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THE ULTIMATE CRUISE
7 NIGHTS
Departs:
Trinity Wharf
Cairns
 Monday
2pm (board from
1pm)
Returns:
Trinity Wharf Cairns
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8 am
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Dunk Island
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Two Isles
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Fitzroy Island
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THE ULTIMATE
CRUISE - 7 NIGHTS
Captain Cook Cruises are the small ship
destination cruise line specialists of Australia and
the Pacific. An award winning Australian family owned
and operated company for 30 years. Captain Cook Cruises
have 20 ships operating a variety of short duration
and extended cruises on Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier
Reef, Murray River and the Fiji Islands. Itineraries
range from 1 hour 15 minutes to 7 nights, and all ships
in the fleet are available for charter.
As the world slips away from the bow,
you will wake each day to a new adventure - on the Ultimate
Great Barrier Reef Cruise. Reef Endeavour will carry
you beyond the reach of holiday crowds to wonders few
have seen or experienced - exotic island hideaways,
soft sandy beaches, balmy bays and remote outer reefs.
Our own Marine Naturalist will introduce you to the
beauty of the Reef as well as the intricate ecology
that created it. You will come to know the countless
varieties of flora and fauna, both land and marine,
on a cruise where we are ever respectful of the environment.
Reef Endeavour sails every Monday &
Friday from Cairns and our weekly itinerary has been
specially designed into two unique voyages that can
be combined for our 7-night Ultimate Great barrier Reef
Cruise.
On the Northbound Voyage (4-Nights) you will cruise
to remote and spectacular destinations including Lizard
Island and the continental shelf `ribbon' reefs.
The Southbound Voyage (3 nights) has
an accent on the fascinating flora and fauna of the
tropical rainforest islands and the outer `bombora'
reefs.
Combined over seven unforgettable nights,
the two voyages offer the ultimate Barrier Reef and
Rainforest experience.
NORTHBOUND
CRUISE - 4 Nights
Cairns - Fitzroy Island
- Cooktown -
Two Isles - Lizard Island - Ribbon Reef
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SOUTHBOUND
CRUISE - 3 Nights
Cairns - Fitzroy Island
- Hedley Reef - Hinchinbrook Channel - Dunk
Island
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Monday - Towering rainforest, giant
ferns and native orchids await you on Fitzroy
Island. Join our escorted walk along the
shady paths of this canopied wilderness.
Tuesday - Visit remote
Cooktown where in 1770, Captain James Cook,
sought refuge by the river. A century later
thousands came in search of gold. Today’s
visitors find a quieter place with a rich
history to explore. In the afternoon we
sail for Two Isles. This tiny cay ringed
by white coral-sand beaches is a sanctuary
for rare bird species and occasional sea
turtles, and perfect for snorkelling.
Wednesday - Surrounded
by exceptional fringing reefs, Lizard Island
is the jewel of the Barrier Reef. Meander
across fringes of white sand, don snorkelling
gear to explorer acres of coral, step into
a glass-bottomed boat and dawdle over the
giant clam gardens off Mrs Watson’s Bay,
or hit the trail up Cooks Look like a true
explorer.
Thursday - Snorkel
in bright clear water over staghorn, fan,
sea whip, brain and boulder corals as giant
potato cod, rays, reef sharks and coral
trout swim below. Aboard our glass-bottomed
boat, the marine naturalist illuminates
the extraordinary habitat or Ribbon Reef
No.5 unfolding before your eyes.
Friday - return to Cairns
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Friday - Towering rainforest, giant
ferns and native orchids await you on Fitzroy
Island. Join our escorted walk along the
shady paths of this canopied wilderness.
Saturday - Snorkellers
come face to face with clouds of intensely
coloured reef fish. Passengers in the glass-bottomed
boat hear our marine naturalist describe
life among the coral bomboras of Hedley
Reef. A whole day to explore these coral
gardens
Sunday - A breathtaking
cruising passage through the Hinchinbrook
Channel. Enjoy the spectacular vista of
densely forested mountains, mangroves and
sun-drenched beaches in the morning mist.
Our marine naturalist explains the channel’s
diverse habitats that shelter species from
dugongs and dolphins to migrating whales.
In the high rainforest canopies
of Dunk Island exotic bird and plant life
abounds. There is life too at the island’s
resort where you can drop in for a quiet
drink, a hit of tennis, a round of golf
or a swim.
Monday - return to Cairns
View Map - The Ultimate
Cruise-7 Nights
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The Vessel -
MV Reef Endeavour
Explore the Great Barrier Reef’s remote
reefs, exclusive islands and shallow bays aboard Captain
Cook Cruises’ award-winning 3, 4 or 7-night MV Reef
Endeavour cruises departing weekly from Cairns. Discover
the unique advantages of small ship cruising on a voyage
that highlights the extraordinary.
Stroll along fringes of white sand and
snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of fish on the outer
Ribbon and Hedley Reefs. Discover Lizard Island’s giant
clam gardens only metres from the shore. Hear native
birds call from the towering rainforest canopy on Dunk
and Fitzroy Islands and climb the same lookouts as the
first explorers.
MV Reef Endeavour is purpose-built for
Captain Cook Great Barrier Reef cruises. A small ship,
she caters to no more than 150 passengers, ensuring
every guest personal attention in comfortable surroundings.
At the same time, she is fully equipped to make the
most of your reef and island experience. Our informative,
friendly and skilled crew includes a marine naturalist
and a dive master.
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MV Reef Endeavour - Cabin
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On Board Lounge
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MV Endeavour - Sundeck
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Inclusions
Every cruise includes on-board accommodation,
all meals, all on-board facilities, snorkelling equipment,
glass-bottomed boat excursions, guided rainforest and
island walks, marine naturalist and Australian GST at
10%. Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, optional
tours such as scuba diving and EMC (approx $13.50 pp)
Dining
Superb dining specialising in fresh
local produce is central to life aboard the Reef Endeavour.
You will enjoy lavish buffet breakfasts, luncheons that
feature fresh Barrier Reef seafood and a la carte dinners
with a different menu every night.
Facilities
Swimming
pool, two top deck spa pools, sun deck, sauna and gym;
glass-bottomed boat, snorkelling and dive vessels; two
bars, two lounges and a single-sitting dining saloon;
gift shop, chart house, library and videos; guest laundry
and 24 hour coffee and tea facilities; lift from D Deck
to Sun Deck (limited access); satellite communications,
telephone and fax.
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NORTHBOUND BARRIER REEF
CRUISE - 4 NIGHTS
Departs: Trinity
Wharf
Cairns
Monday
2pm (board from 1pm)
Returns:
Trinity Wharf Cairns
Friday
8 am
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Lizard Island
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Fitzroy Island
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Two Isles
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CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES
Captain Cook Cruises are the small ship
destination cruise line specialists of Australia and the
Pacific. An award winning Australian family owned and operated
company for 30 years. Captain Cook Cruises have 20 ships
operating a variety of short duration and extended cruises
on Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Murray River
and the Fiji Islands. Itineraries range from 1 hour 15 minutes
to 7 nights, and all ships in the fleet are available for
charter..
NORTHBOUND
CRUISE - 4 Nights
Cairns - Fitzroy Island
- Cooktown - Two Isles - Lizard Island - Ribbon
Reef #5
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Monday - Towering rainforest, giant ferns
and native orchids await you on Fitzroy Island.
Join our escorted walk along the shady paths
of this canopied wilderness.
Tuesday - Visit remote
Cooktown where in 1770, Captain James Cook,
sought refuge by the river. A century later
thousands came in search of gold. Today’s visitors
find a quieter place with a rich history to
explore. In the afternoon we sail for Two Isles.
This tiny cay ringed by white coral-sand beaches
is a sanctuary for rare bird species and occasional
sea turtles, and perfect for snorkelling.
Wednesday - Surrounded
by exceptional fringing reefs, Lizard Island
is the jewel of the Barrier Reef. Meander across
fringes of white sand, don snorkelling gear
to explorer acres of coral, step into a glass-bottomed
boat and dawdle over the giant clam gardens
off Mrs Watson’s Bay, or hit the trail up Cooks
Look like a true explorer.
Thursday - Snorkel in
bright clear water over staghorn, fan, sea whip,
brain and boulder corals as giant potato cod,
rays, reef sharks and coral trout swim below.
Aboard our glass-bottomed boat, the marine naturalist
illuminates the extraordinary habitat or Ribbon
Reef No.5 unfolding before your eyes.
Friday - return to Cairns
View Map - The Ultimate
Cruise-7 Nights
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The Vessel - MV
Reef Endeavour
Explore the Great Barrier Reef’s remote
reefs, exclusive islands and shallow bays aboard Captain
Cook Cruises’ award-winning 3, 4 or 7-night MV Reef Endeavour
cruises departing weekly from Cairns. Discover the unique
advantages of small ship cruising on a voyage that highlights
the extraordinary.
Stroll along fringes of white sand and snorkel
amongst a kaleidoscope of fish on the outer Ribbon and Hedley
Reefs. Discover Lizard Island’s giant clam gardens only
metres from the shore. Hear native birds call from the towering
rainforest canopy on Dunk and Fitzroy Islands and climb
the same lookouts as the first explorers.
MV Reef Endeavour is purpose-built for Captain
Cook Great Barrier Reef cruises. A small ship, she caters
to no more than 150 passengers, ensuring every guest personal
attention in comfortable surroundings. At the same time,
she is fully equipped to make the most of your reef and
island experience. Our informative, friendly and skilled
crew includes a marine naturalist and a dive master.
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MV Reef Endeavour - Cabin
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On Board Lounge
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MV Endeavour - Sundeck
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Inclusions
Every cruise includes on-board accommodation,
all meals, all on-board facilities, snorkelling equipment,
glass-bottomed boat excursions, guided rainforest and island
walks, marine naturalist and Australian GST at 10%. Prices
exclude drinks, personal purchases, optional tours such
as scuba diving and EMC (approx $13.50 pp)
Dining
Superb dining specialising in fresh local
produce is central to life aboard the Reef Endeavour. You
will enjoy lavish buffet breakfasts, luncheons that feature
fresh Barrier Reef seafood and a la carte dinners with a
different menu every night.
Facilities
Swimming pool,
two top deck spa pools, sun deck, sauna and gym; glass-bottomed
boat, snorkelling and dive vessels; two bars, two lounges
and a single-sitting dining saloon; gift shop, chart house,
library and videos; guest laundry and 24 hour coffee and
tea facilities; lift from D Deck to Sun Deck (limited access);
satellite communications, telephone and fax.
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SOUTHBOUND BARRIER REEF
CRUISE - 3 NIGHTS
Departs: Trinity
Wharf
Cairns
Friday
2pm (board from 1pm)
Returns:
Trinity Wharf Cairns
Monday
8 am
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Dunk Island
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Fitzroy Island
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Hinchinbrook Channel
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CAPTAIN COOK CRUISES
Captain Cook Cruises are the small ship
destination cruise line specialists of Australia and the
Pacific. An award winning Australian family owned and operated
company for 30 years. Captain Cook Cruises have 20 ships
operating a variety of short duration and extended cruises
on Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Murray River
and the Fiji Islands. Itineraries range from 1 hour 15 minutes
to 7 nights, and all ships in the fleet are available for
charter.
SOUTHBOUND
CRUISE - 3 Nights
Cairns - Fitzroy Island
- Hedley Reef - Hinchinbrook Channel - Dunk
Island
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Friday - Towering rainforest, giant ferns
and native orchids await you on Fitzroy Island.
Join our escorted walk along the shady paths
of this canopied wilderness.
Saturday - Snorkellers
come face to face with clouds of intensely coloured
reef fish. Passengers in the glass-bottomed
boat hear our marine naturalist describe life
among the coral bomboras of Hedley Reef. A whole
day to explore these coral gardens
Sunday - A breathtaking
cruising passage through the Hinchinbrook Channel.
Enjoy the spectacular vista of densely forested
mountains, mangroves and sun-drenched beaches
in the morning mist. Our marine naturalist explains
the channel’s diverse habitats that shelter
species from dugongs and dolphins to migrating
whales.
In the high rainforest canopies
of Dunk Island exotic bird and plant life abounds.
There is life too at the island’s resort where
you can drop in for a quiet drink, a hit of
tennis, a round of golf or a swim.
Monday - return to Cairns
View Map - The Ultimate
Cruise-7 Nights
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The Vessel - MV
Reef Endeavour
Explore the Great Barrier Reef’s remote
reefs, exclusive islands and shallow bays aboard Captain
Cook Cruises’ award-winning 3, 4 or 7-night MV Reef Endeavour
cruises departing weekly from Cairns. Discover the unique
advantages of small ship cruising on a voyage that highlights
the extraordinary.
Stroll along fringes of white sand and snorkel
amongst a kaleidoscope of fish on the outer Ribbon and Hedley
Reefs. Discover Lizard Island’s giant clam gardens only
metres from the shore. Hear native birds call from the towering
rainforest canopy on Dunk and Fitzroy Islands and climb
the same lookouts as the first explorers.
MV Reef Endeavour is purpose-built for Captain
Cook Great Barrier Reef cruises. A small ship, she caters
to no more than 150 passengers, ensuring every guest personal
attention in comfortable surroundings. At the same time,
she is fully equipped to make the most of your reef and
island experience. Our informative, friendly and skilled
crew includes a marine naturalist and a dive master.
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MV Reef Endeavour - Cabin
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On Board Lounge
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MV Endeavour - Sundeck
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Inclusions
Every cruise includes on-board accommodation,
all meals, all on-board facilities, snorkelling equipment,
glass-bottomed boat excursions, guided rainforest and island
walks, marine naturalist and Australian GST at 10%. Prices
exclude drinks, personal purchases, optional tours such
as scuba diving and EMC (approx $13.50 pp)
Dining
Superb dining specialising in fresh local
produce is central to life aboard the Reef Endeavour. You
will enjoy lavish buffet breakfasts, luncheons that feature
fresh Barrier Reef seafood and a la carte dinners with a
different menu every night.
Facilities
Swimming pool,
two top deck spa pools, sun deck, sauna and gym; glass-bottomed
boat, snorkelling and dive vessels; two bars, two lounges
and a single-sitting dining saloon; gift shop, chart house,
library and videos; guest laundry and 24 hour coffee and
tea facilities; lift from D Deck to Sun Deck (limited access);
satellite communications, telephone and fax.
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Departs: 7.45 am
daily from Marlin Jetty
Cairns
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REEF ENCOUNTER
CRUISE
Reef Encounter offers an outstanding
accommodation base for visitors to Cairns to experience
the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef whether they have
a night or a week to spare. Accommodation facilities
onboard the fully air-conditioned vessel are terrific.
Staterooms are modern, spacious & bright with plenty
of storage space, & all have en-suite bathrooms.
Reef Encounter has its own onboard water
desalination plant so guests have the luxury of unlimited
showers. The dining room is big & fresh, our onboard
heated spa is perfect to relax after a night dive or
watch the sunset with a glass of champagne. Our hydraulic
scuba dive / snorkel platform makes scuba diving & snorkeling
a breeze. Reef Encounter is large enough to provide
all the comforts of larger cruise ships, yet small enough
to enable access to spectacular reef locations inaccessible
to other vessels.
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.
The large easy access water platform
allows hassle free scuba diving and snorkelling. The
vessel also features comfortable cabins as well as 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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Departure Day
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Return Day
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- 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,
snorkelling, sunbake & relaxation time.
Dinner, Night scuba dive & relaxation
time.
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- 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
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Tour Includes
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- 21 twin/double staterooms (all have
private bathrooms).
- We guarantee 3 Great Barrier Reef
locations on a 2 Day / 1 Night Package.
- Air-conditioning.
- Fully Licensed Bar.
- Complimentary Tea, Coffee & Milo
all day.
- Dining Room - Chef prepared meals
made fresh daily on board.
- Heated Spa
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dive platform.
- Snorkel & Dive Equipment
- Dive Tender vessels.
- Spacious Sun Deck with sun lounges.
- Glass Bottom Boat.
- TV / Video Room.
- Heli Pad.
- Reef fishing is available - advanced
bookings are essential.
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What to Bring
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- Camera
- Sunscreen
- A big smile!
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Please Note:
Sleeping Bags are not permitted
Alcohol is not permitted - NO BYO!
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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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Certified
Scuba Diving Expeditions
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Twin Share (prices
per person/twin share)
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2 day/ 1 night - Scuba
Diving 5 day dives + 1 night dive
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A$370
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2 day/ 1 night - Advanced
SSI Specialty Scuba dive course
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A$460
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3 day/ 2 night - Scuba
Diving 8 day dives + 2 night dives
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A$560
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3 day/ 2 night - Advanced
SSI Specialty Scuba dive course
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A$610
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3 day/ 2 night - Advanced
PADI Specialty Scuba
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A$690
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4 day/ 3 night -
Scuba Diving 11 day dives + 3 night dives
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A$752.5
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Additional Nights - A$192.50
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Sole Occupancy
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2 day/ 1 night - Scuba
Diving 5 day dives + 1 night dive
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A$660
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3 day/ 2 night - Scuba
Diving 8 day dives + 2 night dives
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A$1000
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4 day/ 3 night -
Scuba Diving 11 day dives + 3 night dives
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A$1382.50
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Additional
Nights - A$382.50
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Top
Deck Club Certified Scuba Diving Adventures
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Twin Share
(prices per person/twin share)
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2 day/ 1 night - Scuba
Diving 5 day dives + 1 night dive
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A$640
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3 day/ 2 night - Scuba
Diving 8 day dives + 2 night dives
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A$980
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4 day/ 3 night -
Scuba Diving 11 day dives + 3 night dives
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A$1320
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Additional
Nights - A$340
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Sole Occupancy
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2 day/ 1 night - Scuba
Diving 5 day dives + 1 night dive
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A$930
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3 day/ 2 night - Scuba
Diving 8 day dives + 2 night dives
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A$1420
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4 day/ 3 night -
Scuba Diving 11 day dives + 3 night dives
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A$1950
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Additional Nights - A$530
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No
School Scuba - Introductory Scuba Dive Adventure
- Just fun Diving
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Twin Share
(prices per person/twin share)
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2 day/ 1 night - 5 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$480
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3 day/ 2 night - 8 Dives,
No testing, No License
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A$750
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4 day/ 3 night -
11 Dives, No testing, No License
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A$1020
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Additional
Nights - A$270
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Sole Occupancy
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2 day/ 1 night - 5 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$770
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3 day/ 2 night - 8 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$1190
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4 day/ 3 night - 11 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$1650
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Top Deck Club
No
School Scuba - Introductory Scuba Dive Adventure
- Just fun Diving
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Twin Share
(prices per person/twin share)
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2 day/ 1 night - 5 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$755
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3 day/ 2 night - 8 Dives,
No testing, No License
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A$1255
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4 day/ 3 night -
11 Dives, No testing, No License
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A$1695
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Additional
Nights - A$270
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Sole Occupancy
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2 day/ 1 night - 5 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$1045
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3 day/ 2 night - 8 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$1665
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4 day/ 3 night - 11 dives,
No Testing , No License
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A$2325
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BUS TRANSFERS
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Cairns City
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Outer Suburbs/Northern
Beaches
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Port Douglas
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A$7 per person
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A$12 per person
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A$25 per person
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Government Reef Tax
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