Great Barrier Reef Adventure with Great Adventures - ex Cairns
Itinerary
From 9.30am - Check-in at Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.
10:10am - Vessel boarding.Complimentary morning tea/coffee served on boarding.For your safety hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway.
10:30am - Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform via Green Island.
11:20am - Cake selection served on forward journey.During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel’s monitors.Snorkelling demonstration by crew.
12:30pm - Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform
Reef activities commence…Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised.
Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform.
Underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing.
Pre-booked optional activities including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flights commence as advised.
1.00-2.30pm - Hot and cold buffet lunch is served.Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views!Tea and coffee is available whilst at the platform
3:30pm - A blast on the ship’s horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure.
3:40pm - A passenger count is conducted before leaving the Reef. Crew will announce when this commences and we ask all passengers to co-operate during this very important procedure by not moving about the vessel.
3:45pm - Departure to Cairns via Green Island.Complimentary cheese and biscuits served on homeward journey.
5:30pm - Arrive Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
included with
• Return fast catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef • Morning & afternoon tea • Reef Presentation • Three (3) hours at Outer Reef platform • Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask & snorkel) and instruction provided • Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns • Semi-submarine reef discovery tour with commentary • Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk • Use of buoyancy vests and lycra suits • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
excluded by
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Optional activities
Essential
Information
Items to bring
• Swimming costume and beach towel
• Hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes
• Money for drinks, souvenirs and optional activities
• And a sense of adventure!
Detailed Description
Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. Join us and the Great Barrier Reef’s vibrant marine life for a voyage into one of the natural wonders of the world.
In addition to the activities included in your tour, there is also a wide range of optional activities to experience on our Outer Great Barrier Reef activity platform. Scuba dive, join a snorkel tour, Scuba Doo below the waves or enjoy the Great Barrier Reef for the air with a scenic helicopter tour.
Great Barrier Reef Adventure Departure & Return Time
Cairns to Outer Reef - Depart Cairns: 10:30
Outer Reef to Cairns - Arrive Cairns: 17:30
Lunch & Refreshments
Enjoy a hot & cold Buffet lunch at the outer reef, tea and coffee and a range of snacks & beverages from the on board bar.Morning tea and coffee served until departure from CairnsMorning tea cake selectionHot and cold buffet lunchAfternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return journey.
Our buffet lunch is catered by a leading Cairns Hotel to meet a variety of tastes and needs, including Gluten Free and vegetarian dishes. If you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements, please advise at time of booking. Please note an extra charge may apply for some requests.
**Activities included
-Snorkelling
-Semi Submarine
-Underwater Observatory
**Optional extras
-Guided Snorkelling
-Introductory scuba diving
-Certified scuba diving
-Scuba Doo
-Scenic helicopter flights
