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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
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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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Reef Daytripper - Great Barrier Reef

Reef Daytripper

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Very small catamaran sailing with small numbers!
  • Up to 20 passengers
  • Visit Upolu Reef
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EXPLORE THE REEF

Reef Daytripper is a small sailing catamaran that offers sailing, snorkelling and diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef.

What makes it Great?

  • Maximum 20 passengers
  • All snorkelling equipment included
  • 4 hours at the reef
  • 2 different reef sites visited
  • 7.45am Check in
  • 8am departure and 5pm return

Reef Daytripper is a modern 12m-sailing/motor catamaran, which departs daily from the Marlin Marina in Cairns. The vessel is licensed to take a maximum of 25 passengers, however the day is about relaxation so passenger numbers are restricted to no more than 20.

You can choose freely between snorkelling, diving, or just relaxing on the bow nets. Look out for dolphins, turtles or even whales (seasonal June - Aug).

Upolu Reef lies at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, now a protected world heritage site. You will have over four hours to visit two reef locations at Upolu and be amazed by the abundance of colourful marine life, lovely coral and giant clams. 

In the relatively sheltered reef lagoon you will see: striped fish, giant clams, sea turtles, spotted fish, rays, sea stars, an abundance of fish, nudibranchs, and lots more colourful fish! 

A marine naturalist will help you to identify them and tell you something of their lives in the reef community.

No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised service, which normally is only available on a privately owned yacht.

Whether you choose to snorkel, dive or simply relax in the shade, the Reef Daytripper crew are happy to provide a professional, friendly and personalised service. 

Tour Features:

  • Small passenger numbers (20 max)
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Reef Education Presentation
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • PADI scuba demonstration
  • Scuba Skills Update
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Fruit & cheese platter with wine
  • Hands-on sailing or complete relaxation
  • An enchanting Catamaran with plenty of room
  • Relax on bow nets

Introductory & Certified dives are available onboard.  These are an additional cost (if not included in tour)

German speaking Dive Instructor onboard.

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, heart, ear and other medical conditions may preclude a passenger from diving. Please discuss existing medical conditions with staff prior to travel.
 - 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.

GREAT NEWS! All bookings made through Travstar do not incur a credit card surcharge.

 
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
Snorkelling Adult Child Family
Snorkelling $114 $80 $325
Certified Diving Adult Child Family
Day Trip & 1x Cert Dive $179 n/a n/a
Introductory Diving Adult Child Family
Day Trip & 1x Intro Dive $184 n/a n/a
EXTRAS
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013
EMC pp $15.00
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
1 x Intro Dive $70.00
1 x Certifed Dive (Guided) $60.00
2nd Intro Dive *Subject to availability $60.00
2nd Certifed Dive (Guided) *Subject to availability $50.00
Beaches Hotel Transfers $15.00
TERMS
Child Age = 4-14 years
Family = 2 Adults & 2 Children
CURRENCY CONVERTER
WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES

Great Barrier Reef Holiday Packages that include Reef Daytripper

2 Day Package - Option 7

RELAXED SAILING TRIP
ONLY 20 PASSENGERS
FOUR HOURS ON THE REEF
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
BARRON FALLS
$211
Save $10
/person + $15 EMC payable on day. Valid to 31st March 2012
 

3 Day Package - Option 6

REEF DAYTRIPPER
INTRO DIVE
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
WORLD HERITAGE LISTED RAINFOREST
KURANDA TRAIN & SKYRAIL
$370
Save $30
/person + $10 EMC payable on day.Valid to 31st March 2012
 

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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)

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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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