As well as providing much of the on-water transport between the mainland, the Whitsunday Island resorts and the Outer Reef, Cruise Whitsundays at Airlie Beach also operate three pontoons moored against the edge of the Hardy Reef. The largest and best known is the ReefWorld platform that sports a dive centre, snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and…
Mike Ball – the loudest name in Australian Diving! Spoilsport offers exciting 3, 4 and 7 night expeditions to the Ribbon Reefs, Cod Hole and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea from their base in Cairns. The short itineraries include a scenic flight between Cairns and Lizard Island which give you unforgettable views of the…
Heron Island is in the Southern Great Barrier Reef, reached by helicopter or ferry from Gladstone, Queensland. Famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for a wide variety of marine life. This natural coral cay provides a genuine eco-experience, a unique opportunity to witness the magic of the world’s largest coral reef. Accommodation…
Divers Den OceanQuest Liveaboard is permanently moored on different outer reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. With 17 Outer Reef moorings, the Divers Den OceanQuest liveaboard offers flexible itineraries (2 Day 1 Night to 7 Day 6 Night) for snorkelers, certified scuba divers and introductory diving for those who want to try scuba diving for…
Calypso Port Douglas is a family run and family friendly business with three vessels available for snorkeling and diving day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Calypso Snorkelling is dedicated to snorkelers who don’t want to share a rear deck with divers and their intimidatingly cumbersome gear. Their newest boat Bubbles, a 20m catamaran takes…
Dive Lord Howe is geared for all the diving you would ever want to do around Lord Howe Island. The owner Aaron Ralph has a wealth of knowledge about the local dive sites, and knows which sites can be comfortably dived in the different weather conditions. The Dive Lord Howe custom-built dive boat seats 10…
What differentiates Passions of Paradise is their determination to give you an ecologically great experience of the Great Barrier Reef whether you’re a snorkeler, certified divers, or wanting to try an introductory dive. As Climate Action Leaders, within the tier of Advanced Ecotourism operators, their commitment to a sustainable visit to the Reef, and their…
Silversonic Port Douglas runs daily from the Reef Marina to the Agincourt Reef. Their catamaran is fast cruising at 32 knots, and spacious – being surveyed for 130, but with a maximum of 85 passengers and 10 staff. They visit three sites in each trip, choosing from over 20 sites depending on conditions and recent…
Jon Cragg runs a full-service dive operation: he can arrange PADI Training, gear hire, on-site accommodation; or if you’re ready to go; just fills (air and nitrox) and a space on the boat. But what distinguishes Fish Rock from other operators for me, was the quality and passion of the dive guide. Check out their…
Let’s Go Adventures is the new name of Nelson Bay’s longest established diving centre. They operate a full-service dive operation including two fully surveyed Dive Boats, PADI certification courses – including TecRec, do gear servicing and have a large range of equipment for purchase and hire. Located on the waterfront at d’Albora Marina, they have…
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