3Day/2Night Liveaboard dive trip |
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Since 1983 Pro Dive Cairns
has developed and maintained an international reputation as the
premier dive company in Cairns. They offer the highest quality
and best value liveaboard trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef.
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three multi million dollar purpose built vessel provide unquestionably
the very best outer reef liveaboard experience in Cairns. |
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16
exclusive dive sites on
four different reefs are some of the most spectacular dive
locations on the reef. Pro Dives'outstanding product quality,
excellent safety standards, professional and friendly crew and
"all inclusive" pricing policy guarantee you truly memorable liveaboard
experience. |
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the certified diver or snorkeller our 3 day 2 night trip departs
Cairns 6 times per week and offers up to 11 dives. The fleet boasts
3 premium purpose built dive vessels, offering the best living
on board conditions. We visit a large variety of our 16 exclusive
sites which are spread over 4 different reefs over the trip duration.
These sites have been selected for their extravagance of marine
life and excellent visibility thus ensuring you see the best the
outer Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Unlimited snorkelling is
also available and all cabins are TWIN share with some doubles. |
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| We are glad to
offer 5% off the RRP prices
for all bookings on-line. |
| This
full 5% discount will be given at the time of booking and taken
from the deposit. |
| A
deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance
paid on the day of departure. |
| Please
check availability with us before booking. |
| Departs every day
except Tuesdays |
Check here
for the latest standby rates (if available) |
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| Discounted prices
are: |
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| Diver 3 days
2 night $589 (normally $620) |
| Snorkeller 3
days 2 night $522.50 (normally $550) |
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| Additional costs
of $15 per day per person for Reef Tax, Fuel levy and Port Authority
tax (So $60 per person for 3 day overnight trip). Prices valid
until 31st March 2012. (Click
here for prices after April 1st 2012) |
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ITINERARY |
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| DAY 1 - Diving
The Outer Great Barrier Reef |
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| 05:45
Complimentary Hotel Transfer service available - Cairns and Northern
Beaches |
| 06:15
Check-In at Dive Shop, Cnr Grafton and Shields Street, Cairns
Ph: 4031-5255 |
| 07:00
Depart Cairns for 3-days 2-nights of fantastic diving/snorkelling
on Australia's Great Barrier Reef |
| 11:00
Your first dive before lunch is on "Petaj Bombie" at Milln Reef
- this site is a perfect introduction to the Outer Great Barrier
Reef, relaxed and varied |
| 12:45
Lunch is served - Hearty soup with an array of fresh salads, cold
meats and bread rolls |
| 14:30
Remaining at Milln Reef, head off and discover more delights at
"Petaj", once you have completed your dive the vessel moves on
to the next site |
| 16:30
After an afternoon of Snorkelling or relaxing it is time for the
3rd dive, on "Swimming Pools" with its lagoon like features, clear
turquoise water, colourful corals and dazzling marine life |
| 18:00
Dinner, the menu changes each trip, however it will be wholesome,
hot and of course lots of it. Dessert is served after the night
dive |
| 19:30
Your first night dive is on once again at "Swimming Pools", however
the reef comes alive, keep a close eye out for our sleeping turtles,
bright crustaceans and the occasional reef shark |
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| DAY
2 - More Great Diving |
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| 07:00
The vessel moves for an early morning dive. "Whale Bombie" a large
coral pinnacle separate from the reef, rising from a depth of
22m breaking at the surface. Splendid Gorgonian Fans, Giant Clams
and Bump Headed Parrot fish |
| 08:00
After your dive enjoy a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh fruit,
bacon and eggs as well as toast and spreads |
| 10:30
After breakfast the vessel moves on to Flynn Reef, and your first
dive here is on "Tracy's Bombie", a peninsula jutting out from
the Northern end of the reef. "Tracy's" is a very navigable wall
dive with sharks resting on the ocean floor, and walls enlivened
with an abundance of marine life |
| 12:00
Lunch on the second day is hot pasta with a variety of fresh salads |
| 15:00
After lunch and a snorkel it's time to explore the endless intriguing
coral mazes of "Gordons Mooring", excellent visibility, a photographic
haven which ends at "Clown Fish City" |
| 18:00
A hot dinner is served before your second night dive |
| 19:30
Being a favourite of most divers, we remain at "Gordons Mooring"
for the night dive. At night the mazes close into amazing tunnels
that change at every bend. Look out for Brian the turtle, who
loves sleeping under the coral ledges in the sand. |
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| DAY
3 - More Diving And Return To Cairns |
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| 06:30
The vessel is now moored at "Coral Gardens", a different wall
dive with intricate corals climbing the walls, large pelagic fish
and schooling Sweet lip endlessly gliding by |
| 07:30
A Hot breakfast accompanied with fresh fruit salad, cereals and
toast |
| 09:00
After breakfast the vessel makes its last move on to either Thetford
or Pellowe Reefs, Thetford is renowned for many outlying coral
bommies, swim throughs and large fish life. Pellowe, for it's
exclusiveness, featuring pristine corals, abundance and diversity
of marine life |
| 11:00
On your last dive you re-enter at one of the above sites, your
Dive Master is able to direct you in a different direction, where
the sights are totally different from the last dive. When you
surface freshly made sandwiches are served as the vessel heads
home for Cairns |
| 16:00
Complimentary accommodation transfers - Cairns and Northern Beaches |
| 19.30
Join fellow passengers and crew at a local restaurant for a farewell
dinner if you wish |
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| Please note, the
above itinerary is a guide only, and the order of sites
may change. The captain will always adapt the itinerary to the
prevailing weather, tides and currents. |
| Meals may vary
slightly depending on availability of seasonal fruit
and vegetables. Please advise if you are a vegetarian
and we will do our best to make sure we cater for you. |
