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Coral Sea Dreaming
Cairns
Coral Sea Dreaming
Best Dive & Snorkel locations
2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip
Maximum 12 passengers
Unique refurbished Sail boat
Dive, snorkel or simply relax
INTRO DIVE SPECIAL!
Includes up to 3 intro dives
Private:
$460/person
Share:$440/person
SNORKEL SPECIAL!
Includes FREE 10 min. intro dive
Private:
$370/person
Share:$350/person

Cert diver specials also available!
FREE city transfers!
Book before 31/May/2012
Travel between now and 30/June/2012

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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.
$431 per adult
including levies (3x$6)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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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
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Travel between now and 31/May/2012

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PADI Open Water Course - Great Barrier Reef

PADI Open Water Course

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4 Day Open Water Course
  • Private Instructor!
  • Training on Silversonic
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Tech Dive Port Douglas offers First Class Diver Training on the Great Barrier Reef. Port Douglas is the closest gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, within one hour of spectacular dive sites, a natural wonder abundant with incredible biodiversity.

The Open Water Course is the first step to starting your adventures in diving. This four day course will take you through the theory and skills of diving. The course is "performance based," which means that you progress as you learn and demonstrate knowledge and skill. Day one is theory based, conducted in the comfort of your hotel. Day two is pool training, where you practice your water skills. Day three are your training dives at Agincourt & Ribbon reefs on three different sites. Day four is your final traning dive plus two extra fun dives. This day is also spent at Agincourt & Ribbon reefs.

What makes it Great?

  • 4 Day Course
  • Private Instructor
  • Training on the Quicksilver Silversonic!
  • Access to beautiful Great Barrier Reef sites

What's included:

  • Private instructor
  • Open Water manual, wall Certificate, PADI certification fee
  • 1 day of private theory sessions
  • 1 day of private pool sessions with refreshments
  • 2 day trips on the Quicksilver Silversonic
  • 6 dives at Agincourt & Ribbon reefs
  • 5 hours at the reef on days 3 & 4
  • 3 different reef sites on each outing
  • GOLD Certification Card
  • Reef Tax / EMC levies included
  • All dive equipment
  • Transfers from Port Douglas accommodation

Tech Dive offers a personalised service with 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. Up to date teaching material is provided with the original and latest PADI and TDI PADI courses in English, German, French and Swedish. Multi lingual teaching material is provided from the student manuals, the videos and the Instructor who actually SPEAKS those languages!

Tech Dive Academy will work with you until you process the knowledge, confidence and skills required at each level. The result is quality training that you won’t find at other dive stores.

Additonal Costs:

  • Diver Medical required prior to course commencement
 
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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Reef & Island Fun

Cairns
Reef & Island Fun
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 FERRY TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
from $768 per couple
SAVE $335!

Travel between now and 22/December/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: 17 Aug - 27 Jan '13

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Vagabond Dive 'n Sail

Cairns
2 Day / 1 Night Sailing 
* All meals * Snorkelling gear * 2nd dive FREE
Dep. Sat, Mon & Wed
Relaxing and informal atmosphere
Many reefs visited on Great Barrier Reef

Share Cabin inc EMC levy
from
$380per adult

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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
$330 inc. all meals, equipment, reef levy etc

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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 now and 31/May/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 $400 per adult

Family Rates Available! 

Travel between now and 31/March/2013

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