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Tusa
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Locally owned and in operation
since 1986, Tusa Dive are specialists in day dive trips to the Great
Barrier Reef. Departing daily from Cairns, the MV Tusa V is the
newest edition to the company and is an ultra modern, custom built
24.5 metre "state-of-the-art" dive vessel. Special features
include hydraulically lowered water level platforms, huge dive deck,
and internal and external lounge style seating throughout. Also
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Two spectacular dive sites will
be visited, selected, as the day’s best from 21 moorings
scattered across the 15 outer reef sites. Travel time to the outer
reef and the days first location is approx 90 minutes. New sites
daily can be enjoyed by divers joining Tusa for two or more days
and special packages are available for divers travelling for a
minimum three days.
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Passenger numbers are limited
to just 60 to ensure space, comfort and a feeling of exclusivity.
Crew to passenger ratios average 1:6 to allow not only greater
safety, but also a more personalized day with greater interaction.
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Nearly 5 hours at the reef leaves
plenty of time for both diving and snorkeling. A buffet style
lunch is provided on board and there is plenty of time to relax
and watch the video of the days diving.
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There is a Photo Pro on board,
and pro camera hire Digital photography presentation (free) as
well as a Marine Interpretation presentation (free).
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Certified
divers are offered up to 3 dives in the day inclusive
of all dive gear or tanks & weights only. Certified Divers
can opt to join the guided dives to be shown the best of the Barrier
Reef. Nitrox tanks and regulators are available for Nitrox certified
divers.
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The limited numbers and great
outer reef sites make the Tusa Dive day tour a fabulous alternative
for snorkeling. Adventurous snorkellers
are free to explore on their own or join the guided snorkel tour
at lunchtime. Introductory
Diving is also available for snorkellers, with option
for 1,or 2 dives.
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ITINERARY
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08:00am daily dept from Cairns
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90 minute trip to outer reefs
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Approx 5 hours on the Outer Barrier
Reef
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2 unique outer reef sites in the
day (3 dives)
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4:00 - 4:30pm return to Cairns
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WHATS INCLUDED
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Tropical buffet lunch & morning
tea
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Quality snorkel equipment &
wetsuits
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Dive computers on all sets of
gear
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Guided Snorkel Tour
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NOT INCLUDED
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Transfers to and from hotel. $10
per person charge applies. Self check in at 0740 at Tusa 5 situated
on E finger
at the Pier, if self check in prefered.
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$10 Reef tax per person.
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PRICES
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*SPECIAL OFFER - 3 DIVES
FOR PRICE OF 2 UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2011
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Our prices include
5% off the normal RRP for
all on line bookings
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Snorkelling
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1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| Adult snorkelling |
$157 |
| Child
(3-11 yrs) |
$90 |
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| Introductory
diving |
1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| Trip + 1 dive |
$219 |
| Trip + 2 dives |
$252 |
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| Certified
diving |
1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| Trip + 2 dives
full gear hire |
$209 |
| Trip + 3dives
full gear hire* |
$209 |
| Trip + 2 dives
tank & weights only |
$181 |
| Trip + 3dives
tank & weights only |
$181 |
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dives |
$20 |
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Nitrox available. Contact
us for prices
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The full discount will be given
at the time of booking and is shown on our booking page.
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A deposit is required at time
of booking, with the balance paid on day of departure
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Please check availability with
us prior to booking.
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