3 DAY DIVE TO ADVENTURE

The Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder of the world and is a declared World Heritage site. It encompasses 350,000 sq kilometres of the South Pacific Ocean and is made up of 2,900 individual reefs and 71 coral cays. Its ecosystem supports the greatest concentration of life on this planet including 1500 species of fish, 350 different corals, 4,000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges.

Water temperature ranges from 22° to 28° Celsius (75° - 85° F) allowing comfortable diving all year round

For the certified diver or snorkeller our 3 day 2 night trip departs Cairns 6 times per week and offers up to 11 dives. Our fleet boasts 3 premium purpose built dive vessels, offering the best living on board conditions. We visit a large variety of our 16 exclusive sites which are spread over 4 different reefs over the trip duration. These sites have been selected for their extravagance of marine life and excellent visibility thus ensuring you see the best the outer Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Unlimited snorkelling is also available and all cabins are TWIN share.

Scubapro I, II and III  

Scubapro was purpose built and then launched in April 1998. Major specifications were that she could handle all varying weather conditions in the Tropical North and offer a smooth and comfortable ride. The formula was a huge success and in February 2002 a sister ship, Scubapro II, was launched. We are in the next phase of our expansion plan with our third liveaboard dive boat, Scubapro III, launched in April 2004.

All vessels feature 14 twin share cabins and 2 double cabins with private amenities for every 4 guests. Private cabins allow privacy and time to relax between diving and snorkelling. The vessels are centrally air-conditioned, light and airy. There are 2 large decks: one for gear and one strictly for sun tanning and relaxing.

Specifications and features of Scubapro I, II and III demonstrate that these boats also make excellent options for day or overnight charters.

Destination:

Outer Barrier Reef

Departures:

7.00 am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday ex Cairns

Returns:

Cairns 4.00pm

Number of Dives:

11 Dives (weather permitting)

Trip Inclusions:

" Reef Teach" Marine Biology presentation night before departure
Accommodation transfers city and Northern Beaches
Comprehensive dive insurance
2 nights accommodation on board vessel (all twin cabins)
All meals while on board
Bed linen
All dive equipment
Personal underwater dive computer
Prescription masks if needed
Long leg wetsuit
Full snorkelling equipment for snorkellers, including wetsuit
Guided snorkelling tours for snorkellers
All Reef Taxes
 

Extras:

Underwater cameras are available for hire, cost is A$35.00 which includes film and strobe.
PADI Advanced Open Water - Having completed your first step in scuba education, the Advanced Course can add confidence and enjoyment through additional training and skills.

The course is held in conjunction with our 3 day 2 nights liveaboard cruise and consists of 5 training dives and up to 6 pleasure dives, including 2 night dives (weather permitting). The 4 core dives include Deep, Night, Navigation and Naturalist. One elective dive is then chosen from Search and Recovery and Underwater Photography (always a popular choice!).
 

DAY 1

Depart Cairns for 3-days 2-nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Your first dive before lunch is on "Petaj Bombie" at Milln Reef - this site is a perfect introduction to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, relaxed and varied. After a hearty lunch head off to discover more delights at "Petaj", once you have completed your dive the vessel moves on to the next site. After an afternoon of Snorkelling or relaxing it is time for the 3rd dive, on "Swimming Pools" with its lagoon like features, clear turquoise water, colourful corals and dazzling marine life. After dinner your first night dive is on, once again at "Swimming Pools", however the reef comes alive, keep a close eye out for our sleeping turtles, bright crustaceans and the occasional reef shark.

DAY 2

The vessel moves for an early morning dive. "Whale Bombie" a large coral pinnacle separate from the reef, rising from a depth of 22m breaking at the surface. Splendid Gorgonian Fans, Giant Clams and Bump Headed Parrot fish. After breakfast the vessel moves on to Flynn Reef, and your first dive here is on "Tracy's Bombie", a peninsula jutting out from the Northern end of the reef. "Tracy's" is a very navigable wall dive with sharks resting on the ocean floor, and walls enlivened with an abundance of marine life. Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads. After lunch and a snorkel it's time to explore the endless intriguing coral mazes of "Gordons Mooring", excellent visibility, a photographic haven which ends at "Clown Fish City"
A hot dinner is served before your second night dive, at "Gordons Mooring". At night the mazes close into amazing tunnels that change at every bend. Look out for Brian the turtle, who loves sleeping under the coral ledges in the sand.

DAY 3

The vessel is now moored at "Coral Gardens", a different wall dive with intricate corals climbing the walls, large pelagic fish and schooling Sweet lip endlessly gliding by. After breakfast the vessel makes its last move on to either Thetford or Pellowe Reefs, Thetford is renowned for many outlying coral bommies, swim throughs and large fish life. Pellowe, for it's exclusiveness, featuring pristine corals, abundance and diversity of marine life. On your last dive you re-enter at one of the above sites, your Dive Master is able to direct you in a different direction, where the sights are totally different from the last dive. When you surface freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads home for Cairns. Complimentary accommodation transfers - Cairns and Northern Beaches.Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell dinner if you wish

• Please note, the above itinerary is a guide only, and the order of sites may change. The captain will always adapt the itinerary to the prevailing weather, tides and currents.

• Meals may vary slightly depending on availability of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Please advise if you are a vegetarian and we will do our best to make sure we cater for you.

Important:

Insufficient dive qualifications and/or some medical conditions may prevent you form diving. Prior to diving you will be asked in writing: "Are you currently suffering from any illness or injury that may be incompatible with diving?" If you answer yes to this question you will be required to get a release from your doctor saying that you are fit to dive. This must be acquired PRIOR to departure.
 

Please Note:

In the interests of safety we recommend that you should not fly or go to any altitude over 300m within 24 hours after your last dive.