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Ultimate 3 Day Reef Pass
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
The award winning Quicksilver and Great Adventures offer the widest range of reef cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
SAVE UP TO $212!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Coral Sea Dreaming
Cairns
Coral Sea Dreaming
offers 2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip with Maximum 12 passengers. Dive, snorkel or simply relax.
INTRO DIVE SPECIAL!
Private Double cabin
from
$460
per person
Share Cabin
from
 
$440 per person
Includes FREE city transfers!
Cert diver specials also available!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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OceanQuest
Cairns
Ocean Quest is a luxury liveaboard vessel with daily departures to the Outer Reef from Cairns. They offer certified dives, introductory dives and snorkelling.
FEBRUARY SPECIAL
2 DAY 1 NIGHT LIVEABOARD
Certified Dive - Twin Share
Quality Dive Equipment 
Excellent Outer Reef Dive sites
All Meals
Daily Departures
FROM $350 per person (including EMC levies)
SAVE $100!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Spirit of Freedom
Cairns
Spirit of Freedom is the perfect way to experience the Great Barrier Reef in comfort.
25% OFF
2ND PERSON
For every booking of 2 people, the 2nd person receive a 25% discount off the trip!
*Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
*Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply
ENQUIRE NOW!
Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

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Reef Quest
Cairns
ReefQuest 
offers unlimited snorkelling and the chance to do up to three dives per day, all on two fantastic reef locations!
FEBRUARY DIVE OFFER!
Intro or Cert Dive $139 + $20 EMC levy
$159 per person!
Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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Tusa T6
Cairns
Tusa 6
 holds a roving permit where the skipper chooses the BEST Outer Reef location on the day.  Experience awesome Reefs teaming with an abundance of corals and marine life!
BRAND NEW TUSA T6!
3RD CERT DIVE FREE!
3x Cert Dives w. gear $225 + $10 EMC levy
$235 per person!
Snorkel and intro dives also available
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Osprey V
Cairns
The Osprey V offers a truly memorable experience by visiting two Outer Edge locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
SNORKEL SPECIAL!
$119 + $20 EMC Levy
$139 per person!
Includes Glass Bottom Boat tour!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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Aristocat - Great Barrier Reef

Aristocat

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One Day Reef Trip
  • Up to 80 passengers
  • Teen price! Great Day!
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BRAND NEW ARISTOCAT
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef with Aristocat.

What makes it Great?
  • Enviro engines ( low greenhouse gas emissions )
  • Visit 3 pristine reef sites
  • Spend over 4 hrs at the Reef 
  • Close Whale Experiences (June - September)
  • Stable ride
  • Easy access in-water swim platform
  • Top of the Range Espresso Coffee Machine
  • Passenger Security Lockers
  • Private Hot Showers
  • Non Smoking vessel

Trip Inclusions:

  • Courtesy Coach return transfers from Port Douglas
  • Three spectacular reefs to explore
  • Reef interpretation talk 
  • Guided snorkeling tours
  • All snorkel equipment & tuition
  • Underwater guides
  • Whale encounters (seasonal)
  • Sumptuous tropical buffet lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Cheese and fruit platter
  • Prescription masks
  • Lycra suits & floatation Aids
  • Professional and trained crew
  • Available on board ( optional extras )

    • Expresso coffee
    • Beer, wine, soft drinks from licensed bar
    • Wetsuit hire / day
    • Passenger Security Lockers
    • Underwater Digital Camera Rental and or/ Professional photographer

    Departing daily from Marina Mirage in Port Douglas, you will travel to two sites on the Great Barrier Reef where you can snorkel, dive or cruise the warm tropical waters. 

    All the dive systems and programs onboard Aristocat are ecologically developed and allow all guests to observe, marvel and explore the Great Barrier Reef in an interactive experience. 
    Explore some of the 1,500 fish species and 400 living coral species that make up this unique habitat. 

    Aristocat caters for all levels of experience. A supervisor will happily give you some in-water guidance to ensure that you get the most of your Great Barrier Reef experience. 

    Dive sites are selected on the day depending on the weather and tidal conditions, to give the best experience of the reef for all divers. All diving is guided in small groups. 

    A sumptuous buffet luncheon is included which can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned saloon or on the deck.

    Introductory and Certified diving is offered at an additional cost. All the diving instructors are trained and qualified under the high standards of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI).

    Check in at Shop 18 Marina Mirage at 8:25am.  Boards at Berth D3 at 8:30am. Departs Port Douglas at 9am.  Returns at 4:30pm approx.

    What to Bring:
    Your ticket/voucher, swimwear, hat, towel, sunglasses and sunscreen (30+SPF)  Certified divers please bring your C Card.

     
    All prices shown in Australian Dollars
    Prices valid from now until 30 June 2012
    Snorkelling Adult Child Family
    Barrier Reef Snorkelling Trip $195 $135 $555
    Certified Diving Adult Child Family
    Cruise & 1 Cert Dive (tanks & weights) $215 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 1 Cert Dive $235 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 2 Cert Dives (tanks & weights) $235 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 3 Cert Dives (tanks & weights) $250 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 2 Cert Dives $255 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 3 Cert Dives $270 n/a n/a
    Intro Diving Adult Child Family
    Cruise & 1 Intro Dive $260 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 2 Intro Dives $305 n/a n/a
    Cruise & 3 Intro Dives $350 n/a n/a
    EXTRAS
    Prices valid from now until 30 June 2012
    EMC Levy pp $5.50
    TERMS
    Child Age = 4-14 years
    Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
    CURRENCY CONVERTER
    WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

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    Heron Island Resort

    Gladstone
    Heron Island Resort
    4 nights from $796/person
    Children 12 year and under stay and eat FREE!
    All meals included!

    Book a minimum 4 nights stay 
    (*Black out dates apply)

    Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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    Rum Runner Cairns

    Cairns
    2 Day 1 Night Reef Sailing Liveaboard

    - Certified Divers -
    - 6 dives inc. night dive
    - Snorkellers -
    - One FREE Intro Dive
    $280 inc. all meals, reef levy etc

    Travel between now and 30/June/2012

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    Reef View Hotel

    ULTIMATE BONUS OFFER

    - 5 nights at Reef View
    - FREE Night included
    Daily Buffet Breakfast
    - Use of Catamarans, Paddle Skis, Windsurfers & Snorkelling Equip.
    - Use of Sceduled Shuttle
    - Return airport transfers
    - Use of Gym, Spa, Sauna, Tennis & Squash Court Hire
    Only $280 per couple/night
    STAY 5 PAY 4
    Blackout:5-10 April & 17 Aug-27 Jan '13

    Travel between 01/April/2012 and 31/March/2013

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    Seastar

    Cairns
    Never dived on the Great Barrier Reef before? Here's your chance to try out an Intro Dive with Seastar, no experience necessary! Seastar is one of three vessels permitted to access Michaelmas Cay, renowned for its nesting birds and myriad of colourful corals!

    DIVE SPECIAL!
    INTRO DIVE + EMC
    $200 per person
    2x CERT DIVES + EMC
    $200 per person

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Reef & Island Fun

    Cairns
    New Fitzroy Island Package!
    Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.

    3 NIGHTS AT
    FITZROY ISLAND
    BARRIER REEF TOUR
    RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
    from $672 per couple
    SAVE $453!

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Spirit of Freedom 7 Day

    Cairns
    Spirit of Freedom takes you on a luxurious adventure to Australia's amazing Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef!

    50% OFF 
    2ND PERSON
    For every booking for 2 passengers, the 2nd person receives 50% OFF the trip
    *Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
    *Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply

    Travel between 20/February/2012 and 31/May/2012

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    Budget Learn to Dive

    Cairns
    Budget PADI Learn to Dive Course
    FEBRUARY SPECIAL!

    SAVE $100!
    2 Days Pool & Theory
    2 Day trips on ReefQuest
    PADI Open Water Certification
    *Medical & EMC levies extra*

    Travel between now and 29/February/2012

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    Underwater Camera Hire

    Cairns
    Make your trip to the Great Barrier Reef a memorable one! Digital Underwater Camera Hire is easy with Wet Rez.

    DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE
    ONE-DAY HIRE
    MULTI-DAY HIRE
    UNDERWATER HOUSINGS
    ALL AVAILABLE AT WET REZ!

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    Passions Of Paradise

    Cairns
    Passions of Paradise
    cruises to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef daily. Here you can snorkel easily off the shores of a coral cay and see the prettiest, colourful clam gardens and coral as well as beautiful tropical fish.

    From $149 per adult
    Reef Tax included
    Transfer rates apply

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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    3 Day Reef, Kuranda,CapeTrib

    Cairns
    3 DAY TOUR PACK
    3 Full day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest

    Outer Barrier Reef Cruise 
    Cape Trib 4WD Safari
    Kuranda Train & Skyrail
    Tour pack + EMC
    Only $390 per adult

    Family Rates Available! 

    Travel between now and 31/March/2012

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