Enjoy the best of dive locations in the Coral Sea. This expedition combines adventure diving in the Coral Sea’s Bougainville, Osprey Reefs with the best of the Far Northern and Ribbon Reefs. This 650 mile expedition explores three unique regions: remote Coral Sea, the Far Northern Reefs & the superb Ribbon Reefs.
To consider that scuba diving the Coral Sea is the best in the world is a big statement, but this postcard region really is the crown jewel of scuba diving. On the outer edges of the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the Coral Sea offers everything from giant cod fish, sharks, whales, manta rays and turtles to spectacular coral formations and exciting 1,000m drop-offs.
This world class liveaboard diving expedition and its dive sites cater to scuba divers of all experience levels. In saying that holding your Advanced Open Water – Deep Dive Speciality is strongly considered to have or at least let’s get you certified while on this trip.
7 Night Far North Coral Sea Exploratory featuring:
Date: 19 September | 24 October | 26 December
Date: 14 August | 25 September | 23 October | 23 December
Premium –Cabins 9/10 (Queen beds) – Cabins 3/4 (double beds) All cabins have ensuite and ocean views.
Spoilsport – Premium Cabin
Standard – All cabins with single bed configuration on same level, ensuite and ocean views.
Spoilsport – Standard Cabin
Club – All cabins with bunk bed configuration and ensuite (no ocean views).
Spoilsport – Club Budget Cabin
Budget – Both cabins with bunk bed configuration, shared separate shower and toilet facilities (no ocean views).
Spoilsport – Budget Cabin
Sample itinerary, subject to change based on conditions.
Thursday:
Friday: (4 dives + night dive)
This is a sample of a ‘typical day’, however exact times may vary to optimise the prevailing weather conditions on the day.
Sat – Tue: (4 dives + night dive)
Wednesday: (4 dives)
Thursday:
Important:
A completed booking form (one per guest) and 30% security deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to departure.
Cooling off period: Less than 24hrs after deposit, 0% forfeit of trip fee. More than 60 days prior to departure: Deposit refundable, less credit card transaction fee. Between 60 – 30 days prior to departure: Deposit not refundable. Credit valid for 2 years. Within 30 days of departure: 100% forfeit. Credits only offered for cancellations directly resulting from a pandemic; relevant documentation required.
Unforeseen events may cause you to cancel this expedition. Compensation for cancellation must be claimed against your travel insurance. Mechanical breakdown, bad weather or the evacuation of a guest may cause the itinerary to be altered i.e. different route, shortened or cancelled. Compensation for: expedition alteration; reduced dives and/or lost or damaged bags; belongings; or equipment must be claimed against your travel insurance, no refund is offered.
You must be in good health for diving. Any medical history of heart or lung disorders, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or narcolepsy must be discussed with the reservations staff. You must not dive during the expedition if you are feeling unwell or have a chest cold or respiratory congestion. Any medical condition contrary to these requirements requires a diving medical certificate completed by a diving medical specialist.
Cancellations due to weather are refunded for value of days lost less associated costs of 15% of expedition fee. Cancellations due to vessel breakdowns are fully refunded. No compensation is offered to change flights or holiday plans. If the evacuation of a guest causes a change of route; reduced days or dives, a credit is provided to the value of days lost.
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