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!

Please note: Semi submersible is not operating until further notice

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 Dates:

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Departure Point:

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

Departure Time:

• 8.05am from Shute Harbour
• 8.45pm from Hamilton Island

Pricing information

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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:

• 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

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