Calypso Pure Snorkel - Great Barrier Reef

Pure Dive Launch
Wednesday, June 10, 2009

CALYPSO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE DIVE VESSEL - ‘Pure Dive’

Calypso Reef Cruises in Port Douglas are very excited to announce that they will be launching a dedicated dive vessel this year in April. Set to be named ‘Pure Dive’ and designed specifically for serious divers the custom designed vessel will travel to exclusive and pristine dive sites north of Port Douglas. The 16 metre dive catamaran will travel with 25 guests and is set to impress the dive experience seeker.

The catamaran designed by both Newwave Catamarans and Graham Jones, will be built with comfort and the need for speed in mind. New and innovative hulls have been created that will allow for a comfortable trip at high speed to the very outer great barrier reef.

Directors Cathie & Graham Jones have been operating ‘Calypso’ for the last nine years. `Calypso’ provides day cruises from Port Douglas and caters for non-swimmers, first time snorkellers, introductory divers and dive enthusiasts. The company’s vessels are surveyed for 125 passengers but travel with only around 65 guests daily to the reef. Other features designed for comfort include top decks with sun lounges and large, spacious upper and lower foredecks with comfortable day bed seating to maximise outdoor relaxation.

“Over the last few years operating Calypso I have found there is a strong demand in the market to operate a vessel solely for dive enthusiasts. With the new design of this fast catamaran we will be able to access 3 exclusive sites on the Great Barrier Reef in one day,” Graham Jones said.

Specifications:

Exclusive Dive Vessel
Vessel Length: 15 metres
Cruising Speed: 30+ knots
Capacity: 35 (including crew)
Type: Catamaran