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Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!

Destination: Outer Barrier Reef - 2 Sites!
Duration: Full Day Tour

Departs: Cairns 8.00am
Returns: Cairns 4.30pm

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Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
  • Reef Experience All Inclusive Outer Barrier Reef Tour!
The Cruise

Reef Experience offers an all inclusive day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Your experience commences with comfortable air-conditioned bus transfer from Cairns City based accommodation to betransferred to the Marlin Marinas in Cairns for boarding by the vessel's friendly crew.

On boarding you will enjoy the ‘chef prepared’ fresh BBQ breakfast with time to enjoy a quick cup of tea, coffee or Milo (hot beverages are available free of chargeall day whilst the vessel is not moving) before departure. At 8:00am its time todepart from the Marlin Marinasto cruise out to the crystal clear, warm waters of the Outer Barrier Reef. The vessel’s Captain will decide as to which of the spectacular Outer Barrier Reef Locations you’ll visit for the day! Your day will include two Outer Barrier Reef sites chose from Norman, Saxon, Hastings &Breaking Patches locations.

During the cruising time out to location guests will learn some wonderful information about the reef from the vessel's onboard Marine Biologist. The briefing includes a Reef Presentation and of course there is a safety briefing, a snorkel briefing and a dive briefing for participants along the way.

Your day will include a Glass Bottom Boat tour with Marine Biologist,a great way to see fish and coral from above. Of course you will want to snorkel;wetsuits and flotation aids are included in the priceand you canenjoy up to 6 hours of snorkelling time on theGreat Barrier Reef!

Your Reef Experience day tour will also include a choice of a Free Introductory Diveor Certified Dive (if you hold an Open Water Dive License) in the or Guided Snorkelling Tourin the adultfares for interested persons. Introductory Diving requires no previous experience but participants will need to fill in and pass a Medical Questionnaire given to you by the Dive Instructor onboard the boat. If you do not meet the medical criteria to safely participate in the diving or do not have any interest in diving, then of course you can enjoy the option of theGuided Snorkeling tour which is offered to passengers in lieu of diving!

The vessels onboard Tropical Buffet lunch selection includes marinated chicken, ham, lasagna (both meat and vegetarian options), garden fresh salad varieties including green cos salad, potato salad and pasta salad. Lunch is prepared fresh onboard each and every day whilst Reef Experience is on its way to the Great Barrier Reef! After lunch you will cruise to a new location on the Great Barrier Reef before getting back into the water for more snorkelling and diving.

On departure from the Great Barrier Reef back to Cairns it's time to hold on and enjoy the ride! Remember to keep an eye out for dolphins as they surf along-side the boat most days! Sit back, relax or socialize with new friends with a cold drink from the bar on the vessel's large and spacious sundeck. You can view the day’s video and watch the sun go down on one of the seven natural wonders of the world as you enjoy complimentary wine, cheese & tropical fruits.

You will arrive back in Cairns at approximately 4:30pm and you will be transferred at the end of the day you will be transferred back to accommodation.

This tour includes everything down to the last detail including complimentary Cairns City hotel accommodation transfers and allGovernment Reef Taxes & Levies.

Top Deck Deluxe Option

Reef Experience also offers guests the option to upgrade to the 'Top Deck Deluxe Option' which offers a personal valet assigned to you for the day, an A la Carte Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Plunger Tea and Coffee, Personal Dive and / or Snorkel Guide for the day, Australian Sparkling Wine on the return journey home, a Top Deck Club gift and access to the vessel’s exclusive Top Deck area.

Itinerary
  • 7:30am Boarding at Marlin Jetty for a BBQ breakfast
  • 8.00am Departure from Marlin Jetty, Cairns at Dolphin Speed
  • 9:30am Reef video presentation, Snorkel & Scuba Dive procedures, Reef Safety orientation
  • 10:30am Arrive Hastings Reef, Snorkel & Scuba Dive Demonstration, Glass Bottom Boat, Introductory & Certified Scuba Diving
  • 1:45pm Glass Bottom Boat, swimming & snorkelling, then lunch
  • 2:00pm Arrive at Breaking Patches &enjoy the option of Introductory,Certified Scuba Diving &Snorkelling
  • 4:30pm: Return Marlin Jetty, Cairns


*Locations may change due to weather conditions - itinerary times are approximate

Includes
  • BBQ breakfast on boarding.
  • 6 hours on the reef at two spectacular Outer Barrier Reef locations
  • A guided snorkel, introductory dive or certified dive
  • Glass bottom boat tour and commentary
  • Smorgasbord hot & cold lunch
  • Morning tea & coffee
  • Wine & cheese & fruit platter on return
  • All equipment & wetsuit hire
  • Limited numbers to ensure personalized service
  • Return coach transfers from Cairns City accommodation
  • Government Reef Taxes & Levies
Rates
Daily Reef Experience Reef Tour
  • Adult AU$175.00 includes $10.00 per person reef tax
  • Child (4 – 11 years of age) AU$105.00 includes $10.00 per person reef tax
  • Family Package (2 adults + 2 children 4 – 11 years of age) AU$460.00includes $10.00 per person reef tax
Optional Diving Rates Reef Experience Reef Tour
  • 2nd Introductory Dive AU$55.00
  • 2nd Certified Dive AU$45.00
Optional Accommodation Transfers from Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation
  • Return Accommodation Transfer from Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation AU$18.00 per person
Daily Reef Experience Reef Tour - Top Deck Deluxe Option on Tour
Top Deck Deluxe Option Tour includes

For those looking for a journey to the reef with a touch of luxury, an upgrade to the exclusive ‘Top Deck Club’ is just the thing. As a Top Deck passenger, receive all of the above inclusions in the basic Reef Tour package and also enjoy:

  • A personal valet assigned to you for the day
  • A la Carte Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Plunger Tea and Coffee
  • Personal Dive and / or Snorkel Guide
  • Australian Sparkling Wine on the return journey
  • A Top Deck Club gift
  • Access to the vessel’s exclusive Top Deck area
Rates
Top Deck Deluxe Option Tour
  • Adult AU$275.00 includes $10.00 per person reef tax
  • Child (4 – 11 years of age) AU$205.00 includes $10.00 per person reef tax
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children 4 – 11 years of age) AU$860.00 includes $10.00 per person reef tax
Optional Diving Rates Reef Experience Reef Tour – Top Deck Deluxe Option
  • 2nd Introductory Dive AU$55.00
  • 2nd Certified Dive AU$45.00
Optional Accommodation Transfers from Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation
  • Return Accommodation Transfer from Cairns Northern Beaches Accommodation AU$18.00 per person
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