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Standbycairns.com 'Reef' category offers great barrier reef day tours, cruises and activities departing from Cairns, and Port Douglas. These include unique reef experiences such as Upolu Cay Reef Cruise, Great Barrier Reef adventure, Green Island Cruise, Diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, Michaelmas Cay Day Cruise, Frankland Island cruise and Green Island sailing. These activities are available from Great Adventures, Big Cat, Silverswift, Silversonic, Ocean Spirit, Ocean Free, Passions of Paradise, Reef Magic Cruises, Quicksilver Cruises, Sunlover Cruises, and Deep Sea Divers Den.
Standbycairns.com offers Great Barrier Reef tours, cruises and activities available from Cairns and Port Douglas. Research, browse, enquire and make bookings in one central location and convenient location.
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Big Cat's state of the art Reef Rocket catamaran travels from Cairns Marina to Green Island, 15 nautical miles (27 kilometres) from Cairns daily. Departing at 11:00am daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Passengers... |
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$73.00 |
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The Big Cat is an air-conditioned 30 metre catamaran travelling to Green Island, 15 nautical miles (27 kilometres) from Cairns. Departing at 9:00am daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Passengers spend five and a half... |
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$73.00 |
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A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 1.00pm allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 5.00pm. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere.... |
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$73.00 |
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A half day reef cruise departing Cairns at 9.00am allows 2 hours on Green Island and arrives back in Cairns at 12.45pm. "Reef Rocket" is a modern comfortable air-conditioned highspeed catamaran with a relaxed atmosphere.... |
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$95.00 |
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Reef Quest offers fantastic value for money and gives you the oppotunity to do up to 3 dives on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkellers can enjoy unlimited snorkelling in 2 different locations, weather permitting. Reef Quest... |
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$99.00 |
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One of the fastest day trips to the true outer edge of the reef. You'll spend more time underwater, less time travelling in this large fast modern vessel. Our friendly dedicated staff offer free guided snorkelling tours and a... |
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$129.00 |
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Frankland Islands Cruise & Dive is the only tour operator licensed to visit the untouched beauty of the Frankland Islands. Our vessel takes up to a maximum of 100 passengers which ensures your day on the reef is both service... |
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$186.00 |
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The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to our luxury 3 level pontoon on the Outer Reef. The pontoon features: undercover seating and tables, a sumptuous buffet lunch, a... |
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$206.00 |
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The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to Green Island for the morning and then onto our luxury 3 level pontoon on the Outer Reef. The pontoon features: undercover seating and... |
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$175.00 |
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Departing Port Douglas daily, HABA provides the opportunity to actually see for yourself the amazing variety and complexity of hard and soft corals, a kaleidoscope of shapes, colours and structures all teeming with fish in a... |
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$99.00 |
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Ocean Free is a 16m schooner sailing daily to our exclusive mooring on Pinnacle reef just 1km off Green Island. Experience a small personalised tour where only our guests snorkel and dive this private site. Just off the boat... |
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$169.00 |
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Upolu Cay is a naturally formed coral cay situated 30 kilometers from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef and is the perfect location with protected, shallow waters from which to explore the reef snorkeling & scuba diving. Ocean... |
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$189.00 |
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Ocean Spirit Cruises is Cairns premier sailing company, offering guests a completely unique sailing experience to the Great Barrier Reef's most natural and pristine destinations. Ocean Spirit I is a luxury sailing catamaran... |
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$99.00 |
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Ocean Spirit Cruises takes you to natures most unique and stunning destinations on the Great Barrier Reef. We sail daily in style aboard luxury sailing catamarans. This tour gives you two distinctly different experiences to... |
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$199.00 |
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Travel with us from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on a magnificent 25 meter custom designed sailing catamaran. We depart daily to beautiful Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef, giving you the choice of two destinations where... |
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$199.00 |
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Travel with us from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on a magnificent 25 meter custom designed sailing catamaran. We depart daily to beautiful Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef, giving you the choice of two destinations where... |
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$129.00 |
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Passions of Paradise is a fast, modern 25 metre maxi-catamaran which sails daily to Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. We take you to the best locations with the friendliest crew. Michaelmas Cay is an unspoilt paradise... |
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$180.00 |
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Based in Port Douglas Australia, Poseidon operates a 5 star cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkellers & Scuba Divers can enjoy 3 spectacular sites at the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. Poseidon III, the... |
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$600.00 |
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The best way to really experience the Great Barrier Reef is to stay out there for a few days. This gives you much more time to really enjoy the reef in a more relaxed environment. The amount of diving and snorkeling you'll... |
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$500.00 |
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The best way to really experience the Great Barrier Reef is to stay out there for a few days. This gives you much more time to really enjoy the reef in a more relaxed environment. The amount of diving and snorkeling combined... |
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$725.00 |
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The PADI Advanced course is the popular first step in continuing your dive education beyond basic or entry level certification. It will help develop your confidence and comfort ability underwater by expanding your existing... |
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$750.00 |
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If you are thinking about taking the plunge our 5 day PADI 'Open Water' dive course is by far the most popular way to do it. The adventure of learning to dive as well as staying out on the reef for 3 days and 2 nights on one of... |
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$197.00 |
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For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver's friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.... |
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$138.00 |
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Imagine sailing aboard Wavedancer to the Great Barrier Reef island of your dreams, lying under a palm thatched umbrella, then slipping into the water to drift over coral gardens alive with brilliantly coloured fishes... Low... |
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$63.00 |
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Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns, Australia by fast catamaran and yet it is one of the most unspoilt islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 "Continental" or "High" islands... |
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$280.00 |
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Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. The perfect base to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features... |
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$359.00 |
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Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. The perfect base to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features... |
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$695.00 |
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Our TOP DECK CLUB is designed to meet the expectations of the most discerning of guests, offering an unhurried, relaxed ambience. Upon arrival guests are greeted by our crew and invited to share delicious local fruit platters... |
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$165.00 |
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Your luxury day trip commences on Reef Experience with boarding at 7:30am at the Marlin Jetty in Cairns for a BBQ breakfast. We then cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, where we spend 6 full hours snorkeling, scuba diving,... |
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$265.00 |
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Your luxury day trip commences on Reef Experience with boarding at 7:30am at the Marlin Jetty in Cairns for a BBQ breakfast. We then cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, where we spend 6 full hours snorkeling, scuba diving,... |
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$175.00 |
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Located out of Cairns, Reef Magic Cruises offer a full 5 hours to dive and snorkel at Australia's Latest Outer Barrier Reef Platform 'MARINE WORLD'. Cruises suit any person, family or group looking for personalised service and... |
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$175.00 |
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Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected coral cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the Coral... |
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$160.00 |
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Shaolin is an authentic Chinese sailing junk, sailing to the blue lagoon at the idyllic low Isles, a pristine coral cay island on the Great Barrier Reef. Our relaxed midday departure offers you prime 'quiet time' on the island... |
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$170.00 |
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Departing Port Douglas daily, an ultra modern 29 metre catamaran lets you explore the outer edge reef locations at Agincourt ribbon reef in superb style and comfort. Cruising on the fastest vessel to the reef, you'll enjoy... |
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$158.00 |
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New Silverswift Vessel launched - December 2006... We're ready to whisk you away for a day of adventure, Silverswift is a new luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of... |
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$180.00 |
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Discover the real reef as you join Sunlover Reef Cruises luxury day cruise to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef by fast, air-conditioned catamaran. Departing daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the heart of Cairns,... |
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$155.00 |
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Experience our Great Barrier Reef in all its natural beauty on-board the evolutionary T5. TUSA Dive introduces its latest reef craft the T5, custom designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving, and... |
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$599.00 |
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Experience the spectacular scenic flight from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on an exclusive charter. We will exclusively escort you to a private, secluded Sand Cay paradise where your very own pilot will serve you a... |
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$499.00 |
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This tour combines the best of the Reef and Rainforest in one full day tour. Take the historical train journey through the rainforest and Barron Gorge. Once at Kuranda take the Skryail experience, gliding over the rainforest... |
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$389.00 |
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Cruise/ Fly Option: * 9.30am: Courtesy accommodation transfers from Northern Beaches and Cairns * 10.30am: Departure from Cairns Marina * 12.15pm: Arrive at Outer Reef Pontoon * 3.30pm:... |
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$389.00 |
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Take a stunning helicopter scenic flight out to the "jewel of the sea", Green Island, for a cool, refreshing dip in the island resort pool. Then continuing over to our exclusive helipad at Great Adventures Outer Reef... |
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$249.00 |
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Spend up to eight hours on Green Island travelling one way by Seaplane and the other by air-conditioned, fast catamaran. Why not upgrade to one of the optional day packs to make it a day to remember: Green Island... |
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$399.00 |
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The isolated beauty of a sand cay miles from anyone or anything is something most people only dream about. For two hours live the dream - dive straight into the inviting waters and snorkel among the colourful tropical fish and... |
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$420.00 |
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Coral Sea Dreaming is a modern 18 metre (60’) Ketch made of steel with a beautiful wooden interior and different cabin options to please the most discerning traveller. She is spacious and comfortable, and her luxurious and... |
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$405.00 |
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Spoil yourself while enjoying the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. At 34.7m in length and spanning three spacious deck, Ocean Quest II has capacity to sleep 48 customers in unrivalled comfort and luxury. All cabins have... |
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$555.00 |
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If you have never dived before and don't want to do a full course you can now book a 'Discover SCUBA Diving' 2 Day/1Night liveaboard trip including 5 Introductory Dives. All that is required is the ability to swim and you will... |
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$130.00 |
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If you are going to visit the Great Barrier Reef when you come to Cairns, why not do it in a bit of style and stay a few nights? On this tour, there are two, three or foru nights to enjoy snorkelling on the Great Barrier... |
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$550.00 |
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If you feel restricted by your own personal Diving knowledge and experience, then advance from an Open Water Courser to discover the real adventure in Diving with the PADI Advanced Dive Course. This PADI Advanced Open... |
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$314.00 |
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This is a three tour combination which includes a day out on the reef with Down Under Dive on their Osprey V vessell on day 1, a rafting tour on day 2 (your choice of the Barron or Tully River) and the Adventure Company Cape... |
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$290.00 |
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Down Under Dive is internationally recognized as one of the World's leading dive training companies certifying over 6000 students a year. It is one of the finest PADI 5 star Diver Training Facilities in the world, offering the... |
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$365.00 |
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Cairns In A Day is a package designed for those visitors to Cairns who wish to make the most out of their stay. The package offers three options for the morning activity, whether that be the Kuranda experience, a visit to the... |
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$299.83 |
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Imagine just you and your footprints on your own secluded piece of paradise in the middle of the Coral Sea with just the sound of gentle lapping waves for company. Experience Vlasoff Cay, an isolated sand island where you'll be... |
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$73.00 |
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With the choice of three daily departures, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can even design your day... |
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$1430.00 |
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Imagine yourself on a spectacular ‘flying start’ to Lizard Island. On the way you will have a birds-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef. Half of your 150 mile flight is at a very low 180 metres (600ft) above the sites you will... |
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$1621.00 |
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Imagine yourself as a feeling of excitement arises as you cruise north in the shelter of the Great Barrier Reef. Your choice of hot beverage delivered to your cabin begins the next day in a civilized way. On deck you are... |
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$108.00 |
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Join us for an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation, visit two different snorkel destinations such as Mackay & Undine Reefs for extraordinary array of... |
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$625.00 |
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If you don't have the time to do a 5 day course or would prefer a land based Learn to Dive course then this course is the ideal option for you. Day 1 and 2 are spent at our modern, purpose built training centre learning the... |
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$599.00 |
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Spoil yourselves and escape to your own private tropical paradise! Nestled in the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, surrounded by pristine coral reefs, relax in solitude on your own private Sand Cay. Departing from our... |
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$750.00 |
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Spoil yourselves and escape to your own private tropical paradise! Nestled in the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, surrounded by pristine coral reefs, relax in solitude on your own private Sand Cay. Departing from our... |
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$439.00 |
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Experience nature's finest with Australia's best. Let us fly you where two worlds meet. Experience the exhilaration of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest then as you see the green change to... |
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$88.00 |
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Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns, Australia by fast catamaran and yet it is one of the most unspoilt islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 "Continental" or "High" islands... |
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$98.00 |
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Fitzroy Island is located only 45 mintute from Cairns, Australia by fast catamaran and yet it is one of the most unspoilt islands adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is one of 600 "Continental" or "High" islands... |
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$99.00 |
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Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island by sea kayak. This fully guided tour offers a tranquil way to see the beauty of the reef and Fitzroy. After transferring to Fitzroy Island by fast catamaran, have a safety... |
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$770.00 |
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Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation areas. We even have... |
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$140.00 |
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Leave the crowds behind as you step off the pristine sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and set sail for The Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by two breath taking World Heritage areas, you will enjoy a relaxed, fun filled day with... |
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$360.00 |
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This Coral Sea yacht (max. 16 guests) is specifically setup for live abaord diving. Aboard Rum Runner we will show you the exotic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. This diving adventure will be the highlight of your time in... |
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$280.00 |
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This Coral Sea yacht (max. 16 guests) is specifically setup for live abaord diving. Aboard Rum Runner we will show you the exotic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. This diving adventure will be the highlight of your time in... |
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$590.00 |
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You will fall in love with Santa Maria as you experience her character. A Cairns icon she is designed after the gaff rigged schooners built in the 1800's and made of solid hard wood using modern technology. She has ample deck... |
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$1300.00 |
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The Cod Hole is located 200 km to the north of Cairns and has become famous for its family of resident Potato Cod (Groper). Each of these huge fish can weigh up to 100 kg and are well accustomed to posing for diver's cameras.... |
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$1625.00 |
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To the south east, east and north east of Cairns and at least 100km offshore from the Great Barrier Reef, lie Australia's Coral Sea Reefs. Spirit of Freedom will travel to two Coral Sea Reef systems which can include South... |
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$2675.00 |
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Combine the two itineraries to make a unique 7 day/ 7 night dive adventure. The Cod Hole is located 200 km to the north of Cairns and has become famous for its family of resident Potato Cod (Groper). Each of these huge fish... |
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$599.00 |
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Breakfast on the Reef - Take a morning flight out across the reef and land on your own private Sand Cay. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and 2 hours at your leisure. Imagine yourself taking a morning flight over the Great Barrier... |
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$389.00 |
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What better way to see the reef? Your bird's eye view of the reef ensures that you will be able to see spectacular coral formations and marine life which you are about to immerse yourself in at the Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef... |
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$148.00 |
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Enjoy a 10 or 30 minute scenic flight departing from the Sunlover Cruises pontoon at Moore Reef. Note that you first need a ticket on Sunlover Cruises before you can book this tour. |
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$1180.00 |
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Day 1 - Pick up from Cairns accommodation between 4.30pm & 5.00pm and transfer to our expedition yacht Taka. Travel overnight over the smooth waters inside the Great Barrier Reef to the Cod Hole. Day 2 - Taka arrives at... |
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$1380.00 |
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Day 1 - Pick up from Cairns accommodation between 4.30pm & 5.00pm and transfer to our expedition yacht Taka. Travel overnight over the smooth waters inside the Great Barrier Reef to the Cod Hole. Day 2 - Taka arrives at... |
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$350.00 |
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Vagabond is a 65' luxury world cruising yacht set up for comfortable diving, sailing and entertaining for a maximum of 11 guests with a large aftdeck for scuba divers to set up their equipment. We will show you the exotic... |
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$290.00 |
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Vagabond is a 65' luxury world cruising yacht set up for comfortable diving, sailing and entertaining for a maximum of 11 guests with a large aftdeck for scuba divers to set up their equipment. We will show you the exotic... |
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