Protection for Covid on Cairns GBR Trips

With Covid-19 still present in the world all Operators in Cairns take the protection of their guests very seriously. So below is all you need to know about the safety requirements to travel to the Great Barrier Reef.

By order of the Queensland State Government, The Public Health and Social Measure linked to vaccination Direction was revoked on 14 April 2022, ending the requirement to check in and to be fully vaccinated in order to travel. However, many operators will require you to show a negative Rapid Antigen Test (R.A.T.) 24 hours prior to boarding.

If you, or anyone in your party, is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please do not travel on any of our advertised trips or courses, please contact us and we can assist with rescheduling your booking if required.

Please refer to the Queensland Health website for more information.

Safety Precautions on board

To keep passengers safe operators are following all current guidelines as set out by DAN (the Divers Alert Network) and PADI.

At training centres some standardized practices include:

• Handwashing facilities and sanitisers are available for staff and customers.
• As per normal practice, all dive equipment is sanitised after use.
• Any staff who are unwell are requested not to attend the workplace.
• Exclusion of customers displaying cold and flu-like symptoms from course participation
• Additional cleaning and disinfecting of washroom facilities.
• Additional cleaning of classroom areas and tables.

On board the vessels:

• Any staff who are unwell are requested not to attend the workplace.
• Exclusion of customers displaying cold and flu-like symptoms from trip participation.
• Handwashing facilities and hand sanitisers are available for staff and customers.
• As standard practice, sanitising dive equipment at the end of each trip.
• All equipment is thoroughly sanitised after each rental and no equipment is shared on board.
• Some vessels provide a new mouthpiece for each customer to use during the trip
• Self-service buffets are available complying with food safety regulations.

Please contact us with any questions you may have about any of the trips we offer as always – Safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with you soon.