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liveaboard scuba dive trips
If you really want to experience the Great Barrier Reef at its best .....spend a night on it.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world & Reef Encounter offers an outstanding opportunity to spend 1 or many nights on the Great Barrier Reef. There simply is no better way to see the Great Barrier Reef than onboard Reef Encounter in a twin or double stateroom with a private bathroom.

Dive and snorkel packages all include chef prepared gourmet meals.

Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability & comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout & features spacious decks as well as roomy dining & recreation areas to dine and relax in.

liveaboard cruises to the great barrier reefThe large easy access water platform allows hassle free scuba diving and snorkelling. The vessel also features staterooms which have double or twin beds, all with private bathrooms.

All of these features, combined with friendly, experienced dive crew makes Reef Encounter the ultimate scuba diving & snorkelling adventure vessel. We even have an onboard SPA!!

Depending on how long you stay aboard Reef Encounter, your time will be spent scuba diving or snorkelling at the many different reefs and locations on the Great Barrier Reef that we travel to and from.

Transfers are also available from Palm Cove, Port Douglas and also via Heli- transfers. Prices on Application.

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Day on the Great Barrier Reef with Compass Cruises
EXAMPLE ITINERARY:
Departure Day
7:45am - Marlin Jetty, transfer to Compass Cruises.
Complimentary coffee & tea served.
8:00am - Depart Marlin Jetty, Cairns at Dolphin Speed.
Scuba Dive & Snorkel briefing.
9:30am - Reef video presentation.
10:30am - Arrive Hastings Reef, transfer to Reef
Encounter. Scuba Dive, snorkel, sunbake & relax.
3:00pm - Cruise to Norman or Saxon Reef for the night.
Scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbake & relaxation time.
Dinner, Night scuba dive & relaxation time.
Return Day
6:30am - Scuba Dive & Breakfast
10:30am - Cruise to Hastings Reef. Scuba
diving,snorkelling & sunbaking, relaxing time.
1:00pm - Lunch, cruise to Breaking Patches.
1:45pm - Arrive at Breaking Patches, scuba 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.
*Please advise if vegetarian or vegan is required
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Day on the Great Barrier Reef with Compass Cruises
INCLUDES:
Day on the Great Barrier Reef with Compass Cruises
WHAT TO BRING:
All Chef prepared meals.
Coffee & Tea.
Snorkel Equipment & Instruction.
Boomnetting.
Scuba Diving Demonstration & Instruction.
Glass Bottom Boat & Marine Life Commentary.
Reef Video Presentation.
Overnight Twinshare Cabin.
We guarantee 3 Great Barrier Reef locations
on a 2 Day / 1 Night Package.
Hat
Towel
Sunglasses
Camera
Sunscreen
A big smile!


Sleeping Bags are not permitted

Reef encounter has a fully licensed bar - NO BYO!
 
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Day on the Great Barrier Reef with Compass Cruises
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Open Water Dive Course
An SSI Open Water Certification. Home School Scuba is ideal for previously experienced divers. Ideally candidates should have experienced the pleasures of breathing underwater, so that they feel completely comfortable in the water.
Benefits include:
The program offers more guided dives than both the open water & advanced courses combined! 8 pleasure dives are combined with 6 skills sessions over a 3 day / 2 night period onboard Reef Encounter. This ensures all candidates have 8 recreational dives on the Great Barrier Reef. There are no pools and no classrooms. Do away with the fundamentals of your traditional 5 day course and be certified in just 3 days. Learn by experience under the watchful eye of your instructor with only 3 other students. "Personalised . . . . .Safer . . . . . More Fun . . . . . Attention to detail"

No School Scuba:

No testing, No license, just fun diving. Instructor guided dives.

Reef Encounter Level One Top Deck Club:
Inclusions Top Deck Club, Level One accommodation in a deluxe stateroom, champagne on arrival, tropical breakfast served to your room daily, exclusive use of Top Deck Club private sun deck, complimentary sunset cocktail with the Captain, all meals & snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

Boat Dives:
Dive on the wild side, for a small charge, our crew will be happy to offer you even more dive locations & 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.

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Introductory Dive - No Experience Necessary
Transfers
Advanced Specialty Course
Drinks & Snacks
Underwater Video
 
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Great Barrier Reef Dive & Snorkel Adventures
100 Abbott Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia 4870
Administration Phone: 61 7 4031 7217 Reservations Phone:61 7 4051 5777
Fax: 61 7 4041 0655 / FREECALL: 1-800-GO-REEF
Email: reeftrip@reeftrip.com

 

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