Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGreat Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns
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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Cairns, Australia
Product code: 3253OSPREY
Enjoy five hours of snorkeling or diving at two outer Great Barrier Reef locations on a premium cruise from Cairns. You'll be served a typically Aussie barbecue lunch aboard the fully equipped Osprey V and go on a guided snorkeling tour or learn to scuba dive.
Aboard the Osprey V, you'll enjoy one of the fastest day trips to the Great Barrier Reef, cruising at over 30 knots. The Osprey holds a maximum of only 100 people, including 18 friendly, professional and attentive staff, and is equipped with state-of-the-art snorkel and dive equipment. This premium tour is one of the few non-pontoon tours available, and caters for your every need.
Take a guided snorkeling tour, or try a free scuba-diving lesson. Or if you prefer to see the marine life without getting wet, sit back and enjoy a tour of the underwater world in a semi-submersible submarine, with full commentary provided (semi-submersible submarine tour is payable direct)
Your Australian barbecue lunch includes fresh fish, steak, sausages and a selection of pastas, salads and cold meats. And as you head back to shore after a fulfilling day on the reef, you'll enjoy a cheese platter and selection of tropical fruit while musicians and entertainers make the trip back as fun and enjoyable as the rest of the day.
Why not complete your Great Barrier Reef experience with a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight - Spend 5-hours on the Osprey V exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef, see the colourful underwater world with one introductory or certified dive, enjoy buffet lunch, free use of snorkel and dive gear plus receive an unforgettable 10-minute scenic helicopter flight over the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Include one introductory or certified dive and a scenic 10-minute helicopter flight during your full-day cruise and save 33% off the recommended retail price, valid for travel to December 20, 2009 - BOOK NOW!
- Diving and Snorkeling premium day tour of the Great Barrier Reef
- Five hours at two Outer Reef locations
- Fast trip aboard the Osprey V, with numbers limited to a maximum of 100 passengers
- Guided snorkeling tour
- Free scuba-diving lesson
- Barbecue lunch
- Friendly, professional staff and crew
- Snorkeling and diving demonstrations, tuition and equipment
- Live musical entertainment on the homeward sail
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Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns
Daily
Departure Point:Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
Pickup is available from Cairns or Northern Beaches. Return transfer costs are payable direct on the day of travel:- Depart from Cairns hotels between 7:00am to 7:15am - $10.00 per person
- Depart from Northern Beaches hotels between 6:50am to 7:05am - $15.00 per person
- 8:30am. Check in at 7:30am for cruise departure
- Fast trip to the reef
- Free scuba dive lesson
- Free guided snorkel tour
- Use of snorkel equipment
- Buffet lunch including prawns, fish, steak, sausages, salads and pastas. Vegetarian options are also available
- Snacks including biscuits, cheese and fruit platter
- Tea and coffee
- Semi-submersible tour
- 10-minute scenic helicopter fight (if option selected at time of booking)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Wetsuit and stinger suit hire (AU$10.00 per person)
- Reef Tax payable direct (AU$10.00 per person)
- Fuel levy (AU$10.00 per person)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All intending divers over the age of 65 years must provide a current Diving Medical certificate
- Children aged 12 years and under are not permitted to participate in onboard diving activities as per Queensland Australian Law
- Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent of legal guardian
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Maximum of 100 people permitted on board the cruise
There are a range of activities available, both included activities and optional activities. Please select the appropriate tour grade option when pricing your booking request.
- SCUBA Diving - Introductory Diving (No prior experience necessary)
If you have never dived before, and have always wished to experience first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish ... now you can! - SCUBA Diving - Certified Diving (Evidence of dive certification required)
Two prime locations, plenty of time between dives for snorkeling and relaxation. All dive gear and dive computers included. Air conditioned Dive room. Up to three dives at 2 different Reef locations.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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