QUICKSMART

Sleek, smooth and sun-kissed, Quicksmart is ready to explore, eager to whish you away for a day of adventure with others who seek the thrill of discovery.

Quicksmart is a luxury 24 metre catamaran designed for water based adventure activities.

Quicksmart has everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort.

Snorkelling is fun but SCUBA diving is fantastic

Visit 3 sites at spectacular Agincourt reef at the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef and spend a leisurely five hours at play. Certified divers can enjoy up to 3 dives, with introductory divers able to do a second dive if they choose. Snorkellers can explore spectacular coral formations and underwater gardens teeming with vibrantly coloured marine creatures. The locations vary with the conditions, however each site is chosen for visual impact, ecological diversity and the challenge of discovery.

On board, your crew will encourage you to relax and enjoy the comfort of Quicksmart with its full bar facilities, fresh water showers, airconditioning and a delicious lunch for hungry adventurers. There's morning and afternoon tea as well and the spacious deck areas are just ideal for sharing a cold drink and tales of your adventure. What are you waiting for??

Departure: Daily 8.30 am from Marina Mirage Port Douglas

Return: 4.30 pm
(Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches - $10 per person)

Inclusions:

* Coach pick up from accommodation.
* Return Quicksmart cruise from Port Douglas.
* Morning and afternoon teas.
* Hot and cold smorgasbord lunch.
* All snorkelling equipment.
* Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand.
* Equipment for divers provided.
* FREE Snorkel tour with a reef guide.
* Prescription Masks available at no additional cost.

Diving costs:

Introductory Diving
(includes cruise, dive equipment and instruction.)

* 1st Dive - $198
* 2nd Dive an additional - $ 42

Certified Diving
(includes cruise, equipment & underwater guides)

* 1st Dive - $188
* 2nd Dives - $208
* 3rd Dive - $223

What to bring:

* Swimmers * Towel * Sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant) * Hat (wide brimmed)
* Sunglasses (polarised) * Cash or credit card for on-board purchases * Camera
* Swim shirt for sun protection.

TUSA DIVE

Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef with Cairns' premier dive company. Your day starts as you cruise to the reef in style aboard TUSA's modern high-speed dive vessels. Allowing for a maximum of 28 passengers for a more personal service, Tusa caters to certified divers, snorkellers and first time divers.

Depending on the day's conditions, the two best sites are selected from 21 premier outer reef locations. All your expectations will be surpassed as you encounter a vast diversity of marine life, stunning coral gardens and other diving spectaculars.

Tusa's dive craft are custom-built for comfort and functionality. On board you'll enjoy air-conditioned luxury, a full buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea. Combined with nearly five hours on the reef and a unique personal service, it culminates into a truly unforgettable day.

Locally owned since 1986, Tusa Dive is highly regarded for their superior service, quality tours and professionalism.

Departure: Daily 8.00 am - Return: 4.00 pm

Cost:

Snorkelling.................... $115

Introductory Diving
* Day Trip with 1 Dive.. $180
* Day Trip with 2 Dives $220

Certified Diving
* Tanks & weights only $150
* Full equipment............ $180
* Tanks & weights with
2 guided dives.............. $180
* Full gear with
2 guided dives.............. $210

Inclusions:

* Coach pickup from Cairns & Northern Beaches
* Two selected outer reef locations.
* Four to five hours on the reef.
* Two dives for certified divers
* Quality gear, wetsuits, dive computers.
* Buffet lunch, morning tea & afternoon tea.

Optional extras:

* PADI accident & evacuation insurance $10 per day
* Guided dive option $20 per dive
* Underwater camera hire including film from $40
* Prescription mask hire FREE

What to bring:

* Swimmers * Towel * Sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant) * Hat (wide brimmed)
* Sunglasses (polarised) * Cash or credit card for on-board purchases

SEA QUEST

Sea Quest transports you to the Outer Great Barrier Reef in just over 90minutes. As one of only 43 passengers (average 1:4 crew to passenger ratio) you can be assured of individual attention from our trained crew. We offer state of the art diving and snorkelling equipment.

Sea Quest caters superbly for both certified and introductory divers. The Sea Quest Discover Scuba Diving program is your perfect introduction to the reef with pre-dive tuition, close underwater supervision, dive recognition card and certificate included. Explore two reef locations in one day.

Our dive locations on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef offer outstanding underwater visibility, superb coral formation and abundant, colourful marine life including Wally our friendly 1.5 m Maori Wrasse at Norman Reef.

Departure: Daily 8.30 am - Return: 4.30 pm

Cost:

Guided Snorkelling

Adult............................................... $ 95
Child................................................ $ 50

Introductory Diving

* Trip with One Introductory Dive... $145
* Trip with Two Introductory Dives $180

Certified Diving - 2 Dives

Certified Diver Own Gear
* (include weights tanks & belt ).... $135
* (including dive guide)................... $165

Certified Diver - Full Gear
* (including dive computer)............. $160
* (including dive guide)................... $190

Inclusions:

* Free guided snorkelling tours
* Snorkelling equipment & wetsuit
* Air-conditioned bus pick-up/return transfer from your accommodation
* Tropical smorgasbord lunch
* Complimentary tea/coffee all day
* Personalised service
* 2 different snorkelling & dive locations
* Hot, fresh water showers
* Plenty of time to sunbake and relax

Optional extras:

* Reef and Port Charge $6
* Underwater cameras for hire
* Video filming daily , copies available
* Bar facilities (soft drinks, juice, beer, wine, chocolates and ice creams can be
purchased)
* A range of quality souvenirs
* Underwater Digital Images

What to bring:

* Swimmers * Towel * Sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant) * Hat (wide brimmed)
* Sunglasses (polarised) * Cash or credit card for on-board purchases

REEF MAGIC CRUISES

Located out of Cairns, Reef Magic Cruises offers a full 5 hours to dive and snorkel on any one of their 10 great outer Great Barrier Reef locations.

Cruises suit any active person, family or group looking from personalised service and the ultimate Outer Great Barrier Reef diving or snorkelling experience.

Reef Magic is a 22 metre air-conditioned fast and stable catamaran with a fully licensed bar, comfortable seating and spacious outer decks. It is equipped with the latest electronics and navigational equipment and can cater to a maximum of 100 passengers on the scheduled day trips.

Quality Snorkel and Dive equipment is provided and activities include glass bottom boat tours, guided snorkel tours, snorkel lessons and supervised snorkelling, certified dives and introductory dives. Swimming aids are also available. Assistance is given at all times providing personalised service from highly trained and experienced staff.

A marine naturalist presentation is also included to inform passengers about the ecology of the reef. Outer Barrier Reef Cruises are designed to suit any active person. For a fun-filled magical day of activities and adventure, travel with Reef Magic Cruises.

Departure: Daily 9.00 am - Return: 5.00 pm

Cost:

Adult.. $115

Child... $ 69

Family $320 (2 adults & 2 children 4 - 14yrs)

Inclusions:

* 5 hours at one of our 10 Outer Reef Locations
* Coral Viewing Vessel Tour
* Great Barrier Reef presentation by our on board Marine Naturalist
* Morning & afternoon tea / coffee
* Hot / cold sumptuous tropical smorgasbord lunch
* Snorkel equipment with instruction

Optional extras:

* Guided Marine Snorkel Safari $22 Adult
* Guided Marine Snorkel Safari $11 Child
* Wetsuit Hire $6
* Accommodation transfers (return)
* $7 Cairns
* $12 Northern Beaches
* $35 Port Douglas

Diving Costs:

* Certified Diving - Reef Trip with ALL gear... $165
* Certified Diving - Reef Trip BYO gear.......... $155

Extra:

* Environmental Management charge (EMC) $5.50 per person

What to bring:

* Swimmers * Towel * Sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant) * Hat (wide brimmed)
* Sunglasses (polarised) * Cash or credit card for on-board purchases

DOWN UNDER DIVE

"S.V. Atlantic Clipper"

The premier overnight Great Barrier Reef Dive and Sail Vessel in Cairns. A 140ft tall ship - she combines the adventure and romance of sailing with state of the art equipment and modern facilities. Air-conditioned throughout, she offers accommodation in comfortable 2,3 or 4 berth cabins.

Her spectacular saloon with large dining area, lounge and cocktail bar reflects her nautical charm. All meals are prepared daily in her commercial galley by our on-board chef. There is a spa on the foredeck to soak in, or join the crew to hoist the sails as we cruise to the next reef, up to 2 hours sailing per day. Life aboard is as active or relaxed as you like.

S.V. Atlantic Clipper is permanently based on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef sailing daily to a new reef destination offering a greater variety of unique diving. S.V. Atlantic Clipper is met daily by our fast transfer vessel, traveling to the Outer Reef, allowing you to spend as many days and nights aboard as you wish. Our sites are carefully selected for the clarity of the water and the abundance & diversity of marine life.

Norman Reef - Great variety of fish life, pelagic fish and giant maori wrasse, coral gardens, swim troughs and caves.

Saxon Reef - Hard corals, moray eels, lion fish, turtles, beautiful coral gardens & giant clams.

Hastings Reef - Hard & soft corals, walls, swim troughs, turtles, stingrays, giant clams & reef sharks.

Michaela's Reef - Giant clams, walls, swim troughs, black coral trees, lion fish, giant maori wrasse and is famous for its seabird sanctuary at Michaelmas Cay.

Diving commences at 6.30 am through to a night Dive.

Departures: Daily

Inclusions:

* Fast transfer to the Outer Barrier Reef.
* 2,3 & 4 berth air-conditioned cabin accommodation
* Bed linen
* All meals provided while on board.
* All dive equipment & tank fills (computers for hire)
* Torches for night dives
* Free city pick ups
* Free prescription masks if required
* Lots of FUN and FANTASTIC DIVING
* Departures Daily

Cost: 3 Day / 2 Night - (up to 10 dives) $400 Diver / $340 Snorkeller
2 Day / 1 Night - (up to 6 dives) $290 Diver / $210 Snorkeller

What to bring:

* Towel * Swimmers * Toiletries * Comfortable clothing

Optional extras:

* PADI Advanced Course - $470
* Introductory Diving - $55 per dive