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Australia: Great Barrier Reef 2-day live-aboard introduction to diving

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Our liveaboard vessel OceanQuest is the ultimate Great Barrier Reef overnight experience from Cairns. Spend your days and nights exploring the best outer Great Barrier Reef dive sites aboard our floating accommodation, with snorkel, intro dive and certified dive options available.

When just one day at the reef isn’t enough, an overnight trip from Cairns gives you all the time you need. Visit our colourful dive and snorkel sites during the day, and at night everything from the air conditioned cabins with en suites, lounge and bar, are designed for your comfort.

Our three-deck, 35m catamaran is purpose built for a top class dive holiday, with a spacious dive deck, large open sundecks and hot, fresh water showers. All delicious meals are prepared by our onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Enjoy a well-deserved dessert treat after your day in the water!

Choose to stay from one to four nights on board, with departures available from Wednesday to Saturday (extra dates added during school holidays).

Overnight (liveaboard) Great Barrier Reef trips from Cairns are truly a remarkable adventure. With more than 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, and selected sites at Hastings Reef, snorkellers and divers of all levels can explore the reef and its diverse marine life from early morning to night.

At night, relax in the lounge and bar. Or if you’re keen for more undersea adventures, try a unique night dive experience like Sharks in the Dark or Fluoro Diving to make your time on board our floating reef hotel truly unforgettable.

An overnight experience is also the perfect time to complete or enhance your practical dive training at the outer Great Barrier Reef. With our expert dive instructors, you’ll be in the best possible hands.

 

  • Dive at Norman Reef / Saxon Reef / Hastings Reef
  • OceanQuest has 18 twin cabins and four double cabins. All cabins are air conditioned with en suite bathrooms.

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  • Snorkelling (included for all passengers)
  • Snorkelling and scuba equipment, including dive computer and air fills, with full tuition
  • All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
  • Sharks in the Dark
  • Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation

  • Digital camera hire
  • Professional photos for purchase
  • Guided dives ($15 per dive)
  • Extra dives (subject to availability)
  • Nitrox fills
  • Introductory dive package
  • Fluoro Diving
  • PADI Nitrox Dive Course
  • Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks

  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Overnight bag with changes of clothing, including warm clothing and socks for overnight wear
  • Toiletries
  • Reusable water bottle

  • Please notify us of any dietary requirements, food allergies and/or medical conditions at the time of booking or at least 7-days prior to tour departure. Limited food options may be available on extended tours, forward planning is required to ensure we can accommodate any specific needs.
  • All introductory scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. Currently the rules state that for a single no decompression dive, you should not fly/go to altitude for at least 12 hours, or 18 hours after multiple dives. These are guidelines only, there is no guarantee that these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness. There are no current guidelines regarding diving after flying.
  • Altitude is defined as 300m/1000ft above sea level. This includes going to the Atherton Tablelands (a popular local scenic attraction), so be careful if booking tours to follow your dive trip. Under normal circumstances, you should be out of the water on your last dive at 12pm (midday).

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  • WhatsApp: +44 7492 884 561
  • Mon-Fri: 9:00-21:00 | Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00
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