Osprey V - Great Barrier Reef

OSPREY V SPACIOUS DECK AREA FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL CREW VISIT 2 REEF LOCATIONS INTRODUCTORY & CERTIFIED DIVES AVAILABLE UP CLOSE WITH THE MARINELIFE SPECTACULAR CORAL GARDENS MEET WALLY SNORKEL SCOOTERS AVAILABLE UPGRADE TO SCENIC REEF FLIGHTS

Osprey V offers a truly memorable reef experience to the true Outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

What makes it Great?

• Visit 2 Great Barrier Reef locations
• 5 Hours at the Reef
• Guided Snorkel tour for beginners
• FREE Glass Bottom Boat Coral viewing tour
• Aussie BBQ Lunch included
• Onboard musical Entertainer
• Kids 4-16 years on child prices

Departures: Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am, commence boarding at 8:00am, vessel departs Cairns at 8:30am. This trip returns to Cairns at 5:00pm.

Trip Includes:

• Fast trip to and from the reef onboard Osprey V (35m vessel taking up to 100 passengers)
• Visit two spectacular reef locations (Norman, Saxon, Hastings Reef and are chosen by the skipper on the day of travel to ensure the best protection and underwater visibility according to prevailing weather conditions)
• Aussie BBQ lunch including steak, fish, prawns, sausages, cold meat selection and tropical salads (vegetarians are catered for)
• Complimentary morning tea - tea, coffee and biscuits
• Complimentary glass of wine and Cheese & fruit platter on return journey
• Large sundeck and saloon
• Live musical entertainment onboard on return journey
• 5 hours of snorkelling or diving (additional cost for diving)
• Free guided snorkelling tours
• Snorkelling gear & floatation devices
• Free scuba diving lesson
• FREE Glass Bottom Boat Coral viewing tour
• Environmental Management Charge

Snorkel “scooters” are available for hire onboard the Osprey V Reef Cruise.  The scooters are designed for snorkellers looking for a new and exciting experience on the reef.  Moving at approx. 8-10km/hr they make barely any noise and save energy levels, resulting in a safe and pleasurable time in the ocean. The hire fee for  the scooter is an additional cost (1/2 day hire) which includes a slimline safety vest.  This option can be pre-booked, or can be purchased on the day of travel subject to availability.  Suitable for ages 14yrs and above.

Heli flights - To experience the reef from a different perspective, why not take a Helicopter flight over Hastings Reef ! This is available from the Outer Reef Heli pad on the day, due to limited seats please pre book your flight. Click here for Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under combo.

Child rate: 4 - 16 years

Additional Costs:

• Hotel transfers
• Intro/Certified Diving/ Heli flights
• Onboard purchases - drinks, snacks, underwater camera

PLEASE NOTE:
 - Be aware snorkelling & diving may be a strenuous activity - All snorkelling & diving are subject to completion of onboard medical questionnaire /declaration.
 - A history of asthma, diabetes, ear, epilepsy, heart, pregnancy, recent operations and other medical conditions and medications may preclude a passenger from diving. Please discuss existing medical conditions with staff prior to travel. Or if in doubt, please visit your local dive doctor to get a medical clearance.
 - Divers 65 yrs and over must provide a current AS4005-1 dive medical prior to travel.
 - Certified divers must show an internationally recognised scuba card.
 - In the interests of safety we recommend no flying within 24hours of last dive.
 - All trips/dives are weather permitting at captains/drivers discretion- No refund for incomplete dives.
 - Should a trip be cancelled passengers may be offered an alternative day for lost time/trip or alternatively a full or partial refund.

This Osprey V day trip is also included in 3 Day Package including the Kuranda Train and Skyrail daytrip and the Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Park daytrip.