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THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Cairns • Australia The most luxurious reef vessel in Australia TOURIST/DIVE BOAT Locally owned & operated OPTIONAL EXTRAS Prebooked $50 save INTRODUCTORY AND CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVING Scuba dive without any previous experience, or use your $20 Scuba certification to explore the Great Barrier Reef! 2 DAY REEF + RAINFOREST SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE TOUR Only Enjoy the spectacular coral formations without getting wet on our semi- submersible tour with commentary and marine life identification cards $10 provided (weather permitting). 2 DAY REEF + SKYRAIL/SCENIC RAIL Only MARINE BIOLOGY TOURS Learn the secrets of the reef from our marine biologist and $25 then explore the coral gardens on a guided snorkel tour. FULL DAY TOUR INCLUDES: • 2 STUNNING OUTER REEF SITES • FRUIT PLATTER, CHEESE AND A GLASS OF WINE ON • LESS TRAVEL TIME (APPROX 80 MINUTES) RETURN JOURNEY • 5 HOURS REEF TIME • EXPERIENCED, PROFESSIONAL DIVE INSTRUCTORS • SNORKELING EQUIPMENT & FLOATATION DEVICES PROVIDED • LARGE AIR-CONDITIONED MODERN LOUNGES TO RELAX IN COMFORT • HOT BBQ LUNCH (HOT MEATS, FISH, PRAWNS & A VARIETY OF SALADS. VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE) • SPACIOUS SUNDECKS FOR SUNBATHING • FREE STINGER SUIT HIRE • HIGH CREW TO GUEST RATIO Adult: $165 (+ $20 Levy) Child: $75 (+ $20 Levy) Family: $405 2A + 2C (+ $20pp Levy) DISCOUNTED PACKAGES 2 DAY REEF + RAINFOREST LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL DAY 1: Full day Outer Reef - Evolution (Snorkel Only) ADULT: $280 $260 LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL DAY 2: Full day Cape Tribulation Starter Pak with the Adventure Company. CHILD (4-12yrs): $190 $170 Cape Tribulation Beach; Mossman Gorge; Daintree River Wildlife Cruise; Cable Ferry across the Daintree River; Experienced naturalist guides; Save Free accommodation transfers. $30 Optional pre-booked dive discount $50 Starter Pak excludes lunch (add $27) and Wildlife Habitat (add $27) (adult) 2 DAY REEF + SKYRAIL/SCENIC RAIL LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL ADULT: $280 $260 DAY 1: Full day Outer Reef - Evolution (Snorkel Only) LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL DAY 2: Full day Skyrail/Scenic Rail & Kuranda. This adventure includes: CHILD (4-12yrs): $157 $137 Historical train journey to Kuranda’s famous markets and village, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway experience in a comfortable six person gondola over World Heritage listed rainforest; Skyrail ranger guided boardwalk tour; Save entry to Interpretation Centre, views from three lookouts over Barron $31 Falls. Includes return transfers (excluding Yorkeys Knob, Machans Beach (adult) & Holloways Beach). 3 DAY REEF + SKYRAIL/SCENIC RAIL + RAINFOREST LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL DAY 1: Full day Outer Reef - Evolution (Snorkel Only) ADULT: $394 $374 LEVY INCLUSIVE RETAIL DAY 2: Full day Skyrail/Scenic Rail & Kuranda. CHILD (4-12yrs): $253 $233 DAY 3: Full day Cape Tribulation Starter Pak with the Adventure Company. Save Optional pre-booked dive discount $50 Starter Pak excludes lunch (add $27) and Wildlife Habitat (add $27) $42 (adult) HELICOPTER TOURS See the reef from above & below! “GET HIGH PACKAGE” Package Rate: Down Under Cruise and Dive offer a range of exciting half day and full day $345.00 ($325 Adult + $20 Levy) tours incorporating scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef. Includes: Snorkel Rate: $295 • Fast cruise to 2 Outer Reef Sites • Return cruise with ($275 + $20 Levy) #1 • 5 hours at the Reef complimentary glass of wine, • Snorkelling equipment cheese, fruit platter & live Child Snorkel: $248 • BBQ lunch entertainment Seller! ($228 + $20 Levy) • Introductory or Certified dive Departs Cairns: 8.15am • 10 min Scenic Helicopter flight Arrive in Cairns: 4.30pm over Hastings Reef FLY/CRUISE - HALF DAY TRIP CRUISE/FLY - FULL DAY TRIP Includes: Includes: • 25 min flight over the Reef to join Down Under Cruise and Dive at • Fast cruise to 2 Reef Sites with Down Under Cruise and Dive lunch time • 5 hours at Reef • Up to 2 hours at Reef • Snorkelling equipment • Snorkelling equipment • BBQ Lunch • BBQ Lunch • 25 min flight over the Reef and Sand Cays back into Cairns • Return cruise with complimentary glass of wine, cheese, fruit • Standard transfer fees apply platter & live entertainment • Standard transfer fees apply Departs Cairns: 12.00pm $389.00 Total Departs Cairns: 8.15am $419.00 Total Arrive in Cairns: 4.30pm ($369 Adult + $20 levy) Arrive in Cairns: 3.30pm ($399 Adult + $20 levy) ‘GOLD CLASS’ Private Yacht Experience Evolution GOLD CLASS is the perfect option for a group of friends, a large family Gold Class or for incentive and corporate groups travelling to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for your snorkelling or diving adventure. Experience: Up to 4 Passengers: The exclusive GOLD CLASS will give you the private sanctuary away from others Snorkel Rate: $295 $1400 (includes levy) ($275 + $20 Levy) making your experience a more memorable way to be on the Great Barrier Reef. As a GOLD CLASS member for the day, you will receive exclusive use of the personal 5 - 8 Passengers: lounge accommodating up to 8 guests. $1800 (includes levy) Features Include: • A marine Concierge with personal snorkelling • Comfortable lounge seating tuition and tips for how to best enjoy your day - • Mini bar / Wine fridge specifically dedicated to be on call to you for the day • Nespresso coffee machine Exclusive • Personalised Pick Up & Drop Off* • Semi Sub Tours • Personalised Marine Biologist Experience • Prescription Masks Reef • Delicious BBQ Lunch Buffet served inside the • Lycra Suits & Wetsuits Experience GOLD CLASS lounge • Cupboards for storage • Large TV screen & saloon sound quality audio 2 REEF SITES Outer Great Barrier Reef LOCATIONS SELECTED FOR CLARITY WATER & OF THE ABUNDANCE OF MARINE LIFE Agincourt Reef Continental Shelf Agincourt Reef Undine Reef ContinentalSt Shelf Crispin Reef Undine Reef St Crispin Reef Opal Reef Rudder Reef OpalT Reongefue Reef Rudder Reef Tongue Reef Norman Reef Norman Reef Saxon Reef Saxon Reef Batt Reef Hastings Reef Batt Reef Hastings Reef Pixie Reef Breaking Pixie Reef Breaking atches atches Michaelmas Cay Michaelmas Cay PORT DOUGLAS PORT DOUGLAS Oyster Reef Oyster Reef Vlasoff Cay Upolo Cay Vlasoff Cay Upolo Cay Double Island Double ALM COVE Island Green Island Arlington Reef ALM COVE Green Island Arlington Reef nd u URANDA o tb nd Moore Reef Ou u URANDA o Inbound tb Skyrail Ou Moore Reef Inbound uranda Skyrail MA NOT TO SCALE Scenic Rail CAIRNSuranda Fitroy Island MA NOT TO SCALE Scenic Rail CAIRNS Fitroy Island OPEN WATER COURSE Learn to Dive Our professional and friendly instructors Day 1 - Medical checks and paperwork completed on will provide attentive expert tuition on all site at 8am, before classroom & training pool sessions Open Water dive courses. Once you have completed. successfully completed your chosen course you will be competent and internationally Day 2 - Classroom sessions re-commence & small recognised as a PADI Open Water Diver. exam completed and finalising your skills in the training Inclusions - BBQ lunch provided onboard pool. vessel for Days 3 & 4. All equipment is included. Free city transfers provided. Day 3 - Onboard Evolution we travel to 2 fantastic dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef to conduct a series of training skills in the open water environment. 2 dives are completed. Day 4 - Onboard Evolution we again travel to our dive sites for completion of your course. When 2 dives are completed your Instructor will present you with your Scuba Diving Licence!! LOCATIONS SELECTED Commences Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays FOR CLARITY WATER & OF THE ABUNDANCE OF MARINE LIFE $660 Includes Levies Learn to Dive + PADI Advanced Course Save (6 Days) $980.00 incl levies $300 PADI Adventure Course (1 Day) $370.00 OR PADI Advanced Course (2 Days) $620.00 ($350 + $20 Levy) ($580 + $40 Levy) Catering for Open Water students who would like to further develop their scuba diving skills and knowledge. Training dives include - 30m deep dive, navigation dive, 3 elective dives, plus one fun dive. Adventure Course includes: 3 dives, PADI manual and tuition Advanced Course includes: 6 dives, PADI manual and tuition Commencing Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays PADI Refresher Course PADI Referral Course 1/2 Day $80.00 Full Day $160.00 (1 Day) $310.00 (2 Days) $570.00 ($290 + $20 Levy) ($530 + $40 Levy) Perfect for those wanting to refresh their scuba diving skills Ideal for those that have completed part of their Open in a safe pool environment with one of our professional dive Water course previously and would now like to complete instructors. their open water diving. Commencing Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Coincides with open water diving on learn to dive courses (Days 3 & 4) PRICES - EVOLUTION REEF CRUISE CHECK IN *Levies payable Trip Total EVOLUTION FARES on board Check-in at the Reef 7:30am Fleet Terminal and Adult $165 $20 $185 commence boarding Adult diving package (Includes 1 intro/cert dive) $215 $20 $235 8:15am Depart Cairns Child (4 to 16 years) $75 $20 $95 Family (2 adults + 2 children) $405 $20pp $485 4:30pm Return Infant (0 to 3 years) N/A N/A N/A INTRODUCTORY DIVES OPTIONAL EXTRAS - Pay On Board 1st Dive $70 Semi-Submersible Tour (weather permitting) $10 2nd Dive $45 Marine Biology Snorkel Lesson/Tour $25 3rd Dive $25 City Transfers $16 Wetsuits not included. Beaches / Outer City Transfers $23 Guided Dive (certified divers) $10 per dive CERTIFIED DIVES Scenic Helicopter Reef Flight (10 min) $179 1st Dive $70 Wetsuit Hire $10 2nd Dive $30 Digital Underwater Camera Hire (SD Card Included) $55 3rd Dive $20 Available on board: refreshments, snacks, bar facility, souvenirs, professional photography Wetsuits and equipment included. packages to capture amazing memories, above and below the water. ADVICE FOR WATER ACTIVITIES Certain medical conditions and medications may exclude some people from introductory and certified diving. For advice please contact our office. Minimum age for diving is 12 years old. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity, please use caution and inform our crew of any medical conditions. Certified divers must have proof of certification. After a single dive, a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to altitude or if multiple dives are completed, an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
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