The Reef Encounter is a luxury catamaran designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Air-conditioned throughout with spacious decks, large dining and recreation areas, and a jacuzzi. Caters to all levels of certified diving and snorkeling.

1-day cruises to the Great Barrier Reef are also available. Ask for details.

Price Includes

• 2 nights accommodation on board the “Reef Encounter” and 1 night Cairns
• Shuttle transfers Cairns Airport–hotel
• Twin or Double Stateroom accommodation with private bathroom
• Snorkeling and scuba diving equipment
• 7 day dives and 2 night dives
• 3 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)

DAY 1: ARRIVE CAIRNS

You will be met at the airport and transferred by shuttle to your centrally located Cairns hotel. Day at leisure to explore Cairns’ bustling esplanade. Overnight: Cairns, Cairns Colonial Club

DAY 2: BOARD REEF ENCOUNTER, GREAT BARRIER REEF

Board Compass cruise-boat at Marlin Jetty at 7:45am for the transfer out to “Reef Encounter.” En route to Hastings Reef, view a reef video presentation and a briefing. We visit two reefs today, with plenty of time for diving, snorkeling and relaxation. After dinner, try a spectacular night dive or relax with a glass of bubbly in the jacuzzi. Overnight: Reef Encounter, Great Barrier Reef for 2 nights (B,L,D)

DAY 3: GREAT BARRIER REEF

Rise early today for our 6:30am dive in this underwater paradise. At Saxon Reef swim near giant clams, manta rays and schools of barracuda. After dinner, you can experience a night dive. (B,L,D)

DAY 4: GREAT BARRIER REEF—CAIRNS

For early risers, another morning dive is in order, with breakfast to follow. We cruise back to Hastings Reef for a glass-bottom boat tour, another dive, and relaxation time. After lunch, cruise to Breaking Patches for forests of staghorn coral, black coral trees and sensational diving! In the afternoon, depart for Cairns. Arrive in Cairns approximately 5:45pm (B,L)

Departs: Daily from Cairns