Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns
Overview
AquaQuest is a brand new luxury vessel that was introduced to the Great Barrier Reef for the 2017 season and is fully equipped with modern state of the art facilities. As passengers, you will be provided with unrivalled comfort as you visit some of the best dive and snorkel locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs. These reefs are approximately 45 miles (70 kilometers) offshore. These unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life! Come on board and visit two different reef locations, where you'll have the opportunity to swim amongst the underwater locals, including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. AquaQuest allows over four hours to explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef, offering quality diving and snorkelling experiences, value for money, and most importantly incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
Inclusions
- Guided snorkel tours
- Snorkel equipment including Wetsuit / Stinger suit
- Refreshments: Fresh chilled water, Tea and Coffee
- Prescription masks (deposit required)
- Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
Departing from Finger B at the Cairns Marina, experience the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip with Divers Den. Board AquaQuest, our purpose-built vessel for snorkelling and diving, with a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform offering easy access and state of the art equipment.
Enjoy a magical day onboard with our large sun decks, air conditioned indoor spaces and hot fresh water showers. After a morning spent exploring the reef, enjoy a generous buffet lunch with a range of hot and cold foods, salads, rolls and tropical fruit to refuel for the afternoon.
Stop At:
• Great Barrier Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Departing from Finger B at the Cairns Marina, experience the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip with Divers Den. Board AquaQuest, our purpose-built vessel for snorkelling and diving, with a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform offering easy access and state of the art equipment.
Enjoy a magical day onboard with our large sun decks, air conditioned indoor spaces and hot fresh water showers. After a morning spent exploring the reef, enjoy a generous buffet lunch with a range of hot and cold foods, salads, rolls and tropical fruit to refuel for the afternoon.
Stop At:
• Great Barrier Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of customer on cruise ship
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Near public transportation
- Please bring hat, towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and AU$20 per person to pay for the Reef Tax on checkin
- Certified Divers please bring Cert-Card & Logbook
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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December 2021
The crew made this Christmas trip even more special. Good vibes, easy going crew and safety #1. Went snorkeling which was enjoyable.
The crew made this Christmas trip even more special. Good vibes, easy going crew and safety #1. Went snorkeling which was enjoyable.H7472QVhansg
December 2021
My 16 year old son is very interested in coral and therefore decided he wanted to get his Open Water certification. Due to his age he needed an adult to accompany him on the overnight portion of his training (4 x ocean dives via 2 day/1 night live aboard). As a qualified diver I graciously volunt...
My 16 year old son is very interested in coral and therefore decided he wanted to get his Open Water certification. Due to his age he needed an adult to accompany him on the overnight portion of his training (4 x ocean dives via 2 day/1 night live aboard). As a qualified diver I graciously volunteered and am glad that I did. As I have never been diving as part of a live aboard/overnight stay I was a bit apprehensive. However, I am now hooked and am busily planning our next trip. A brief summary: Open water dive course: My son spent two days in the classroom + pool. He then accompanied me on the Ocean Quest for an overnight stay to complete his 4 x ocean dives. His instructor, Britney, was great. She even accompanied my son 1 on 1 for his last dive, so that he could dive with me as a qualified diver. This was over and above but was really appreciated - diving with one of my children was on my bucket list. Overnight liveaboard Boat - very stable and 0 need for seasickness tablets (I was a bit worried about this before the trip). Cabins - as far as I am concerned, they matched the quality of the cabins of a 5-star cruise ship (just missing a private balcony). Cabin was very clean and even had a small desk so I could review dive footage on my computer + charge my devices. Staff - second to none. All staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. After each dive I only had to take my first stage off the tank, and they took care of the rest. Meals - in a word - delicious. Every meal was prepared to perfection and hit the spot every time. For those that wanted it, there were seconds as well. Organisation - excellent. Departing from Cairns we were introduced to all staff and given an overview of how the two days on board were going to run. In addition, each dive was always preceded with a thorough dive briefing. Don't worry if you don't have a dive buddy as Divers Den will find one for you and in my case, I got to dive with staff on two occasions. Diving – each day the boat visits 2 x different dive sites. On this trip we dived Saxon Reef (Sandra’s & Twin Peaks) and Norman Reef (Plate Top). I even took part in the “Fluoro Diving” night dive. On this unique experience we had UV torches which really showed off some coral like I have never seen before. As my son wasn’t qualified, he was unable to dive at night so he took part in “Sharks in the Dark”. This is where participants don their snorkel gear and from the dive platform look at the reef sharks (i.e. non-bitey ones) swimming off the stern. This was one of highlights of the trip for him and he still talks about it. I'm not sure what else to write other than saying I highly recommend Divers Den and especially stays aboard the Ocean Quest. I can't wait for my next adventure with Divers Den.Glori9999
May 2022
Great snorkeling and diving trip. 100% worth prioritising every other activity you do. The great advantage over other boat trips is you go to wonderful reefs and you have all the room you need, with fantastic dive guides. Suggest not for small kids though if weather is choppy. As there is no po...
Great snorkeling and diving trip. 100% worth prioritising every other activity you do. The great advantage over other boat trips is you go to wonderful reefs and you have all the room you need, with fantastic dive guides. Suggest not for small kids though if weather is choppy. As there is no pontoon, you are somewhat dependent on the wind. We went on a very choppy day and the reef was still superb, but novice swimmers would likely prefer a shorter swim. Even staying on the boat is gorgeous. At night there was something to do for everyone - divers did a night dive and snorkel lees could lie down on the edge of the boat to see the reef sharks. We all fell into bed exhausted and so excited with everything we saw. Staff are fantastic - we loved our swim guide Sarah - and the whole crew was very professional and safety conscious. Rooms very lovely and food was delicious.waterbylife
April 2022
Two trips on Reef Quest over the past week, one with a half full boat one with a full boat BOTH GREAT DAYS thanks to the professional and hard working crew even when they were under the pump with a full boat in cold rainy conditions everyone was up beat and doing as much as possible to help all o...
Two trips on Reef Quest over the past week, one with a half full boat one with a full boat BOTH GREAT DAYS thanks to the professional and hard working crew even when they were under the pump with a full boat in cold rainy conditions everyone was up beat and doing as much as possible to help all of the passengers. Oh and the dive sites were amazing as well 😃😃megh827
April 2022
We had a really wonderful day snorkelling with Diver’s Den. The crew lead by Beto were all extremely helpful and professional and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves throughout the day. I can’t speak highly enough of the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to book a reef trip with them again ...
We had a really wonderful day snorkelling with Diver’s Den. The crew lead by Beto were all extremely helpful and professional and made sure everyone was enjoying themselves throughout the day. I can’t speak highly enough of the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to book a reef trip with them again if we are ever lucky enough to visit beautiful Far North Queensland in future.caelf2022
April 2022
Had an absolute blast of a time, the crew were lovely, helpful and informative! Couldn’t have asked for a better time. The activities were fun and easy to get around. Lead in a few activities by crew member Karyn, knew her stuff, and made our time incredible! 👍
Had an absolute blast of a time, the crew were lovely, helpful and informative! Couldn’t have asked for a better time. The activities were fun and easy to get around. Lead in a few activities by crew member Karyn, knew her stuff, and made our time incredible! 👍