Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure
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Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon. Your day includes: - Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef - 4 hours at Hardy Reef - Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits - Access to underwater observatory - Semi-submarine guided tour - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
Your experience
Stop 1
The Great Barrier Reef is truly one of the great wonders of the natural world and a “must-see” for any visitor to the region. Formed millions of years ago, this colorful living reef continues to grow and flourish just off the coast from the Whitsundays. Hundreds of different types of fish and hard and soft coral thrive in the sheltered lagoon. Travel aboard a high-speed catamaran to an innovative reef pontoon featuring an interactive underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible and a spacious sun-deck to lounge on. Discover the underwater wonderland of one of the region’s most acclaimed outer Great Barrier Reef sites. The colorful corals and abundance of marine life will blow you away as you enjoy sheltered snorkeling and diving all year round. Whether you are a first timer or an experienced diver, our fully certified instructors will ensure you have unforgettable dive memories. Diving on the outer Great Barrier Reef is an experience not to be missed! Morning and afternoon tea, and a sumptuous lunch are provided by award winning restaurants from Airlie Beach, taking care to base the menu on seasonality and the best produce available.
Stop 2
Hardy Reef
What’s included
- Up to 4 hours on the pontoon
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
- Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk
- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
- Access to underwater observatory
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Not included
- Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters (payable direct)
- Introductory or certified dives (payable direct)
- Scenic Helicopter Flights over world-famous Heart Reef (payable direct)
- Photography, video or DVD of daily activities (payable direct)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (payable direct)
Meeting and pickup
Daydream Island Marina
Hamilton Island Marina
24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) QLD 4802
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All diving activities permit adults aged 16 years and over.
- Nearest airports: Fly into Proserpine airport also known as Whitsunday Coast Airport (40 miles from Airlie Beach) or fly into Hamilton Island Airport
- Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time
- Please advise dietary requirements
Cancellation policy
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