Catamaran Sailing and Reef Snorkel Tour
Highlights
- Sail the Great Barrier Reef in a luxury catamaran
- Explore exclusive outer reef locations
- 10 minute scuba-dive intro lesson
Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef and see for yourself why it's one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Get up close with tropical fish or follow a turtle over colourful coral gardens in the crystal clear waters of two outer reef locations.
What's Included?
- Morning and afternoon tea
- High quality snorkel, mask and fins
- Snorkel tuition and guided snorkel tour
- Complimentary 10 minute in-water introduction to scuba diving
- Freshly served buffet lunch including fresh tropical fruit all prepared by your onboard chef
Your hosts for the day have exclusive access to over 26 pristine outer reef destinations. Each day the ships master chooses the most suitable location taking into consideration the weather condition ensuring you have the best possible reef experience. Some of the locations include Hastings Reef, Paradise Reef, Long Bommie, Pretty Patches, Flyn and Milne just to name a few!
For the novice diver a complimentary 10 minute in water introduction to scuba is included. For experienced divers a complimentary guided dive is provided with each dive booked.
Lunch is served by your on board chef which includes a selection of hot and cold buffet meats, salads, bread and fresh tropical fruit.
After lunch the boat moves to a second reef site. This location offers even more in-water activities in a diverse reef eco-system. Your days ends with the captain hoisting the sails and cruising back to Cairns. Relax on the boom netting and enjoy a cold refreshing drink from the bar.
Session Length
- This experience operates 363 days a year excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day
- You will depart at 8am sharp and return at approximately 5pm
Restrictions
Some medical conditions and/or prescription medication may preclude you from diving.
Guidelines
- A moderate level on fitness is required as this is an in-water based activity
- Diving is subject to the completion of a Queensland medical questionnaire on board prior to departure
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- If cancellation occurs more than 24 hours prior to travel a full refund will be given
- If cancellation occurs less than 24 hours prior to travel then no refund will be given
- The supplier reserves the right to cancel the day tour due to poor weather conditions, mechanical problems or use another vessel to travel to different reef sites
- A full refund will be given if the supplier cancels the experience
Numbers on the Day
There is a maximum capacity of 100 passengers on the vessel.
Weather
At times it is only possible to visit one destination due to inclement weather conditions and strong winds.
Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothing.
This experience takes place on the Great Barrier Reef, departing Cairns, QLD.