3 Day/2 Night Outer Barrier Reef Encounter from Cairns

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

from $580
About This Experience
  • Departs Daily from Cairns
  • Returns Cairns
  • Duration 3 Day Tour
  • Group Size 42
  • Vehicle 115ft Catamaran
  • Mobile ticketing accepted
  • No credit card fees
  • 7 days a week support
Inclusions
  • 2 x Night Liveaboard Accommodation (Room upgrades available at extra cost)
  • National Park Fees
  • Unlimited snorkeling with all equipment and tuition is included
  • 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
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Guests
Tour Overview

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 luxurious 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 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.

The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

Day 1
Board the Reef Experience for your transfer to the Reef Encounter
Board the Reef Experience for your transfer to the Reef Encounter
7:30
Breakfast
Breakfast
Enjoy a barbeque breakfast onboard
Depart Cairns
Depart Cairns
8:00 AM
Head off from Marlin Marina
Board the Reef Encounter
Board the Reef Encounter
9:30 AM
Welcome and Safety Brief before settling in to your cabin
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
10:30 AM
Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
1:30 PM
Receive your Water activity briefing before starting your Certified or Introductory Scuba Dive, or Snorkel Adventure at 1:30pm
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
3:00 PM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
3:30 PM
On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive
Dinner
Dinner
6:00 PM
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
Night Dive for Certified Divers
6:45 PM
Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.
Evening Activities
Evening Activities
7:00 PM
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Dessert
Dessert
8:00 PM
Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.
Day 2
Wake Up Call!
Wake Up Call!
6:00 AM
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
6:30 AM
Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Breakfast
Breakfast
7:30 AM
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
Next Reef Site
8:00 AM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
10:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
1:30 PM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Next Reef Site
Next Reef Site
3:00 PM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
3:30 PM
On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive
Dinner
Dinner
6:00 PM
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
Night Dive for Certified Divers
6:45 PM
Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.
Night Dive
Night Dive
7:00 PM
Commences for those Scuba diving, held earlier in winter months
Dessert
Dessert
8:00 PM
Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.
Day 3
Wake Up Call!
Wake Up Call!
6:00 AM
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
6:30 AM
Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Breakfast
Breakfast
7:30 AM
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
Next Reef Site
8:00 AM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
8:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
10:30 AM
Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
1:30 PM
Last chance to snorkel the reef before you head back to Cairns
Board Reef Experience
Board Reef Experience
2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM
Complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits served on the return journey
Arrive in Carins
Arrive in Carins
4:30 PM
Approximate arrival time at Marlin Marina
*Please note that a $100 per person Christmas Surcharge applies if any part of your trip falls on or between 24 to 31 December.
1. Choose Your Tickets
Adult
Multi Share
Multi Share Cabin - Snorkel Adventure (Age 18 years and above)
Includes Unlimited Snorkelling, Multishare accommodation, Bunk Beds with shared bathroom, Chef-prepared meals, All dive and snorkelling equipment with the exception of wetsuits, Glass-Bottom boat tour, Marine Biologist & Reef video presentation, Free scuba lessons for snorkellers, Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Milo are available all day for guests free of charge.
$550 + $45 Reef Tax
Multi Share Cabin - Certified Dive Adventure (Age 18 years and above)
Includes 8 Daytime & 2 Night Scuba Dives, Unlimited Snorkelling, Multishare accommodation, Bunk Beds with shared bathroom, Chef-prepared meals, All dive and snorkelling equipment with the exception of wetsuits, Glass-Bottom boat tour, Marine Biologist & Reef video presentation, Free scuba lessons for snorkellers, Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Milo are available all day for guests free of charge.
$670 + $45 Reef Tax
Multi Share Cabin - Introductory Dive Adventure (Age 18 years and above)
Includes 8 Daytime Intro Scuba Dives, Unlimited Snorkelling, Multishare accommodation, Bunk Beds with shared bathroom, Chef-prepared meals, All dive and snorkelling equipment with the exception of wetsuits, Glass-Bottom boat tour, Marine Biologist & Reef video presentation, Free scuba lessons for snorkellers, Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Milo are available all day for guests free of charge.
$865 + $45 Reef Tax
Multi Share Cabin - SSI Open Water Dive Course (Age 18 years and above)
Includes 8 pleasure dives combined with 6 skilled sessions from a Professional Scuba Dive Instructors, Personalised, Safer, more fun and attention to detail, Multishare accommodation, Bunk Beds with shared bathroom, Chef-prepared meals, All dive and snorkelling equipment with the exception of wetsuits, Glass-Bottom boat tour, Marine Biologist & Reef video presentation, Free scuba lessons for snorkellers, Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Milo are available all day for guests free of charge.
$870 + $45 Reef Tax
2. Choose Your Optional Extras
Adult
Transfers
Return Transfer Cairns City Hotel
Pick-up & Return Coach Transfers from Cairns City Hotel Accommodation (Pay Onboard)
$12
Return Transfer Northern Beaches Hotel
Pick-up & Return Coach Transfers from Northern Beaches Hotel Accommodation (Pay Onboard)
$22
One Way Transfer Port Douglas Hotel
Pick-up Coach Transfer from Port Douglas Hotel Accommodation (Minimum 2 People to book - Pay Onboard)
$35
Helicopter Flight One Way
Our helicopter tours are low flying scenic excursions over the coral reef that are designed to be a safe activity after scuba diving. (Minimum 2 people to book)
$710
Helicopter Flight Two Way
Our helicopter tours are low flying scenic excursions over the coral reef that are designed to be a safe activity after scuba diving. (Minimum 2 people to book)
$1,420
Other Extras
Wetsuit Hire
(Pay Onboard)
$15
Underwater Camera Hire
Underwater cameras are available to purchase or hire for 3 Days (Pay Onboard)
$177

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