A partnership between True North and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation has spawned two exclusive conservation itineraries that will take discerning adventures into the world’s largest coral reef system in 2025 while protecting ocean habitats.

Relais & Châteaux has an accommodation partner in Australia once again, with Lizard Island Resort within the Great Barrier Reef one of a dozen new members welcomed into the collection in the latest intake.

Northern Escape Collection has opened the door and is accepting reservations for its latest jewel, Pelorus Private Island on the pristine waters of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

The House, a world-class reef house situated on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef will open its doors on 4 July for guests seeking unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service alongside barefoot adventure and a genuine connection to nature.

Crystal has today opened reservations for the entire 2023/early 2024 deployment of its purpose-built expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor. Headlining the local program are two $52,627 per person three-week explorations of Antarctica from Australia and New Zealand.

Crystal Expedition Cruises has today [Friday 18 June] previewed its full roster of 2023 voyages as well as two early January 2024 itineraries for its luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor.

New Zealand-based small-ship operator Island Escape Cruises has received authorisation from Australian regulators to operate its planned Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley coastline itineraries in 2021.

The traditionally couples-only Lizard Island retreat on the Great Barrier Reef will welcome families with children aged 3 years and up during the June/July school holidays.

One of Australia’s premier ultra-luxury island resorts, InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, has welcomed a higher than expected visitation since emerging from a coronavirus closure at the start of September.

The world’s largest living organism will go on show in Monaco next month as part of an interactive exhibition dedicated to the Great Barrier Reef.

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has confirmed its intention to reopen to guests from 1 September 2020 after an extended pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. The relaunch date for the Great Barrier Reef resort was flagged first by LATTE.

Bedarra Great Barrier Reef and Lizard Island Resort has become other casualties of the Australian Government’s ban on domestic holidays fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.