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Quicksilver
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.
FROM PORT DOUGLAS
$199
FROM CAIRNS
$219
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
See the Great Barrier Reef from every possible angle! This tour combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise, Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilarating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!
What More Do You Need!
INCLUDES
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**

$20 Reef levy not included
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Reef Encounter

Sleep on the Reef including all meals and gear!
  • Includes Meals and Scuba Gear
  • Cabins with Ensuite available
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Based on 17 ratings

The Reef Encounter offers the best value liveaboard dive and snorkel trips ex. Cairns. This luxury catamaran is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Reef Encounter is air-conditioned throughout with spacious decks, large dining and recreation areas. The Stateroom Cabins have double or twin beds, all with ensuites...more info

Rum Runner Cairns

The Best Value Overnight Liveaboard
  • Maximum 16 passengers
  • FREE Intro 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

Vagabond Dive 'n Sail

Overnight Sailing Liveaboard
  • Sleeps 11 guests
  • Departs every Mon, Wed, Sat
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Departing Cairns every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, Vagabond is a 65' luxury world cruising yacht set up for comfortable diving, sailing and entertaining for a maximum of 11 guests...more info

OceanQuest

Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard
  • Comfort and Luxury
  • Brilliant Diving!
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Based on 6 ratings

OceanQuest is an excellent liveaboard experience for snorkellers and divers of all levels. Deep Sea have 14 permanent moorings within the Cairns section of the Marine park at Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reefs. Daily departures...more info

Mike Ball 3 night Cod Hole

Fly Dive Cod Hole
  • Departs every Monday 7am
  • Low level scenic flight
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Mike Ball Dive has been internationally acclaimed as the premier Cod Hole service providing superb spacious accommodation, maximum diving time and stability. The Cod Hole is an Internationally Famous Dive destination and offers very exciting diving year round...more info

Santa Maria

3 Day 2 Night Reef Sailing Trip
  • Departs: Monday & Friday
  • Up to 10 passengers
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Based on 6 ratings

Santa Maria is a 65' long gaffrigged schooner. The 3 day 2 night cruise visits Thetford, Moore and Briggs Reef, each offering a good variety of coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life. There is a maximum of 10 passengers and you can enjoy the experience at your own pace...more info

Coral Sea Dreaming

2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip
  • Maximum 10 passengers
  • Dive, snorkel or simply relax
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The luxury Coral Sea Dreaming offers an alternative for those wanting a shorter liveaboard tour of 2 days/1 night. Taking a maximum of just 10 passengers with an attentive crew of 3, you’ll receive personalised attention not possible on the larger tour vessels...more info

Pro Dive Liveaboard

3 Day Dive Expedition
  • Up to 32 passengers
  • Departs & returns to Cairns
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If you’re looking for a diving adventure that gives you a large variety of diving then look no further. Experience the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on Pro Dive’s 3 day 2 night liveaboard dive trip...more info

Top Deck Escape

Reef Encounter
  • Premium Liveaboard Package
  • Personalised Service
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The Top Deck Escape onboard Reef Encounter offers a definitive package in luxury accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef. It is designed to meet the expectations of the most discerning of guests, offering an unhurried, relaxed ambience...more info

Spirit of Freedom

3 Day Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs
  • Departs Every Monday
  • Scenic flight from Lizard Island
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Based on 5 ratings

At 37 metres, the Spirit of Freedom is Australia's largest live-aboard dive vessel. Featuring a large sun deck, lounge and bar, dining saloon and a huge dive deck. The perfect vessel to enjoy a liveaboard cruise to the Cod Hole in luxury and comfort...more info

Mike Ball 7 night Coral Sea Safari

Coral Sea Safari
  • Unlimited Diving
  • Dive Site Guarantee!
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Dive the pristine Ribbon Reef's north of Cooktown and remote Coral Seal on the new Mike Ball 7 Night, 450 mile Coral Sea Safari. You will have the opportunity to complete up to 26 dives including exciting shark action in the Coral Sea, Diver size fish at the Cod Hole and prime Ribbon Reef sites...more info

Taka Coral Sea

5 Day / 4 Night Coral Sea Trip
  • Shark Feed
  • Departs Every Friday
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Taka is a brand new, purpose built, 30-metre dive vessel, like no other on the Great Barrier Reef. Featuring a unique stabilised hull, oversized beds, Plasma Screen TV's, Microsoft Xbox, 7 DVD players and an Internet lounge!...more info

Mike Ball 4 night Coral Sea

Fly Dive Coral Sea
  • Departs Thursdays
  • Prime Dive Sites - Guaranteed!
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Mike Ball Dive offers a spectacular low level Barrier Reef Scenic flight, visit Lizard Island and cruise the turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs and remote Coral Sea Reefs while experiencing Supersport's internationally acclaimed service ...more info

Taka Cod Hole

4 Day / 3 Night Cod Hole Trip
  • Complete up to 10 dives
  • Departs Every Tuesday
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Taka is a brand new, purpose built, 30-metre dive vessel, like no other on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel has all the latest modern comforts to ensure that your time out the water will be almost as much fun as when you are in it!...more info

Spirit of Freedom

4 Night Dive Adventure
  • Departs Every Thursday
  • Scenic flight to Lizard Island
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‘ Spirit of Freedom ’ is Australia’s premier live-aboard dive vessel and offers the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs...more info

Spirit of Freedom

7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea
  • Departs Every Monday & Thursday
  • Up to 28 passengers
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Spirit of Freedom offers a 7 Day Dive Expedition departing every Monday and Thursday to the Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs, and the Coral Sea. This trip gives you the opportunity to complete up to 24 dives ...more info

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Silverswift

BRAND NEW TOUR!
Cairns Night Dive
is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
2 GUIDED DIVES
$240 PER PERSON

**NIGHT DIVE**

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Poseidon Cruises

Poseidon has been awarded one of the few permits to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales. These friendly mammals have arrived in North Queensland and are regularly encountered from May to September, while their larger cousins, the Humpback Whales appear from July to September, and are increasing in numbers.

Departs daily from Port Douglas
From $190/person including
snorkelling gear & lunch

Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Spirit of Freedom

The ultimate 3 night, 3 day
Great Barrier Reef diving

COD HOLE AND RIBBON REEFS 

Includes:
* Low level scenic flight from Lizard Island
* Chef prepared meals
* 10 world class dive sites
* 3 magical night dives
* Knowledgable staff
* Luxury ex -'white boat' vessel
From $1350/person quad share

Departs Cairns at Noon on Mondays

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under

See the Great Barrier Reef from every possible angle! This tour combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise, Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilarating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!
What More Do You Need!

INCLUDES
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**

$20 Reef levy not included

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

Book Now Enquiry

Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef

Cairns Reef Trip
Ocean Spirit Reef cruise offers two beautiful destinations in one day.

From $99 per person

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Seastar

Great Barrier Reef daytrip including FREE Intro Dive
From $165! Save $75!
+ ($10 EMC)

* Only 30 passengers
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Over 5 hours at reef
* Fast Catamaran
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Morning & Afternoon Tea
* Hot & Cold Lunch
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Guided Snorkel Tour
* Snorkel Equipment
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Floatation Devices
Lycra Suits
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Glass Bottom Boat tour
* FREE INTRO DIVE!

Departs Cairns daily!
Visiting beautiful Michaelmas Cay

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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