Snorkelling and Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

Region: Cairns, Tropical North and Cape York (QLD) | Duration: 1 Day | Commences: Cairns
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Experience the Great Barrier Reef in all it's natural beauty on-board the evolutionary T5. Super slick T5 is TUSA Dive's latest custom built reef craft and is designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving, and snorkelling. Special features include hydraulically lowered water level platforms, huge dive deck, and internal and external lounge style seating throughout. Locally owned TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 outer reef sites, and are specialists in day tours to the reef with more than 20 years experience. T5 departs daily from Cairns. A 90 minute journey to the outer reef will see you arriving at the first of the day's two sites, selected from a range of 15. Sites are chosen as the optimum locations for the weather conditions, and change daily, so each day will bring you a whole new underwater adventure. Diving – Certified and Introductory – and snorkelling are all on offer at the reef, where 5 hours allows plenty of time to enjoy water and topside activities. The day will include Marine Interpretation talks, guided snorkel tours, and underwater photography briefs. Lunch is a divine buffet of fresh and healthy food.

Tusa 5 features:
• Air-conditioned throughout
• Seating for 120 – passenger numbers, limited to 60
• Lounge style seating
• Sunken lounge - open air, on the bow
• Large sun deck & dive deck
• Hydraulic water level entry platforms
• Flat screens throughout
• 2 x Fresh Water Showers
• 3 x Toilets

On board:
• Staff to passenger ratios 1:6
• Photo Pro on board, and pro camera hire Digital photography presentation (free)
• Marine Interpretation presentation (free)

Rates and Bookings

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 Tour Rates (per person in in AUD)
  Tour Type Single Twin Child Family Rates valid
book me Snorkelling$145$145$90-1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 2 Day PADI referral$550$550--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diving with tanks and weights only (9 dives)$525$525--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diving with tanks and weights only (6 dives)$475$475--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diving with full equipment (9 dives)$605$605--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diving with full equipment (6 dives)$555$555--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Certified Divers - 3 x dives (tanks and weights only)$195$195--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Certified Divers - 2 x dives (tanks and weights only)$175$175--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Certified Divers - 3 x dives (full equipment)$225$225--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Certified Divers - 2 x dives (full equipment)$205$205--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Introductory Diving - 2 x dives$245$245--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me Introductory Diving - 1 x dive$210$210--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
book me 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive$622$622--1/4/2008 - 31/3/2009
 Note: Rates may at certain times be subject to change due to local events or holidays.

Address Details

Tusa Dive
Cnr Alpin Street and the Esplanade, PO Box 1276
Cairns, QLD, 4870

Booking Fax: 61 2 9999 4332
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Transfers and other details

Disclaimer/Important Note: Itineraries, departure dates and inclusions are correct at time of publishing however subject to change without notice. For specific inclusions to itinerary please reconfirm at time of booking.
Tour Departure MonthsJan Feb Mar Jun May Apr Jul Aug Sep Dec Nov Oct
Tour Departure DaysDaily Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Tour Departure DatesDeparts daily throughout the year.
Departure/Arrival DetailsDeparts daily from Marlin Jetty, Cairns. Departs at approximately 0800 and returns at approxmately 1600.
Hotel PickupProvided
Inclusions-Fresh & healthy buffet style lunch -Morning tea & self serve tea & Coffee -Quality snorkel equipment & wetsuits -Guided Snorkel tour -Goods and services tax
ExclusionsEnvironmental Management Charge is payable on board at $5.00 per person p/day. Optional extras and personal items. Fuel Levies. Anything not specified in inclusions.

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