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TUSA Reef Tours
FROM: $460.00
The ultimate day dive boat from Cairns. Enjoy 1-Hour long Dives, Open Dive Deck, Unguided and Guided Dives. First-time Introductory Diving and Snorkeling is also included! Wonderful customer service with the total freedom to explore the reef in your own buddy pairs! This boat ticks all the boxes with small passanger numbers!
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$460.00
All Prices in Australian Dollars.
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*FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE
Book this trip with us, you must spend over $550.00 AUD to receive our 1 x Free Cairns Underwater Camera Hire. Only when you book online thru our website. You must come into our Cairns Esplanade Shop to pick up the camera the day before departure day before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Card. Reserve your camera today!
*Not valid for any tours visiting the islands. Fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!
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.
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Product Name:
TUSA Reef Tours
Tour Type: Full Day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8:00am | Returns: 4.30pm | Transfers: No
HIGHLIGHTS:
The ultimate day dive boat from Cairns. Enjoy 1-Hour long Dives, Open Dive Deck, Unguided and Guided Dives. First-time Introductory Diving and Snorkeling is also included! Wonderful customer service with the total freedom to explore the reef in your own buddy pairs! This boat ticks all the boxes with small passanger numbers!
| AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR: | |
|---|---|
| Certified Scuba Diving: Yes, Included | Snorkeling Gear: Yes, Snorkel, Fins, Mask & Lycra Suit |
| Meals: Yes, Breakfast, Morning/Afternoon Tea and Table Service Lunch! | Guided Dives: Yes |
| Unguided Dives: Yes | Introductory Diving: Yes |
| Photographer Friendly: Yes, Camera Bucket Available | Outer Reef: 2 Reef Sites, Roaming Reef Permit |
TUSA Reef Tours will not be operating until further notice. If you want some fantastic day boat diving please see Silverswift Dive & Snorkel.
TUSA Reef Tours has just launched a brand new highly personalized day dive & snorkel trip with a maximum passenger count of 40 passengers! TUSA Reef Tours operates an open dive deck, which means you can do 1-hour dives! This is one of the only boats in Cairns that allows one-hour dives. You are welcome to buddy up with another certified diver on the boat and explore the reef with your buddy at your own leisure! If you love underwater photography or you are a highly experienced diver that really wants to explore the reef at your own leisure, this is the boat for you.
For Certified divers you can still get a dive guide if you wish, just talk to the crew onboard to arrange this. Full dive and snorkel gear is included like snorkel, fins, mask, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, and great detailed dive briefings.
Snorkel and introductory dives are also included and available. If you have only ever snorkeled and would love to try a first-time introductory dive this is also included in the price. Everything is included in the price whether you just snorkel, do one introductory dive or do three certified dives there is only one price on this boat and it includes everything.
CERTIFIED DIVERS: you can do 2 x long dives or three shorter 40-minute dives.
INTRODUCTORY FIRST-TIME DIVERS: can do 2 x fully guided introductory dives.
All snorkel gear and dive gear are included along with breakfast, morning tea, table service buffet lunch, and afternoon tea with a glass of wine or beer for the return journey home.
This boat offers a high level of customer service, with brand-new dive and snorkel gear, wonderful meal options, and fantastic dive locations. It really doesn’t get any better than this if you are looking for small passenger numbers, outstanding customer service and beautiful diving TUSA Reef Tours is for you!
Please note there are no refunds if you choose not to dive as there is only one price on this boat whether you just snorkel, try introductory diving or do three certified dives with a guide. It is still all the one price.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
| CHOOSE OPTION | INCLUDES | DIVES | PRICE | - | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNORKELING: | - | - | $460.00 | - | $460.00 |
| INTRODUCTORY DIVING: | Introductory Diving | 2 | $460.00 | - | $460.00 |
| CERTIFIED DIVING: | Certified Diving | 3 | $460.00 | - | $460.00 |
Itinerary:
Check-in for TUSA Reef Tours is directly at the boat, which is moored at C-Finger at Cairns’ Marlin Marina, adjacent to the Reef Fleet Terminal. Check-in commences at 7:30 am with a scheduled 8:00 am departure time. Complimentary Breakfast, tea, coffee, and biscuits are served on arrival and detailed (trip, equipment, snorkeling, and dive) briefings are provided by the crew, on the way to the reef.
Travel time is approximately 90 minutes and you arrive at your first reef site at around 9.30 am. Plenty of time for snorkeling and diving before the table service lunch buffet is served from 12:00 pm. During lunch, the skipper moves the boat to its second reef location for more in-water activities. TUSA Reef Tours arrive back in Cairns at 4:30 pm.
Diving:
Diving the reef is our passion, but sharing it is our obsession. Tusa Reef Tours are diving specialists with more than 20 years of experience offering diving day tours to Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef. TUSA Reef Tours offers up to three (3) certified scuba dives per day, at two different reef locations. Suitable for certified scuba divers and those wanting to try an introductory dive (no experience necessary).
TUSA Reef Tours provides their guests with top-quality equipment, wetsuits, and dive computers. The customer service is second to none, with the crew even helping you to put on and take off your fins, for maximum on-board comfort.
INTRODUCTORY DIVES: No experience necessary. TUSA Reef Tours offers you the chance to complete a PADI Discover Scuba Course, with all tuition and equipment included. You must be at least 12 years of age to participate in this and detailed safety and procedure briefings are provided. The maximum dive depth is 12m and there is a ratio of four introductory divers per dive instructor. These guided dives are a great introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.
CERTIFIED DIVING: TUSA Reef Tours provides complete tour flexibility, with a range of certified diving. Choose between one, two and three certified dives with full equipment hire and dive computer, or just tanks and weights if you have your own gear. Divers can choose between guided and unguided diving. Guided dives are great for a first-time visit to the Great Barrier Reef and the maximum dive depth will be 18m. Unguided divers must go with a buddy (bring your own or get matched up with someone on the boat) and will receive full dive equipment and dive site briefings on the boat. Water entry is via the lowered in-water platform on the back deck, for maximum diver comfort. You will be required to show your Divers License and complete Dive Medical paperwork on board, prior to diving. Using the standard itinerary timings, your first dive will be around 10 am, the second dive at 11.30am and the final dive around 1.30pm. Certified divers can do 2 x long dives or three short 40-minute dives.
Snorkeling:
All of the Tusa Reef Tour sites are open water sites, which means they are coral reefs located in the ocean (with no nearby islands, pontoons or sand cays). The reefs rise from the ocean floor to a plateau just meters from the surface, making them excellent for snorkeling, especially for those that are confident/comfortable swimmers. All snorkelers are provided with ‘diver’ quality masks, snorkels, booties, and fins, as well as a choice of lycra or wet suits (pending the season). Flotation devices are also provided free of charge. Each Tusa Reef Tour includes a thorough safety and environmental briefing before you enter the water and a guided snorkel tour with a professional dive master. Access to and from the water is from a submerged platform at the rear of the boat.
Customer Reviews:
CUSTOMER TOUR REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
Customer reviews are written by our customers using our 1 x FREE Digital Underwater Camera Hire Service. Remember to collect our camera you do need to come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm to pick up the camera. You also need to supply your own SD camera card.
By: Nikki Reid
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 4 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 5 out of 5
Overall Rating - 5 out of 5
Travelled on: 10/09/2017
I have dreamed of diving the reef for over 20 years now. I wanted to plan my trip before I left and have everything booked in so I could relax when I got to cairns. Clint was so helpful in organising the best trip for me. He was informative, friendly and really professional. I went out on the Tusa T6 for two full days of…
By: Wesley M Lee
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 5 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 5 out of 5
Overall Rating - 5 out of 5
Travelled on: 01/06/2017
My sisters and I went on a dive that we booked using Cairns Dive Adventures. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and provided excellent advice. We would book again.
By: Kellie and Dillon
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 5 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 4 out of 5
Overall Rating - 5 out of 5
Travelled on: 28/11/2013
Amazing day on the reef! We had two intro dives and snorkelling and it was far worth it. We saw a cuttlefish and stingray, and took a photo with Nemo!
By: Li
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 3 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 4 out of 5
Overall Rating - 4 out of 5
Travelled on: 21/11/2013
Friendly crews, very good food, nice weather, awesome.
By: Christy Demers
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 5 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 4 out of 5
Overall Rating - 4 out of 5
Travelled on: 31/10/2013
Overall, it was a really great experience! Its probably better if you are more seasoned with better control of your breathing, and can go unguided. The guided ones are good, but we averaged 25minutes a dive :). Loved the hands on service, loved the boat. I would definitely do it again with a few more dozen dives under our belt 🙂
By: Henry
Staff Service - 5 out of 5
Reef Quality - 5 out of 5
Vaue For Money - 4 out of 5
Overall Rating - 5 out of 5
Travelled on: 30/10/2013
Indeed,Tusa T6 is probably the best one because of 3 reasons: 1) excellent ship condition with spacious capacity, 2) personalised customer service, and 3) expertise in training and knowledge! It is simply the BEST! Thanks for the lovely recommendation!!
Full Reviews:
CAIRNS DIVE ADVENTURES TRIP REVIEWS:
Here you will find our dive trip reviews. Our staff have completed over 700 dives on the Great Barrier Reef. We love our scuba diving and we love to write reviews on what you can expect to see and do on a dive trip. See our full range of Cairns Dive Adventures trip reviews.
Rainy Day on the Reef Dive Trip Review – Tusa Dive
By Richard |
Tusa Dive is the best Great Barrier Reef day dive trip operator in Cairns and rainy days on the Great Barrier Reef can be awesome! So don't let the weather get you down, book a berth on T6 for an amazing day on Cairns' Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Tusa Dive – Winter Diving Review
By Richard |
This is our diving day tour operator of choice from Cairns. It’s a dedicated dive boat (but snorkelers are well catered too as well) and one of the few to offer certified divers the choice between guided and unguided dives. This is great for experienced divers and those wanting to dive together and get some...
Tusa Dive – December Diving Review
By Richard |
This is undoubtedly one of Cairns’ best diving day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The crew are friendly, professional and importantly, helpful. The equipment is well maintained and yours for the day. The boat is spacious and comfortable, providing all the features you need to enjoy the day (including freshwater showers) and the reef...
Tusa Dive T6 Review
By Julie |
Tusa Dive is undoubtedly one of the premium day dive operations in Cairns. The boat is modern and the staff friendly, efficient and professional. The diving and snorkelling is fantastic with great dive sites. For the certified diver, you can really see the company has a diving background and really takes care of the certified...
Tusa Dive – Coral Spawning Review
By Julie |
Once a year, the over 400 different types of Great Barrier Reef corals reproduce en masse, in an event known as Coral Spawning. Coral Spawning always occurs at night, with the release of the corals’ eggs and sperm tied to the moon’s presence, light and lunar cycles. In 2011, we witnessed the magic of Coral...
Tusa Dive – T6 Dive & Snorkel Review
By Julie |
T6 is Cairns’ newest and best reef day tour boat. The crew is professional and friendly, working tirelessly throughout the day to ensure all guests are comfortable and enjoying their experience on the Great Barrier Reef, whether they are swimming, snorkeling, trying an introductory dive or certified divers. The equipment is brand new, having been...
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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.
Inclusions: Fresh & healthy buffet-style lunch, Morning tea & self-serve tea & Coffee, Quality snorkel equipment & wetsuits, Guided Snorkel tour, Reef interpretation presentation
Child Age: Please note there are no children under 12 years of age on this boat.
Introductory Diving: Everyone must be over 12 years old to try diving.
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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
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.