Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip



Explore the Great Barrier Reef, on an approximately 1.5-hour boat trip from Cairns. Spend up to five hours immersed in its beauty, visiting two exclusive outer reef sites for snorkeling.

Highlights

  • All snorkel/dive equipment including wetsuits/lycra suits & prescription masks
  • Morning tea, tropical buffet lunch & afternoon tea
  • Fresh hot showers
  • Snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef sites
  • Guided snorkel tour

Description

Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns with Divers Den. Embark on a 90-minute boat trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef where you'll spend five hours exploring two stunning dive sites carefully selected from our exclusive moorings at Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs. Encounter vibrant corals, playful Nemos, turtles, stingrays, and majestic Maori Wrasse amidst diverse marine life. The vessel, AquaQuest, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck and sunken platform for easy water access, along with state-of-the-art equipment. Relax on expansive sun decks, cool off in air-conditioned indoor spaces, and freshen up with hot showers after your morning exploration. Refuel with a generous buffet lunch including hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls, and tropical fruits, preparing you for an afternoon of continued discovery on the Great Barrier Reef.

Includes

Up to 5 hours at the outer reef, visiting 2 exclusive reef sites Snorkel equipment (masks, snorkels, fins, flotation devices, tuition, and briefings) Guided snorkeling tour Wetsuits/lycra suits Prescription mask Morning and afternoon tea Tropical buffet lunch Hot fresh-water showers Coffee and tea

Important Information

  • Children must be at least 12 years old to take part in the Introductory First-Time Scuba Dive Tour If under 18 years and traveling alone, you will need a signed form by a parent/guardian. Only ages 16 and up are permitted to travel without a guardian (but must have a signed form) Please specify any special dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking so that these can be catered to If you are participating in an introductory or certified scuba dive, you must meet the medical questionnaire requirements, if you are unsure please contact the operator. Certain medical conditions or medications may prevent you from diving Certified divers planning to scuba dive must bring their PADI or SSI qualification card to present on the boat. Please note, no compensation is offered if you should be unable to complete all offered dives

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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