Day 1 - Outer Reef Cruise
We have 12 exclusive moorings at six reef locations. Locations are chosen each day based on weather conditions and water clarity so as to ensure the best experience for all activities.
Generally we travel to one of our two outer reef locations in the morning (Norman Reef or Saxon Reef) then make our way to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon to conduct Helicopter Flights.
Inclusions- Five hours of snorkelling or diving at two outer Great Barrier Reef locations.
- Certified and Introductory scuba diving options.
- State of the art snorkel and dive equipment and flotation devices.
- Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas.
- Exclusive, protected, sheltered reef locations.
- 8.20am to 4.30pm
- Great Helicopter options
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Snorkelling
We have selected our outer reef locations for their variety and bottom contours, so to provide the best experience for both beginners, experienced snorkelers and children of all ages.
Our staff keep a constant watch over the snorkelling sites making sure all passengers can enjoy the amazing wildlife in perfect safety. Our snorkel supervisors are all experienced Divemasters and provide in-depth briefings on safety procedures and site orientation, so you know where to find all the 'cool stuff'.
For the beginners we provide a selection of buoyancy aids (foam noodles, life jackets and wetsuits) so you can relax and enjoy a natural maze of beautiful coral and fishes.
Introductory Scuba Diving
Try scuba diving without any previous training or experience! That’s right, if you have never dived before, and have always wished to experience firsthand the beauty of the underwater world you can arrange an Introductory dive with one of our friendly and professional Instructors.
Through the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program you will be taught all the basic skills required to dive down up to 12 metres while accompanied by one of our experienced Instructors. Even people with no swimming ability can enjoy the thrill of diving the Great Barrier Reef in perfect safety. DIVING MUST BE PREBOOKED as limited spaces. Prebook your dive and save $20 per person! Minimum age 12 years and no health conditions or medications - click here for a sample of the onboard medical questionairre. Please allow 24 hours after diving before flying.
Certified Scuba Diving
We travel to 2 of our 12 exclusive outer reef dive locations every day. With over 5 hours at the reef, there's plenty of time between dives for snorkelling and relaxation. Our certified divers can enjoy up to 3 dives per day, either guided with one of our professional Divemasters or with your own dive buddy or one we can provide for you.
Our experienced, environmentally conscious Divemasters know all the best areas at our sites, and know how to find and interact with all the amazing marine life.
Semi Submarine - (from 20/12/21)
Enjoy the spectacular coral formations without getting wet on our semi-submersible tour with commentary provided. It's a $20 option that can be purchased on board. This option is usually only available at the outer reef pontoons. (Weather Permitting) (this option not available due to COVID-19)
Day 2 - Cape Tribulation and the Daintree
A small personalised Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tours, where the rainforest meets the reef! On this full day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns, you will explore all the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation region has to offer.
The drive between Cairns and Cape Tribulation weaves its way past beautiful white sandy beaches and some of the most picturesque scenery in Australia. This great value Cape Tribulation tour includes the highlights
Sit back and relax in comfort in a custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide. Group size is limited for a more personalised experience. Spot crocodiles on a Daintree River cruise, learn about flora, fauna and the history of the Daintree on a guided boardwalk tour, take a 4WD ride through a World Heritage-listed rainforest, visit Cape Tribulation Beach and enjoy a homemade Daintree ice-cream on your journey home.
Itinerary
Your Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation full-day tour from Cairns begins with being met by your friendly accredited guide at your accommodation. After introductions, we drive north along the magnificent scenic coastal route along the Captain Cook Highway learning about the history of the area and admiring spectacular views of the coastline and the Azure waters of the Coral Sea.
Daintree Rainforest River Cruise & Morning Tea - our first stop is at the Majestic Daintree River for a light morning tea (tea, coffee & biscuits) before enjoying an informative guided River Cruise on the Daintree River spotting wildlife. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best!
Alexandra Range Lookout - we make our way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. This is the perfect photo opportunity. *temporarily unavailable
Guided Boardwalk Daintree Rainforest Tour - experience the rainforest intimately on one of our guided elevated National Park Boardwalks. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna and you will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.
Lunch - enjoy lunch at a local cafe in the Daintree Rainforest region with your fellow travellers. We can cater for most special dietary requirements, please notify our reservations team before travel.
Freshwater Swim - enjoy a refreshing rainforest stream swim, in crystal clear fresh waters without the crowds of people.
Cape Tribulation Beach Walk - stroll along the famous Cape Tribulation Beach and along the boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the Rainforest meets the Reef.
Tropical Fruit Ice-Cream - we stop at an exotic homemade ice creamery at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company on the way home. The ice cream is homegrown on the property and is a unique experience, one of the highlights of the day. Signature ice cream cup included.
Daintree Ferry Crossing - cross over the mighty Daintree River via Ferry before returning to your accommodation.
Day 3 - Outback & Chillago Caves
Your naturalist guide will meet you at your accommodation and after introductions all round, we’ll ascend the McAllister Ranges and head west through Mareeba embarking on a remarkable journey back to prehistoric times, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Our first stop is for morning tea at Skybury. From here we travel through the back blocks of this wetland area viewing wallabies, emus and other wildlife and then along the irrigated agricultural paddocks of this fertile area, eventually crossing over the Great Divide and into the Western watershed. Travel through historical towns and rolling hills rich in minerals eventually giving way to towering limestone karsts scattered around Chillagoe.
Our first stop is the National Parks Cave tour. The fossilised remains of the ancient coral reefs with hidden limestone labyrinths give a portal to a lost world just like our own Great Barrier Reef. Millions of years in the making, the limestone formations are nothing short of spectacular. We then delve into the history of the copper smelters; whose old chimneys dominate the western horizon. We visit the remains of the once mighty smelters to ponder what it was like working there, visit Aboriginal Rock Art and then it’s time for an Aussie pub lunch.
After lunch and a visit to the local souvenir shop, we head back towards the east coast, stopping at Granite Gorge where we can feed wallabies and hold other indigenous animals. The tour then returns down the range to Cairns.
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour as there are steps into the caves, uneven ground.
*PLEASE NOTE - We will generally book this package on 3 consecutive days, with the Reef cruise on day 1, rainforest on day 2 and Outback on day 3 however this package can be completed in any order and can be spread out over a week. If you'd like to reverse the order or spread out the tours simply let us know.