From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Tour

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Tour

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An award-winning, luxury vessel with up to 80 passengers only will whisk you out to the reef. Visit 2 pristine outer Great Barrier Reef locations and go snorkeling, enjoy a tasty picnic lunch, and learn from a friendly and multi-lingual crew.

Highlights

Experience a comfortable day on the reef on a modern vessel
Dive or snorkel at 2 exclusive outer reef locations
Enjoy a delicious pre-packed picnic lunch

Description

Explore the stunning biodiversity of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this diving and snorkeling tour from Cairns. Sail on s boat 3 sun decks, 2 air-conditioned indoor saloons, a spacious dive deck, and a sunken platform for easy water access. Have drinks and a packed lunch. Depart Cairns in the morning for the outer reef on this 8-hour tour. Whether you are a snorkeler, first-time SCUBA diver, or already certified diver, join a once in a lifetime adventure aboard a luxury day trip to the great barrier reef. Enjoy a light morning tea and a delicious pre-packed picnic lunch. Complimentary tea, coffee, and chilled water are served throughout the day (snacks, soft and alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase). Discover the Great Barrier Reef in the easiest way possible: with a snorkel - it is as simple as breathing. If you have never snorkeled before, don't worry, a briefing is held on board, explaining how to put and use the snorkeling gear. The private reef locations are approximately 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) offshore, these unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. Visit 2 different reef locations daily, these are chosen en-route considering weather and sea conditions to ensure the best in-water experience. Visit either Normank, Saxon or Hastings Reef.

Includes

Cruise on a luxury catamaran Morning tea or coffee 5 hours on the outer reef at 2 exclusive snorkel and dive locations Detailed snorkel and dive briefings Guided snorkeling tours Scuba diving (if option selected) Use of dive/snorkel equipment, including masks, snorkels, fins, and flotation devices Use of wet and stinger suits Prescription mask (optional) Fresh pre-packed picnic lunch Hot freshwater showers

Important Information

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). Certified divers: please bring cert-card and logbook. You will also be asked to fill out and sign an Advice to Divers Form. Medical Standards differ from country to country, and certain medication / medical conditions may preclude you from diving in Australia. If you are doing an introductory dive on AquaQuest, you will be asked to fill out and sign a medical declaration form and this can be found on the Divers Den website Lunch will be a fresh tropical buffet with hot and cold options. Please specify any special dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking so that these can be catered to