
Great Barrier Reef Tours | Best Value Snorkel & Dive | DD-AQ
Great Barrier Reef Tours | Best Value Snorkel & Dive | DD-AQ
Some of the best Great Barrier Reef tours are on our new high tech luxury reef tour boat from Cairns that travels at top speed to have you in the water snorkelling and scuba diving in around 90 minutes. Your day on this custom built boat will begin at Cairns’ Marlin Marina at B Finger at 8:00am. You will travel to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and the skipper will choose the 2 locations to explore each morning and this choice will be based on the weather, visibility, tides and currents and also marine activity enabling you to see the best of the best. Along the way you can enjoy morning tea whilst the dive instructors and snorkel instructors prepare you for entering the water.
Tour Code: 189
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Great Barrier Reef Tours | Best Value Snorkel & Dive | DD-AQ
This is one of the best value Great Barrier Reef tours from Cairns to the reef on board this luxury boat.
During the day you will have a chance at exploring two different snorkelling sites and divers can even do up to three scuba dives.
Jump on board our high tech custom built reef boat and see some of the most amazing parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef from Cairns.
This is the place that Sir David Attenborough says is his absolute favourite due to its brilliant variety of marine life and the amazing varieties of corals and reef systems.
The 2 Great Barrier Reef sites you visit on this one day Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns will be chosen by the skipper from the 17 privately licenced reef systems in the morning and will be decided depending on the forecast weather conditions, currents, tides and marine activity.
This ensures that you will not only have a comfortable cruise out to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef but your snorkeling and scuba diving adventure really will be an underwater visual delight.
Great Barrier Reef Tour Itinerary
8am: Check in at Finger B, Cairns Marlin Marina and board AquaQuest
8.30am: Depart Cairns and receive safety briefings as we travel to the outer reef
10am: Arrive at first snorkel and dive site
12.45pm: Move to second site and enjoy lunch
1.30pm: Continue diving and snorkelling
3pm: Depart reef site
4.30pm: Arrive in Cairns
Swim with Whales (seasonal)
Our boat has an exclusive licence to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales when they are sighted on the Great Barrier Reef.
This means that the boat will stop and a long line is put in the water and 10 people at a time are allowed to enter the water and wait for the Dwarf Minke Whales to approach and swim around them.
Swimming with whales is one of the most pure animal interactions you will ever experience, as these little 8 meter whales are so inquisitive and friendly and happy to interact and come close to have a good look at you.
Please note: As whales are wild animals this interaction is just a bonus to the Great Barrier Reef tour if whales are sighted.
Small Number of Guests On Board
This lovely new boat only carries a small number of guests up to 80 persons ensuring you have plenty of space to relax.
The reef systems you will most likely snorkel and dive are near Norman, Saxon, Tongue and Hastings Reefs. All locations feature diverse marine eco-systems with flourishing coral reef and colourful schools of tropical fish.
Take a peek at the reef map below to give you more of an idea of where you will be going for the day.
Here you will have the chance to see Black Tip Reef sharks (quiet shy little things), sea turtles of 6 different species, sting rays, Palegic fish and the highly inquisitive Maori Wrasse giant fish that just loves to join in for a pet and photo bomb.
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
If you have never snorkelled before and you are not a good swimmer do not worry as we will give you good instructions whilst on board the boat on how to use the equipment.
We can also provide you with flotation vests if you are a non-swimmer so you can float around and enjoy the water just like all the more confident snorkelers.
Introductory Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Have you always wanted to give scuba diving a go? If yes then what better place to learn and do your very first intro-dive than Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef? Your friends will be so envious about this adventure for sure.
Doing an introductory scuba dive is as easy as completing a medical questionnaire, listening to a brief instruction and then you’re off; submerge yourself under reef bommies and discover coral reefs that you are unable to see while just skimming the surface.
Please note, the minimum age for an introductory dive is 12 years old.
Certified Scuba Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
Certified scuba divers need no introduction to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef as diving it is on the bucket list of every certified scuba diver in the world no doubt as it is the largest and most bio diverse reef system in the world.
You can also do up to 3 deep sea dives on this reef tour in different locations enabling you to see a huge variety of corals and marine life.
PS: Don't forget to bring your dive card and log book so we can stamp it for you.
Please note: Children 10 & 11 years must be with a parent, guardian or private guide and children 12 to 14 must be with a parent, guardian or shared guide.
Buffet Lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
A tropical smorgasbord lunch is served to you and you may want to digest your meal while soaking in the sun’s rays on the sundeck before jumping back in the water for further exploring.
Join a guided snorkelling tour with a marine naturalist to feel and learn about the unique creatures of the deep.
New Great Barrier Reef Tour Boat
Our new luxury Great Barrier Reef tour boat carries a maximum of 80 passengers you will not feel rushed and forgotten about. Crew on board will go out of their way to ensure each passenger feels comfortable and has an enjoyable day.
Included in your day is all snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, a guided snorkelling tour, a tropical lunch buffet, morning and afternoon tea and coffee, chilled water, and two locations on the oute edges of the Great Barrier Reef.
After an action packed day on your Great Barrier Reef tour you will disembark in Cairns at approximately 4:30pm just in time for sundowner drinks at your resort.
Please note that the times provided above are approximate times and should be referred to as a guide only.
See more Great Barrier Reef tours.
Included in Price
Five hours at the outer reef
Up to three dives/snorkel sessions at two exclusive sites
Snorkelling and scuba equipment, air fills, tuition and briefings
FREE Nitrox fills (subject to availability)
Wetsuits/lycra suits
Free prescription masks
Guided snorkel tours
Freshly pre-packed picnic lunch
Morning and afternoon tea
Fresh chilled drinking water
Tea and coffee
Hot fresh water showers
For Bookings Call Now!
1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Digital Camera Hire
Professional Photo Purchase
Bar facilities including snacks
A Range of Souvenirs and Merchandise
Duration
8:00am - 4:30pm
Departure
Check in is at 8:00am directly on the boat - Returns 4:30pm (approx)
Days of Operation
Friday, Saturdey and Sunday
From 3 December to 11 January we'll be running Thursday to Sunday, including Christmas Day
Departs From
B Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina
What To Bring
Hat, Towel, Camera, Swimsuit, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
Certified Divers please bring Cert-Card & Logbook
Fitness Level Required
Medium Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Child Policies
Children under the age of 3 travel free of charge
Child price applies to children 4 to 14.
All children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Minimum age for Introductory diving is 12
Full adult rates apply to any child scuba diver
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: Operator reserves the right to change vessel, dive locations and price without notice. Please note Deep Sea Divers Den must receive at least 48 hours notice from you when choosing to cancel / reschedule a reservation. Cancellation refunds are not given within 48 hours notice. This includes factors beyond your control including medical problems, airline delays, bad weather, etc. - “Competition and Consumer Act 2010". Travel insurance is highly recommended.
All cancellations made more than 48 hours before course/trip commencement date will incur 10% of course/trip fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of course/trip commencement will incur 100% course/trip fee.
No refund or compensation will be given for any unused prepaid/pre-booked activities (such as diving) in the event you are unable to complete them.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
The operator reserves the right to change vessel, dive locations and prices without notice.
Additional Information
Please note there are regulations about flying or going to altitude after diving.
Currently the rules state that for a single no decompression dive, you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 12 hours.
For multiple dives you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 18 hours.
Deep Sea Divers Den recommends waiting a minimum 24 hours whenever possible.
These are guidelines only, there is no guarantee that these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness.
Currently there are no guidelines regarding diving after flying.
*Altitude is 300m/1000ft above sea level.
This includes going to the Atherton Tablelands, so be careful when you are booking tours to follow your dive course/trip.
Under normal circumstances, you should be out of the water on your last dive at 12pm (midday), this should help with organising any travel plans you have after your dive trip with us.
Minimum age for diving 12.
All divers must complete dive medical.
Please note this is not suitable for those with physical impairments. There are a number of steps to climb as passengers embark and disembark the vessel. There is no wheelchair access.
Destinations
Norman Reef, Saxon Reef, Hastings Reef
We'll visit two sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef, selecting the best options on the day to show you the most colourful and diverse sights in these warm, clear waters.
Eco Certification
Ailish
Be quick to book this newly built high tech boat. Its great value and takes you to 2 very high quality snorkel and scuba dive locations
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