REEF HQ AQUARIUM TOWNSVILLE

Day Pass

Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is the worlds largest living coral reef aquarium and the Australian governement's national education centre for the great barrier reef. Reef HQ provides the most outstanding Great Barrier Reef experience through education, inspiration and entertainment.

The Reef HQ Aquarium turtle hospital provides a dedicated facilty where sick and injured Turtles can be cared for and rehabilitated. The turtle hospital operates under and promotes the C.A.R.E (conserve, act, rehabilitate, educate) philosophy playing a key role in raising community awareness in relation to threatened species and encouraging behavioural change that contributes to nature conservation.

Signature tours are run daily by a team of interpretive guides and volunteers.

10.30 am - Predator Dive show

11.15am - Reef Discovery Lagoon

12.00pm-Turtle Hospital Tour

2.30pm - Animal Feeding Tour

3.30pm- Turtle Hospital

Reasons to visit Reef HQ Largest living coral reef aquarium in the world Educates guests about the care and protection of the reef. All talks and tours are included in cost of admission Compliments dive or snorkel trip, allowing divers to enjoy and understand the reef better. Supporting Reef HQ puts money back into our environment.

Reef HQ is able to look after luggage while you visit. Reef HQ has a great café and gift shop.

Open 9.30am - 5pm every day (excludes Christmas day only)

Ticket Condition:

Ticket allows you to visit the aquarium all day with the option of returning later the same day. Address: 2-68 Flinders St, Townsville

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REEF KIST (CAIRNS DIVE CENTRE) - FULL DAY FITZROY ISLAND TRANSFERS

Cairns Dive Centre is proud to announce that we have a second Dive Centre- Fitzroy Island Dive Adventure Centre- located on the island at Fitzroy Island Resort. We are offering return transfers to Fitzroy Island Daily on Cairns Dive Centre's day boat MV Reef-kist to Fitzroy Island.  

Reef-kist departs from E Finger at the Marlin Marina, at 7am for a 7:30 am departure.

Glass bottom boat tours, snorkel equipment hire, standup paddleboards, Coral viewing kayaks, all dive equipment hire, introductory dives,and underwater camera hire also available at the Fitzroy Island Dive Centre.  (extra cost)

Can book a package with one activity or another package with two activities included.

Return transfers are from the island jetty at 3:30pm. 

Departures:

Make your way to E Finger at the Marlin Marina by 7am for a 7:30am departure on Reef-kist.  Reef-kist will pick you up at Fitzroy Island Jetty at 3:30pm and you'll be back in Cairns by 4:30pm. 

Extras:

Glass bottom boat tours, snorkel equipment hire, standup paddleboards, Coral viewing kayaks, all dive equipment hire, introductory dives,and underwater camera hire also available at the Fitzroy Island Dive Centre.  (extra cost)

Can book a package with one activity or another package with two activities included.

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REEF MAGIC CRUISES - 1 DAY TRIP TO MARINE WORLD

Reef Magic Cruises is owned and operated by Cairns local Tim North who has been operating Fast Catamaran cruises out of Cairns for over 20 years. Tim's vast experience and knowledge of the area has resulted in Cairns premier Outer Great Barrier Reef!

What To Bring:
Towel
Swimmers
Sun protection (water resistant SPF30+)
Hat and sunglasses
Camera
Cash/credit card for purchases
Certified divers please bring certified card and log book

Onboard Facilities:
TV, Video, PA and sound systems
Toilet facilities
Easy access to the water via the large snorkel platform
Freshwater rinse shower
Spacious sun deck with sun lounges
Underwater cameras (hire only)
Fully licensed bar facilities

This intimate knowledge of the region means the very best outer reef sites have been chosen for your pleasure.

"Reef Magic" is a 30-metre air-conditioned fast and stable catamaran with a fully licensed bar, comfortable seating and spacious outer decks. Reef Magic III is in full Department of Transport 1C survey for up to 375 passengers.  As of end of 2013, Reef Magic Cruises's new vessel will be in operation carrying a daily average of 100 passengers per day with a maximum of 190 passengers on a daily basis.

It is equipped with the latest electronic navigational systems. Reef Magic Cruises operates to a maximum of 190 passengers on our scheduled day trips.

For Private Charters when utilising Outer Reef pontoons we can carry up to 250 passengers. Reef Magic Cruises have a choice of 6 different dive reef sites for Certified Divers to choose from and provide a full 5 hours at "Marine World" located at Moore Reef.

The latest Dive and Snorkel Equipment is provided and activities include Semi-submersible tours with Interactive Commentary, Guided Snorkel Tours, Snorkel lessons and supervised Snorkeling, Certified Dives and Introductory Dives. Swimming aids are also available. Assistance is given at all times providing personalised service from highly trained and experienced staff

A Marine Naturalist presentation is also included to inform passengers about the ecology of the reef. Outer Barrier Reef Cruises are designed to suit any active person. For a fun filled magical day of activities and adventure, travel with Reef Magic Cruises

You will truly come away with an unforgettable experience and everlasting memories of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Reef Magic Cruises is also available for private charter, catering specifically to conference and incentive groups. We offer a day that can be tailored to your group's specific needs.

Pontoon access and spectacular Outer Reef Sites from both Cairns and Port Douglas. So why not "Experience the Magic" with Reef Magic Cruises.

Itinerary:

-Air conditioned coach transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas available - additional charges apply.
-Complimentary tea/coffee provided
-5 full hours at our Outer Barrier Reef - 2 storey platform
-Onboard briefing including Great Barrier Reef presentation by our Marine Naturalist.
-Arrive at Marine World Platform 10.30am (approx.)
-Morning tea/coffee with cakes served

Morning Activities include:
-Full buffet lunch
-All Snorkeling equipment with lessons and instruction are included along with our Semi-submersible conducted with Marine Naturalist for a fun & informative commentary & Underwater Observatory

Optional Extra Activities include:
-Introductory Scuba Diving: No experience required (subject to onboard medical check)
-Certified Diving: Guides included (2 dives all equipment supplied)
-Guided Snorkel Tour: with our Marine Naturalists

Afternoon Activities include:
-Simply relaxing on a sun lounge
-Enjoying more diving, snorkeling or a semi-submersible ride
-Afternoon tea (tea, coffee, fruit and cheese platters) are served on departing
-Depart Marine World at 3:30pm.

Departures:

Check in opens at 8:00am at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal Daily

Cruise Departs: 
9am, Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns

Returns:
5.00-5.15pm

Optional Extras:  Payable on the day

Wet-Suits & Lycra Suits - $6.00 per person (not compulsory) 

Lockers for Personal Hire - $2.00 per entry

Prescription Masks available for Snorkellers and Divers ($5.00 hire fee)

Massage Therapist - 10 mins to 1 hour (from $20)

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ROTTNEST EXPRESS: EXPERIENCE ROTTNEST - FERRY & BIKE HIRE PACKAGE (DEPARTS FREMANTLE)

Unleash your adventurous spirit as you feel the breeze in your hair as you use pedal power to cycle your way around the island or combine both bike and snorkel for an unforgettable land and sea experience. Don’t waste valuable time waiting in queue, book a bike before you go!

Includes:

• Guided Introductory Walking Tour with English Speaking Guide
• Bike Hire with helmet and security lock
• Hotel transfers from most metropolitan hotels
• Return ferry to Rottnest Island
• Swan River Cruise with commentary (from Perth only)
• Morning and Afternoon Tea (from Perth only)
• Rottnest Island Admission Fee

Get active…Unleash your adventurous spirit as you feel the breeze in your hair as you use pedal power to cycle your way around the island or combine both bike and snorkel for an unforgettable land and sea experience.

Don’t waste valuable time waiting in queue, book a bike before you go! Ride straight from the jetty for breathtaking views, secluded bays and beaches.

Tips…There is no drinking water or food available outside the Thomson Bay and the Geordie Bay settlement areas, so don’t forget your supplies - water, lunch, sun cream, bathers, towel and camera are essentials!

During summer, bays on the south offer protection in the mornings from the prevailing easterly winds. By afternoon the famous Fremantle doctor comes in the south-west making the bays to the north such as The Basin, Parakeet Bay and Little Armstrong Bay the best.

The island is 11km long by 4km wide and takes approximately 3.5 hours to ride around.

Itinerary:

• Collect your bike and snorkel as you disembark the ferry

• Make sure you visit Parker Point for great photos and snorkelling

• Stop at Wadjemup Lighthouse for 360 degree views

• Follow the coastline for an array of beach options

• Allow enough time to return for your ferry

Terms of Travel:

Pre-bookings Essential. Package price includes the Rottnest Island Admission Fee.

Departures:

Departs daily, except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Channel Swim Day

Departs from Fremantle WA.

For up-to-date hotel/hostel pickup information contact www.e.tourshopaustralia.com.au

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SISKA - WHITSUNDAYS 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT SAILING

SISKA - WHITSUNDAYS SAILING 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT SAILING

An Ocean Racing Maxi Legend, with a very impressive race record! This Maxi has challenged and won some of the best from Australia, New Zealand, Hawai, Hong Kong, England, & South Africa. In her claims to fame Siska's crew above all will introduce you to the excitement of sailing!

Siska 80 Ft Ocean Racing Maxi Yacht

22 Guests

Whats Included: meals, open plan accom, linen, snorkelling gear, wet suit.  When we stop, roll out the huge deck shade awning.

Local Fees: are included in Ticket Price.

Features: 

• Huge deck space and safe as this yacht was built to race around the world, so sailing the Whitsundays is easy,
• Fast sailing on this 2 x Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Winner so you will go further and see more of the islands, 
• Help out with the sailing or just sunbathe on the massive deck,
• Because we only carry a maximum of 22 guests, we have the permits to do all the iconic Whitsunday Island Walks,
• When we stop, we roll out a huge deck shade awning,
• Plenty of space downstairs, includes comfy saloon/dining area, plus hot showers in bathrooms!
• Reliability - Sailing with the Whitsundays longest established live-aboard sailing company, established in 1985.

Departures:

Departs: Odd Days of Month (eg. 5th, 7th, 9th) at 7.30 am
Returns: Day 2 at 4.00pm

Optional extra costs: 

Scuba diving when we meet with our Dive Boat, BYO alcohol (no glass)

Check-in:

Please check-in with Explore Whitsundays, Shop 1/4 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach for a pre-departure briefing and boarding passes. NO free scuba dive. Please note accommodation is open plan. 

Luggage:

LUGGAGE can be stored with Airlie Beach Luggage Storage (above Europcar), Level 1/398 Shute Harbour Rd for just $5 for your whole sailing trip. Cancellation and Date Changes must be notified at least 72 hours prior to departure otherwise full trip fees apply.

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SOUTH COAST SCENIC TOURS - GRAND PACIFIC DRIVE & ATTRACTIONS DAY TOUR

Be exhilarated travelling to the magnificent and scenic South Coast past the 2nd oldest National Park in the world with breathtaking views of our beautiful escarpment & coastline.  Amazing coastal & beachside scenery, interesting tourist stops & lots of photo opportunities along...

Spend a day on the South Coast of New South Wales, an area hidden away and kept secret by the locals for far too long!

Visit points high above the coastline such as Bald Hill where the hang gliders take off, take a shot of the incredible coastal view and enjoy morning tea with coastal views folllowing a cultural talk at the Southern Gateway Centre.  A short distance and we're at Sea Cliff Bridge built to take traffic away from the original coastal road with it's "watch for falling rocks" signage of old.  Stroll along the bridge and take some one of a kind photo shots.

Next stop is beautiful award winning beach of Austinmer with accolades for being the cleanest beach in the state, watch the surfers and get your feet wet. 

Off we got to one of our outstanding boutique wineries set in beautiful countryside for wine tasting, an opportunity to take some of the most delicious wines home or savour with a delicious lunch  which we've tried ourselves and obviously do recommend!

On to Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, the largest in the southern hemisphere with it's not - to -miss breathtaking decor, beautiful grounds, it's own shop & even a tea house!  Perfect end to the day and it's back to Sydney/Wollongong in the comfort of our 20-seater air-conditioned bus or 4WD for smaller groups.

Departures:

Pick up from Sydney Central Station Country Platform entry carpark or Wollongong Station eastern side. Other points by prior arrangement.

Extras: 

Symbio Wildlife Park $27 per adult - payable on booking

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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM - 3 DAY / 3 NIGHT COD HOLE & RIBBON REEFS DIVE ADVENTURE

Sleek and spacious, the 'Spirit of Freedom' offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs. This tour begins every Monday from Cairns, and travels along the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, finishing 240 km to the north at the world famous Cod Hole. 

Number of Dives:  Up to 11 dives, including up to 3 night dives

Number of passengers: 26 maximum

Vessel: 37m monohull, 3 spacious decks, fully air-conditioned, electronic stabilisers

What to bring: 
- Dive Certification Card
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Warm clothing for evenings
- Money for bar and other on-board purchases
- Soft luggage (max 20kg)

What's Included:
- Accommodation Transfer from Cairns City accommodation
- Quality, chef-prepared meals Australian wine with evening meals
- All linen and towels
- Tanks & weights
- 2 dives on the outer Great Barrier Reef
- 2 dives at the world famous Cod Hole home to a family of giant potato cod
- 6 dives on the remarkable chain of Ribbon Reefs with varied topography featuring coves with expansive beds of plate corals to isolated pinnacles, home to clouds of colourful tropical fish.

Courses Available:
PADI Advanced Course
PADI Nitrox Course

Special Note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20kg/45lb per person. All bags must be soft sided.

Spirit of Freedom Details
At 37 metres, Spirit is one of Australias largest liveaboard dive vessels, with on board facilities to satisfy the most discerning dive traveller.  
Electronic stabilisers ensure the smoothest cruising, while the comfortable furnishings and polished timber interior, give you the feeling of being on a luxury private yacht.
Passenger entertainment areas include sun deck, lounge/ bar and huge dining saloon with wide screen TV/DVD system.
Theres also a large fully equipped dive deck with Nitrox and photo facilities.
11 roomy cabins all feature private bathrooms and are serviced daily.

Itinerary:

Monday:

The Spirit of Freedom courtesy bus will pick you up from your Cairns hotel around 11:00am to transfer you to Trinity Wharf, where you will board the vessel. You will be greeted by the Spirit of Freedom crew, who will give you an orientation of the vessel before a 12 noon departure. Enjoy lunch on board while we cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef for an afternoon check-out dive and a twilight or night dive. After dinner we cruise north to the Ribbon Reefs.

Tuesday & Wednesday:

These two days are spent diving at the most northern of the Ribbon Reefs, Number 9 & 10 Ribbon Reefs. Dive sites and sequence may vary depending on the weather conditions, but will always include at least one dive at the Cod Hole, where you encounter a family of massive and very friendly Potato Cod. Other sites may include Wonder-wall, Pixie Pinnacle, Challenger Bay, Two Towers, Lighthouse Bommie, and the Snake Pit, just to name a few. If the current is right, you may also take a drift dive at Dynamite Pass, well know as a channel for sharks to pass through. See the dive site page for site selection of some of our dive sites on the Ribbon Reefs. 4 to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Tuesday. On Wednesday evening we overnight at Watson's Bay on Lizard Island and enjoy a sunset BBQ dinner on the top deck.

Thursday:

This morning after breakfast you will disembark and say farewell to Spirit of Freedom. On shore at Lizard Island you can take the guided walk from Watson's Beach to Mary Watson's cottage over Chinaman's Ridge and back to the air-strip. Here you will board a twin-engine light aircraft for your low level flight over the reef and / or along the coast back to Cairns. The one hour flight arrives at Hinterland Aviation, Cairns General Aviation Airport around 11.15 to 11:30am, where the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will meet you for your transfer back to your Cairns city hotel.

Departures:

Departs: 12pm, Mondays from Cairns
Returns: Approx 11.30am Thursday to Cairns, by 250km Low Level Scenic Flight from Lizard Island

Extra Costs:

AU$20 EMC (Marine Park Entry fee)
AU$30 Fuel Levy

Other Extras:

Other Dive Equipment (if required)

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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM - 4 DAY / 4 NIGHT CORAL SEA & RIBBONS REEF ADVENTURE

Sleek and spacious, the 'Spirit of Freedom' offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs. This tour begins every Monday from Cairns, and travels along the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, finishing 240 km to the north at the world famous Cod Hole. 

Number of Dives: Up to 16 dives, including night dives

Number of passengers: 26 maximum

Vessel: 37m monohull, 3 spacious decks, fully air-conditioned, electronic stabilisers

What to bring:
- Dive Certification Card
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Warm clothing for evenings
- Money for bar and other on-board purchases
- Soft luggage (max 20kg)

What's included:

-Transfers to/from your Cairns city hotel
- One way flight - Cairns to Lizard Island
- Opportunity for up to 15 dives
- En-suite cabin with daily service
- Chef prepared gourmet meals - Australian style
- Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals

Courses Available:
PADI Advanced Course
PADI Nitrox Course

Special Note: Due to light aircraft weight restrictions, your total luggage weight is limited to 20kg/45lb. All bags must be soft sided.

Spirit of Freedom Details:
Australias Coral Sea Reefs are a system of isolated reefs that lie well beyond the Great Barrier Reef.  It is here that you can experience an underwater world with exceptional visibility (average 30-40m), and reef landscapes of pinnacles and sheer walls laced with golden gorgonian fans.  Drift diving with the currents, you will see huge schools of tuna, trevally and sharks passing you by.

Join the Spirit of Freedom on a 4 Day/ 4 Night dive adventure to the Coral Sea.  At 37 metres, Spirit is one of Australias largest liveaboard dive vessels, with on board facilities to satisfy the most discerning dive traveller.   Electronic stabilisers ensure the smoothest cruising, while the comfortable furnishings and polished timber interior, give you the feeling of being on a luxury private yacht.

Passenger entertainment areas include sun deck, lounge/ bar and huge dining saloon with wide screen TV/DVD system.  Theres also a large fully equipped dive deck with Nitrox and photo facilities. 12 roomy cabins all feature private bathrooms and are serviced daily

About the Coral Sea:
To the south east, east and north east of Cairns and at least 100km offshore from the Great Barrier Reef, lie Australia's Coral Sea Reefs. Spirit of Freedom will travel to two Coral Sea Reef systems which can include South Flinders, Flinders, Dart, East Holmes, West Holmes, Flora, Bouganville, Shark, and Osprey Reefs. Destinations will vary and be selected to provide the best diving, and allow maximum dive time and passenger comfort, according to the prevailing weather.

The Coral Sea reefs feature spectacular walls, steep drop-offs and lone seamounts, rising thousands of metres from the ocean floor to just below the surface. Renown for crystal clear water with average visibility well in excess of 40 metres, a diver can appear suspended in air against a vertical wall laced with massive gorgonian fans. Sharks and schooling pelagics cruise through an amazing display of gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, while nudibranch, anemones, unusual tropical fish, invertebrates, and huge schools of fish provide a rich variety of marine life.

Itinerary:

Thursday: Around 07:30am this morning the Spirit of Freedom courtesy coach will transfer you from your Cairns city hotel to Hinterland Aviation at Cairns General Aviation Airport. Here you will board a twin-engine light aircraft for your scenic flight up the coast to Lizard Island. The Spirit of Freedom crew will greet you on arrival and escort you via tender to the vessel. After an orientation of the vessel we depart for Ribbon Reef Number 10. This afternoon we will have the opportunity for two dives at a choice of sites including the Cod Hole, Challenger Bay, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Gardens, and Pixie Pinnacle. We depart in the evening for a 10 hour crossing to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.

Friday & Saturday: Two days will be spent diving Osprey Reef (weather permitting). Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with visibility ranging 30 to 100 metres. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from the ocean floor thousands of feet below. 'North Horn' is a dive site at the tip of Osprey is a site where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate, and you can experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. 4 to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Friday. See the dive site page for site selection of some of our dive sites at Osprey Reef. On Saturday night we will depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

Sunday: At Ribbon Reefs Number 3 we will dive such sites as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. A second option for this day, in special weather conditions, is to head south from Opsrey to Bougainville Reef, known for its unusual underwater landscape or caverns, and its partially submerged wreck. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns.

Monday: We arrive back into Cairns at 06:30am. Enjoy a light breakfast on board and a group photo opportunity before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 08.00am.

Departures:

Departs: Cairns 8.30am Thursday via low level scenic flight over the reef to Lizard Island.

Returns: Cairns 7.00am Monday

Extra costs:
AU$20 EMC (Marine Park Fee)
AU$40 Fuel Levy

Other Extras:
Diving Equipment (if required)

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SPIRIT OF FREEDOM - 7 DAY / 7 NIGHT COD HOLE, RIBBON REEFS & CORAL SEA ADVENTURE

Sleek and spacious, the 'Spirit of Freedom' offers the best in live-aboard dive cruising to the Cod Hole and Ribbon Reefs. This tour begins every Monday from Cairns, and travels along the rarely visited Ribbon Reefs, finishing 240 km to the north at the world famous Cod Hole. 

Number of Dives: Up to 24 dives, including 7 night dives

Number of passengers: 26 maximum

Vessel: 37m monohull, 3 spacious decks, fully air-conditioned, electronic stabilisers

What to bring:
- Dive Certification Card
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Warm clothing for evenings
- Money for bar and other on-board purchases
- Soft luggage

What's Included:
- Transfers to/from your Cairns city hotel
- Opportunity for up to 26 dives
- En-suite cabin with daily service
- Chef prepared gourmet meals - Australian style
- Australian wines and soft drinks with evening meals

Courses Available:                       

PADI Advanced Course
PADI Nitrox Course

7 day Cod Hole & Coral Sea Combined Adventure
The 7 day Cod Hole and Coral Sea adventure, offers two unique destinations, combining our 3 and 4 day cruise.  At the Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs you will dive with giant potato cod and encounter an ecosystem of unsurpassed marine diversity.  The Coral Sea will offer you amazing visibility, sheer walls, sharks, and huge schools of fish.

Spirit of Freedom is Australia's largest live aboard dive vessel, and features electronic stabilisers, wide screen TV/ DVD, and roomy cabins with ensuites.  Be prepared for fabulous chef prepared meals and a level of service to satisfy the most discerning dive traveller.

Australias Coral Sea Reefs are a system of isolated reefs that lie well beyond the Great Barrier Reef.  It is here that you can experience an underwater world with exceptional visibility (average 30-40m), and reef landscapes of pinnacles and sheer walls laced with golden gorgonian fans.  Drift diving with the currents, you will see huge schools of tuna, trevally and sharks passing you by.

About the Coral Sea:

To the south east, east and north east of Cairns and at least 100km offshore from the Great Barrier Reef, lie Australia's Coral Sea Reefs. Spirit of Freedom will travel to two Coral Sea Reef systems which can include South Flinders, Flinders, Dart, East Holmes, West Holmes, Flora, Bouganville, Shark, and Osprey Reefs. Destinations will vary and be selected to provide the best diving, and allow maximum dive time and passenger comfort, according to the prevailing weather.

The Coral Sea reefs feature spectacular walls, steep drop-offs and lone seamounts, rising thousands of metres from the ocean floor to just below the surface. Renown for crystal clear water with average visibility well in excess of 40 metres, a diver can appear suspended in air against a vertical wall laced with massive gorgonian fans. Sharks and schooling pelagics cruise through an amazing display of gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, while nudibranch, anemones, unusual tropical fish, invertebrates, and huge schools of fish provide a rich variety of marine life.

Itinerary:

Monday: 
The Spirit of Freedom courtesy bus will pick you up from your Cairns hotel around 11:00am to transfer you to Trinity Wharf, where you will board the vessel. You will be greeted by the Spirit of Freedom crew, who will give you an orientation of the vessel before a 12 noon departure. Enjoy lunch on board while we cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef for an afternoon check-out dive and a twilight or night dive. After dinner we cruise north to the Ribbon Reefs.

Tuesday & Wednesday: 
These two days are spent diving at the most northern of the Ribbon Reefs, Number 9 & 10 Ribbon Reefs. Dive sites and sequence may vary depending on the weather conditions, but will always include at least one dive at the Cod Hole, where you encounter a family of massive and very friendly Potato Cod. Other sites may include Wonder-wall, Pixie Pinnacle, Challenger Bay, Two Towers, Lighthouse Bommie, and the Snake Pit, just to name a few. If the current is right, you may also take a drift dive at Dynamite Pass, well know as a channel for sharks to pass through. See the dive site page for site selection of some of our dive sites on the Ribbon Reefs. 4 to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Tuesday. On Wednesday evening we overnight at Watson's Bay, Lizard Island, and enjoy a sunset BBQ dinner on the top deck.

Thursday: 
This morning after breakfast you will have the opportunity to go ashore at Lizard Island. A good chance to stretch you legs on land at this half way point, you can take the guided walk from Watson's Beach to Mary Watson's cottage over Chinaman's Ridge and back to the beach. Around 11.00am we will cruise back to Ribbon Reef Number 10 for two dives at a choice of sites including the Snake Pit, Cod Hole, Challenger Bay, Lighthouse Bommie, Pixie Wall, and Pixie Pinnacle. If the tide permits we may repeat a dive at the Cod Hole or visit new sites. We depart in the evening for a 10 hour crossing to Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea.

Friday & Saturday: 
Two days will be spent diving Osprey Reef (weather permitting). Australia's Coral Sea reefs are renown for crystal clear water with visibility ranging 30 to 100 metres. The landscape is amazing with sheer walls laced with gorgonians, sea whips, and bright yellow soft corals, rising from the ocean floor thousands of feet below. 'North Horn' is a dive site at the tip of Osprey where grey reef sharks, silvertips, and the occasional oceanic congregate, and you can experience a close encounter with the Spirit of Freedom shark attraction dive. 4 to 5 dives will be available each day, including a night dive on the Friday. See the dive site page for site selection of some of our dive sites at Osprey Reef. On Saturday night we will depart Osprey Reef for overnight travel to the Ribbon Reefs.

Sunday:
At Ribbon Reefs Number 3 we will dive such sites as the sensational Steve's Bommie, Temple of Doom, and Flare Point. A second option for this day, in special weather conditions, is to head south from Opsrey to Bougainville Reef, known for its unusual underwater landscape or caverns, and its partially submerged wreck. On Sunday evening we will cruise overnight back to Cairns.

Monday:
We arrive back into Cairns at 06:30am. Enjoy a light breakfast on board and a group photo opportunity before being dropped back to your Cairns hotel around 08.00am.

Departures:

Departs:   Monday at 12pm 

Returns:   Monday at 7:30am

Extra costs: 
AU$20 EMC (Marine Park Fee)
AU$70 Fuel Levy

Other Extra Costs:
Diving Equipment (if required)

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SV WHITEHAVEN - 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT WHITSUNDAYS SAILING ADVENTURES - ECO SAILING SAFARI

FREE fun kayak tours, 2 FULL DAYS - MULTI AWARD WINNING ECO INTERPRETIVE TOURS; See MORE, Explore MORE, Do MORE... Eco guided island exploration, Whitehaven Beach/Hill Inlet. High level of reef, rainforest and wildlife eco interpretation by formally trained crew.

Multi Award Winning Adventure and Eco Tourism Operation

24 Guests 3 Fabulous crew

Price includes NO HIDDEN EXTRAS:

•  GST, National Park & Great Barrier Reef Marine Park entry fees, administration fees
• Professional skipper & crew    

  

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• Accommodation
• Fresh linen with Bath Towel
• All meals freshly prepared onboard
• FREE Use of wetsuits or snorkel suits
• Snorkelling equipment
• FREE Kayaking Safari
• Guided Eco Interpetive tours by our formally trained fun crew
• hot showers

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit snorkelling sites (no need to wait for people scuba diving), snorkel from protected beaches, great for first time snorkellers
• Fun eco guides, learn all about the Whitsunday wildlife, reefs, turtles, sea eagles and ancient aboriginal ngaro tribes    
  
• 3 full days, more time to explore islands and beaches, extra time at Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet
• Whale Watching when in season (July to September)
• Stargazing and astronomy over a cold beer or wine
• kayaking to explore reefs, beaches and mangroves
• Eco friendly tree hugging and possum patting :-)

Optional extra costs: 

BYO alcohol (no glass)

Owner Operator Quality WCBIA Member

Itinerary:

All itineraries are weather dependant, we aim to visit the best places on the day

Common Itinerary 2 Full Days/1 Night 

Day One:

• Depart Airlie Beach at about 8.45am . Once on board our friendly crew will brief you about safety and sailing, before setting sail to cross the Whitsunday passage. Get involved with sailing, and take a turn at the helm under the guidance of our skill full crew.
• After morning tea, at 11am arrive at your first snorkelling destination, our crew will give you an introduction to snorkelling and take you ashore by dinghy to snorkel from the safety of a protected beach, a great way to gain confidence in the water.
• 12.30 head back to the ship for a scrumptious buffet lunch of cold meats, salads and rolls, all freshly prepared on board. Then set sail for the next afternoon location.
• Set sail to our overnight anchorage at Nara Inlet, enjoy kayaking activities and visit the Aborginal Caves and learn all about the Ngaro tribe from your crew
• Enjoy a hot shower, afternoon Hor dourves, a cold beer or wine and hear our tree hugging crew tell some fascinating tales of life below and above the water on the Great Barrier Reef. Listen out for the friendly dolphin pods which frequent the Northern islands. Enjoy a delicious dinner, and enjoy some fun on the back deck, or find a quiet spot and star gaze before falling in to bed for a good nights sleep

Second Option Day One:  

• Depart Airlie Beach at about 8.45am . Once on board our friendly crew will brief you about safety and sailing, before setting sail to cross the Whitsunday passage. Get involved with sailing, and take a turn at the helm under the guidance of our skill full crew.
• Set sail to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven beach for an extended visit. No need to rush off to find a scuba diving site, plenty of time to relax and enjoy one of the Worlds best beaches with pure white silica sand and postcard views to die for. Join the crew for a few beach games, and a guided walk to the look out at Hill Inlet, on the way our crew will point out many things of interest adding to the wow factor of your day
• Return to the good ship SV  Whitehaven for lunch and enjoy the relief of permanent shade on our back deck. 
• Relax in the sun or shade as we head back to the pristine coral areas of of the Whitsundays for an afternoon snorkelling experience, now experienced snorkellers, well educated on the marine life by the crew, discover even more new and exciting things below the ocean.
• At the end of another big day out, hot shower, yummy food and good times with your new found ship mates

Day Two:

• Another early rise, you wouldn't want to miss a thing in this neighbourhood - mantarays, dolphins, turtles, Whales (in season). After breakfast, enjoy a kayaking expedition, and combine a bit of excercise with some wildlife spotting. Enjoy a race back to the ship to find the champion kayaking team on board!
• After morning tea, its time to hit the water, for one last snorkelling opportunity - everyone will be experts by now, recognising and identifying even more marine wonders.
• By midday its back to the ship for a rewarding lunch before setting sail back to Airlie Beach accross the Whitsunday passage.
• Return to Airlie Beach at 3.30-4pm (depending how fast you sail!), but the fun doesn't end here. Join your ship mates for the "After Party" were everyone gets chance to let their hair down and go a little bit wild- details provided at the end of the trip!

Departures:

Departs: Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, 8.30am Sunday, Wednesday & Fridays

Returns: 4.00pm Monday, Thursday & Saturdays

Extras:

Soft drinks available for purchase for $2.00

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