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Great Barrier Reef Day Trip - Certified Diver

Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia

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Snorkeling

Scuba diving

Swimming

Boating

9 hours

August - March

Easy

Certified guide, Popular, Local Partner, Equipment, Meals, Every day

Family-friendly

Overview

Experience the Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef for yourself on board our 14-metre custom built vessel, MV Adrenalin, with fully shaded areas, sun deck, stabilisers, toilet, shower, along with easy access in & out of the water.
The Central Section of the Great Barrier Reef is a little further off the Queensland Coast than other sections and as a result has some of the best sites of the whole Great Barrier Reef.

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Your day includes

Full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Learning about the reef eco system
Morning and afternoon tea
Tropical lunch
Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
Demonstrations and instructions on snorkeling techniques
All snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full length suit)
All EMC’s (Environmental Management Charges) and Mooring fees
Experienced, Professional, Fun and Safe crew with a passion for the marine environment
Experience the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef

Optional Extras

Guided Dive $10 (compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives)
PADI Adventure Dives $25 per dive
Enriched Air Nitrox $50 for two tanks (must be Nitrox certified)
Camera Hire $65 (includes SD card, yours to keep)

Photos

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Lodestone Reef

Our preferred reef for day trips is Lodestone Reef, chosen for its diversity of sites, great coral cover, fish life and reasonable protection.
We have a number of sites around this reef and will choose the best site on the day.
You could visit Lodestone Reef dozens of times and be surprised every time.
Some sites feature large coral bommies with white coral sand sea floors, others have large gutters running through the coral occupied by hundreds of reef fish, and colorful coral walls occupied by innumerable marine animals in crystal clear water.
Depths at Lodestone range from 1 metre to 20 metres making it ideal for snorkellers, beginner and experienced divers.
Big schools of trevally and bait fish are common as well as a myriad of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish, Turtles, Stingrays, White tip and Black tip reef sharks often sighted.
A visit to Lodestone Reef with us is a perfect way to enjoy snorkeling, introductory scuba dives or certified dives.
Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated witnessing the spectacular marine life that Lodestone has to offer whilst being immersed in tropical crystal clear water.

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Where can we meet?

You can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island, it’s your choice!

Itinerary

07:00 - Townsville passengers meet at the Townsville Breakwater Marina, located on the fueling wharf at the end of Mariners Drive

07:25 - Depart Townsville

07:50 - Passengers board from Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

09:00 - Morning tea

09:45 - Great Barrier Reef site briefings

10:00 - Arrive at Great Barrier Reef – Lodestone Reef Site

10:20 - Dive 1 / Snorkel 1

12:00 - Lunch

13:00 - Dive 2 / Snorkel 2

14:00 - Depart site for Nelly Bay

15:00 - Afternoon Tea

16:00 - Arrive and disembark passengers at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

16:30 - Arrive and disembark at Townsville Breakwater Marina

Please note that the above schedule is as a guide only, actual times on the day may vary.

Sample Menu

Morning tea Fruit platter and assorted biscuits
Lunch Buffet-style spread with roast chicken, ham, salami, cheese, bread, salads, peanut butter, vegemite and assorted condiments
Afternoon tea Fruit platter, cheese, crackers, and assorted biscuits
Available all day Cold water, cold cordial, coffee, tea

About Us

Certified divers can enjoy 2 dives on all of our day trips to the reef. You can dive with one of our experienced dive guides or explore the reef with just yourself and your buddy.

Discover Scuba Diving with one of our experienced PADI Diving Instructors.
You will be given a thorough safety briefing, complete a quick quiz, practice a few basic skills in shallow water, then it’s off to explore the wonders of Great Barrier Reef under the close supervision of your instructor.
You can say “I dived the Great Barrier Reef!” and tick it off your bucket list!

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Your day includes

Full day trip to the Great Barrier Reef
Learning about the reef eco system
Morning and afternoon tea
Tropical lunch
Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the day
Demonstrations and instructions on snorkeling techniques
All snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and full length suit)
All EMC’s (Environmental Management Charges) and Mooring fees
Experienced, Professional, Fun and Safe crew with a passion for the marine environment
Experience the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef

Optional Extras

Guided Dive $10 (compulsory for divers with less than 10 logged dives)
PADI Adventure Dives $25 per dive
Enriched Air Nitrox $50 for two tanks (must be Nitrox certified)
Camera Hire $65 (includes SD card, yours to keep)

Photos

For bigger images, click on the photos.

Lodestone Reef

Our preferred reef for day trips is Lodestone Reef, chosen for its diversity of sites, great coral cover, fish life and reasonable protection.
We have a number of sites around this reef and will choose the best site on the day.
You could visit Lodestone Reef dozens of times and be surprised every time.
Some sites feature large coral bommies with white coral sand sea floors, others have large gutters running through the coral occupied by hundreds of reef fish, and colorful coral walls occupied by innumerable marine animals in crystal clear water.
Depths at Lodestone range from 1 metre to 20 metres making it ideal for snorkellers, beginner and experienced divers.
Big schools of trevally and bait fish are common as well as a myriad of colourful reef fish including Parrot fish, Maori wrasse, Clown fish, Angel fish, Turtles, Stingrays, White tip and Black tip reef sharks often sighted.
A visit to Lodestone Reef with us is a perfect way to enjoy snorkeling, introductory scuba dives or certified dives.
Both snorkelers and divers will be exhilarated witnessing the spectacular marine life that Lodestone has to offer whilst being immersed in tropical crystal clear water.

Where can we meet?

You can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island, it’s your choice!

Itinerary

07:00 - Townsville passengers meet at the Townsville Breakwater Marina, located on the fueling wharf at the end of Mariners Drive

07:25 - Depart Townsville

07:50 - Passengers board from Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

09:00 - Morning tea

09:45 - Great Barrier Reef site briefings

10:00 - Arrive at Great Barrier Reef – Lodestone Reef Site

10:20 - Dive 1 / Snorkel 1

12:00 - Lunch

13:00 - Dive 2 / Snorkel 2

14:00 - Depart site for Nelly Bay

15:00 - Afternoon Tea

16:00 - Arrive and disembark passengers at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island

16:30 - Arrive and disembark at Townsville Breakwater Marina

Please note that the above schedule is as a guide only, actual times on the day may vary.

Sample Menu

Morning tea Fruit platter and assorted biscuits
Lunch Buffet-style spread with roast chicken, ham, salami, cheese, bread, salads, peanut butter, vegemite and assorted condiments
Afternoon tea Fruit platter, cheese, crackers, and assorted biscuits
Available all day Cold water, cold cordial, coffee, tea

About Us

Certified divers can enjoy 2 dives on all of our day trips to the reef. You can dive with one of our experienced dive guides or explore the reef with just yourself and your buddy.

Discover Scuba Diving with one of our experienced PADI Diving Instructors.
You will be given a thorough safety briefing, complete a quick quiz, practice a few basic skills in shallow water, then it’s off to explore the wonders of Great Barrier Reef under the close supervision of your instructor.
You can say “I dived the Great Barrier Reef!” and tick it off your bucket list!