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Reef Trip - Great Barrier Reef Sail, Snorkel and Scuba Dive Adventure - Full Day Departing Cairns

All aboard our classic yacht Rum Runner for a dive and snorkel day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef!

All aboard our classic yacht Rum Runner for a dive and snorkel day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef!

Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef
  • Get up close to an abundance of marine life and coral reef
  • Snorkelling and scuba diving options - no experience necessary
  • Fully certified and experienced dive instructors
  • Small group setting with a maximum of 16 participants

Join the crew aboard Rum Runner for an all new day adventure to the Great Barrier Reef. We take you to areas with beautiful Coral that are suitable for both divers through to first time snorkelers. This trips caters for everyone.

We are diving and snorkelling experts with more than 15 years of experience. We know the best locations on the reef to get the most out of your dive or snorkel so you are in for an exceptional Great Barrier Reef adventure with Rum Runner.

Specialising in Great Barrier Reef experiences and catering for swimmers, snorkelers, and scuba divers from no experience through to certified divers of all levels.

Snorkeling:

During our day tour you have the option of two unique intro dives in two separate locations. You will get to explore stunning coral gardens, walls and pinnacles while enjoying the diversity of the colourful marine life.

Diving:

Rum Runner's day tour caters for both certified divers and introductory diving for those without experience or certification.

Each dive site is unique, allowing you to explore vast coral gardens, walls and isolated pinnacles. You will have the freedom to dive with your buddy or join a guided dive with one of our dive crew at no extra cost!

During your Rum Runner full day tour, you have the option of taking up to two dives at the two reef sites we visit. The first site allows for unlimited snorkel and dive time of up to 120 minutes. If you can make your tank last that long, go for it! Or if you’re quick on your air, come back for a short refill and jump back in. We will let you know what time you need to be back for lunch.

The second site we take you to is a beautiful Sand Cay in the middle of a vast Coral Garden. Dive here or snorkel over to the cay and walk on a sand island in the middle of the ocean!

Tour includes dive quality masks and fins. Wetsuits are available in all sizes and include 3mm full length.

Rum Runner offers a tanks and weight rate for Scuba divers bringing their own scuba equipment. Top quality scuba equipment, including dive computers available for hire.

Certified Dives incl. gear hire (x2 dives): $120

First Introductory Scuba Dive - $120

Single Consecutive Intro Dive - $45

Boarding time: 6:30am

Meeting Point: Departure is from Marlin Marina, E finger, Cairns

Departing 3pm from the sand cay: Enjoy a relaxing sunset sail and cruise on deck. BYO your own beer and wine.

Returns Cairns: 6pm

Adult $220.00
Child 4-11yrs $140.00

What's included

  • Visit 2 dive and snorkel sites
  • Quality dive masks, fins and wetsuits
  • BYO (Bring Your Own drinks) – No Glass

Duration

  • Allow approximately 11 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Boarding: E Finger, Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Restrictions

Notes

  • You must tell the crew of any medical conditions you have before departure. Minimum age 4 years.

  • Prices below do not include Reef Tax of $20. This is to be paid direct to the operator the day of travel..

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