Reef Daytripper - Great Barrier Reef

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Reef Daytripper is a small sailing catamaran that offers sailing, snorkelling and diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef.

What makes it Great?

• Maximum 20 passengers
• All snorkelling equipment included
• 4 hours at the reef
• 2 different reef sites visited
• 7.45am Check in
• 8am departure and 5pm return

Reef Daytripper is a modern 12m-sailing/motor catamaran, which departs daily from the Marlin Marina in Cairns. The vessel is licensed to take a maximum of 25 passengers, however the day is about relaxation so passenger numbers are restricted to no more than 20.

You can choose freely between snorkelling, diving, or just relaxing on the bow nets. Look out for dolphins, turtles or even whales (seasonal June - Aug).

Upolu Reef lies at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, now a protected world heritage site. You will have over four hours to visit two reef locations at Upolu and be amazed by the abundance of colourful marine life, lovely coral and giant clams. 

In the relatively sheltered reef lagoon you will see: striped fish, giant clams, sea turtles, spotted fish, rays, sea stars, an abundance of fish, nudibranchs, and lots more colourful fish! 

A marine naturalist will help you to identify them and tell you something of their lives in the reef community.

No other operator in this category can offer you this superb personalised service, which normally is only available on a privately owned yacht.

Whether you choose to snorkel, dive or simply relax in the shade, the Reef Daytripper crew are happy to provide a professional, friendly and personalised service. 

Tour Features:

• Small passenger numbers (20 max)
• All snorkelling equipment
• Reef Education Presentation
• Guided snorkel tour
• PADI scuba demonstration
• Scuba Skills Update
• Tropical buffet lunch
• Fruit & cheese platter with wine
• Hands-on sailing or complete relaxation
• An enchanting Catamaran with plenty of room
• Relax on bow nets
• Introductory & Certified dives are available onboard.  These are an additional cost (if not included in tour)
• German speaking Dive Instructor onboard

DEPARTURE: Reef Daytripper boards at 7:45am for a 8am boat departure daily from 'D' finger at Marlin Marina (near Reef Fleet Terminal) and returns between 4.45pm and 5.00pm.  If you have a flight departing this evening please advise when booking.

PLEASE NOTE:
 - Be aware snorkelling & diving may be a strenuous activity - All snorkelling & diving are subject to completion of onboard medical questionnaire /declaration.
 - A history of asthma, heart, ear and other medical conditions may preclude a passenger from diving. Please discuss existing medical conditions with staff prior to travel.
 - Divers 65 yrs and over must provide a current AS4005-1 dive medical prior to travel.
 - Certified divers must show an internationally recognised scuba card.
 - In the interests of safety we recommend no flying within 24hours of last dive.
 - All trips/dives are weather permitting at captains/drivers discretion- No refund for incomplete dives.
 - Should a trip be cancelled passengers may be offered an alternative day for lost time/trip or alternatively a full or partial refund.

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