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Tour Specials!
Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:
Only $29/adult
Adult including heli - $209
Child including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636
Limited Time Only!
Travel between now and 30/September/2010
Kuranda in a Day! is an unguided budget tour combining return Hotel Transfers, the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Cableway into a relaxing scenic day trip.
CHILDREN GO FREE
BIRDWORLD KURANDA
Book your family on the Kuranda in a Day tour and one child / paying adult receives FREE ENTRY into BIRDWORLD Kuranda.
BIRDWORLD KURANDA
Book your family on the Kuranda in a Day tour and one child / paying adult receives FREE ENTRY into BIRDWORLD Kuranda.
Travel between now and 30/September/2010
Daintree Walkabout Tour takes you through ancient rainforests and back to the Dreamtime with the local Kuku Yalanji tribe. Dine at Silky Oaks Lodge, then cruise the Daintree River and spot a crocodile, enjoy tropical fruit tastings and spend time in the historical town of Port Douglas.
INCLUDES
Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge
Lunch at Silky Oaks Lodge
Daintree River Cruise
Tropical Fruit Tasting
Short tour of Port Douglas
Morning & Afternoon Tea
Return transfer to accommodation
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Cairns Dive
Osprey V
5 hours and 2 outer reef locations
- Semi Sub option
- Live Musical Entertainment
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Osprey V offers a fun, memorable reef experience to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 5 hours at 2 spectacular reef locations...more info
Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Snorkel - Dive - Heli
- See the Reef from every angle
- Amazing Value Combo Pack
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See the Great Barrier Reef from evey possible angle! The Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise & Snorkel onboard Osprey V, choose from a Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilirating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!...more info
Reef Quest
Great Value Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
- Opportunity to take up to 3 dives
- Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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ReefQuest offers fantastic value for money and gives you the opportunity to enjoy unlimited snorkelling or to take up to 3 scuba dives at 2 different reef locations. This purpose built vessel allows you to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef...more info
Reef Experience
Outer Reef trip including DIVE, city transfers etc
- All inclusive Luxury Reef Cruise
- Exclusive Top Deck Club
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The brand new Reef Experience offers everything plus much more than the other reef cruises. For an all inclusive price enjoy 6 hours at the reef, a guided snorkel, introductory or certified dive, tropical breakfast, boomnetting and much more!...more info
Silverswift
Outer Barrier Reef Trip for divers and snorkellers
- 3 pristine Outer Reef locations!
- Most comfortable ride to the reef!
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Silverswift is designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort...more info
Reef Encounter
Sleep on the Reef including all meals and gear!
- Includes Meals and Scuba Gear
- Cabins with Ensuite available
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The Reef Encounter offers the best value liveaboard dive and snorkel trips ex. Cairns. This luxury catamaran is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Reef Encounter is air-conditioned throughout with spacious decks, large dining and recreation areas. The Stateroom Cabins have double or twin beds, all with ensuites...more info
Poseidon Cruises
Outer Reef Adventure
- Up to 80 passengers
- Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
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Snorkel & Scuba Dive on the Great Barrier Reef with Poseidon. Visiting 3 reef sites daily and catering for Snorkellers, Introductory & Certified Scuba Divers, its the Ultimate Adventure! ...more info
Vagabond Dive 'n Sail
Overnight Sailing Liveaboard
- Sleeps 11 guests
- Departs every Mon, Wed, Sat
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Departing Cairns every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, Vagabond is a 65' luxury world cruising yacht set up for comfortable diving, sailing and entertaining for a maximum of 11 guests...more info
Rum Runner Cairns
The Best Value Overnight Liveaboard
- Maximum 16 passengers
- FREE Intro Dive!
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Rum Runner Cairns is considered to be the best value overnight liveaboard tour from Cairns, spend over 24 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 2 full days and 1 night onboard this Coral Sea yacht with a mximum of 16 guests on board...more info
OceanQuest
Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard
- Comfort and Luxury
- Brilliant Diving!
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OceanQuest is an excellent liveaboard experience for snorkellers and divers of all levels. Deep Sea have 14 permanent moorings within the Cairns section of the Marine park at Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reefs. Daily departures...more info
Taka Cod Hole
4 Day / 3 Night Cod Hole Trip
- Complete up to 10 dives
- Departs Every Tuesday
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Taka is a brand new, purpose built, 30-metre dive vessel, like no other on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel has all the latest modern comforts to ensure that your time out the water will be almost as much fun as when you are in it!...more info
Tusa T5
Super slick T5 Custom Dive Craft! Ultimate DIVING!
- Comfortable new vessel
- Max 60 passengers
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TUSA Dive’s latest custom-built reef craft and is designed for ultimate comfort and easy diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 sites on the outer reefs from Cairns, and visit 2 sites daily, selected as the optimum sites for the day’s conditions...more info
5 Day Learn to Dive
Pro Dive Cairns
- 2 days of pool and training
- 3 day / 2 night live-aboard
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Pro Dives 5 day PADI “Open Water” dive course is the most popular option if you are thinking about taking the plunge and learning to dive. With a total of 4 training and 5 certified dives, including 1 night dive, this course is unmatched for experience and value...more info
Coral Sea Dreaming
2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip
- Maximum 10 passengers
- Dive, snorkel or simply relax
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The luxury Coral Sea Dreaming offers an alternative for those wanting a shorter liveaboard tour of 2 days/1 night. Taking a maximum of just 10 passengers with an attentive crew of 3, you’ll receive personalised attention not possible on the larger tour vessels...more info
Santa Maria
3 Day 2 Night Reef Sailing Trip
- Departs: Monday & Friday
- Up to 10 passengers
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Santa Maria is a 65' long gaffrigged schooner. The 3 day 2 night cruise visits Thetford, Moore and Briggs Reef, each offering a good variety of coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life. There is a maximum of 10 passengers and you can enjoy the experience at your own pace...more info
Mike Ball 3 night Cod Hole
Fly Dive Cod Hole
- Departs every Monday 7am
- Low level scenic flight
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Mike Ball Dive has been internationally acclaimed as the premier Cod Hole service providing superb spacious accommodation, maximum diving time and stability. The Cod Hole is an Internationally Famous Dive destination and offers very exciting diving year round...more info
BUDGET PADI Dive Course
Down Under Dive
- Lowest price 4 day course
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If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can with Down Under Cruise & Dive in less that 4 days! No experience necessary...more info
Pro Dive Liveaboard
3 Day Dive Expedition
- Up to 32 passengers
- Departs & returns to Cairns
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If you’re looking for a diving adventure that gives you a large variety of diving then look no further. Experience the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on Pro Dive’s 3 day 2 night liveaboard dive trip...more info
6 Day Open Water & Adv
Deep Sea Divers Den
- Open Water & Adv Certification
- 3 Nights at the Reef
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The 6 Day Liveaboard option is designed for those wishing to get the maximum amount of diving and experience in a very short time. You will complete the entry level Open Water Certification followed by the next level - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification...more info
5 Day Open Water & Adv
Down Under Dive
- Open Water certification
- Plus 3 x Adventure Dives
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The 5 Day Open Water and Adventure Diver Course with Down Under Cruise & Dive is an ideal option for Open Water Divers who wish to increase their diving knowledge in key areas. It offers the most incredible Great Barrier Reef experiences at an affordable price
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PADI Advanced Course
Deep Sea Divers Den
- Five Training Dives
- Sleep on the reef
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If you feel restricted by your own personal diving knowledge and experience, then advance with Deep Sea Divers Den to discover the real Adventures in Diving. Five training dives will present you with new challenges...more info
Spirit of Freedom
3 Day Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs
- Departs Every Monday
- Scenic flight from Lizard Island
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At 37 metres, the Spirit of Freedom is Australia's largest live-aboard dive vessel. Featuring a large sun deck, lounge and bar, dining saloon and a huge dive deck. The perfect vessel to enjoy a liveaboard cruise to the Cod Hole in luxury and comfort...more info
Taka Coral Sea
5 Day / 4 Night Coral Sea Trip
- Shark Feed
- Departs Every Friday
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Taka is a brand new, purpose built, 30-metre dive vessel, like no other on the Great Barrier Reef. Featuring a unique stabilised hull, oversized beds, Plasma Screen TV's, Microsoft Xbox, 7 DVD players and an Internet lounge!...more info
Refresher Course
Deep Sea Divers Den
- Pool Refresher
- Theory Refresher
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If it's been a while since you have been diving and you wish to refresh your skills before going on a dive trip, then Deep Sea Divers Den offer refresher courses...more info
3 Day Ocean Referral
Pro Dive
- 4 Training Dives
- 5 Recreational Dives
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The PADI referral system allows you to split your "Learn to Dive" course. If you have completed your classroom and pool work elsewhere, you can finish your course with Pro Dive on the Outer Barrier Reef...more info
Mike Ball 7 night Coral Sea Safari
Coral Sea Safari
- Unlimited Diving
- Dive Site Guarantee!
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Dive the pristine Ribbon Reef's north of Cooktown and remote Coral Seal on the new Mike Ball 7 Night, 450 mile Coral Sea Safari. You will have the opportunity to complete up to 26 dives including exciting shark action in the Coral Sea, Diver size fish at the Cod Hole and prime Ribbon Reef sites...more info
PADI Referral Courses
Deep Sea Divers Den
- Budget or Liveaboard Referral
- Finish your training in Cairns!
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Referral Courses with Deep Sea Divers Den can be taken if you have completed your pool and theory dive training at home at your local dive shop. This is a great option if you don't want to spend two days of your holiday with pool and classroom training...more info
Budget Learn to Dive
Deep Sea Divers Den
- 2 Reef Day Trips
- 5 Dives included
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The 4 Day PADI Open Water Budget Course is designed for the traveller who is short of time and who wants to learn to dive for the most affordable price. Staff are very professional and the dive sites are superb....more info
PADI Advanced Course
Pro Dive
- 5 Training Dives
- 2 night liveaboard cruise
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The PADI Advanced course is the popular first step in continuing your dive education. It is designed to expand your diving skills and knowledge and to give the inexperienced diver added confidence in their diving...more info
5 Day Learn to Dive
Deep Sea Divers Den
- PADI Open Water Certification
- Ocean Quest Live-aboard
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Deep Sea Divers Den offers a 5 day liveaboard learn to dive course starting daily. It is by far the most popular learn to dive option with 5 additional 'fun dives' including a night dive at no extra charge!...more info
3 Day Learn to Dive
Reef Encounter
- Personalised Open Water
- Maximum 4 students
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The Reef Encounter 3 Day Dive Course is not a traditional course with swimming pools and classrooms. Now you can learn by experience on the Great Barrier Reef under the watchful eye of your instructor with only 4 other students....more info
4 Day Learn to Dive
Deep Sea Divers Den
- 4 Training & 1 Fun Dive
- 2 Day/1 Night Liveaboard
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The 4 Day Learn to Dive Liveaboard option is designed for the traveller who is short of time and wants to learn to dive in 4 days and get the opportunity to spend an amazing night on the Great Barrier Reef...more info
Spirit of Freedom
4 Night Dive Adventure
- Departs Every Thursday
- Scenic flight to Lizard Island
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‘ Spirit of Freedom ’ is Australia’s premier live-aboard dive vessel and offers the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs...more info
Mike Ball 4 night Coral Sea
Fly Dive Coral Sea
- Departs Thursdays
- Prime Dive Sites - Guaranteed!
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Mike Ball Dive offers a spectacular low level Barrier Reef Scenic flight, visit Lizard Island and cruise the turquoise chain of Ribbon Reefs and remote Coral Sea Reefs while experiencing Supersport's internationally acclaimed service ...more info
4 Day Learn to Dive
Pro Dive
- 2 days pool & theory
- 2 day trips onboard Tusa
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Short of time, or prefer to stay on land? Pro Dives 4 Day Learn to Dive Course consists of 2 days theory and pool training with Pro Dive followed by 2 day trips to the Outer Reef with Tusa Dive onboard the brand new T5 dive vessel...more info
PADI Rescue Diver Course
Pro Dive
- 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard
- Includes 10 dives
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The Pro Dive PADI Rescue Course takes 4 days to complete and is conducted in conjunction with the 3 Day / 2 Night liveaboard cruise. The course consists of 1 day pool and classroom training followed by the 3 day / 2 night liveaboard cruise where you will complete up to 10 dives on a variety of spectacular outer reef locations...more info
Refresher Course
Pro Dive
- Private Refresher Course
- 2 Day Theory & Pool
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If you haven't been diving for a while and your dive skills aren't as good as they should be we strongly recommend that you do a Refresher Course before you go diving again. A Refresher Course with Pro Dive is an ideal way for you to increase your confidence and comfort in the water...more info
Spirit of Freedom
7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea
- Departs Every Monday & Thursday
- Up to 28 passengers
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Spirit of Freedom offers a 7 Day Dive Expedition departing every Monday and Thursday to the Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs, and the Coral Sea. This trip gives you the opportunity to complete up to 24 dives ...more info
PADI Rescue Course
Deep Sea Divers Den
- Pool & Theory Rescue Training
- Rescue Training & Scenarios
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Up to this level your diver training has focused on preventing problems and handling problems you might experience yourself. The next stage is broadening your perspective and considering the needs of other divers - that's what the Deep Sea Divers Den PADI Rescue Diver course is all about...more info
5 Day Open Water
Down Under Dive
- 2 Days pool/theory
- 3 Day Trips on Osprey
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If you have always wished to have experienced first hand the beauty of the underwater world and come face to face with schools of tropical fish...now you can in 5 days...No experience necessary!...more info
2 Day Advanced Course
Down Under Dive
- Operates Friday & Sunday
- Up to 6 dives available
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Discover the real adventures in diving with Down Under Dives 2 Day Advanced Open Water Course. This course designed for those who would like to increase their diving knowledge in key areas...more info
Whats Hot!
Great Deal!
3 full Day tours to our famous world heritage Reef & Rainforest
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Cape Trib 4WD Safari
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Only $350 p/person
* Plus $20 Enviro. Management Levy
Family Rates Available!
Valid until 31st March '11
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
The Hotel Cairns is located only one block from the famous Esplanade, the property is shaded by towering palm trees offers travelers a true tropical experience with a contemporary ambience.
Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
+ $10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
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Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.
UNBEATABLE!
STAY 3 PAY 2
* Save $252 *(Superior)
* Save $397 * (Horizon club)
stay an extra night and receive FULL BUFFET BREAKFAST DAILY
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Green Island
and
Outer Barrier Reef
in one day!
FREE UPGRADE!
Enjoy 2 hours at Green Island when booking with Travstar.com for the Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon trip.
Book before 17/September/2010
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night.
$89/person including;
* Glass of sparkling on arrival
* Wine, basic beers and soft drinks
* Superb 4-course buffet incl. seafood
* Live musical entertainment
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
BRAND NEW!
Vision Apartments Cairns are the newest holiday apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. Located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Vision offers two and three bedroom holiday apartments.
OPENING SPECIAL!
STAY 5 PAY 4!
FROM $288 PER NIGHT
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Great Barrier Reef
Get High Up Top, Dive Down Under!
Includes:-
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
All this for ONLY $209 per person!
(plus $20 p/person EMC levy)
**SAVE $95**
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Fitzroy Island Resort is on the fringing Great Barrier Reef just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry. This brand new resort offers affordable Studios, One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Beach Cabins.
OPENING
SPECIAL
BRAND NEW ISLAND RESORT!
From $130 per night
Travel between now and 22/December/2010
Piermonde 1302 is a stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level.
1 or 2 Bedrooms
STAY 7 PAY 6
Best Value Luxury in Cairns!
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Only Reef & Green Island Sailing
Maximum 38 passengers
Personalised service
$135 per person
Discounted family rates
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Luxury Beach Escape
4 Nights in a Luxury Beachfront Apartment plus a Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise for two
From $290 per person
Valid until 31st Oct '10
*conditions apply please enquire
Travel between now and 31/October/2010
Hot Deal!
Budget 2 Day
Reef & Kuranda
Only $155 p/person
- Upolu Reef Cruise
- Return Skyrail
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Your balloon flight is only the beginning of your adventure...
Romantic Hot Air Ballooning!
from $195 / Adult
(plus $30 p/person aviation levy)
Personalised Flight Certificate
Champagne Breakfast Included
Best Value Ballooning in Australia
Most reliable conditions for flying
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Floriana Guest House is a charming old fashioned guesthouse and is currently offering 2 free nights for a 7 night stay.
Pool with Waterfall!
Stay 7 nights Pay 5!
*$395/week* Double ensuite
*$550/week* Studio flat
*$395/week* Double ensuite
*$550/week* Studio flat
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
* Semi Submarine Tour
* Glass Bottom Boat Tour
* Underwater Observatory
* All snorkelling equipment
Upgrade to 5 minute Scenic Heli Flight:
Only $29/adult
Adult including heli - $209
Child including heli - (4-14 yrs) $139
Family including heli - $636
Limited Time Only!
Travel between now and 30/September/2010
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.