Reef Encounter offers an outstanding accommodation base for visitors to Cairns to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef during this 3 day 2 night Great Barrier Reef adventure
Accommodation facilities onboard the fully air-conditioned vessel are terrific. Staterooms are modern, spacious, and bright with plenty of storage space, and all have en-suite bathrooms. Highly recommended. |
| You have come a long way to experience Nature's Wonderland....The Great Barrier Reef.
Scuba diving is great way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Our friendly resident giant Maori Wrasse "Wally" will want to greet you personally on your dive adventure. If you have never dived before you can try an Intro / Resort Dive with our experienced Dive Instructors. You will be amazed at the spectacular marine life and the garden that blooms under the sea.
1st Day :
7:45am: Marlin Jetty - transfer to Compass Cruises (Complimentary Coffee & Tea served).
8.00am: Depart Marlin Jetty onboard Compass Cruises. Dive & Snorkel briefing.
9.30am: Reef Video presentation.
10.30am: Arrive Hastings Reef - transfer to Reef Encounter. Dive, snorkel, sunbake & relaxation time.
3.00pm: Cruise to Norman or Saxon Reef for the night. Dive, snorkel, sunbake & relaxation time. Dinner, Night dive & relaxation time.
During your 2nd day, your time will be spent diving or snorkelling at the many different reefs and locations that we travel to and from.
3rd Day :
6.30 am: Dive & Breakfast
10.30am: Cruise to Hastings Reef. Diving, snorkelling & sunbaking, relaxing time.
1.00pm: Lunch, cruise to Breaking Patches.
1.45pm: Arrive at Breaking Patches, dive, snorkel, sunbake, relax
2.00pm: Transfer to Compass.
3.30pm: Depart Breaking Patches for Cairns, Boomnetting, Complimentary Wine and Cheese.
5.45pm: Arrive back in Cairns. Itinerary and locations may change due to weather conditions.
Transfers are also available from Palm Cove, Port Douglas and also via Heli- transfers.
Prices on Application.
Please advise if vegetarian or vegan is required.
Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation areas. We even have an onboard SPA!! The large easy access water platform allows hassle free diving and snorkelling.
The vessel features comfortable cabins as well as staterooms which have double or twin beds, all with private bathrooms. All of these features, combined with friendly, experienced crew makes Reef Encounter the ultimate diving and snorkelling adventure vessel.
(includes 8 Day Dives & 2 Night Dives)
Not certified but you want to enjoy the trip, why not try our No School Scuba option: No testing, No license, just fun diving. Instructor guided dives. Also includes 8 day dives.
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Dive on the wild side, for a small charge, our crew will be happy to offer you even more dive locations and whisk you away in our dive tender vessel to spectacular reef locations not frequented by visitors. Renowned for Bronze Whalers, Giant Morwong & Schools of Barracuda.
Wetsuit Hire $5.00
Night Torch Hire $5.00
City Pickups - $7
Outer Suburbs & Northern Beaches Pickups - $12
Port Douglas Pickups - P.O.A.
Government Reef Tax of $15 per day
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