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2 Day/1 Night Outer Reef Trip - Great Barrier Reef - Cairns

Experience the ultimate overnight adventure on the Great Barrier Reef with our liveaboard vessel, OceanQuest, departing from Cairns. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the reef's best dive sites with our floating accommodation, offering snorkeling, introductory dives, and options for certified divers.

For those who find a day trip to the reef too brief, our overnight excursions provide ample time to explore. By day, visit vibrant dive and snorkel spots, and by night, enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned cabins with en suites, as well as a lounge and bar designed for relaxation.

Our 35m three-deck catamaran is specifically designed for a premium dive vacation, featuring a large dive deck, expansive sun decks, and hot fresh water showers. Indulge in delectable meals prepared by our onboard chef, including generous breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, topped off with a delightful dessert after your aquatic activities.

Customize your stay with options ranging from one to five nights, with departures every day of the week.

Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on an overnight trip from Cairns, a truly exceptional adventure. With over 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, and select spots at Hastings Reef, both snorkelers and divers can enjoy the rich marine life from dawn till dusk.

In the evening, unwind in the lounge and bar or embark on an exciting night dive, such as Sharks in the Dark or Fluoro Diving, to make your stay aboard our floating reef residence truly memorable.

An overnight journey is also an ideal opportunity to further your practical dive training at the outer Great Barrier Reef. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you're in the safest hands.

 

Inclusions


  • Return Cairns City Accommodation
  • Return Boat transfer to Outer Reef to board MV Ocean Quest
  • Accommodations on MV Ocean Quest as per your package, including all  bedding (please bring your own towels)
  • All meals from lunch the first day to lunch on the last day, with tea and coffee available when the boats are not in transit.
  • Use of all equipment including 
  • For Certified Divers 6 Dives
  • For Snorkellers - Access to unlimited snorkelling, OR
  • If you have selected the Introductory dive package - you will have now completed all 5 dives.*
  • If completing your padi open water referral course - you will have 5 Dives (4 ocean training dives plus 1 pleasure dive)
  • If you select 


EMC and Fuel levy of $20.00 per day and payable on check in
Prescription Mask Hire
Insurance to cover for Diving Medical Emergency and cancellation
For Certified Divers, Dive Guides are available at $15.00 per dive and payable on board
Student on the referral course are required to bring photographs for certification card

 

 

 

Itinerary


Complimentary Accommodation transfers from Cairns properties are included and a pick up time can be confirmed at once you are booked in.   Alternatively please be at 319 Draper Street by 8.00am for check in and transfer to the Marina. 

Day 1
7.30-8am: Pick up from your city accommodation (if booked) and check in at our dive centre at 319 Draper Street before transferring to the marina

8.30am: Set off from Cairns Marina and cruise out to the reef on our day trip vessel SeaQuest with two dive/snorkel sessions before you transfer onto OceanQuest.

2.30pm: During the afternoon you’ll have the opportunity for more snorkel and dive sessions, and to relax on board.

6pm: Dinner is served

6.30pm: Sharks in the Dark

8pm: Dessert

10pm: Bar closes

Day 2
7.30am: Breakfast time! Sit down to a full cooked breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead.

8.30am: Dive or snorkel session

10.30am: Dive or snorkel session

12pm: Check out of your cabin

12.30pm: Lunch

2.30pm: Our transfer vessel arrives to return you to Cairns

3pm: Depart Outer Barrier Reef

5pm (approx): Return to your Cairns accommodation

 

**Snorkellers who have included the introductory dive package or would like to purchase an introductory dive on board, please note that the start times for the Introductory dives are listed on the dive deck.

Requirements


  • Travel Insurance to cover for cancellation, medical emergency and covering scuba diving related activities.
  • Must be medically fit to dive

Frequently Asked Questions

Other

Is there somewhere I can securely park my car in Cairns?

We recommend the Betta Airport Parking which we do a pickup from.

Diving

How many divers are in a Guided Dive

There are upt o 8 diver per guide. Note there is an option for a private guide, please inquiry the the cost

Price

Note all prices are Per Person.

Certified Diver - Twin Ensuited Cabin



From

$700.00 AUD


 

Snorkeller - Double Ensuited Cabin



From

$625.00 AUD


 

Certified Diver - Double Ensuited Cabin



From

$680.00 AUD


 

Snorkeller - Twin Ensuited Cabin



From

$595.00 AUD


 
Notes:

Extra's

Certified Diver
1 Guided Dive
$20.00 AUD
2 Guided Dive
$60.00 AUD
3 Guided Dive
$60.00 AUD
4 Guided Dives
$80.00 AUD
5 Guided Dive
$100.00 AUD
Advanced Course
$270.00 AUD

Required an Openwater Certification

Nitrox Course
$250.00 AUD
Snorkeller
2 Intro Dives
$120.00 AUD

Meeting Point

1 -7.30am at DSDD or call 48hrs prior to departure
Address:319 Draper Street, Cairns
181 ESPLANADE at 07:30
186 LAKE STREET (GEORGE & DELPHINE) at 07:30
201 LAKES ST at 07:30
6.30am Pick up or meet at Deep Sea Divers Den
Address:319 Draper Street, Cairns
8 am B Finger, Cairns Marina

Directions


Address:8 am B Finger, Cairns Marina
8.00am Divers Den
Address:319 Draper Street, Cairns
8:00am Port Douglas Reef Marina
Address:Port Douglas Reef Marina
A 1 Inn the City at 07:30
A VILLA GAIL at 07:15
ABBEYS B & B at 07:30
ACACIA COURT at 07:30
ADOBE MOTEL at 07:30
Agincourt Beachfront Aparts at 06:55
Alamanda palm cove at 06:50
Amaroo Resort at 07:05
Amphora Resort at 06:50
Angsana Resort at 06:50
API Apartments at 06:55
APOLLO MOTOR HOMES DEPOT at 07:30
AQUARIUS at 07:30
ARCADIA HOLIDAY UNIT at 07:30
Argosy Resort at 06:55
Aspect Central at 07:30
ASYLUM (TRACKS) at 07:30
ATS at 07:30
AVIS RENT A CAR at 07:30
BAILEY, CRYSTALBROOK RESORT COLLECTION at 07:30
BALACLAVA HOTEL at 07:30
BALACLAVA PRIMARY SCHOOL at 07:30
BALINESE RESORT at 07:30
BAY VILLAGE at 07:30
Beach Front Lodge (Y K) at 07:15
Beach Place Yorkies Knob at 07:15
Beaches B and B at 07:05
BELAIR at 07:30
BELLEVUE AT TRINITY at 07:05
BELLVIEW at 07:30
BEST WESTERN CENTRAL PLAZA at 07:30
BEST WESTERN PLUS CAIRNS CENTRAL APTS at 07:30
BIG BACKYARD at 07:30
BIG FISH (Stockland) at 07:30
Billabong Caravan Park at 06:55
BIRDWING Band B (P U EDGEHILL SCHOOL) at 07:30
Blue Lagoon Trinity at 07:05
Blue Waters at 07:05
BOHEMIA RESORT at 07:30
BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB at 07:30
Brumbys Bakery at 07:30
BUDGET RENT A CAR at 07:30
BUNGALOW HOTEL at 07:30
Cairns Beach Resort at 07:20
CAIRNS BED & BREAKFAST at 07:30
Cairns Central Plaza at 07:30
Cairns Central YHA at 07:30
CAIRNS CITY APARTMENTS at 07:30
CAIRNS CITY BACKPACKERS at 07:30
CAIRNS CITY PALMS at 07:30
CAIRNS COCONUT VAN PARK at 07:30
CAIRNS GIRLS HOSTEL at 07:30
CAIRNS HOLIDAY LODGE at 07:30
CAIRNS HOLIDAY PARK at 07:30
Cairns Luxury Appartments at 07:30
Cairns Motel at 07:30
CAIRNS MOTOR INN at 07:30
Cairns One at 07:30
CAIRNS PLAZA Hotel at 07:30
CAIRNS QUEENS COURT at 07:30
CAIRNS QUEENSLANDER (267 Lk St) at 07:30
CAIRNS REEF APPARTMENTS (METRO INN) at 07:30
Cairns Sharehouse at 07:30
Cairns Southside International at 07:30
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park at 07:30
CAIRNS SUNSHINE TOWERS at 07:30
CAIRNS TROPICAL GARDENS MOTEL at 07:30
CAIRNS VACATION VILLAS at 07:30
CAIRNS VILLA and LEISURE PARK at 07:30
CAIRNS WATERFRONT B/PACKERS at 07:30
Cairns Work & Play at 07:30
Call 48hrs prior to departure for city transfers
Address:319 Draper Street, Cairns
CANNON PARK MOTEL at 07:30
CAPE YORK HOTEL at 07:30
CARAVELLA 149 at 07:30
CARAVELLA CENTRAL at 07:30
Casablanca Domes at 07:05
CASCADE GARDENS at 07:30
CASTAWAYS at 07:30
CASTLE HOLIDAY UNITS at 07:30
CAZALYS at 07:30
CELADON HOLIDAY HOUSE at 06:50
CITY PLAZA APTS at 07:30
CITY SHERIDAN at 07:30
CITY SIDER at 07:30
City Terrace Holiday Apt at 07:30
CITY WALK APTS at 07:30
CLARENDON ON SPENCE at 07:30
Clarion (P C) at 06:50
Clifton Gdns Hol at 06:55
Clifton Palms Units at 06:55
Clifton Sands Holiday Units at 06:55

*All Prices are Per Person and Prices may vary depending on Start Dates and options.

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