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Santa Maria and Coral Sea Dreaming
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Treat yourself to something really
special and make your Australian adventure truly unique.
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Experience diving and snorkeling
on the reef without the crowds. Set your own pace. Snorkel, scuba
dive & relax as you explore the world heritage listed Great Barrier
Reef.
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Our charter yachts take a maximum
of just 10 guests, so you’ll receive the personal attention not
possible on the larger tour vessels. Santa Maria offers 3 day/2
night tours and Coral Sea Dreaming does 2 day/1 night trips.
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A private charter lets you decide
how long you want to spend snorkelling, diving, & relaxing on
the Great Barrier Reef.
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Santa Maria
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You will fall in love with Santa
Maria as you experience her character. A Cairns icon she is designed
after the gaff rigged schooners built in the 1800's and made of
solid hard wood using modern technology.
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She has ample deck space for sunbathing
and relaxing. Her beautiful lines will give you the unique feeling
of nostalgia, adventure & romance.
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We encourage all guests to join
in and experience the pleasure of sailing on this classic vessel.
You need to experience diving off this classic sailing boat.
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The accommodation includes a private
cabin with a double bed.
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The salon has 5 single beds, and
the front cabin has one single and two double beds. Each of the
beds in the shared cabin has a curtain for privacy.
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Santa Maria departs every Monday
and Friday from the Marlin Jetty 'D' finger for a 3 Day/2 Night
cruise.
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Boarding commences at 8:00am and
returning into Cairns at 5pm on the last day.
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INTINERARY
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Day One
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Arrive on board and enjoy a light
breakfast.
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Depart for the Great Barrier Reef.
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Morning tea will be served while
sailing to your first reef location.
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Arrive at the Reef - Time for
snorkelling, diving and lunch.
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Afternoon Tea - A break between
activities.
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Dinner - Relax while the evening
dinner is served on deck with the reef and sunset in the background.
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Day Two
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Wake up on the reef and enjoy
a morning swim, snorkel or dive.
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Depart for the next reef location.
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Full breakfast is served and then
resume snorkeling, diving or lazing around the deck.
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Move to another reef, lunch is
served.
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Afternoon Tea - A small snack
to enjoy between activities.
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Dinner - Enjoy another fantastic
meal with a sunset and reef setting.
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Day Three
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Wake up on the reef and enjoy
a morning swim - snorkel or dive.
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Depart for the next reef location.
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Full breakfast is served and then
resume water activities.
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Lunch is Served.
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Depart for Cairns - 'Hoist the
Sails' and join in the sailing as you head back to Cairns from
the reef.
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Coral Sea Dreaming
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Coral Sea Dreaming is a modern
charter yacht with a beautiful wooden interior and cabin options
to please the most discerning traveller.
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Her luxurious and modern amenities
make Coral Sea Dreaming the perfect boat for an your Australian
Great Barrier Reef escape . Coupled with our captain and crew's
local knowledge, your vacation or yacht charter will be a personal
adventure that many people do not experience in a life time.
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Normally scheduled cruises depart
each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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ITINERARY
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Day One
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Arrive on board and enjoy a light
breakfast.
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Depart for the Great Barrier Reef
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Morning tea will be served while
sailing to your first reef location.
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Arrive at the Reef - Time for
snorkelling, diving and lunch.
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Afternoon Tea - A break between
activities.
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Dinner - Relax while the evening
dinner is served on deck with the reef and sunset in the background.
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Day Two
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Wake up on the reef and enjoy
a morning swim - snorkel or dive.
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Depart for the next reef location.
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Full breakfast is served and then
resume water activities.
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Lunch is Served.
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Depart for Cairns - 'Hoist the
Sails' and join in the sailing as you head back to Cairns from
the reef
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INCLUDED
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All meals
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Morning and Afternoon Tea
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Hot Showers
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Fresh Linen
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Fresh Towels
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Wetsuits
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Quality Snorkelling Equipment
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Scuba Equipment
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Guided snorkel tours upon request
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Notes for travellers
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Bring a small overnight bag only.
Space is limited on the boats
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Alcohol is BYO - no glass bottles,
please
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Shoes are not worn while on the
boats, so it is not necessary to bring any special type of deck
shoes
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The boats are located at the Marlin
Marina, Finger D, which is directly behind the Shangri La Hotel
and Pier Shopping in Cairns. For those clients who are making
their own way, please arrive for boarding at 8:00am sharp (Departure
is at 8:30am)
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Re-confirm trip with the crew
24-48 hours prior to departure
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Reef taxes $10 per person per
day
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Transfers available - $10 per
booking for city transfers. (No Northern Beaches transfers)
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PRICES
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for children under 12 years old available. Check with us) |
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SANTA MARIA - 3 day 2 night trip
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Snorkelling
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1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| STATE ROOM -
Double Bed |
$621 |
| SHARED
CABIN - Double or Single Bunk |
$601 |
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CORAL SEA DREAMING 2 day 1 night trip
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Snorkelling
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1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| STATE ROOM -
Queen Size Bed |
$480 |
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ROOM - family special* |
$1,504 |
| PRIVATE
CABIN - Double Bed |
$446 |
| SHARED
CABIN - Double or Single Bunk |
$427 |
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* Family is 2
adults and 2 children (<12 years of age)
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Diving both trips. Pay on board.
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| Introductory
diving |
1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| First Dive |
$80 |
| Subsequent dives |
$70 |
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| Certified
diving (inc gear) |
1/4/10
- 31/3/11
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| Per Dive |
$50 |
| Package of 4
dives |
$180 |
| Extra for night
dive |
$15 |
| Guide per dive |
$5 |
| Advanced Course |
$240 |
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A
deposit is required at the time of booking, with the balance
paid on the day of departure
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Please
check availability with us before booking
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