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REEF DIVE/SNORKEL

3 DAY LIVE ABOARD

You can discover the exotic beauty of the Great Barrier Reef for the first time.  You can snorkel with one of the crew to guide and assist. If you feel the urge to become part of the underwater world, our Dive Instructor can give you an opportunity to try a personalised Introductory Dive.Certified divers can also experience the pleasure of diving at pristine sites not visited by the masses. Night dive, swim, throughs and drift dives are all possible.

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Dive/Snorkel  

Great Barrier Reef

From Cairns

 

 

3 DAY TRIP OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF

LOCATION
We visit reef areas such as Thetford, Moore, Milln, and Flynn Reefs,, each of which offer varying dive or snorkel locations, with different coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life.

Departs Marlin Marina Mondays and Fridays from Marlin Marina (D) Cairns.
Boarding at 8.00am and returning at 5pm on the last day of your cruise.

What to bring Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, beach towel, (bath towel provided), small bag with your overnight kit (storage for excess baggage available). 

Facilities

  • Specially prepared meals on board
  • Morning & afternoon tea
  • Hot showers
  • Fresh linen
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Guided snorkel tour if requested
  • Private cabin with double bed and toilet
  • Single bed
    Kitchen
  • Saloon with possibility of single beds 
  • Front cabin separated by curtains with two double beds and one single bed
  • Front toilet with shower

Available Extras Dive Masks with corrective lenses, underwater cameras, children's equipment.

THE BOAT
"SANTA MARIA" has the charm of gaffrigged schooners built in the 1800's.
Made of hard wood using modern technology she is 20 metres (65') long with a beam of 5.2 metres (17').
Her beautiful lines will give you the unique feeling of nostalgia, adventure and romance.
 
CREW
Our experienced and multi-lingual skipper and crew will make this cruise an experience of a lifetime, including delicious meals (please advise of any special dietary requirements), and every attention paid to your comfort and well being.
 
SMALL GROUPS
The SANTA MARIA takes a maximum of 10 passengers so you can experience that personalised attention not possible on bigger vessels. Our objective is to allow you to relax and enjoy the experience at your own pace. Join in and help sail the boat or just 'supervise' from the sundeck.
 
PRIVATE CHARTER
The SANTA MARIA dive boat is also available for private charter so if you have a special occasions to celebrate or a group of friends that you would like to share this memorable sailing experience with, please ask for our private charter rates.

Note: A nominal charge is incurred by the government as Reef Tax $5.00 per day - this is not included in the above rates.

 

Itinerary 

Day 1
0845am Boarding time from the Cairns marlin Marina B Jetty 0915am Depart for the reef(about 45km South East of Cairns)
1300pm Arrival at Theford reef just in time for lunch. Followed by afternoon snorkelling, diving or sunbathing.
1900pm Dinner is served on the per deck with a beautiful sunset backdrop.

Day 2
0800am Wakeup surrounded by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Refreshing swim before a continental breakfast, short sail away is another exploration site offering more variety of marine life and coral formation.
snorkelling, diving or sunbathing.
1230pm Lunch
1330pm Sail for 40 minutes to Moore Reef to visit two new different dive sites. Snorkelling, diving or sunbathing.
1900pm The dinner bell rings for a another scrumptious meal.

Day 3
0800am Breakfast. Then set sail and visit Briggs Reef. Snorkelling, diving or sunbathing.
1300pm Lunch first then depart the reef for an afternoon of classic old time sailing back to cairns.
1700pm arrival at Cairns marina.

The above itinerary is a guide only and is subject to weather conditions

Rates

 

Australian Dollars

Rates Current 2002 & Include GST

ACCOMMODATION & DIVING COSTS below are Per Person
PRIVATE CABIN DOUBLE  A$580.00 per adult
DOUBLE & SINGLE BUNK/SHARED A$560 per adult
  A$290 per child under 12 years.
DIVING: Certified Divers: A$140 per dive (up to 4 dives)

Subsequent Dives A$30 each.

DIVING: Introductory Divers: A$60 first dive

Subsequent Dives A$50

 

BOOKING/ENQUIRY

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