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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 Dive Courses


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Rum Runner Cairns

The Best Value Overnight Liveaboard
  • Maximum 16 passengers
  • FREE Dive!
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Rum Runner Cairns is considered to be the best value overnight liveaboard tour from Cairns, spend over 24 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 2 full days and 1 night onboard this Coral Sea yacht with a mximum of 16 guests on board...more info

Budget Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • 2 Reef Day Trips
  • 5 Dives included
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Value 
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Based on 4 ratings

The 4 Day PADI Open Water Budget Course is designed for the traveller who is short of time and who wants to learn to dive for the most affordable price. Staff are very professional and the dive sites are superb....more info

5 Day Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • PADI Open Water Certification
  • Ocean Quest Live-aboard
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Deep Sea Divers Den offers a 5 day liveaboard learn to dive course starting daily. It is by far the most popular learn to dive option with 5 additional 'fun dives' including a night dive at no extra charge!...more info

Refresher Course

Pro Dive
  • Private Refresher Course
  • 2 Day Theory & Pool
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If you haven't been diving for a while and your dive skills aren't as good as they should be we strongly recommend that you do a Refresher Course before you go diving again. A Refresher Course with Pro Dive is an ideal way for you to increase your confidence and comfort in the water...more info

4 Day Learn to Dive

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • 4 Training & 1 Fun Dive
  • 2 Day/1 Night Liveaboard
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The 4 Day Learn to Dive Liveaboard option is designed for the traveller who is short of time and wants to learn to dive in 4 days and get the opportunity to spend an amazing night on the Great Barrier Reef...more info

6 Day Open Water & Adv

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Open Water & Adv Certification
  • 3 Nights at the Reef
Popularity 

The 6 Day Liveaboard option is designed for those wishing to get the maximum amount of diving and experience in a very short time. You will complete the entry level Open Water Certification followed by the next level - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification...more info

5 Day Open Water & Adv

Down Under Dive
  • Open Water certification
  • Plus 3 x Adventure Dives
Popularity 

The 5 Day Open Water and Adventure Diver Course with Down Under Cruise & Dive is an ideal option for Open Water Divers who wish to increase their diving knowledge in key areas. It offers the most incredible Great Barrier Reef experiences at an affordable price
...more info

PADI Referral Courses

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Budget or Liveaboard Referral
  • Finish your training in Cairns!
Popularity 

Referral Courses with Deep Sea Divers Den can be taken if you have completed your pool and theory dive training at home at your local dive shop. This is a great option if you don't want to spend two days of your holiday with pool and classroom training...more info

BUDGET PADI Dive Course

Down Under Dive
  • Lowest price 4 day course
  • No experience necessary!
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If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can with Down Under Cruise & Dive in less that 4 days! No experience necessary...more info

Refresher Course

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Pool Refresher
  • Theory Refresher
Popularity 

If it's been a while since you have been diving and you wish to refresh your skills before going on a dive trip, then Deep Sea Divers Den offer refresher courses...more info

3 Day Ocean Referral

Pro Dive
  • 4 Training Dives
  • 5 Recreational Dives
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The PADI referral system allows you to split your "Learn to Dive" course. If you have completed your classroom and pool work elsewhere, you can finish your course with Pro Dive on the Outer Barrier Reef...more info

3 Day Learn to Dive

Reef Encounter
  • Personalised Open Water
  • Maximum 4 students
Popularity 

The Reef Encounter 3 Day Dive Course is not a traditional course with swimming pools and classrooms. Now you can learn by experience on the Great Barrier Reef under the watchful eye of your instructor with only 4 other students....more info

5 Day Learn to Dive

Pro Dive Cairns
  • 2 days of pool and training
  • 3 day / 2 night live-aboard
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Pro Dives 5 day PADI “Open Water dive course is the most popular option if you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive.  With a total of 4 training and 5 certified dives, including 1 night dive, this course is unmatched for experience and value...more info

3 Day / 2 Night Advanced Course

Pro Dive Advanced Course
  • 5 Training Dives
  • 2 night liveaboard cruise
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The PADI Advanced course is the popular first step in continuing your dive education. It is designed to expand your diving skills and knowledge and to give the inexperienced diver added confidence in their diving...more info

PADI Advanced Course

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Five Training Dives
  • Sleep on the reef
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If you feel restricted by your own personal diving knowledge and experience, then advance with Deep Sea Divers Den to discover the real Adventures in Diving. Five training dives will present you with new challenges...more info

PADI Open Water Course

4 Day Open Water Course
  • Private Instructor!
  • Training on Silversonic
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Tech Dive offers a personalised service with PADI Open Water Courses built around your needs and time requirements. They use the latest technology with a modern Classroom, and a state of the art projector system

...more info

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Pro Dive
  • 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard
  • Includes 10 dives
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The Pro Dive PADI Rescue Course takes 4 days to complete and is conducted in conjunction with the 3 Day / 2 Night liveaboard cruise. The course consists of 1 day pool and classroom training followed by the 3 day / 2 night liveaboard cruise where you will complete up to 10 dives on a variety of spectacular outer reef locations...more info

PADI Rescue Course

Deep Sea Divers Den
  • Pool & Theory Rescue Training
  • Rescue Training & Scenarios
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Up to this level your diver training has focused on preventing problems and handling problems you might experience yourself. The next stage is broadening your perspective and considering the needs of other divers - that's what the Deep Sea Divers Den PADI Rescue Diver course is all about...more info

2 Day Advanced Course

Down Under Dive
  • Two Osprey V trips
  • Up to 6 dives available
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Discover the real adventures in diving with Down Under Dives 2 Day Advanced Open Water Course. This course designed for those who would like to increase their diving knowledge in key areas....more info

5 Day Open Water

Down Under Dive
  • 2 Days pool/theory
  • 3 Day Trips on Osprey
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If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can in 5 days...No experience necessary!...more info

PADI Rescue Diver

2 Day Rescue Diver Course
  • Private Instructor
  • Personal Training on Silversonic
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Tech Dive Academy Port Douglas offer a personal Rescue Diver course, which means customised schedules, focused training and no down time on your holiday!

...more info

Whats Hot!

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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Whats Hot!

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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