Escape to the Reef Encounter a Floating Hotel
CAIRNS, Australia, June 15, 2008. Situated on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Reef Encounter - Australia's exclusive floating luxury boutique hotel offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the ultimate reef experience!
Whether you're planning a romantic escape, honeymoon or anniversary Reef Encounter's Top Deck Club offers an unhurried, relaxed ambience and provides the ultimate indulgence package on the Great Barrier Reef. The Top Deck Club is designed to meet the expectations of the most discerning of guests, offering an unhurried, relaxed ambience.
Upon arrival guests are greeted by the friendly crew and invited to share delicious local fruit platters. The modern staterooms have a private ensuite and are spacious and air-conditioned with ample space for clothes and luggage.
The staterooms also offer luxurious touches such as crisp Australian bed linen, silk doona, cotton sheets and feather down pillows adorn our oversized double beds. Soft fluffy robes, plush bath sheets and Australian beauty products are all replenished daily.
The magic begins each day when the reef awakens. Perhaps an early morning dive, a revitalising swim or relaxing spa will entice interest. When the day draws to a close, majestic sunsets fill the sky with a stunning golden glaze allowing a breath taking backdrop for the end of the day; a romantic evening under the stars in paradise awaits.
All gourmet meals are freshly prepared onboard allowing our chef to provide interesting and unique culinary delights with local Australian and exotic ingredients accompanied by a fine selection of Australian wines and beers.
Reef Encounter offers all the luxury facilities of a reef resort while floating on the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef - making it one of the most unique holiday escapes in Australia.
The vessel is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Air-conditioned throughout, Reef Encounter features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation areas to dine and relax in.
Scuba divers will also get an exclusive opportunity to interact with a Green Sea Turtle colony at Breaking Patches or the friendly resident giant Maori Wrasse, "Frank", during their scuba diving adventures.
Transfers, on the brand new luxury vessel Reef Experience, to Reef Encounter are available by an expeditious 1 hour boat ride from Hastings Point and 1 1/2 hour ride from Norman; ensuring guests experience the maximum time aboard this luxury floating boutique.
For more information on this amazing Top Deck Club experience and Reef Encounter, come and visit us at Booth 8 at ATE 2008; or to make a reservation please call Reef Encounter on +61 7 4051 5777 or visit www.reefencounter.com.au.
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