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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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Great Barrier Reef Day Trips - Family Friendly


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Reef Magic

Outer Reef with Pontoon & Semi Sub
  • FREE Semi Sub & Glass bottom Boat
  • 5 full hours on the Reef
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Based on 189 ratings

Reef Magic offers a fun filled day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on board a 22 metre fast, modern catamaran.  There are no additional EMC charges.  The tour includes Semi Submersible tour, all snorkelling equipment and a delicious buffet lunch. ...more info

Green Island Eco Adventure

Fast & Comfortable with flexible ferry times
  • Glass Bottom Boat OR Snorkelling
  • Frequent ferry departures
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Based on 101 ratings

With the choice of three daily departures, this fast comfortable 45 minute cruise to Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info

Quicksilver

Famous Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Stunning Reef Location
  • Great For All Ages!
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Based on 100 ratings

Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. ...more info

Wavedancer Low Isles

Sailing Catamaran to Low Isles
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Many activities included
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Based on 77 ratings

Wavedancer's day trip to Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you. ...more info

Great Adventures

Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef Adventure
  • 2 hour Green Island Stopover
  • 3 hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform
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Based on 42 ratings

Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...more info

Sunlover Reef Cruises

Relaxed late departure Outer Reef Pontoon Cruise!
  • Great for Families
  • Many Activities
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Based on 60 ratings

Sunlover Cruises offers the Ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience for people of all ages. There are no additional EMC costs.  You will have four hours to explore the outer reef and experience the many activities available...more info

Sailaway Low Isles

Sail to the Low Isles
  • Up to 33 Passengers
  • 5 Hours at Low Isles
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Based on 64 ratings

Sailaway IV is a luxury 15.5 metre (52ft) catamaran, carrying a maximum of 33 passengers and 3 crew, to spoil you with individual attention. Enjoy an hour and a half to sail to the Low Isles, a beautiful secluded small coral cay complete with blue lagoon, white sandy beaches and coconut palms...more info

Green Island Discovery

White Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
  • Entry to Island swimming pool
  • Fast flexible catamaran transfers
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Based on 56 ratings

Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Great Adventures can transport you to delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other...more info

GA Barrier Reef Adventure

Great Barrier Reef Adventure
  • Outer Barrier Reef platform
  • 10:30am departure - Sleep-in!
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Based on 21 ratings

Great Adventures provides an excellent day at the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! The Reef Prince vessel will transport you to your outer reef destination in luxurious comfort....more info

Frankland Islands

River Cruise & Island Day Trip
  • Shortest open water crossing
  • River & Reef Cruise
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Based on 11 ratings

The Frankland Island group is a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. This is the only tour to visit Normanby Island daily, so you will not be surrounded by large crowds. It is a true island escape!...more info

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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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Great Barrier Reef Maps

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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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