Your Great Barrier Reef adventure will begin with an early morning transfer from your accommodation to the boat. Snorkellers joining this itineray are well looked after. Gear hire for snorkellers includes wetsuit, mask, fins and snorkel. When in the water you will have the use of pool noodles and flotation devices and will be supervised by Pro Dive's professional Dive Deck Crew. Snorkellers can also try scuba diving whilst out on the reef. The Discover Scuba Dive is a professional programme which allows you to try diving without being a qualified scuba diver. During this cruise, snorkellers will have the opportunity to do several of these dives, there are minimum requirements to participate.
Our vessels are 25 metres (80 feet) in length, centrally air-conditioned, light and airy. There are 2 large decks, one for scuba diving and snorkel gear and one strictly for sun tanning and relaxing. These vessels are the only purpose built outer reef dive liveaboards operating in the area. There are a total of 16 Cabins which sleep a maximum of two per cabin and a bathroom for every two cabins. Dinner, the menu changes each trip, however it will be wholesome, hot and of course lots of it. Dessert is served after the night dive. Please advise if you are a vegetarian and we will do our best to make sure we cater for you. Single travellers are accommodated in the twin berth cabins with another diver.
About Discover Scuba Dives
Scuba Introductory Dives offers anyone the opportunity to try scuba diving. At the beginning of the first dive you will be shown and asked to practice basic skills - these are the first skills all divers do on the OpenWater Course - you will then continue the dive under the supervision of your dive instructor to check out the marine life. This programme does not allow you to dive independently on completion. You can book your Discover Scuba Dives while on Scubapro.
Inclusions
Accommodation transfers from Cairns City and Northern Beaches only
2 nights accommodation on board vessel (all twin cabins)
All meals whilst on board
Bed linen (no bath towels)
Essential snorkel equipment, including 5mm short arm/leg wetsuit
Prescription masks (if required)
Dive insurance - for dive related injuries and evacuation only
Environmental Management Charge, Port and administration fees, and fuel levy - AU$90
Underwater Canon digital camera hire
Cost of Dive Medical (if required)
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving. For example: heart disease asthma, epilepsy or diabetes. Please inform us prior to reservation if you suffer from any medical condition that may affect your diving.
Trip cancellation or interruption Insurance
Deck and bath towels
Personal toiletries
Introductory dives booked and paid for on board (please ask for pricing)
Itinerary
Departs: Cairns 6:15am day 1 Returns: Cairns 4:30pm day 3
Planning your travel arrangements You will need to be in Cairns the night before departure.
Check-in and Hotel Transfers
Email up to 48 hours prior to departure to advise your accommodation, we will then organise a transfer for you.
Check-in time is between 4:30pm and 6:30pm at PRO DIVE's retail store on the corner of Grafton and Shields street. If you are not able to make the check in that day, you will be checked in first thing in the morning 6:15am.
Check-in formality - you will be sized for the hire gear you will use for the trip.
Fit to Dive Please complete and sign the waiver release and indemnity deed; and bring a copy with you when you check-in for your trip. This will determine whether or not you require a dive medical (certified divers only). As a certified diver, if you have a pre existing medical condition you will be required to provide a letter from your doctor stating that you are fit to dive. If you are unable to provide this letter, you may not be able to dive. Web address for Doctors registered to do Dive Medicals Australia Wide- www.spums.org.au Web address for Cairns 24hr Medical Center - Can provide Dive Medicals until 8pm - https://www.cairns24hourmedical.com.au/
Day 1: Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef
5:45am - Complimentary hotel transfer - available from Cairns City & Northern Beaches accommodation
6:15am - Check in at Pro Dive retail shop - corner Shields & Grafton Streets
7:00am - Depart Cairns for 3 days & 2 nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. A light breakfast is served onboard
11:30am - Your first snorkel location
12:45pm - Lunch is served - hearty soup with an array of fresh salads, cold meats & bread rolls
2:30pm - Your second snorkel site - head off & discover more underwater delights. The vessel moves on to the next site
4:30pm - An afternoon of snorkelling and relaxing
6:00pm - Dinner - the menu changes each trip however it will be wholesome, hot and of course lots of it!
7:30pm - The night dive for certified divers! Unfortunately night snorkelling is not available. Keep a close eye out for our sleeping turtles, crustaceans and the occasional reef shark!
8:30pm - Dessert is served!
Day 2: Experience More Fantastic Diving On The Outer Great Barrier Reef
7:00am - The vessel moves to a new site
8:00am - Enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit, bacon and eggs as well as toast & spreads
10:30am - After breakfast the vessel moves on to another site
12:00pm - Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads
3:00pm - More snorkelling!
6:00pm - Hot dinner is served
7:30pm - Night dive for certified divers
8:30pm - Dessert is served!
Day 3: Morning Dives And Return To Cairns
7:30am - A hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and toast
9:00am - After breakfast, the vessel makes its last site of the trip
11:00am - Last chance to snorkel! When you surface freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads home
4:00pm - Complimentary accommodation transfers - Cairns city & Northern Beaches
7:30pm - Join fellow passengers & 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.
Flying after Diving
We recommend you give yourself a 24 hour surface interval after your last dive before flying.
Reef Taxes and Levies
There is an additional fee of AU$90 per person, which includes an Environmental Management Charge, as well as a Port Departure Tax and administration costs. This is payable direct at the end of the trip.
Luggage restrictions
We request that you only bring a small bag on board. You can store additional luggage at the retail shop for the duration of the trip (free of charge).
Cancellation Policy
Pro Dive Cairns guarantee:the trip amount is fully refundable up until 48 hours prior to trip departure. There is no refund for any reason after this time. If you plan to book through a travel agent, you will be subject to their cancellation policies (please check their cancellation policies).
Alcohol Policy
No alcohol is served on this trip. You are welcome to BYO (no bottles please but wine is fine). Alcohol can only be consumed in the evening and Pro Dive Cairns encourages responsible drinking.
Meeting Point
01 SELF DRIVE - NO PICKUP/DROPOFF - Make own way to/from Pro Dive Cairns Retail Store at Cnr Grafton & Shields St @ 06:20
181 THE ESPLANADE P/up Lake Street Entrance (181 Esplanade) @ 06:10
201 LAKE ST (201 Lake Street) @ 06:10
A1 INN THE CITY (141 Lake Street - PICK UP FROM NOVOTEL OASIS) @ 06:10
ABBEY'S CITY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST HOMESTAY (396 Draper Street) @ 06:00
ACACIA COURT (Pick Up Lake St Entrance) (223/227 Esplanade) @ 06:10
