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| Reefsleep – A Floating Hotel Experience on the Great Barrier Reef |
| Hamilton Island and Fantasea Adventure Cruising have launched a “Reefsleep” package which includes two nights’ accommodation at Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au) and the unrivalled experience of sleeping on the Fantasea Reefworld pontoon in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, which by night transforms itself into a private floating hotel. |
 Following a night on Hamilton Island, guests cruise out to the Reefworld pontoon at Hardy Reef where a range of activities, including semi-submersible tours and the underwater viewing chamber, allows them to explore the reef from both in and out of the water. As the sun sets, guests are served canapés and drinks, followed by dinner alfresco-style under the stars. After breakfast the following morning a scuba dive or a guided snorkelling safari are available. There is also personal time to explore the reef which can offer close encounters with schools of colourful reef fish, not to mention spectacular coral formations.
Guests return to Hamilton Island on high speed catamaran for a final night’s stay and the opportunity to experience time on a beautiful Whitsunday’s Island.
 Hamilton Island’s Reefsleep package includes:
- Two nights at Hamilton Island’s Reef View Hotel (pre & post Reefsleep) with full buffet breakfast
- Return airport/hotel transfers, and unlimited use of scheduled island shuttle bus service
- Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkeling equipment
- Two days and one night’s accommodation aboard the Reefworld platform
- Return transfers from Hamilton Island on Fantasea’s high speed catamaran
- Personalised service by a Reefsleep host
- Sunset drinks, alfresco dinner & wine, buffet lunches, full breakfast, morning & afternoon teas
- Scuba dive or a guided snorkelling safari
- Unlimited access to Reefworld’s underwater viewing chamber
- Reef appreciation talk
Optional activities include:
- The Harmony Hut massage
- Scenic helicopter flight over Hardy and Heart Reefs
 Guest numbers are limited to six with two types of accommodation available both of which feature air-conditioning and large private ensuites:
- Cabin with double bed, ideal for couples or honeymooners
- Double bunk room which sleeps up to four, ideal for families or friends
THE COST
Prices for a three-night Hamilton Island & Reefworld experience start from AUS$960 (approx £603) per person based on twinshare at Reef View hotel, and go up to AUS$1,220 (approx £767)for the Beach Club. Prices are valid 1st April 2011 – 31st March 2012. Book via www.hamiltonisland.com.au or tel: +61 (02) 9433 0444.
Guests can choose to upgrade their at the boutique Beach Club property which includes:
- A la carte breakfasts
- VIP return airport/marina/hotel transfers
- VIP chauffeur buggy service
- Use of gym, spa, sauna, tennis and squash court hire
- Use of Beach Club lounge, pool and restaurant
HAMILTON ISLAND is located off the Queensland coast within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island also offers a wide range of accommodation options, bars, restaurants, pools and shops, not to mention over 40 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities.
FANTASEA REEFWORLD is operated by Fantasea Adventure Cruising, an advanced eco certified operator and Green Travel Leader, offering a genuine eco-tourism experience. It is Australia’s largest floating pontoon facility and the only permanent structure marine accommodation facility. Located in the middle of Hardy Reef 40 nautical miles from the mainland, by day guests can dive and snorkel here, whilst by night it is the only ‘hotel’ located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Reefsleep guests have sole use of Reefworld from 2.30pm until 10.30am the following morning.
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