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Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef
Sailing to 2 reef destinations
- Two Beautiful Destinations
- Sailing trip
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Ocean Spirit Upolu Reef cruise offers two beautiful destinations in one day. Oyster Reef is a shallow clear reef abundant with marine life, offering both snorkellers and divers protected waters in which to experience the true wonders fo the reef. Upolu Reef is just magical with Moray Eels to check out, Giant Clams, turtles and more...more info
Reef Magic
Great Barrier Reef Day Trip
- The latest Outer Reef Platform!
- 5 full hours on the Reef
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Reef Magic offers a fun filled day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on board a 22 metre fast, modern catamaran.The tour includes Semi Submersible tour, all snorkelling equipment and a delicious buffet lunch. ...more info
Reef Experience
All inclusive reef trip
- 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
Reef Quest
One Day Barrier Reef Trip
- Fantastic Value For Money
- 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
Quicksilver
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
- Stunning Reef Location
- Great For Alll Ages!
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Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. ...more info
Sunlover Reef Cruises
Outer Reef Pontoon Cruise
- Great for Families
- Many Activities & Seawalker
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Sunlover Cruises offers the Ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience for people of all ages. There are No Fuel Surcharge or additional EMC costs. You will have four hours to explore the outer reef and experience the many activities available...more info
Green Island Eco Adventure
Full or Half Day Package
- Flexible Ferry Departures
- Glass Bottom Boat or Snorkelling
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With the choice of three daily departures, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info
Green Island Discovery
Spend 5 Hours on Green Island
- Entry to Island swimming pool
- Fast catamaran transfers
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Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Great Adventures can transport you to delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other...more info
Big Cat Green Island Trip
Day Trip to Green Island
- Late departure available
- Semi Submarine tour
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Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or just relax on the sandy beaches....more info
Passions Of Paradise
Great Barrier Reef Sailing
- Large Sailing Catamaran
- Buffet Lunch Included
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Passions of Paradise is a modern, custom built 25 metre maxi cat, with awesome sailing capabilities and the ultimate fun machine on the Great Barrier Reef. Visit two very special reef locations in a day...more info
Silverswift
Outer Barrier Reef Trip
- Up to 80 passengers
- Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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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
Tusa T5
DIVE Special - 3rd Cert. Dive Free!!
- Comfortable new vessel
- Max 60 passengers
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THE SUPER SLICK T5 NEXT GENERATION DIVE CRAFT HAS JUST LAUNCHED!
This is the latest purpose built reef vessel in several generations of TUSA Dive custom craft....more info
Reef Daytripper
Sailing Catamaran to Uplou Cay
- Up to 20 passengers
- Visit Upolu Cay
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Reef Daytripper is a small sailing catamaran that offers sailing, snorkelling and diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef. Small passenger numbers (max 20) ensures a relaxing day...more info
Osprey V
Outer Reef Cruise
- 5 hours at 2 reef locations
- 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
Reef Encounter
Overnight Reef Liveaboard
- 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
Michaelmas Cay Day Trip
Michaelmas Cay Luxury Day Trip
- Luxurious Modern Catamaran
- Up to 150 passengers
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Ocean Spirit Cruises offers a luxury day trip to Michaelmas Cay which is a protected seabird sanctuary. ( A haven for nature lovers). This trip includes Live Musical Entertainment on the cruise home and a complimentary glass of champagne ...more info
Down Under Heli
Fly/Cruise or Cruise/Fly to the reef
- Awesome Scenic Flight
- Snorkelling and Semi-Sub
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Take an awesome scenic flight with Down Under Heli over five reef locations, and combine your day with a cruise and snorkel on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef...more info
Ocean Free
Reef & Green Island Sailing
- Only sailing trip to Green Island
- Up to 35 passengers
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Ocean Free is a great choice for anyone interested in having fun in a small group setting on a trip that combines sailing, diving or snorkeling, and the opportunity to relax at a beach or in a resort...more info
Seastar
Island & Outer Reef Cruise
- Maximum 30 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...more info
Kayak around Fitzroy Is.
Sea Kayaking on Fitzroy Island
- 2 person kayaks
- Free time to explore island
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**** Currently unavailable until further notice*****
Spend the day on Fitzroy Island exploring one of the Great Barrier Reef's most unspoilt islands. The Raging Thunder Sea Kayak tour will take you to parts of the island not accessible by foot. Fitzroy Island is covered in pristine rainforest and surrounded by cool crystal waters teeming with topical fish and coral reefs...more info
Sports Fishing Tour
Fish Tales Charters
- Inlet and Estuary Fishing
- River Fishing
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Fish Tales operate Cairns Fishing charters in four of the best fishing locations in North Queensland - the Cairns Inlet (also known as Trinity Inlet) Russell River/ Mulgrave River and on the Daintree River
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Frankland Islands
River Cruise & Island Day Trip
- Shortest open water crossing
- River & Reef Cruise
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The Frankland Island group is a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. This is the only tour to visit Normanby Island daily, so you will not be surrounded by large crowds. It is a true island escape!...more info
Fitzroy Island
Return Ferry Transfers
- Rainforest & secluded beach
- Pool, Cafe & Hiking Tracks
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Fitzroy Island is 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most unspoilt islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Resort facilities include a small take away cafe, a fresh water pool and beach hire. There are hiking trails as well as numerous water sports options available...more info
OceanQuest
Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard
- New liveaboard vessel
- Due to commence 20th Dec
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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
Great Adventures
Island & Barrier Reef Adventure
- Green Island Stopover
- Reef pontoon & Scuba Doo
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...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
Barrier Reef Adventure
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
- Luxury Pontoon & Scuba Doo
- 10:30am departure
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day at the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! The Reef Prince vessel will transport you to your outer reef destination in luxurious comfort....more info
Aqua Cat Reef Fishing
Cairns No.1 Reef Fishing Boat
- Maximum 14 passengers
- Reef/Bottom Fishing
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Aqua-Cat Charters is Cairns Number One Reef Fishing Charter Business, offering reef and bottom fishing. skipper Peter has extensive local knowledge of the area due to a love of recreational fishing, and commercial fishing...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
Coral Sea Dreaming
2 Day/1 Night Sailing Experience
- 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
Seaplane to Secluded Sandy Cay
Secluded Sandy Cay
- Exclusive and Secluded
- Reef Scenic Flight
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Cairns Sea Planes offer flights to island and cay destinations while giving guests spectacular memories that will last a lifetime. Each flight has a small number guests so you may enjoy personalised attention from the crew...more info
Double Island Kayaking
Sea Kayak & Snorkel
- Single & Double Kayaks
- Half Day Tour
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Palm Cove Watersports offers a Sea Kayaking tour twice daily which circumnavigates Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkelling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. Local wildlife you may see while seakayaking includes moviestars, turtles, dolphins and if you're lucky, Manta rays...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
Fishing The Tropics
Reef, River & Estuary Fishing
- Local knowledgable guides
- Rods & tackle included
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Join Cairns Fishing Guides for some of the best light tackle sports fishing opportunities on the globe! Cairns offers some of the best natural scenery and fishing conditions. The close proximity to the Reef and River Systems make Far North Queensland a fisherman's dream destination...more info
Ocean Freedom
Cruising Upolu Cay & Reef
- Be the first on Upolu Cau
- Full 6 hours at the reef
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Ocean Freedom is the first Great Barrier Reef tour to arrive at Upolu Cay, where you will have over one hour to explore the sandy Cay and surrounding reef uninterrupted...more info
Blackout Sportsfishing
Reef and River Fishing
- Rod & Reel Fishing
- Max 4 people
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Blackout Sportsfishing specialises in Reef, River and Estuary fishing including Deepwater Bait Fishing, Wreck Bumper Barring, Jigging, Light Game Fishing, Pelagic Trolling, Lure Casting, and Live Baiting. Enjoy a personalised service with a maximum of 4 people onboard...more info
Seaplane to Green Island
Half or Full Day Green Island Trip
- Spectacular scenic flight
- 2 or 4 Hours on Green Island
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Discover world renowned Green Island the easy way by choosing from a range of departure times for a 10 minute flight to this tropical paradise. Here you have two hours to indulge yourself in nature, snorkel or dive, or just settle back at the luxurious Green Island resort before your return flight to Cairns....more info
Lizard Island Daytrip
Lizard Island Daytrip
- Scenic flight to Lizard Is.
- Includes lunch
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This Lizard Island day tour is more than just a day out. View hundreds of reefs, islands and sand cays on a low level scenic flight, snorkel some of the best reefs in Australia from Lizard Island, then take in the amazing rainforests and wetlands of the Daintree...more info
Frankland Island Transfers
Ferry Transfer to Russell Island
- Enjoy full day a reef cruise
- Afternoon transfer to Russell Island
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The reef waters surrounding the Frankland Islands are within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Recreational camping is allowed by permit on Russell and High Islands only. A camping permit is required and a tag with your permit number must be displayed at your campsite...more info
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Applies to the Great Barrier Reef Adventure OR
Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Valid for travel:
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Book 2 x Certified Dives and receive the third dive FREE!
Only $210 p/person
plus $10 environmental levy
Maximum 60 passengers
Valid until 31st March '10
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3 Day Reef & Rainforest
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Cape Trib Safari
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Only $339 p/person
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