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3 Day/2 Night Outer Barrier Reef Encounter Liveaboard from  Cairns

Adults from $595

See everything the Great Barrier Reef has to offer over two spectacular nights – you even have time to become a certified diver!

Head to the Great Barrier Reef for a two-night tour on a live-aboard vessel, and snorkel and dive in sparkling waters teeming with life and enjoy with friends a multi-share liveaboard accommodation on-board.

  • Stay two nights on a live-aboard in the extraordinary Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
  • Explore the reef by snorkelling, swimming and embarking on introductory or certified dives
  • Enjoy all meals aboard the vessel
  • Begin your tour early in the day by stepping onto a luxurious live-aboard and learning about the spectacular Reef you are going to explore with a presentation by a marine biologist.

After docking at a prime location on the Reef, step into the inviting warm water. Put on your snorkel gear and plunge into the water to watch fish, glorious manta rays, friendly sea turtles and other marine life wander around lively corals or suit up in diving equipment and dive deep into the ocean's depths. For new divers, the tour offers introductory lessons (additional cost).

Following an exhilarating day exploring the Reef, head aboard for a delicious dinner and refreshing night's sleep. Wake up in the morning to breakfast in the saloon and more time to explore the reef.

Want to become a certified diver? Learn to scuba dive in luxury on the Great Barrier Reef! The personalised SSI Open Water Course is designed to be completed in 3 days with no pool or classroom sessions.

Upgrade to the Stateroom or Top Deck Club for a special VIP Treatment – Includes Gourmet Meals, Valet Service, Champagne on Arrival, Breakfast Served to your Room, Sunset Cocktails, Turn Down Service, Romantic Dinner Under the Stars (weather permitting,) A Personal Snorkel and Dive Guide available at all times, Australian Bed Linen including a Silk Doona, Cotton Sheets and Feather Down Pillows, Soft and Fluffy Bath Robes, Plush Bath Sheets and Australian Beauty Products.

*Please note that a $100 per person Christmas Surcharge applies if any part of your trip falls on or between 24 to 31 December.

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Schedule

Departures: Daily

  Start Finish Duration
3 Day/2 Night Outer Barrier Reef Encounter Liveaboard 7:30am 4:30pm 3 Days

Pricing

Please note that a $100 per person Christmas Surcharge applies if any part of your trip falls on or between 24 to 31 December.

​Multishare Room applies for Adults Age 18 years and above only, Upgrade to Stateroom or Top Deck Club if travelling with a Child.

Pricing valid for travel until 31 March 2020. Inclusive of Reef Tax (Pay on board).

Ticket Room Type Details Price
Adults Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
Snorkelling Adventure
Includes: Unlimited Snorkelling
(Age 18 years and above)
$595
Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
Certified Scuba Dive Adventure
Includes: 8 Day + 2 Night Dives
(Age 18 years and above)
$715
Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
Introductory Scuba Dive Adventure
Includes: 8 Daytime Dives
(Age 18 years and above)
$910
Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
SSI – Open Water Dive Course
Includes: 8 Dives combined with 6 skilled sessions (Age 18 years and above)
$915

Extras

Book your Extras now so you don’t miss out!

     
Hotel Transfers Cairns City Area Hotels to Marina Return Transfers $12
Per Person
Hotel Transfers Northern Beaches Hotels to Marina Return Transfers $22
Per Person
Hotel Transfers Port Douglas Hotels to Marina One Way Transfer (Min. 2 Guests required) $35
Per Person
Scenic Helicopter Flight One Way Helicopter Transfers from Cairns (Min. 2 Guests required) $690
Per Person
Scenic Helicopter Flight Return Helicopter Transfers from Cairns (Min. 2 Guests required) $1380
Per Person
Underwater Camera Hire Underwater Camera Hire for 3 days $177
Per Camera
Wet-suit/Stinger-suit Hire Wetsuit Hire for 3 Days $15
Per Person

Transport

Boat

Group Size: 42ppl max

  • 115ft Catamaran

Inclusions

  • 2 x Night Multishare Liveaboard Accommodation
  • National Park Fees
  • Unlimited snorkeling with all equipment and tuition is included
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
  • Expert Presentation
  • 3 x Breakfasts
  • 3 x Lunch
  • 2 x Dinner
  • Fresh Fruit Available All Day!
  • Free 10 Minute Scuba Lesson for Snorkellers
  • Onboard Heated Spa

Rated: 54321 (5.0/5 based on 1 customer reviews)


54321 The dream came true! You guys made our experience of the reef just wonderful. Crew was most attentive and supporting, cabin comfortable, food just awesome. Thanks a lot!
Evgenia Kern — 7 October, 2018


Itinerary

The below itinerary can change due to tides and weather.

Day 1

Board the Reef Experience

7:30am

This vessel will take you out to meet Reef Encounter

Breakfast

Enjoy a barbeque breakfast onboard

Depart Cairns

8:00am

Head off from Marlin Marina

Board the Reef Encounter

9:30am

Welcome and Safety Brief before settling in to your cabin,

Snorkelling

10:30am

Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.

Lunch

12:00pm

Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.

Scuba Dive

1:00pm

Receive your Water activity briefing before starting your Certified or Introductory Scuba Dive, or Snorkel Adventure at 1:30pm

Afternoon Tea

3:00pm

Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location

Glass Bottom Boat

3:30pm

On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive

Dinner

6:00pm

Casual dining with restaurant quality table service. During winter months dinner will be served at 7:15pm after the night dive

Night Dive for Certified Divers

6:45pm

Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.

Evening Activities

7:00pm

Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie

Dessert

8:00pm

Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.

Day 2

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Wake Up Call!

6:00am

followed by Morning Dive and Snorkel

Scuba Dive

6:30am

Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request

Breakfast

7:30am

Continental and hot breakfast. A few favourites are ricotta, fresh raw honey comb, lime and blueberries, smoked salmon, capers and fluffy scrambled eggs with homemade mexican beans

Next Reef Site

8:00am

Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location

Scuba Dive or Snorkel

10:30am

Scuba Dive or Snorkel

Lunch

12:00pm

Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.

Scuba Dive

1:30pm

Scuba Dive or Snorkel

Next Reef Site

3:00pm

Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location

Glass Bottom Boat

3:30pm

On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive

Dinner

6:00pm

Casual dining with restaurant quality table service. During winter months dinner will be served at 7:15pm after the night dive

Night Dive for Certified Divers

6:45pm

Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.

Night Dive

7:00pm

Commences for those Scuba diving, held earlier in winter months

Dessert

8:00pm

Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.

Day 3

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Wake Up Call!

6:00am

Scuba Dive

6:30am

Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request

Breakfast

7:30am

Continental and hot breakfast. A few favourites are ricotta, fresh raw honey comb, lime and blueberries, smoked salmon, capers and fluffy scrambled eggs with homemade mexican beans

Next Reef Site

8:00am

Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location

Scuba Dive

8:30am

Scuba Dive or Snorkel

Snorkelling

10:30am

Scuba Dive or Snorkel

Lunch

12:00pm

Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.

Snorkelling

1:30pm

Last chance to snorkel the reef before you head back to Cairns

Board Reef Experience

2:45pm

Complimentary Wine and Cheese

3:30pm

Enjoy the provided afternoon tea.

Arrive in Cairns

4:30pm

Approximate arrival time at Marlin Marina


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