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Cairns SCUBA

Cairns SCUBA (Code: tus)

Cairns SCUBA Enjoy pristine Great Barrier Reef coral gardens with Cairns leading day dive company. Start your day with a 90 minute cruise to the reef in style aboard an evolutionary 24 metre catamaran. During the day you will visit two destinations, selected as the best from 15 unique outer reef sites. Enjoy 5 hours of diving and snorkeling the magical coral reefs, and be amazed by the diversity and colour of marine life. A guided snorkel tour, a free reef interpretation presentation and a free underwater digital photography presentation are included. Certified divers can enjoy 3 dives, while snorkelers have the opportunity to experience an Introductory dive with Tusa's skilled Instructors. This tour operator has been operating day dive tours in the region for more than 20 years. Their intimate knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef, friendly professionalism and personalised service, will ensure your day is carefree and full of amazing experiences. Departure for The Great Barrier Reef is 8.00am returning to Cairns around 4.30pm.

The newest and fastest boat with guaranteed five hours at the reef!

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkelling Adult$155
Snorkelling Child (4-14 yrs)$95
Snorkelling Adult with 1 Introductory Dive$220
Snorkelling Adult with 2 Introductory Dives$255
2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Weights & Tanks Only$180
3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Weights & Tanks Only$200
2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. All Gear$210
3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. All Gear$230
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Snorkelling Adult$165
Snorkelling Child (4-14 yrs)$95
Snorkelling Adult with 1 Introductory Dive$230
Snorkelling Adult with 2 Introductory Dives$265
2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Weights & Tanks Only$190
3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Weights & Tanks Only$210
2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. All Gear$220
3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. All Gear$240
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Whale Watching Cairns

Whale Watching Cairns (Code: rmwhale)

Cairns Whale Watching Tours Whale Watching in Cairns happens from June to the end of September and last season we had a 100% success rate! Join only 60 people on a fast, stable, 22 meter Catamaran vessel for GUARANTEED SIGHTINGS (or you can travel free on an alternate day). Get up close and personal with amazing Humpback Whales, some with Calf's as they breach, splash and thrill you off the coast of Cairns.
The Whales are expected in the area from June until the end of September and the Cairns Whale Watching tours are fully booked 3-4 days in advance.

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Adult - Morning Tour $80
Child (4-14 yrs) - Morning Tour $50
Family (2 ad, 2 ch) - Morning Tour $210
Adult - Afternoon Tour $80
Child (4-14 yrs) - Afternoon Tour $50
Family (2 ad, 2 ch) - Afternoon Tour $210
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Diving

Cairns Diving (Code: rm)

Cairns Diving Sit back and enjoy the ride in this NEW catamaran boat lauched in October 2007 as you cruise to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to your destination called "Marine World". Here you will spend the day on a purpose-built 2 level platform that is 45 meters long and 12 meters wide. During your 5 hour stopover at Marine World you can snorkel, look at the fish & coral through our underwater observatory, lay back on the upper sundeck, watch the children swim in a special safety enclosure and enjoy lunch in our sheltered seating area. During the day join the Marine Naturalist for an education on the Cairns Great Barrier Reef and watch the fish feed bring in some BIG fish. After lunch enjoy the reef from 2 meters below the surface in a specially designed semi-submersible glass window viewing vessel as you get to know the names of some of our fish and coral under the guidance of the professional staff. Hot and cold buffet lunch is included as well as morning, afternoon teas and coffee. This is the true outer Great Barrier Reef with many colourful fish and lots of coral to amaze you during your day out diving and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef Cairns.

This Cairns Diving tour departs Cairns 9.00 am returning at 5.15 pm. The fares include Government Reef Tax and Port fees however if you require return accommodation transfers please add $14 per person for Cairns and Northern beaches hotels.

01 Feb 09 - 31 Mar 10
Adult$175
Child (4-14yrs)$90
Family (2ad + 2ch)$440
One introductory scuba dive$90
Two introductory scuba dives$150
One certified scuba dive$60
One adult fare and two certified scuba dives$240
Fly out, cruise back Adult$389
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Adult$180
Child (4-14yrs)$90
Family (2ad + 2ch)$450
One introductory scuba dive$99
Two introductory scuba dives$169
One certified scuba dive$60
One adult fare and two certified scuba dives$265
Fly out, cruise back Adult$389
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Snorkeling Trip

Cairns Snorkeling Trip (Code: rq)

Diving Cairns This Cairns Great Barrier Reef SCUBA diving & snorkeling cruise offers excellent value for money. The Great Barrier Reef near Cairns is on the top of the list for visiting SCUBA divers & snorkelers when they come to Australia. It is little wonder, as there is such an abundance of underwater reef teeming with brilliantly coloured corals and an infinite number of vibrant tropical fish, making Cairns the ideal destination for warm water Great Barrier Reef SCUBA Diving or Snorkeling. No matter if you are a SCUBA Diver or Snorkeler with Reef Q you can rest knowing you have made the best choice for SCUBA diving or snorkeling on The Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. Whether you are a beginner SCUBA diver, snorkeler or an experienced SCUBA Diver or Snorkeler, your safety and enjoyment is on the top of our list when you visit The Great Barrier Reef near Cairns with us. Reef Q is aimed at the passengers who are comfortable with snorkeling and SCUBA diving when they are at The Great Barrier Reef and does not want to be fussed about. Buffet style lunch, Tea and Coffee are included. You will be require to self check in at the Cairns city centre marina at 8.30am for departure at 9am where the Diving Cairns boat will return to at 4.30pm.

Diving Cairns is offering fantastic savings until end of March 2010
Snorkel for $95 per person or
Take 1 introductory dive (no experience necessary) and snorkel for $125 per person or
Take 1 certified dive and snorkel for $125 per person
Your second introductory dive is $45 and second certified dive is $20


01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11
Snorkelling Adult$110
Snorkelling Child (3-11 years)$70
Snorkelling Family (2 ad, 2 ch)$340
Adult Inclusive of Certified SCUBA Diving 2 Dives$150
Adult Inclusive of Certified SCUBA Diving 2 Dives & Gear Hire$175
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 1 Dive$175
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 2 Dives$220
Special Offer
01 Mar 10 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkelling Adult$95
1 Introductory dive and Snorkel$125
1 Certified dive and Snorkel$125
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Reef Cruises

Cairns Reef Cruises (Code: osv)

cairns scuba diving Be pampered on this Cairns SCUBA diving and snorkel cruise! Passengers taking a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef on this boat will enjoy great service, great SCUBA diving and great snorkeling at The Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. This modern diving & snorkel vessel transports you in air conditioned comfort to the outer Queensland Great Barrier Reef in just 90 minutes. On offer is state of the art diving and snorkeling equipment for your use at The Great Barrier Reef. "First Time" SCUBA divers can join the Discover SCUBA Diving program for a perfect introduction to the Cairns Great Barrier Reef with pre-dive tuition, close underwater supervision, dive recognition card and certificate are included. Lastly why not try the "Semi-Sub" glass bottom boat ride for an extra $20 per person. The boat will visit two Great Barrier Reef locations from Cairns daily offering variety for SCUBA diving and snorkelers like no other. This cruise departs Cairns at 8.30am and returns at 4.30pm.
For a little extra cost, why not treat yourself and take a low level scenic helicopter flight from the mainland to join the boat when it arrives at the Great Barrier Reef or fly back to the mainland from the boat at the end of your day.

Cairns Reef Cruises is offering fantastic savings until end of March 2010
Snorkel and Semi-Submersible tour for $99 per person or
Take 1 introductory dive (no expereince necessary), ride the Semi-Submersible and snorkel for $119 per person or
Take 1 certified dive, ride the Semi-Submersible and snorkel for $119 per person
Second introductory dive is $45 and second certified dive is $20


01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkelling Adult$119
Snorkelling Child (4-12 years)$60
Snorkelling Family (2 ad, 2 ch)$300
Adult Inclusive of Certified SCUBA Diving 2 Dives & Gear Hire$204
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 1 Dive$184
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 2 Dives$229
Helicopter Fly Out Cruise Back $260
Helicopter Cruise Out Fly Back $296
Helicopter Fly Out, Snorkel then Fly Back $393
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Snorkelling Adult$119
Snorkelling Child (4-12 years)$60
Snorkelling Family (2 ad, 2 ch)$300
Adult Inclusive of Certified SCUBA Diving 2 Dives & Gear Hire$204
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 1 Dive$184
Adult Inclusive of Introductory SCUBA Diving 2 Dives$229
Helicopter Fly Out Cruise Back $299
Helicopter Cruise Out Fly Back $360
Helicopter Fly Out, Snorkel then Fly Back $449
Special Offer
01 Mar 10 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkel and Semi-Sub$99
1 Introductory dive, Semi-Sub and Snorkel$119
1 Certified dive, Semi-Sub and Snorkel$119
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Diving Cairns

Diving Cairns (Code: com)

Cairns Diving Snorkel & go SCUBA Diving on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns Australia - Visit 2 SCUBA Diving & Snorkelling Great Barrier Reef sites daily. This SCUBA diving and snorkel vessel is not the fastest boat nor the most luxurious and it can end up being a long rolling trip home from the Great Barrier Reef if the weather is rough, however it is the cheapest boat in Cairns. Your day snorkelling & SCUBA Diving on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns includes 5 hours at the reef, glass bottom boat tour, tropical lunch, tea & coffee plus wine & cheese on the return trip.

This boat is currently undergoing maintenance and will not be operating until further notice.


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Cairns SCUBA Diving

Cairns SCUBA Diving (Code: sswcns)

SCUBA Diving Cairns Sleek, smooth and sun-kissed, this near new vessel is ready to explore the best SCUBA diving Cairns and snorkelling sites of The Great Barrier Reef. Your luxury 29-metre SCUBA diving & snorkelling catamaran is ideally designed for The Great Barrier Reef water based adventure activities of SCUBA diving & snorkelling. The boat has everything SCUBA divers & snorkellers need to experience the underwater world of The Great Barrier Reef off Cairns. SCUBA Divers & snorkellers can enjoy there day out on The Great Barrier Reef in safety and comfort on board, the crew will encourage SCUBA divers & snorkellers to relax and enjoy the comfort of the boat with its full bar facilities, fresh water showers, change rooms and spacious SCUBA diving & snorkel deck areas. This boat is unique in that it is the only boat in Cairns that will visit 3 different reef locations in one day. The fares include morning and afternoon tea, a hot and cold tropical buffet lunch and all equipment and return Cairns accommodation transfers. Departure for The Great Barrier Reef is 8.30am returning from The Great Barrier Reef at 4.30pm.

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkelling Adult$147
Snorkelling Child (4-14 yrs)$110
Adult inc Introductory Scuba Dive (1 Dive)$209
Adult inc 1 Certified Scuba Dive Incl. Gear$199
Adult inc 2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Gear$219
Adult inc 3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Gear$234
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Snorkelling Adult$162
Snorkelling Child (4-14 yrs)$120
Adult inc Introductory Scuba Dive (1 Dive)$223
Adult inc 1 Certified Scuba Dive Incl. Gear$208
Adult inc 2 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Gear$233
Adult inc 3 Certified Scuba Dives Incl. Gear$248
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Reef Cruise

Cairns Reef Cruise (Code: gaobr)

Cairns Reef Cruise The beauty of the Cairns Reef Cruise snorkelling tour is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to our luxury 3 level pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef. The pontoon features undercover seating and tables where you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Also for your pleasure is a sundeck, full bar facilities, an underwater observatory, see the Great Barrier Reef from our Reef Viewer, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with fresh water showers and scuba diving facilities with a semi submerged dive platform. You'll be able to go snorkelling or dive among the Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral gardens and diverse marine life. Your day includes morning and afternoon tea & coffee, hot & cold buffet lunch, coral viewing from semi-submersible craft and snorkelling equipment. This Cairns reef cruise departs Cairns at 10.30am and returns at 5.30 pm with optional transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches available.

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Adult$186
Child (4-14yrs)$93
Family (2ad, 2ch)$465
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Adult$190
Child (4-14yrs)$95
Family (2ad, 2ch)$475
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Snorkelling Trip

Cairns Snorkelling Trip (Code: gagi)

Cairns Snorkelling Trip Experience all the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef when you cruise from Cairns first to wonderful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef for a relaxing 2-hour stopover. During that time take a swim in the resort pool and practice your snorkelling or go for a guided eco walk. After two hours it's off to the luxury 3 level pontoon on the Outer Great Barrier Reef off Cairns. The pontoon features undercover seating and tables where you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Also for your pleasure is a sundeck, full bar facilities, an underwater observatory, semi submersible Reef Viewing vessel, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with fresh water showers and scuba diving facilities with a semi submerged dive platform. You'll be able to go snorkelling or dive among the Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral gardens and diverse marine life. Your day includes morning and afternoon tea & coffee hot & cold buffet lunch coral viewing from semi-submersible craft and snorkelling equipment. Departs Cairns at 8.30am and returns at 5.30pm. Optional transfers from Cairns are $15 for an adult and $8 for a child. Transfers from the Northern Beaches are $20 for adults and $10 for a child. A one way transfer is half price.

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Adult$206
Child (4-14yrs)$103
Family (2ad, 2ch)$515
01 Apr 10 - 31 Mar 11
Adult$210
Child (4-14yrs)$105
Family (2ad, 2ch)$525
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Reef

Cairns Reef (Code: q)

Cairns Reef For your experience of a lifetime, the friendly crew will cruise with you to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance. Visit a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose to dive, go snorkelling, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a semi-sub, just one meter underwater. Watch the fish feeding from the unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef. Whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a lifetime of memories from this living natural wonder. Your Cairns reef tour includes: Complimentary morning and afternoons teas, tropical smorgasbord lunch, snorkel equipment, coral viewing semi-submersible, underwater observatory and informative talk by a marine biologist.

Optional transfers from Port Douglas are Adult $6, Child $4 and Family $16. Optional transfers from Cairns and the Northern Beaches are Adult $18, Child $10 and Family $46. The boat departs Port Douglas at 10.00am and returns at 4.30pm.

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Adult$197
Child$99
Family (2ad & 2ch)$493
Ocean Walker Helmut Diving$139
01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 11
Adult$199
Child$100
Family (2ad & 2ch)$498
Ocean Walker Helmut Diving$142
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Snorkeling

Cairns Snorkeling (Code: sun)

Cairns snorkeling Visit the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns daily aboard this sturdy catamaran as it makes its way to a large platform permanently moored at a fantastic snorkeling spot on the reef. During the day you will have ample time for snorkeling, riding the glass bottom boat, listening to the Marine naturalist presentation, take a semi submersible boat ride, watch the fish feeding presentation, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch including seafood, experience the hands on "touch tank" and looking through the glass at the underwater observatory. The platform makes for an ideal base as it has a fully enclosed children's pool, freshwater showers and change rooms. With all your snorkel equipment included for those that want to swim there is a fully supervised snorkelling enclosure with rest stations which allow you to relax, rest and just watch the fish go by on your day out snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Your Cairns snorkeling cruise departs Cairns daily at 10.00 am returning at 5.30 pm allowing 4.5 hours at the very outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. If you require return accommodation transfers please add $18 per adult or child and $72 for a family for hotels in Cairns and $20 per adult or child and $80 for a family for hotels at the Northern Beaches.

01 Feb 10 - 31 Mar 11
Adult$180
Child (4 - 14 years)$65
Family (2 ad, 2 ch)$425
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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Cairns Snorkel

Cairns Snorkel (Code: star)

Cairns Snorkel Cairns Snorkel is a good old fashioned value for money day tour which takes in two fabulous Great Barrier Reef locations. Be amongst the first to arrive at Michaelmas Cay where you can dive or snorkel from the catamaran, or snorkel in calm sheltered beach waters. Then board the vessel for the scenic trip to Hastings Reef, the second destination of the day. During the trip feast on a hot & cold buffet luncheon. At Hastings Reef you can dive, snorkel, join a guided glass bottom boat tour and simply relax. Beginners and Certified divers alike will find something memorable on this day tour. Up to 3 certified dives can be done during the day. Cairns Snorkel allows for a maximum of 30 passengers per day, so if you prefer to be away from the larger crowds this is the tour for you. Departure for the day is 7.40am, returning to Cairns at approximately 4.30pm

01 Apr 09 - 31 Mar 10
Snorkelling Adult$155
Snorkelling Child (4-12 yrs)$100
Snorkelling Adult with 1 Introductory Dive$240
Snorkelling Adult with 2 Introductory Dives$285
Snorkelling Adult with 1 Certified Dive$220
Snorkelling Adult with 2 Certified Dives$265
Snorkelling Adult with 3 Certified Dives$285
The above prices are in Australian Dollars.

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