For certified scuba divers, dive sites range between 8 meters (25 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) depending on each divers qualification and experience. Enjoy underwater swim-throughs, beautiful coral drop-offs and schools of multi-coloured fish. For certified divers experienced Dive Guides are available for each dive at an additional cost, or certified divers can choose to buddy up and dive together with other passengers. Modern dive equipment including dive computers are included for every certified diver. Reef Encounter caters to snorkellers of all abilities. Experienced snorkellers are free to explore the reef at their own pace and will find an abundance of fish and other marine life in colourful coral formations close to the boat. Each reef location offers different areas to explore and site briefings are given by friendly crew before each snorkel session to let you know the best spots! For those not so confident in the water, friendly crew are are available free of charge as snorkel guides who can assist with swimming to ensure you see as much as you can on every snorkel tour.
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5 Day/4 Night Outer Barrier Reef Encounter from Cairns
Enjoy scuba diving or snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
Schedule
Departures: Departs daily.
| Start | Finish | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Barrier Reef Encounter Tour | 8:00am | 4:30pm | 5 Days |
Pricing
| Ticket | Room Type | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults |
Sole Use – Top Deck Club (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 1) |
Snorkelling Only | $1930 |
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Sole Use – Top Deck Club (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 1) |
Certified Dive Adventures | $2255 | |
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Sole Use – Top Deck Club (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 1) |
Introductory Resort Dive Adventures | $2685 | |
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Multi Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3) |
Snorkelling Only – 18+ Only | $890 | |
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Multi Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3) |
Certified Dive Adventures – 18+ Only | $1060 | |
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Multi Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3) |
Introductory Resort Dive Adventures – 18+ Only | $1405 | |
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Twin Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2) |
Snorkelling Only | $1060 | |
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Twin Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2) |
Certified Dive Adventures | $1305 | |
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Twin Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2) |
Introductory Resort Dive Adventures | $1740 |
Extras
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| Hotel Transfers | City Return | $10 |
| Hotel Transfers | Outer City/Northern Beaches Return | $20 |
| Hotel Transfers | Port Douglas One Way (Min. 2 Guests required) | $35 |
| Hotel Transfers | Port Douglas Return (Min. 2 Guests required) | $70 |
| Scenic Helicopter Flight | Helicopter One Way (Min. 2 Guests required) | $500 per person |
| Scenic Helicopter Flight | Helicopter Return (Min. 2 Guests required) | $1000 per person |
| Wet-suit/Stinger-suit Hire | Wetsuit Hire for 5 Days (excluding Top Deck) | $25 per person |
| Scuba Dive | SSI Advanced Adventurer Course | $100 per person |
| Scuba Dive | Introductory Resort Dive | $70 per person |
| Underwater Camera Hire | Underwater Camera Hire for 5 Days | $59 per day |
| Scuba Dive | Nitro Night Dive | $80 |
| Scuba Dive | Guided Dives (excluding top deck/included) | $15 |
| Scuba Dive | Additional Dives | $55 |
Transport
Boat
Group Size: 42ppl max
- 115ft Catamaran
Inclusions
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Lunch
- 3x Dinner
- Snorkeling Gear
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Free 10 Minute Scuba Lesson for Snorkellers
- Onboard Heated Spa
- Fresh Fruit Available All Day
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Itinerary
The below itinerary can change due to tides and weather.
Day 1
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Marlin Marina, ‘A Finger’ Cairns (No Pickup Required – Board Here)
Board the Reef Experience for your transfer to the Reef Encounter
Norman Reef
Arrive at your first Reef Location – Transfer to the Reef Encounter at 10:30. Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Snorkelling
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax
Scuba Dive
Opportunity to enjoy a Scuba Dive!
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Opportunity to enjoy a Scenic Helicopter Flight!
Breaking Patches Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Breaking Patches Reef
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Day 2
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Breaking Patches Reef
Breakfast followed by Morning Dive and Snorkel.
Michaelmas Cay
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Norman Reef
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Day 3
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Breaking Patches Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Michaelmas Cay
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Breaking Patches Reef
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Day 4
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Norman Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Breaking Patches Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Norman Reef
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Day 5
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Breaking Patches Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Norman Reef
Swim, Snorkel, Scuba and Relax – Reef visited may be Norman, Saxon, Hastings, Breaking Patches or Michaelmas Cay
Marlin Marina, ‘A Finger’ Cairns (No Pickup Required – Board Here)
Arrive back in Cairns.
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