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Taka - 3 Day / 3 Night Southern Ribbon Reefs Excursion
Duration: 3 Days & 3 Nights (includes up to 10 dives)
Departs: Tuesday from Cairns 9.30am ** New Itinerary Commencing the 02nd of June 2015 **
Returns: Friday into Cairns at approximately 9.00am
Taka Dive has been operating live aboard dive trips for over 18 years to the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs and the Coral Sea. This Three Night Expedition visits the less frequented areas of the Great Barrier Reef giving a truly unique and memorable experience. The Ribbon Reefs offer an abundance of marine life and spectacular pristine coral formations just waiting to be explored!
During the months of June, July & early August of each year Taka Dive actively participates in the Dwarf Minke Whale Season. These majestic mammals migrate the Northern waters of the Great Barrier Reef each year. Passengers traveling during this time will have the opportunity to contribute to the research of these whales. Diving with these majestic creatures will be the most exciting and momentous experience of your life.
Itinerary
Welcome aboard TAKA, you’re home on the Ribbon Reefs for the next three nights. Pick up from your city accommodation will be at 9:30am to board TAKA. Once you are checked in and set up with your dive and snorkel equipment, you may sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. You will have the opportunity to participate in two dives and unlimited snorkelling at Saxon and Norman Reef, which also includes a night dive with the Reef Sharks! Overnight, Taka will steam up to the spectacular Ribbon Reefs. (L,D)
Day 2 - Wednesday:
Wake up to the sun rising over the Great Barrier Reef. Today you will have the opportunity to explore some of the most pristine and untouched areas of the spectacular Ribbon Reefs. The Ribbon Reefs are home to many tropical fish species and offers magnificent viewing of bright mesmerising coral less frequented by any other boats. Today you will enjoy four dives at various sites, including one night dive, where the reef transforms itself into a completely different setting with all new nocturnal marine life just waiting to meet you. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Thursday:
The day begins with more diving and snorkelling opportunities throughout the Ribbon Reef and Agincourt Reef systems. Four dives are included in today’s itinerary, including another night dive! Because of the nature of this unique reef system, there are always more
areas of this natural wonder to explore and more underwater animals to meet! After your night dive, Taka will steam back down south to Cairns. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Friday:
This morning, you will arrive back in Cairns, city accommodation drop offs commence after breakfast, at approximately 9:00am. (B)
Please Note: Itinerary may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.
- All linen including two bath towels (in cabin)
- Return coach transfers from the vessel from Cairns City accommodation
- Mask, snorkel, fins, wet suits, tanks, weights, torches and cylume sticks for night dives
- Option to hire Full Dive Gear including BCD, Regulator & Dive Computer
- Free dive guide subject to instructor availability
- Superb meals freshly prepared onboard from lunch on day one to breakfast on the last day
- Master Stateroom with Private Ensuite Bathroom AU$1230.00 + AU$60.00 per person Government Reef Tax, Fuel Levy & Port Charge
- Double or Twin Cabin with Private Ensuite Bathroom AU$1140.00 + AU$60.00 per person Government Reef Tax, Fuel Levy & Port Charge
- Twin or Quad Share Cabin with Shared Bathroom Facilities AU$990.00 + AU$60.00 per person Government Reef Tax, Fuel Levy & Port Charge
Important Booking Notes: On making a reservation please use Comments Box in Booking Form to indicate your preferred Cabin Type / Configuration e.g. Stateroom with Private Ensuite Facilities or Double / Twin Cabin with Private Ensuite Facilities or Twin / Quad Share Cabin with Share Ensuite Facilities Please also advise us of any other important information you can think to offer to help ensure that you are well catered for e.g. special dietary requirements etc.
- Government Reef Tax, Port Charge, Fuel Levy & Administration Charges AU$20.00 per person, per day
Optional Extras
- Full Gear Hire (BCD & Regulator) incuding Dive Computer AU$120.00
- PADI Enriched Air Course including all fills for duration of trip AU$300.00
- Enriced Air Fills (32%) Per Fill AU$10.00
- Enriched Air Fills (32%) Per Trip AU$120.00
- PADI Advance Course AU$200.00
- Private Dive Guide Per Dive AU$120.00
- Private Dive Instructor Per Day AU$500.00
- In the case of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, Taka Dive reserves the right to adjust or cancel the standard itinerary.
- We recommend the individual purchase of TRAVEL insurance.
- Certain medical conditions or medication can preclude some people from diving, please contact us if more information is required.
- Dive Certification Card (for Certified Divers)
- Hat, cameras, sunscreen & sunglasses
- Toiletries kit including soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and items of a personal
- A warm jumper or pullover for night time or cooler weather conditions
- Motion sickness tablets if you are prone to sea sickness
- Extra money for purchase of snacks, drinks, souvenirs available onboard .
- Please notify us of any special dietary requirements you may have
Important Booking Notes: On making a reservation please use Comments Box in Booking Form to indicate your preferred Cabin Type / Configuration e.g. Stateroom with Private Ensuite Facilities or Double / Twin Cabin with Private Ensuite Facilities or Twin / Quad Share Cabin with Share Ensuite Facilities Please also advise us of any other important information you can think to offer to help ensure that you are well catered for e.g. special dietary requirements etc.