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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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Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef

Cruise Whitsundays

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Outer Barrier Reef Adventure
  • Largest Underwater Observatory
  • Giant Waterslide
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CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS

Cruise Whitsundays will take you on a journey through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and onto the Outer Great Barrier Reef on board 'Seaflight', the Whitsundays' premier day cruise vessel. Experience Queensland's most innovative and spacious reef pontoon located at Knuckle Reef.

What makes it Great?

  • Spectacular underwater viewing observatory
  • Giant waterslide
  • Swimming enclosure for little people
  • Protected waters & great underwater viewing

Departures:
Cruise Whitsundays provides FREE courtesy coach transfers from all local area accommodation to the marina which is just 5 minutes from Airlie Beach.
(Schedule is subject to change):
Abel Point Marina at 8am, Returns 6pm
Daydream Island Resort at 8:20am, Returns 5:30pm
Long Island at 7:25am, Returns 6:00pm

Trip Inclusions:

  • Free return coach transfers to Abel Point Marina
  • Cruise onboard 'Seaflight'
  • Exclusive Knuckle Reef pontoon
  • Full Buffet Lunch
  • Morning & Afternoon tea
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Underwater viewing observatory
  • Subsea Adventure
  • Glass Bottom Boat
  • Giant waterslide
  • Marine Biologists Presentation
  • Included in your cruise fare is $5.50 per head fee which goes towards the management & protection of the Reef by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority

Optional Activities: (Charges Apply)

  • Guided Snorkel Reef Safari
  • Discover Scuba – Introductory Dive
  • Certified Diving
  • Heli-Scenic Flights
  • Calm Experience Massage

With its superior sea handling, 'Seaflight' is the largest and most comfortable vessel in the Whitsundays and the only one fitted with a motion control system. It has spacious air-conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks and two bars serving refreshments. Getting there is half the fun!

Pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon is acclaimed as the region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef site. Protected as it is, Knuckle Reef has its own ecosystem with magnificent corals and a diversity of marine life not found in more open areas. There are over 150 types of different coral and 200 different types of fish!

Knuckle Reef Pontoon is spacious with a choice of areas to relax and a great range of activities to enhance your time at the reef. There is undercover seating and tables, sun decks for topping up the tan, freshwater showers, change rooms and you have full access to the air-conditioned comfort of 'Seaflight' alongside. There are a variety of activities available on your day at the reef to maximise your experience including diving & snorkelling.

For those who prefer to view the reef and stay dry why not take a 'Subsea Adventure' or Glass Bottom Boat excursion, complete with an entertaining and informative commentary by the crew.

Children rates
 5-15yrs. Family- 2 adults and up to 3 children

 
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012
Great Barrier Reef Adventure Adult Child Family
Great Barrier Reef Adventure - Seniors $160 n/a n/a
Great Barrier Reef Adventure $199 $95 $550
All prices shown in Australian Dollars
Prices valid from 01 April 2012 until 31 March 2013
Great Barrier Reef Adventure Adult Child Family
Great Barrier Reef Adventure - Seniors $170 n/a n/a
Great Barrier Reef Adventure $210 $95 $550
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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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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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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