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Premium Great Barrier Reef Day Tour - AquaQuest - Departs Port Douglas (Excludes $6.50pp levy)

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Join the crew aboard AquaQuest for a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef! We depart Port Douglas and take a beautiful journey to the outer reef on our brand new luxury vessel.

Join the crew aboard AquaQuest for a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef! We depart Port Douglas and take a beautiful journey to the outer reef on our brand new luxury vessel.

Highlights

  • Brand new luxury vessel - capped at 60 passengers
  • Visit 2 of 9 exclusive snorkel locations
  • Free guided snorkel tour
  • Delicious hot and cold daily menu
  • Advanced Eco Certified Tour
  • Minki Whale permit
  • Convenient pick up and drop off from your Port Douglas accomodation is included

AquaQuest is capped at 60 passengers per day however is surveyed to take 120! Giving more room onboard for passengers.

Our brand new vessel is fully equipped with the latest state of the art facilities. We ensure unrivalled comfort and safety as we visit some of the most vibrant reef sites at Agincourt, St. Crispin and Opal Reef. These unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of marine life, where passengers have the opportunity to swim amongst the underwater locals, including inquisitive Nemo’s, Turtles, Stringrays and many friendly Maori Wrasse.

After checking in at 8am we take an 80 minute cruise to one of our exclusive moorings. We will visit 2 sites, choosing them our many exclusive moorings based on the conditions on the day.

The reef is just a few meters from the surface of the water so you can easily view when snorkelling. If you choose to upgrade to a scuba dive, the crew will happily assist you with either introductory or certified diving - there is the option to take up to 3 dives on the day!

Extras Available Onboard:

  • Snacks (choc, chips etc)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Introductory SCUBA
  • Photo purchases
  • Digital camera hire
  • Souvenirs

Scuba Diving Bookable on board ( Subject to Availability and Medical Conditions)

Ages 12 and abover are able to scuba dive Minimum age for diving as 12 years

Purchase the Trip + 1 dive (certified or introductory) special below or if you wish to purchase on board:

Introductory Dives

  • 1 Dive $60.00
  • 2 Dives $110.00
  • 3 Dives $140.00

Certified Dives

  • 1 Dive $45.00
  • 2 Dives $70.00
  • 3 Dives $90.00

Check in time: 8am

Returns by: Approx. 4:30pm

Check in location: The spiral staircase Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 44 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877.

Transport to the marina available on request (must contact Deep Sea Divers Den after booking to arrange pick up location)

  • Port Douglas – pickup and drop off - FREE of charge
  • Cairns and Northern Beaches $38.00 return (pay on board direct to the driver)

Price below excludes EMC Levy ($6.50 per person) Payable on the day of departure direct to the operator.

Scuba diving is subject to availability

Adult $245.00
Trip + Dive $305.00
Child (4-14 yrs) $185.00

What's included

  • 4 hours on the outer reef
  • Morning tea including pastries with choice of tea or coffee
  • Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch selection
  • Hot fresh water showers
  • Detailed snorkel and dive briefings
  • Free guided snorkeling tour and safety spotters
  • Free professional certified diver guides (optional)
  • Free use of dive / snorkel equipment (including masks, snorkel, fins and flotation devices)
  • Free use of wet and stinger suits
  • Free prescription mask (deposit required)
  • Free pick up and drop off from your Port Douglas accomodation

Notes

  • Children under 4 years fo free - please note on your way to checkout
  • Price does not include $6.50 per person EMC Levy, this is payable direct on the day of travel

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Peter Henry from Australia wrote on 04 March 2020

Great day out

Our family really enjoyed our day on the AquaQuest. The crew couldn't have been any better, food was spot on and we spent plenty of time in the water.

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Judy Fraser from Australia wrote on 30 January 2020

Awesomeness in a nutshell!! Great crew!!

Brilliant all round experience with amazing crew,friendly and funny. Very professional and well looked after.Thanks guy’s!!!

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Murtaza from Australia wrote on 28 December 2019

Amazing natural wonder

Best time, crew were very hospitable and safety was so well managed. Recommend anytime

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Peggy Young from United Kingdom wrote on 20 October 2019

Great day out

A visit to the Great Barrier Reef was on my bucket list so I really wanted to make sure I selected a trip which ticked all the boxes for me. I did quite a bit of research and finally selected this one. I wasn’t disappointed. The boat was quite new so the trip out to the Reef was fantastic in itself. We received an excellent and subsequent briefing before being kitted out with our gear. As someone who wears glasses they were able to provide me with a prescription diving mask without any problem - thank goodness! The staff/ crew were very pleasant and helpful and helped make the experience what it was. Food was good and plentiful. As a solo traveller I had slight concerns beforehand but I needn’t had. Recommended.

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Avinash Benjamin from Australia wrote on 18 October 2019

5 start to Aquaquest

Excellent crew..we had a great time. Highly recommend this group

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