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| Includes | Optional
Extras | Top Deck Clubs
Scuba Diving | Live Aboard Cruises
Reef
Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost
stability and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout
and features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation
areas. We even have an onboard SPA!! The large easy access water
platform allows hassle free diving and snorkeling.
The
vessel features comfortable cabins as well as staterooms which have
double or twin beds, all with private bathrooms. All of these features,
combined with friendly, experienced crew makes Reef Encounter the
ultimate diving and snorkeling adventure vessel.
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Rates
per day in AUD
Rates valid From
01 April 2010 until 31 March 2011 |
GREAT BARRIER REEF
ADVENTURES |
Accomodation
Adventures |
2 Day 1 night
Sole occupancy
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3
Day 2 night
Sole occupancy |
4
Day 3 night
Sole occupancy |
Add.
night
Sole occupancy |
Snorkel Adventure |
$718 |
$1118 |
$1518 |
$400 |
Certified Dive |
$805 |
$1255 |
$1705 |
$450 |
Accomodation
Adventures |
2
Day 1 night
Twin / Double Share
Per Person |
3
Day 2 night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person |
4
Day 3 night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person |
Add.
night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person |
Snorkel
Adventure |
$359 |
$559 |
$759 |
$200 |
Certified
Dive |
$449 |
$699 |
$949 |
$250 |
| SSI PERSONALISED OPEN WATER DIVE
ADVENTURE |
3
Day / 2 Night (
max. of 4 students all dives done on the
Great Barrier Reef on stateroom accomodation
) SOLE OCCUPANCY |
$915 |
Additional
nights as certified diver - (
stateroom accomodation ) SOLE OCCUPANCY |
$450 |
| 3
Day / 2 Night (
max. of 4 students all dives done on the Great
Barrier Reef on stateroom accomodation ) Twin
/ Double share per person |
$1365 |
| Additional
nights as certified diver - (
stateroom accomodation ) Twin / Double share
per person |
$250 |
All
berths are based on Staterooms with private
ensuites (per person / twinshare)
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Reef
Encounter packages include:-
Twin or Double stateroom with private bathroom,
Chef prepared meals, All Dive Equipment
with the exception of Wetsuits and Dive
Torches. Coffee Tea and Milo are available
all day for guests free of charge. Fresh
Fruit is available at all times onboard
Reef Encounter.
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Additional
Charges:- Additional Charges:-
There is a $15
AU per person per day levy
which is payable This charge is a combination
of Reef Tax which is the Australian Government
charge to visit the National Marine Park
The Great Barrier Reef - A Port Charge,
a fuel levy and a management fee. Wetsuit
hire $5
AU per person per day, Dive
Torch Hire $5
AU per person per day. Alcohol
and soft drinks, cameras, T-Shirts, souvenirs
etc
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Cancellation
Policy:- 30% of booking price
once booking is made and 50% of booking
price 14 days prior to cruise departure.
No refunds if cancelled or altred in less
than 48 hours of departures.
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject
to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted |
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here to make a Reservation or request a Quote
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Rates
per day in AUD
Rates valid From
01 April 2010 until 31 March 2011 |
TOP
DECK CLUB
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Packages
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2
Day 1 night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person
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3
Day 2 night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person
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4
Day 3 night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person
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Add.
night
Twin
/ Double Share
Per Person
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Snorkel
Adventure
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$695 |
$1070 |
$1445 |
$375 |
Certified
Dive
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$785 |
$1235 |
$1685 |
$450 |
Packages
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2
Day 1 night
Sole occupancy
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3
Day 2 night
Sole occupancy
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4
Day 3 night
Sole occupancy
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Add.
night
Sole occupancy
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Snorkel
Adventure
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$1070 |
$1645 |
$2220 |
$575 |
Certified
Dive
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$1235 |
$1885 |
$2535 |
$650 |
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Top Deck Club
SSI
PERSONALISED OPEN WATER DIVE ADVENTURE
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3
Day / 2 Night ( max. of 4 students all
dives done on the Great Barrier Reef on stateroom
accomodation ) SOLE OCCUPANCY
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$1989
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Additional
nights as certified diver - ( stateroom
accomodation ) SOLE OCCUPANCY
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$650
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| 3
Day / 2 Night ( max. of 4 students all
dives done on the Great Barrier Reef on stateroom
accomodation ) Twin / Double share per
person |
$1489
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| Additional
nights as certified diver - ( stateroom
accomodation ) Twin / Double share per
person |
$450
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| Top Deck Club packages include Chef
prepared meals, Twin or Double Staterooms with private
bathroom on the Top Deck, Champagne on arrival,
Sunset cocktails with our Skipper, Fresh fruit platter,
Dinner under the stars, (weather permitting) Turn
down service.
All Diving equipment is included in Dive packages.
Reef Levies, Management Fee and Fuel Surcharge
of $15.00 per person per day is payable onboard.
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Additional
Charges:- There is a $15
AU per
person per day levy which is payable This
charge
is a combination of Reef Tax which
is the Australian Government charge
to visit the National Marine Park
The Great Barrier Reef - A Port Charge,
a fuel levy and a management fee.
Wetsuit hire $5
AU per person per day,
Dive Torch Hire $5
AU per person per
day. Alcohol and soft drinks, cameras,
T-Shirts, souvenirs etc
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Cancellation
Policy:- 30% of booking price
once booking is made and 50% of booking
price 14 days prior to cruise departure.
No refunds if cancelled or altred in less
than 48 hours of departures.
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject
to change, and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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here to make a Reservation or request a Quote
Itinerary
7:45am: Marlin Jetty - transfer to Compass Cruises (Complimentary
Coffee & Tea served).
8.00am: Depart Marlin Jetty onboard Compass Cruises. Dive
& Snorkel briefing.
9.30am: Reef Video presentation.
10.30am: Arrive Hastings Reef - transfer to Reef Encounter.
Dive, snorkel, sunbake & relaxation time.
3.00pm: Cruise to Norman or Saxon Reef for the night. Dive,
snorkel, sunbake & relaxation time. Dinner, Night dive
& relaxation time.
Depending on how long you stay aboard Reef Encounter, your
time will be spent diving or snorkeling at the many different
reefs and locations that we travel to and from. |
6.30 am: Dive & Breakfast
10.30am: Cruise to Hastings Reef. Diving, snorkeling&
sunbaking, relaxing time.
1.00pm: Lunch, cruise to Breaking Patches.
1.45pm: Arrive at Breaking Patches, dive, snorkel, sunbake,
relax
2.00pm: Transfer to Compass.
3.30pm: Depart Breaking Patches for Cairns, Boomnetting, Complimentary
Wine and Cheese.
5.45pm: Arrive back in CairnsItinerary and locations may change
due to weather conditions.
Transfers are also available from Palm Cove, Port Douglas
and also via Heli- transfers.
Prices on Application.
Please advise if vegetarian or vegan is required.
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Hat
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Sunglasses | Sun Lotion |
Overnight Bag
Sleeping Bags not permitted | Alcohol is not permitted - NO BYO
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INCLUDES:
All Chef
prepared meals.|
Coffee & Tea. |
Snorkel Equipment & Instruction. |
Boomnetting. |
Scuba Diving Demonstration & Instruction. |
Glass Bottom Boat & Marine Life Commentary. |
Reef Video Presentation.
Overnight Twinshare Cabin. |
We guarantee 3 Great Barrier Reef locations |
on a 2 Day / 1 Night Package. |
Reef Encounter Extras:
One Way Helicopter transfer to or from Reef Encounter - $355.00
Return Helicopter transfer to and from Reef Encounter - $710.00
Guided Diving Tour - $ 10.00 per person
City Pick-Ups - $ 10
Outer suburbs and Northern Beaches Pick-ups - $16.00
Port Douglas Pick-ups - $35.00 per person one way and $70.00
per person return
A $15 per person per day levy is payable - this levy is a
combination of a Reef Tax, port charges, fuel levy and management
levy
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TOP DECK CLUBS
Top Deck Club includes
- Champagne
on arrival
- Sunset
Cocktails
- Romantic
dinners for two under the stars (weather permitting)
- Breakfast
served to your room
Turn down service
- Personal
snorkel / dive guide
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arrival guests are greeted by our crew and invited to share
delicious local fruit platters and a glass of Australian
champagne.
Our
Top Deck Club is designed to meet the expectations of
the most discerning of guests, offering an unhurried,
relaxed ambience. Our modern staterooms have a private
ensuite and are spacious and air-conditioned with ample
space for clothes and luggage.
Luxurious
touches such as crisp Australian bed linen, silk doona,
cotton sheets and feather down pillows adorn our oversized
double beds. Soft fluffy robes, plush bath sheets and
Australian beauty products are replenished daily.
If
ever there is perfect time to relax, it is on Reef Encounter.
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The magic begins each day when the reef awakens.
Perhaps an early morning dive, a revitalising swim or relaxing
spa. Breakfast is served to your suite. All personal options
are available.
The Reef has a personality of its own and our resident experts,
our crew, are on hand to provide whatever assistance is required
in and out of the water. Personal dive/snorkel guides will
assist with fitting of fins and dive/snorkel gear, providing
our guests with an aquatic adventure remembered for a lifetime.
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When the day draws to a close, majestic
sunsets fill the sky with a stunning golden glaze allowing
a breath taking backdrop for the end of the day; our Captain
will join the guests for sunset cocktails. A romantic evening
under the stars in paradise awaits.
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| All gourmet meals are freshly
prepared onboard allowing our chef to provide interesting
and unique culinary delights with local Australian and exotic
ingredients accompanied by a fine selection of Australian
wines and beers. All dietary requirements will be met. |
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LIVE ABOARD CRUISES
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| If you really want to experience the Great
Barrier Reef at its best .....spend a night on it.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders
of the world & Reef Encounter offers an outstanding
opportunity to spend 1 or many nights on the Great Barrier
Reef. There
simply is no better way to see the Great Barrier Reef
than onboard Reef Encounter in a twin or double stateroom
with
a private bathroom.
Dive and snorkel packages all include chef prepared gourmet
meals.
Reef Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed
for the utmost stability & comfort at sea. The vessel
is air-conditioned throughout & features spacious decks
as well as roomy dining & recreation areas to dine
and relax in.
The large easy access water platform allows hassle free
scuba diving and snorkelling. The vessel also features
staterooms which have double or twin beds, all with private
bathrooms.
All of these features, combined with friendly, experienced
dive crew makes Reef Encounter the ultimate scuba diving & snorkelling
adventure vessel. We even have an onboard SPA!!
Depending on how long you stay aboard Reef Encounter,
your time will be spent scuba diving or snorkelling at
the many different reefs and locations on the Great Barrier
Reef that we travel to and from.
Transfers are also available from Palm Cove, Port Douglas
and also via Heli- transfers. Prices on Application.
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An SSI Open Water Certification. Home School Scuba is ideal for
previously experienced divers. Ideally candidates should have
experienced
the pleasures of breathing underwater, so that they feel completely
comfortable in the water.
Benefits include:
The program offers more guided dives than both the open water & advanced
courses combined! 8 pleasure dives are combined with 6 skills sessions
over a 3 day / 2 night period onboard Reef Encounter. This ensures
all candidates have 8 recreational dives on the Great Barrier Reef.
There are no pools and no classrooms. Do away with the fundamentals
of your traditional 5 day course and be certified in just 3 days.
Learn by experience under the watchful eye of your instructor with
only 3 other students. "Personalised . . . . .Safer . . .
. . More Fun . . . . . Attention to detail"
No School Scuba:
No testing, No license, just fun diving. Instructor guided dives.
Reef Encounter Level One Top Deck Club:
Inclusions Top Deck Club, Level One accommodation in a deluxe stateroom,
champagne on arrival, tropical breakfast served to your room
daily, exclusive use of Top Deck Club private sun deck, complimentary
sunset cocktail with the Captain, all meals & snorkelling
on the Great Barrier Reef.
Boat Dives:
Dive on the wild side, for a small charge, our crew will be happy
to offer you even more dive locations & whisk you away in
our dive tender vessel to spectacular reef locations not frequented
by visitors. Renowned for Bronze Whalers, Giant Morwong & Schools
of Barracuda.
Diving for
Certified Divers |
Introductory Dive - No Experience Necessary |
Transfers |
Advanced Specialty Course
Drinks & Snacks |
Underwater Video
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SCUBA DIVING
| You have come a long way to experience
Nature's Wonderland...The Great Barrier Reef!
The best way to
experience the Great Barrier Reef is to become one of the
fish, and enter the world of scuba diving.
You will enter a spectacular world of colour and marine life,
with gardens that bloom under the sea. Scuba divers will
get a chance to interact with Green Sea Turtles or our friendly
resident giant Maori Wrasse "Wally" during their
scuba diving adventures.
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Introductory Divers
Try our FREE 10 minute Scuba Diving Lesson:
Never tried scuba diving? Why not try an Introductory/Resort
Scuba Dive with our team of experienced Dive Instructors. No
experience necessary! It's fun...it's safe...it's easy! Our
professional Dive Instructors guarantee a fantastic first experience.
Children need to be a minimum of 12 years in age to participate
in scuba diving.
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NITRO
Diving
Experience NITRO, Reef Encounter’s ‘Introductory Night Dive’.
No
School Scuba
No testing. No license. Just fun guided diving with our team of experienced
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Diving Courses
Personalised Open Water Course (SSI Open Water Certification):
The Personalised Open Water Course is ideal for previously
experienced divers or confident aquatic people. Enjoy more
guided dives than the open water and advanced courses combined!
Eight pleasure dives are combined with six skills sessions
over a 3 day/2 night period on Reef Encounter.
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Advanced Specialty Course
(SSI and PADI Advanced Certification):
Advanced speciality courses require divers to go that one step
further. Expand your diving skills and knowledge. Five specialty
training dives including: Night Dives, Deep Dives, Boat Dives,
Marine Naturalist and Navigational Diving. |
Certified Scuba Diving:
More reefs, more variety, less divers. Reef Encounter will
take you to three spectacular reefs located on the outer
Great Barrier Reef, each with private moorings and unique
dive sites.
Includes:
- Fins, mask & snorkel
- Weights
- Tanks
- Refills
- BC
vest
- Regulator
Enjoy day or night diving from Reef Encounter.
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On the Wildside Boat Dives:
Reef Encounter’s dive tender can transport up to twenty-four
scuba divers to unique and adventurous diving locations. Reef
Encounter’s hydraulically lifted boat platform allows
for easy departure and return to Reef Encounter’s dive
deck without the hassle of re-entry into the water.
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| Some Medical conditions and or
medication may stop you from participating in Scuba Diving
these include Asthma or wheezing. Brain spinal cord or nervous
disorder, chronic bronchitis or persistent chest complaint,
chronic sinus, collapsed lung, diabetes mellitis, chest surgery,
Epilepsy, Fainting, Seizure or blackouts, Heart Disease of
any kind, recurrent ear problems when flying, tuberculosis
or other long-term lung disease and High blood pressure. |
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