Tusa T5 - Cairns

TUSA T5 2 DIVE LOCATIONS MARINE INTERPRETATION TALK EXPLORE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF FRESH BUFFET LUNCH GREAT REEF SITES EASY WATER ACCESS QUALITY SNORKELLING EQUIPMENT FRIENDLY CREW CORAL SPAWNING

TUSA Dive has pioneered day dive tours in the region more than 20 years.  Today, whether you are diving or snorkelling they know how to ensure you have all you need to get the very best out of your day.

The T5 Day
8:00am daily departure from Marlin Marina F Finger
90 minute trip to outer reefs
5 hours on the reef
4:00- 4.30pm return to Cairns

The T5 is 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 new sites daily, selected as the optimum sites for the day’s conditions.

Access to the reef is easy via hydraulically lowered water level platforms. The T5 features open-air sun decks; air-conditioned interiors with lounge style seating and flat screens throughout. Personal space is assured with guest numbers limited to 60 people, but seating provided for 120.

T5 departs daily from Cairns.  A 90 minute journey to the outer reef will see you arriving at the first of the day’s two sites, selected from a range of 15. Sites are chosen as the optimum locations for the weather conditions, and change daily, so each day will bring you a whole new underwater adventure.

Diving – Certified and Introductory – and snorkelling are all on offer at the reef, where 5 hours allows plenty of time to enjoy water and topside activities. The day will include Marine Interpretation talks, guided snorkel tours, and underwater photography briefs. 

Lunch is a divine buffet of fresh and healthy food. 

T5 Features:

• Air-conditioned throughout
• Seating for 120 – passenger numbers limited to 60
• Lounge style seating
• Sunken lounge - open air, on the bow
• Large sun deck & dive deck
• Hydraulic water level entry platforms
• Flat screens throughout
• 2 x Fresh Water Showers
• 3 x Toilets

The T5 Day Includes:

• Fresh, healthy buffet style lunch
• Morning & Afternoon tea
• Quality snorkelling equipment
• Quality scuba equipment & dive computers
• Wetsuit and/or lycra suit
• Prescription masks if required
• Free guided snorkel tour
• Opportunity for 2 x Intro Dives
• Opportunity for up to 3 certified dives - 3rd Dive FREE
• Free Reef Interpretation Presentation

On Board Options: (additional cost)

• Guided Dives
• Nitrox Fills
• Digital Camera Hire
• A range of photo-pro package options

TUSA Dive is an Advanced Ecotourism Operator, committed to providing a service that reflects our responsibility to contribute to the protection of our environment.

Coral Spawning 2009
TUSA Dives Coral Spawning night diving trips are for certified divers as well as snorkelers. Included in the price is a hot dinner, torches, cylume sticks and all dive gear, including dive computer with the full gear rate, and for snorkelers a complimentary guided snorkel tour.

2009 Trip Departures:
Friday Dec 6th
Saturday Dec 7th
Sunday Dec 8th

Be quick as spaces are limited to just 50 passengers each night!