Reef cruising: CELEBRATING Captain James Cook’s birthday on October 27th, Captain Cook Cruises is giving special deals on its Great Barrier Reef, Murray River and Fijian Islands cruises with seven nights for the price for four. The deal is on sale from October 20 to November 17. The company has a seven-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on the MV Reef Endeavour from Cairns visiting Green Island, Hedley Reef, Hinchinbrook Channel, rainforests of Dunk Island, Cooktown, the uninhabited coral cay of Two Isles, Lizard Island and Ribbon Reef No.5. The price is normally $3,150 and is reduced to $2,000. For the seven-night Ultimate Fiji Islands Cruise, passengers would pay $1,437 instead of $2,258 per person. The seven-night Murraylands and Wildlife Cruise costs $942 per person, instead of $1,520 per person. All seven-night cruises include accommodation, meals, on and off-shore activities and entertainment. The Great Barrier Reef and Fiji Island cruises are valid for travel from December 1 2006 until May 31 2007 and Murray River cruises are valid for travel from December 1 until February 28 2007. Conditions apply. Details: Travel agents. Asian adventure: BICTON Travel has a 14-night cruise on the luxury small ship cruise line, Seabourn. The 14-night Asian capitals and Vietnam cruise is from $US3,995 per person. There are two sailing options: from Singapore to Hong Kong on January 3 and January 31; and from Hong Kong to Singapore on February 14. The cruises are onboard Seabourn Spirit and visit Bangkok, Ko Kood, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Halong Bay and Cai Lan at Hanoi Fares are in US dollars, cruise only, per person and government fees and taxes are not included. Details: 9339 0277 Take a friend: CLUB Med is inviting lovers to visit the Maldives and take advantage of a special offer to bring a friend to stay for half price. Travellers who book an all inclusive trip to stay at Club Med Kani before November 30 2006 can bring a friend to stay for half price. The 50 per cent discount offer excludes air and transfer components. The offer is valid for travel until the April 30 2007, although blackout dates apply. Prices for Club Med Kani’s eight-night packages per adult, twin share in a superior room start from $4,233 for the first adult and $3,081 for the second adult. Located on its own private island atoll Club Med Kani is one of the most luxurious Club Med ‘villages’ available to guests, relaunching in December 2005 after a full refurbishment and upgrade program. The village adopts the renowned Club Med all-inclusive luxury holiday concept, providing guests with airfares, transfers, accommodation, all meals, drinks, entertainment and a host of organised fun sports and activities with expert tuition at no extra charge. Details: 1800 258 263.