Destination 2 Outer Reef Locations Daily Duration Day Cruise
Departs Cairns Daily 8:30am Return Cairns 5:00pm
The Cruise
Osprey Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise offers a truly memorable reef experience to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. A large, modern sleek, vessel cruising at high speed provides a superior and comfortable ride in all weather conditions. Professional, friendly and attentive staff onboard ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience, with guided snorkeling tours, all snorkeling equipment and tuition, semi submersible submarine tours as well as a BBQ Lunch including a selection of delicious, fresh local produce. Osprey will take you to two Great Barrier Reef locations in one day, and these locations have been carefully selected for the clarity of the water and the abundance and diversity of marine life. Reefs visited are, Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reef and are chosen by the skipper on the day of travel to ensure the best protection and underwater visibility according to prevailing weather conditions.
This vessel caters to nervous, first time Snorkellers, Introductory Divers as well as the more experienced Certified Diver. After completing your day on the Great Barrier Reef, kick back and relax on deck as Miles and the gang entertain you on the trip home, with music, fun and laughter as well as being served a complimentary glass of wine and cheese, fruit platter! What more could one need to fulfill a perfect day on the Reef!
Rates
Snorkelling
Snorkelling Adult Fare AU$119.00
Snorkelling Child Fare (5 - 16; Under 4 free) AU$60.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children 5 - 16 years) AU$300.00
Snorkelling with Semi-Submersible Submarine Tour
Snorkelling & Submarine Tour Adult Fare AU$139.00
Snorkelling & Submarine Tour Child Fare (4 - 12; Under 4 free) AU$80.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children 4-12 years) AU$360.00
Certified Diving
1st Certified Dive AU65.00
2nd Certified Dive AU$20.00
3rd Certified Dive AU$20.00
Guided Certified Dives (per dive) AU$10.00
Introductory Diving
1st Introductory Dive AU$65.00
2nd Introductory Dive AU$45.00
3rd Introductory Dive AU$20.00
Extra
Excludes Environmental Management Charge/Admin Charge/Fuel Levy AU$15.00 per person per day
Trip Includes:
Free tea / coffee
Aussie BBQ lunch
Mask, snorkel and fins
Fast trip to and from the reef
Friendly service, experienced crew
Visiting two spectacular reef locations
Large sundeck, comfortable saloon and dining lounge
5 hours of snorkelling or diving at 2 reef locations
Certified Dives Include:
Dive computers
2 prime dive locations, plenty of time between dives for snorkelling and relaxation
All gear and tank fills
Options
City pick up / return AU$10.00 per person
Outer City / Northern Beaches pick up / return AU$15.00 per person
Refreshments, bar and snacks
Underwater cameras for snorkellers
Port Douglas transfers $19.00 per person one way (minimum 2 pax)
Wetsuit Hire AU$10.00 per day
Stinger Suit AU$6.00 per day
Semi-Submersible Submarine Tour AU$20.00 per person
Features
One of the fastest day trips to the true outer edge of the reef
You'll spend more time underwater, less time traveling
Large fast modern vessel
Friendly dedicated attentive staff
Free guided snorkelling tours
Free scuba diving lesson (10 minutes underwater)
State-of-the-art snorkel and dive equipment and flotation devices
Experienced professional dive instructors
Large air conditioned modern lounges to relax in comfort
Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
Live musical entertainment onboard
High crew to guest ratio
Five hours of snorkelling or diving at two outer reef locations
Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas
Free tea, coffee and biscuits, complimentary glass of wine and cheese, fruit platter
