Author: TonyB

July Customer Survey Results

We publish our customer survey results for you to see what our guests think about our trip through our independently conducted surveys.  Once again thanks to JCU for their efforts in collecting and compiling this data, and to our fabulous crew who keep our guests entertained and showing them fantastic new experiences everyday.  A special mention this month to those people that returned to our cruise, and those that recommended us to their friends.  So a big thank you to all of you.

Our Guests were:

72% European, 12% UK and Ireland,
36% 30-39 years old, 24% 40-49 year olds, 24% 20-29 year olds,
28% in management positions and 24% public servants,
36% travelling with their family and 32% travelling with their partner.

For 88% it was their first time visit to TNQ and 88% were first time reef visitors.

They said of the experience:

Reef Met Expectations:  60.9% said very much  (39% said yes)
Trip Met Expectations: 72.7% said very much (27.3% said yes)
Received Value for Money: 92% said yes
Would Recommend the Trip: 100% said yes
Average Satisfaction Score: 8.64 / 10

Where Have I Been?

People have been asking if I have taken an extended holiday or on a break from twitter and the blog. Well unfortunately, it’s neither of the above we are putting a new engine in Coral Sea Dreaming more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. This should be complete in the next week or so and she’ll be back in the water ready to go. This year has seen a lot of work on the beautiful old girl with, a lot of carpentry work, new awnings, and now a new engine. Make sure you come and experience the Great Barrier Reef in the best way possible and join us for the cruise with the smallest groups.

Australian Flight Specials to Cairns

For those Aussies or those travelling within Australia looking to discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef for the first time or if you have been and are just in need of another tropical fix.  Pacific Blue has the following specials for flights to Cairns.   For all the details and the other fine print visit their website.  Remember to book your trip to the reef as well before you leave.

Travel Between: 20 Oct 09 – 10 Dec 09 On sale until: midnight 31 Aug 09 or sold out
Perth –> Cairns $299 AUD
Sydney –> Cairns LIMITED AVAILABILITY $115* AUD
Townsville –> Cairns $69 AUD

Travel Between: 12 Jan 10 – 25 Mar 10 On sale until: midnight 31 Aug 09 or sold out
Brisbane –> Cairns      $89 AUD
Melbourne –> Cairns      $139* AUD
Perth –> Cairns      $289 AUD
Sydney –> Cairns      $115* AUD
Townsville –> Cairns $69 AUD

Discount Airfares Hong Kong to Cairns

Feeling like you need to escape from Hong Kong quickly, Cathay Pacific is offering some deals on the moment so you can enjoy the wide open spaces of Australia. A ticket to tropical Cairns starts at just HK$4,100. Of course there is a catch you have to book the ticket before August 31st and other conditions apply, check out the Cathay Pacific website for more details. Make sure you check our availability before you book your flights to make sure you can get the best diving and snorkeling trip you can.  If you want to be kept up to date on the latest specials to Cairns – follow us on Twitter.