Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Cruise Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef tour to Reef World, a multi-activity Reef platform.  During your day, you will visit the beautiful Hardy Reef on the outer barrier Reef.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is 2600 km long.  The World Heritage site stretches along the east coast of Queensland from Lady Elliott Island to the Torres Strait.  This Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventure will show you the best of the Whitsundays.

You will travel on a high-speed catamaran.  The journey to and from the Reef is all part of the experience.  Along the way, this tour will pass spectacular islands and bays.  At certain times of the year, you’ll have the chance to spot whales and other wildlife.

Reef World

Introductory and certified diving is available.  The guided Seabob tours are also now at Heart Pontoon.  Reef World has a choice of areas for relaxing.

  • Reef World Facilities
  • Undercover seating and tables
  • Sun decks
  • Freshwater showers and change rooms.
  • Underwater observatory

There are numerous ways to explore the Reef.  From the underwater viewing chamber to the semi-submersible submarines.  Or snorkel along the coral walls with abundant coral and fish life.

To get a birds-eye-view of the magical Whitsundays on a scenic flight, ask our team about the range of flights available!

Highlights

Enjoy a full day of adventure at Reef World

Discover the magnificent colours of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

 

Included

So Much Packed Into 1 Day!

Snorkeling with all gear provided
An innovative and spacious reef pontoon
Semi-submarine boat Tour
Underwater viewing chamber
Impressive buffet lunch
Morning and afternoon tea
Tea and coffee
Reef Presentation
Wetsuit and stinger suit usage
Sun deck
This tour is also available from Hamilton Island and Day Dream Island
Government Reef Levies

Optional Extras

  • Scenic helicopter flights
  • Introductory and certified scuba diving (medical conditions apply)
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Massage
  • Seabob tour (medical conditions apply)

What to bring

  • Sunblock
  • Swimwear and Towel
  • Protective clothing from the sun including a hat
  • Light jacket/sweater during cooler months
  • Money / credit card for optional purchases
  • A camera and a sense of fun

How to get there

Getting to Reef World

Depending on weather and sea conditions, this Great Barrier Reef tour takes 2.5 to 3 hours to get to Reef World.

Daily Departures and Return times
Port of Airlie departs at 8:00 am and returns at 6:10 pm (Please arrive at 7.30 am for check-in)

Coach transfers to Port of Airlie are available at an additional cost. Return times when the vessel arrives back at the island resort or mainland.

 

Important Information

Important Information for Scuba Diving

We have a passion to show you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.

Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world but also the safest scuba diving record.   We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules including medical as is the law.

To avoid disappointment on your day of travel we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire prior to booking as some medical conditions, age and/or medications may prevent you from scuba diving.   It is always our mission to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.

Scuba Diving Medical Questionnaire

Flying after Scuba Diving

For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive.  For multiple dives, you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.

 

 

 

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