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Tour Specials!
Escape to Lizard Island
Thursday 15th March 2012 ONLY
$489 per person
Thursday 15th March 2012 ONLY
$489 per person
Includes:
- Scenic 60minute Reef Flight to Lizard Island
- Gourmet picnic lunch with sparkling wine and all accompaniments
- Snorkelling Equipment Over 5 hours at the exotic jewel of the Great Barrier Reef “Lizard Island”
- Return Scenic 60minute Cape Tribulation Flight
- Scenic 60minute Reef Flight to Lizard Island
- Gourmet picnic lunch with sparkling wine and all accompaniments
- Snorkelling Equipment Over 5 hours at the exotic jewel of the Great Barrier Reef “Lizard Island”
- Return Scenic 60minute Cape Tribulation Flight
Travel between now and 15/March/2012
Reef Experience
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
-FREE INTRO DIVE, Guided Snorkel Tour, or Cert Dive
-On-board marine naturalist presentation
-FREE Cairns city transfers
-Breakfast
-Wine & Cheese on way home
visits 2 Outer Reef locations with six hours to enjoy snorkelling and diving and relaxing!
-FREE INTRO DIVE, Guided Snorkel Tour, or Cert Dive
-On-board marine naturalist presentation
-FREE Cairns city transfers
-Breakfast
-Wine & Cheese on way home
ONLY $164
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns & Port Douglas
Ultimate Reef Pass
Ultimate Reef Pass
The award winning Quicksilver and Great Adventures offer the widest range of reef cruises on the Great Barrier Reef.
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
$410/adult
SAVE UP TO $175!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
Choose 3 reef cruises from either Quicksilver or Great Adventures on this pass.
$410/adult
SAVE UP TO $175!
Departs from Cairns and Port Douglas
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
River Tubing Tours
- Half day mornings available
- Pick up in Cairns approx 7.45am
- Pickup in Northern Beaches approx 7.15am
- Returning 12.00pm
- Approx 2 hours of tubing!
- Half day mornings available
- Pick up in Cairns approx 7.45am
- Pickup in Northern Beaches approx 7.15am
- Returning 12.00pm
- Approx 2 hours of tubing!
$59 + $10 levy = $69 Adults (12 years & older)
$39 + $10 levy = $49 Children (5 to 11 years)
$39 + $10 levy = $49 Children (5 to 11 years)
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns Dive
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
Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under
Snorkel - Dive - Heli
- See the Reef from every angle
- 10min Scenic Heli flight
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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 Glass Bottom Boat tour and exhilirating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!...more info
Osprey V
5 hours and 2 outer reef locations
- 2 spectacular locations
- Children up to 16 at child rate
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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. Children up to 16 years are charged at childrens rates. ...more info
Reef Experience
Outer Reef trip including DIVE, city transfers etc
- All inclusive Reef Cruise
- Free Intro or Cert Dive
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The Reef Experience offers everything plus much more than the other reef cruises. This cruise includes EMC and Cairns hotel transfers as well as a guided snorkel, introductory or certified dive, tropical breakfast, boomnetting and more!...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
Tusa T6
Super slick T6 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
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. Ideal for experienced divers and enthusiastic snorkellers. ...more info
Rum Runner Cairns
The Best Value Overnight Liveaboard
- Maximum 16 passengers
- FREE 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
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
Reef Encounter
Sleep on the Reef including all meals and gear!
- Includes Meals and Scuba Gear
- Cabins with Ensuites
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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
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
Coral Sea Dreaming
2 Day/1 Night Sailing Trip
- Maximum 12 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
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
Pro Dive 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard
3 Day Dive Expedition
- Up to 32 passengers
- 11 dives included
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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
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
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
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
Seastar
Popular Island & Outer Reef Cruise! Small numbers!
- Maximum 35 passengers
- Visit Michaelmas Cay
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Seastar bops along at 24 knots getting to Michaelmas Cay in just over an hour. Very few vessels are now permitted access to this very sensitive island and there are now only three vessels including Seastar that travel daily and are permitted access to the Cay. Our special rate includes an Intro Dive. ...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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 / 2 Night Advanced Course
Pro Dive Advanced Course
- 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
BUDGET PADI Dive Course
Down Under Dive
- Lowest price 4 day course
- No experience necessary!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Spirit of Freedom 7 Day
7 Day Cod Hole & Coral Sea
- Departs Every Monday
- Chef prepared gourmet meals
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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 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
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
2 Day Advanced Course
Down Under Dive
- Two Osprey V trips
- 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
from $390 per adult
including Enviro. Management Levy
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cape Trib Safari includes Rainforest Habitat Sanctuary, Daintree River Cruise and lunch.
from $139 per adult
save $20 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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SUMMER SPECIAL
Stay 10 Pay 5
from $135 per night
SEA CHANGE BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS
5 Star Luxury Apartments
Fantastic Ocean Views
1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns Getaway Package!
-4 nights The Hotel Cairns
-Green Island Day trip
-Snorkel gear or Glass bottom boat
-Kuranda Train/Skyrail - hotel transfers
-$10 Breakfast Vouchers daily per person
-Complimentary Smart Car!
Only $399 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)
SAVE $96 per person
Book before 29th Feb & receive full breakfast daily and Deluxe Tower Room upgrade for only $39/person.
After 1st April $405 per person
(based on 2 people sharing)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
2 Day Reef, Kuranda Train & Skyrail Combo
- Osprey V Reef Cruise
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Snorkelling Gear & lunch
- Kuranda Train & Skyrail
UNBEATABLE VALUE!
$210+$20 EMC p/p
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
SEA CHANGE
BEACHFRONT APARTMENTS
5 Star luxury Apartments
Fantastic Ocean Views
STAY 4 NIGHTS
from $169/night -Jan
from $159/night -Feb
INC. FREE CAR !
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
2 Day Cape Trib & Chillagoe Combo
- 1hour Daintree River Croc Spotting Cruise
- 4WD Bloomfield Track
- Mareeba Wetlands Cruise
- Chillagoe Caves
$340 per adult
*SAVE $20*
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Rum Runner is a great value 2 Day / 1 Night liveaboard trip that carries a maximum of 16 passengers including all meals.
- Certified Divers -
- Up to 6 guided dives inc. night dive
- Snorkellers -
- One FREE Intro Dive
$280 inc. all meals, reef levy etc
Book before 29/February/2012
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
Bay Village
5 night Reef & Rainforest package
NEW PACKAGE!
-Studio Room
-Continental Breakfast daily
- FREE airport shuttle (7am-7pm)
-FREE 5 hours wireless internet
-FREE drink when dining
-Outer Barrier Reef
-Coral Viewing Tour
-Kuranda Train & Skyrail
-Cape Tribulation
-Rainforest Habitat
-Daintree River Cruise
from $695 person
save $281 person
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
The Hotel Cairns Located one block from the famous Esplanade.
STAY 4 PAY 3
FREE USE OF SMART CAR
to explore the region
$10 BREAKFAST VOUCHER
from $108 per night
Upgrade to Deluxe Tower Room including full breakfast daily from $127.50/night.
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Sunset Cruise & Dinner package Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on 'MV Crocodile Explorer' followed by a 3 course meal at Dundee's on the Waterfront.
Includes:
- 1.5 hour Sunset Cruise on Trinity Inlet
- Welcome glass champagne
- Savoury nibbles
- 3 course set menu at Dundee's
(child - 2 course menu)
Only $77/ adult
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Cairns.