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M.V. Reef Kist – Cairns Dive Centre (Island Diver)
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Island Diver Two Reef Sites in a Day!
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Product Name:
M.V. Reef Kist – Cairns Dive Centre (Island Diver)
Tour Type: Full Day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 9.30am | Returns: 5.00pm | Transfers: No,
HIGHLIGHTS:
Island Diver Two Reef Sites in a Day!
| AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR: | |
|---|---|
| Scuba Diving: Yes, Optional Extra See Price Listr | All Snorkel Gear: Yes, Snorkel, Fins, Mask and Life Jackets |
| Meals: Hot and Cold Lunch | Glass Bottom Boat: No |
| Helicopter Flights: No | Semi-Submarines: No |
| Helmet Diving: No | Reef Sites: Yes Two Sites |
Please note due to COIVD-19 at this point in time the Cairns Dive Centre: M.V. Reef Kist – Cairns Dive Centre (Island Diver) will not be running until further notice
Cairns Dive Centre offers budget snorkeling, introductory and certified diving (for more information on these activities, please see below tabs) day tours to the Great Barrier Reef, aboard their M.V. Reef-Kist catamaran. This day tour includes two stops at the dive mooring Fish Bowel located at Hastings Reef and a second stop at the nearby Subrey Cay. Passengers can swim from the boat over to Subrey Cay and relax on the beach in Low Tide. This trip is recommended for those wanting a value for money day tour to the Great Barrier Reef.
The 17.5m M.V. Reef-Kist catamaran is licensed to carry up to 75 passengers, with daily guest numbers limited to 40 people. It is a twin hull catamaran with a top speed is 18 knots. You will visit two different reef sites during your day tour, enjoying up to four hours on the reef.
Cairns Dive Centre has been providing Cairns Great Barrier Reef day tours for over 30 years and is licensed to visit seven different reefs including Milln, Moore, Briggs, Thetford, Sudbury, Channel or Elford. They will choose the best reefs and sites on the day, to maximise your experience, pending weather and conditions.
Water entry is easy, via the submerged steps at the back of the boat: equipment and safety briefings are provided during the trip to the reef. Complimentary tea and coffee is served on arrival and passengers can relax in the air-conditioned interior or on the exterior sun decks. A hearty buffet lunch is served between 12-1pm and includes a selection of hot and cold dishes and salads.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
| CHOOSE OPTION | INCLUDES | DIVES | PRICE | + TAXES | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise + Snorkelling (Adult) | Snorkel | - | NIL | - | - |
| Cruise + Introductory Dive (1 Dive) | Introductory Dive | 1 | NIL | - | - |
| Cruise + Certified Dive (1 Dive) | Certified Dive | 1 | NIL | - | - |
Itinerary:
Check-in and boarding for the Cairns Dive Centre day tour on M.V. Reef-Kist starts at 7am on the boat, which is moored on E-Finger at Cairns’ Marlin Marina (adjacent to the Pier Shopping Centre and Salt House restaurant). Welcome tea and coffee is served on boarding, with departure from Cairns at 7.30am. On its way to the Great Barrier Reef, M.V. Reef-Kist will stop first at Fitzroy Island and then at the liveaboard boat M.V. Kangaroo Explorer, to pick-up and drop off other passengers.
As day tour guests, your first chance to get in the water for snorkelling and diving is at around 10am. A hot and cold buffet lunch is served from 12pm to 1pm and while you eat, M.V. Reef-Kist moves to its second reef location for the day. There’s two hours to enjoy the afternoon’s in-water activities, before M.V. Reef-Kist returns to Kangaroo Explorer (for passenger transfer) and then begins its return journey to Cairns via Fitzroy Island. You will arrive back into Cairns around 4.50pm.
Diving:
Choose between one (1) or two (2) scuba dives on the Cairns Dive Centre Great Barrier Reef day tour. Both certified and introductory diving (no experience necessary) is available, with all equipment and instruction included in the dive tour price. Certified divers can choose guided or unguided dives.
INTRODUCTORY DIVES: Cairns Dive Centre’s professional dive crew / instructors offer introductory dive sessions during day tour trips. No experience is necessary and all equipment and tuition is provided on board the boat, during your trip to the reef. Chance to dive at two different reef locations.
CERTIFIED DIVING: Certified divers can choose one (1) or two (2) dives at two different reef sites. Cairns Dive Centre offers guided (extra cost) and unguided diving (no solo diving). Unguided divers can go with their own buddy, or be paired up with someone else on board. All divers receive equipment and dive site briefings: which is included in the dive tour price. Guided dives are charged at $15 per person, per dive, in addition to the dive tour price. Maximum dive time is one hour with a maximum depth of 18m. Divers are given the choice between lycra and wet suits and water entry is via the submerged steps at the back of the boat. You will be required to show you dive license and preferably your log book.
Snorkeling:
Cairns Dive Centre visits open water reef sites, which means the reefs are in the open ocean (rather than being close to an island, pontoon or sand cay) and can have currents. However, the waters are sheltered within the Great Barrier Reef and flotation / buoyancy devices are available. This day tour is recommended to people who are comfortable swimming in the open ocean. All equipment is included in the ticket price and tuition is provided on board, for those new to snorkelling. Access to the water is via submerged stairs at the back of the boat.
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Cairns Dive Centre – MV ReefKist Review
By Julie |
Cairns Dive Centre offers the cheapest Cairns Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel trips. These are great value for money day tours, offering up to four hours at the reef, exploring two different reef sites. The boat is comfortable for day visitors and the trip is great for budget travellers. Cairns Dive Centre is an...
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Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone needs to be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane. Some tour operators have a no refund policy for any dives not completed for whatever reason. Please note the art of freediving is not permitted on any of the day boats or liveaboard dive boats from Cairns & Port Douglas. With the high instances of (shallow water blackout) companies do not allow this for safety reasons. It is highly recommended that passengers take out full comprehensive travel insurance for all tours and travel arrangements.
Do you have Medical Issues:
Please note if you have any medical issues you will need to go see your local GP where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letterhead signed and dated by your doctor that you are “Fit to dive” If you have one of these letters then all dive companies in Cairns will take you diving. Please note these letters are only valid for three months from their date of issue.
Please Note: To try any form of Scuba Diving you must be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. Also, PADI recommends you must allow 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane.
Inclusions: Welcome tea/coffee on boarding, Wetsuits and safety vests if required, Marine Diving/Snorkelling brief, 4.5 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, State of the art snorkel gear, Delicious tropical buffet lunch – Vegetarian meal available, Afternoon tea.
Extras (Pay Later): $20 per person levy (Fuel, EMC, Port & Admin fees) is payable on the day of travel. For the certified Divers you can get a dive guide for $15 per person per dive.
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Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website.
Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!
You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.
Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.