Full Day Dive Trip Exploring Great Barrier Reef (Snorkel/Dive)
About your day out with Explore Group
About your day out with Explore Group
If you are looking to scuba dive while in the Whitsunday Islands then this day tour is one of two trips visiting the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Departing from either Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island you will experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef diving adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef. Enjoy your day out on a modern, state-of-the-art comfortable well designed dive/snorkel vessel, which has two levels of air-conditioned luxury, lounge-style seating, a partially shaded deck and fresh water hot and cold showers on-board. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience.
Trip Overview
The Great Barrier Reef is home to a remarkable variety of marine life, plants and animals including sharks, rays, turtles and fish as well as corals and seaweeds. Experience this amazing destination with the unique full day diving/snorkelling adventure taking you to Bait Reef – an intermediate to advanced dive site. We take smaller groups to this secluded dive spot and provide a guided dive experience.
Highlights
- Smaller groups to ensure a more personalised and quality experience
- Top-of-the-line equipment and vessel. Travel between sites in comfort on the custom designed dive/snorkel vessel
- Educational Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island commentary en route
- Professional Team. The team is passionate about this amazing location and can’t wait to show you around
What to Bring
- Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses, Towel, Thongs, Swimwear
- Cash/ credit cards for extra purchases
Inclusions
- 2 hours cruising to location each way with informative commentary
- Top-of-the-line diving/snorkeling equipment and vessel.
- Informative and educational Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island commentary en route
- 2 dives/snorkels at different locations around Bait Reef
- Personalised snorkelling instructions for the not-too-confident
- Healthy buffet-style lunch, morning and afternoon tea included to refuel
- Return transfers from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island
Extras
- Snacks (choc, chips etc)
- Photo purchases
- Souvenirs
- Drinks (Soft drinks, Alcohol)
- Scuba Diving
- Introductory Scuba Diving
Full Itinerary
This full-day tour visits two dive/snorkelling locations within Bait Reef. A minimum of 3.5 hours is spent on location.
Full-Day Dive/Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Departure Point: Shute Harbour
Duration: 10 hours 45 mins. Departs 6:45 AM – Departures from Shute Harbour will transfer via Hamilton Island in both directions
Departure Point: Hamilton Island – Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday & Sunday
Duration: 8 hours. Departs 8 AM
Important Information
- All divers must complete a medical questionnaire and may require a medical before diving. Please discuss this with us at the time of booking.
- You must produce your certification card and/or logbook at the time of booking
- Children must be 12 years and older to participate in diving. Divers aged 12 to 14 years old must dive with a certified parent or guardian.
- For snorkelling, it is recommended for children 5 years and over. Children under 5 years are welcome, however there are limitations with regards to their participation us for details when booking. Please advise dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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