Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Do you want to experience a close encounter with the famous Great Barrier Reef? This is it - take this day cruise out to Hardy Reef, where you moor up next to the newly refurbished Reefworld, you can snorkel and dive these tropical waters until your hearts content! You may wish to just observe the reef from a submersible or underwater observatory. Either way, what a great day out on Great Barrier Reef!

Travel aboard a large, high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran to the idyllic Great Barrier Reef for a day of unsurpassed adventure. The newly refurbished Reefworld, located at Hardy Reef, is your base for exploring this natural wonder. Hardy Reef is one of the most beautiful and prolific of nature's coral gardens, confirmed by the vibrant coral and abundance of marine life experienced whilst snorkeling or diving. So many colors and thousands of fish!

Tour the reef without getting wet aboard the large spacious semi-submersibles and learn from informative commentary delivered by experienced Reef Interpreters. Reefworld's facilities also include a large, seated underwater viewing chamber (where soft nautical music carries you away to a state of pure underwater bliss!); a safe and secure diving area; a large sundeck with sun lounges and tables and boundless views of the surrounding reef systems, a tailor-made viewing area on deck to see the massive Queensland Groper living beneath the platform, massage service from Harmony Hut, change rooms, fresh water showers, childrens swimming enclosures, extensive shaded areas and Reef Boutique retail facility.

Club Seahorse is Fantasea's free children's club that will keep youthful patrons entertained all day! Including 30 minute child care blocks (so Mum and Dad can enjoy some in-water time together!), face-painting, activity booklets, competitions, board games, storytelling and children's movies ? Club Seahorse makes Reefworld the perfect choice for anyone traveling with children!

Schedule details

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Departure Point:

• Shute Harbour or selected hotels in the Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Shute Harbour area
• Jetty, Daydream Island
• Jetty, Front Street, Hamilton Island

Departure Time:

• 8.00am from Shute Harbour
• 8.15am from Daydream Island
• 8.50pm from Hamilton Island

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Tour options:

Additional information

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Inclusions:

• Up to 4 hours at the Outer Barrier Reef
• Short journey time to Great Barrier Reef
• Semi-submersible coral viewing with Reef appreciation talk by Reef
• Unlimited use of 50 seat underwater viewing chamber
• All snorkeling equipment, including individually sealed snorkel mouthpiece
• Delicious buffet lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea/coffee
• Return coach transfers between Shute Harbour and mainland accommodation (if details provided at time of booking)
• Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters (payable direct)
• Scenic Helicopter Flights over world-famous Heart Reef (payable direct)
• Photography, video or DVD of daily activities (payable direct)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booking within 7 days of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Shute Harbour is approximately 20 minutes drive from Airlie Beach. If driving, parking facilities are available at Shute Harbour, please allow sufficient time for driving and parking if no transfers are required.
• Please bring towel, hat, sunscreen, swimming costume, camera and cash or credit card for drinks and souvenir purchases. Please note, film, drinks, light refreshments, hats and souvenirs can be purchased on board the vessel.
• All diving activities permit adults aged 16 years and over.
• Nearest airports: Fly into Proserpine airport also known as Whitsunday Coast Airport (40 miles from Airlies Beach/Shute Harbour) or fly into Hamilton Island Airport.

Itinerary:

IMPORTANT: The dive options will not be available to be pre-booked from April 1, 2010. These will only be available to be purchased directly onboard the cruise.

CRUISE PLUS ONE (1) INTRODUCTORY DIVE:
For the first time diver, we'll show you how enjoyable and easy SCUBA diving really is! After a 20 minute lecture on board en route to Reefworld, you'll be fitted with your equipment in the dive area and then taken to the "Moon Pool" for a practice session. Once you've mastered the skills, the dive instructor will gently guide you down the rope trail to a depth of 8-10 meters. A series of rope trails along the reef are used for reference points and security for the less confident and inexperienced divers. For 30 minutes you'll have time to enjoy the beauty of the reef and be amazed by the bountiful and spectacular fish life. Small groups of 4 divers per instructor means we offer a high level of supervision. If you're lucky, Wally the Hump Headed Maori Wrasse will come say hello or you might even spot a turtle or eagle ray gliding by?

CRUISE PLUS ONE (1) CERTIFIED DIVE:
For the more experienced divers, once an in depth briefing is given, which will cover any questions or concerns, you'll enter the water via the Moon Pool and dive for approximately 45 minutes to a maximum depth of 16m. The top 16m of Hardy Reef hosts the most marine life and the more recent coral formations so it's where the best coral and fish life is to be found. If the tide and conditions are suitable, a drift dive may also be an option.

A history of certain medical conditions may preclude a guest from SCUBA diving unless a current Diving Medical Certificate can be shown to the instructor. All intending divers over the age of 55 years of age must produce a current Diving Medical Certificate. All divers are subject to a medical questionnaire on board the vessel before diving and their fitness to dive will be assessed by a diving instructor.

• Tours aboard the semi-submersible coral viewers
• Use of our seated underwater viewing chamber
• Use of all snorkelling equipment and floatation aids
• A large shaded observation deck
• Queensland Groper viewing station
• Reef appreciation talks
• Fresh water showers
• Children's swimming enclosures
•  Free Water Slide
• Use of full length lycra swimsuits
• Use of wetsuits (winter months)
• Unlimited tea and coffee

• Custard Tarts
• Savoury Slices
• Coconut Slice
• Mini Muffins

• Prime Steak
• Chicken Kebabs
• Fried Onions
• Fish Fillets
• BBQ Sausages
• Stir Fry Vegetables

• Greek Salad
• Roast Vegetables/Cous Cous
• Country Potatoes
• Panino Pasta
• Tomato Salad
• Corn Salad
• Crusty White & Multigrain Rolls
• Assorted Condiments
• Wraps

• Tropical Fruit Platters
• Cake
• Selection of Australian Cheeses

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.