Kiana Outer Reef Expedition 5 Days – 4 Nights (Relaxed/Adventure Diving)

Sail and Dive the remote areas of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. This exclusive trip is designed for experienced divers and will give you the opportunity to dive on the outer edge reefs that no other tours visit. You will be visiting pristine reef such as Bait Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Kennedy Reef, Seagull Reef, Net Reef and Wansfell Reef. These locations are practically untouched by man and display coral like you have never seen before, with colours so mesmerising, the memory will last you a lifetime.

This expedition is suitable for Certified divers only, however snorkellers are more than welcome on board and all snorkelling gear is provided.

All dives are included, with the opportunity for night diving in some locations. All divers are encouraged to bring their own gear on board however weight belts and some other equipment will be provided for you. Dive gear can be hired on board, please see the full list of inclusions and hire costs on the next page.

Highlights

• Trip combines both Outer Great Barrier Reef with time around the Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and islands
• Small numbers – Maximum 8 passengers and 3 crew
• Mainly focused on Scuba Divers
• Excellent Crew
• Great atmosphere
• Freshly prepared meals on board, including Kianas’ specialty – a lamb roast dinner that is cooked in our “Marine Hangi” (pronounced hungy) adapted New Zealand Maori method of cooking in an earth oven to operators own marine version

The Vessel

• Kiana is a 16.4 metre Ketch sleeping to only 14 guests
• Fully licensed bar and below decks fitted out for maximum comfort
• Air-conditioning, large roomy saloon areas and comfortable cabins
• The vessel has lots of room for gearing up to go diving deck side, snorkelling or relaxing in the sun
• Large permanently shaded AFT deck

The Diving

The crew are all very qualified and professional to ensure you enjoy the best of both worlds, sailing and diving by day and great food and a relaxed atmosphere in the evenings.  Kiana is the only vessel in the Whitsundays offering you to experience scuba diving on the Outer Great Barrier Reef and sailing around the Whitsunday Group of Islands. Experience up to five certified dives.

Departures

Departs: Friday at 8.00am
Returns: Tuesday at 4:00pm

With no set itinerary other than making sure you will be visiting pristine reef such as Bait Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Kennedy Reef, Seagull Reef, Net Reef and Wansfell Reef. These locations are practically untouched by man and display coral like you have never seen before, with colours so mesmerising, the memory will last you a lifetime.