Osprey V - Cairns

OSPREY V SPACIOUS DECK AREA FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL CREW BEST REEF CHOSEN ON DAY INTRODUCTORY & CERTIFIED DIVES AVAILABLE UP CLOSE WITH THE MARINELIFE 2 SPECTACULAR REEF LOCATIONS SEMI SUBMERSIBLE TOURS AVAILABLE

Osprey V offers a truly memorable reef experience to the true Outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

What makes it Great?

• Visit 2 Great Barrier Reef locations
• 5 Hours at the Reef
• FREE Semi Submersible tour
• Lunch is included
• Onboard Entertainment

Osprey V takes you to two reef locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. It is a large, modern sleek vessel cruising at high speed providing a superior and comfortable ride in all weather conditions.

Trip Includes:

• Fast trip to and from the reef
• Friendly service, experienced crew
• Visit two spectacular reef locations
• Aussie BBQ lunch
• Free tea, coffee and biscuits
• Complimentary glass of wine
• Cheese & fruit platter
• Large sundeck and saloon
• Live musical entertainment onboard
• 5 hours of snorkelling or diving
• Free guided snorkelling tours
• Snorkelling gear & floatation devices
• Free Semi Submersible Tour

Professional, friendly and attentive staff onboard Osprey, ensures a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience, with guided snorkelling tours, all snorkelling equipment and tuition, semi submersible submarine tours as well as a BBQ Lunch which includes a selection of fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas.

Reefs visited at the Great Barrier Outer Reef are, Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reef and are chosen by the skipper on the day of travel to ensure the best protection and underwater visibility according to prevailing weather conditions.

This vessel caters to nervous, first time Snorkellers, Introductory Divers as well as the more experienced Certified Diver.

The semi submersible tours allow you to view the spectacular coral formations and the masses of brilliantly coloured fish without getting wet. A full reef commentary and fish feeding is provided, along with the specially designed scenic reef excursion. The semi sub travels below the water level to enable you a diver's view of the best parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

To experience the reef from a different perspective, why not take a Helicopter flight over Hastings Reef ! This is available from the Outer Reef Heli pad on the day, due to limited seats please pre book your flight.

After completing your day on the Great Barrier Reef, kick back and relax on deck as the gang entertain you on the trip home, with music, fun and laughter as well as being served a complimentary glass of wine and cheese, fruit platter!

Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am, commence boarding at 8:00am, vessel departs Cairns at 8:30am. This trip returns to Cairns at 5:00pm.

Additional Costs:

• Environmental Management Charge
• Hotel transfers
• Intro/Certified Diving/ Heli flights
• Onboard purchases - drinks, snacks, underwater camera

Child rate 4 - 16 years

Transfers from your Cairns Accommodation, Cairns Hotel or Cairns Backpackers can be arranged at an additional cost.  Northern Beaches Accommodation transfers are also available. 

This Osprey V daytrip is also included in our Travstar.com 3 Day Option 1 package including the Kuranda Train and Skyrail daytrip and the Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Park daytrip. 

PLEASE NOTE: A history of asthma, heart, ear and other medical conditions may preclude a passenger from diving. 18 hours surface interval is recommended before flying.