ultimate way to experience the Whitsundays" 
Length  35 metres (115 ft)
Construction  Steel alloy
Beam  13.25 metres (43.5 ft)
Cruising speed  12 kn
Draft  2.1 metres (7 ft)
Power  240v AC - 110v AC

Stroll the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach (voted one of the top ten beaches in the world by BBC TV), take a swim in its crystal clear waters, then sit back with your favourite drink and take in the splendour of the Whitsundays at sunset.

Guests have the opportunity to participate in guided walks through this World Heritage area and our marine biology guide will accompany guests on snorkelling tours and island rainforest walks.

Cruising time is kept to a minimum allowing maximum time for exploring the reef and islands. At night Reef Odyssey anchors in sheltered coves or lagoons, allowing a peaceful uninterrupted sleep.

Accommodation is available in cabins, staterooms and deluxe staterooms, all with private en-suites. The ship is fully air-conditioned and has comfortable lounge areas, dining room and cocktail bar.

 


Deluxe Stateroom

 

Cabin features
  • 6 deluxe staterooms with queen size bed
  • 3 double staterooms with double bed
  • 9 twin cabins with upper & lower single beds
  • 1 three berth cabin
  • air conditioning
  • all rooms with private en-suites 

           

Vessel features

  • large observation and sundeck
  • reference library
  • cocktail bar
  • lounge and dining areas
  • 2 glass bottom boats

 

Inclusions

  • all meals incl. morning & afternoon teas
  • guided walks and snorkelling tours
  • glass bottom boat tours
  • presentations by marine biology guide
  • fishing gear

 

 

Prices  Inspect our prices page


Lounge & Dining Area   

Sundeck area
Reef Odyssey - below deck layouts

DECK 1
Cabins
DECK 2
Cabins & staterooms
DECK 3
Staterooms
30. Twin cabin
31. Twin cabin
32. Twin cabin
33. Twin cabin
34. Twin cabin
35. Twin cabin
L. Laundry facilities
20. Stateroom
21. Twin cabin
22. 3 berth cabin
23. Stateroom
24. Twin cabin
25. Deluxe stateroom
26. Stateroom
27. Twin Cabin
14. Deluxe stateroom
15. Deluxe stateroom
16. Deluxe stateroom
17. Deluxe stateroom
18. Deluxe stateroom
 
Reef Odyssey itinerary

3 NIGHT CRUISE - SATURDAY

SATURDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing and a hike to Eagles Landing at Hill Inlet.

SUNDAY: Explore the coral chasms of Hook and Hardy Reefs. Overnight at Hardy Reef.

MONDAY: Visit Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island where you can go ashore for a walk or to the beach. Cruise through breathtaking Nara Inlet to see the aboriginal rock art then to Cid Harbour for our overnight anchorage.

TUESDAY: Hike to the lookout at Cid Harbour then cruise via the Molle group of islands before disembarking at Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island

3 NIGHT CRUISE - TUESDAY

TUESDAY: Depart Shute Harbour for Hamilton Island. Cruise to Tongue Bay on North Whitehaven Beach for swimming, beachcombing or just lazing in the sun.

WEDNESDAY: Cruise to the outer Barrier Reef and spend the day exploring the underwater wonders of Black Reef. Overnight at Line Reef.

THURSDAY: Return to the islands with a stopover at Langford Island for snorkelling and beach activities. Cruise to South Molle Island Resort where you can take a hike to the peak at Mt Jeffries for a bird's eye view of the Whitsundays.

FRIDAY: Cruise via Dent Passage to Hamilton Island before returning to Shute Harbour.

6 NIGHT CRUISE - SATURDAY

Combine the two three night cruises for an extended Whitsunday getaway.

Note: This is a sample itinerary only and may alter subject to weather or Captain's discretion.

Great Barrier Reef cruising & Whitsunday Islands sailing