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Reef Encounter overnight cruise liveaboard Great Barrier Reef Australia

Make the most of your time on the Great Barrier Reef, departing from Cairns for this 2 day / 1 night (or longer) Barrier Reef stopover. Combine your dive and snorkel adventure with time to relax and appreciate the unique aspects of this fantastic destination. Along with friendly,  highly trained instructors and crew, plus great food make your visit to the reef a trip to remember.

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 and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation areas to dine and relax in.

The large easy access water platform allows hassle free scuba diving and snorkeling. 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. There is even an onboard SPA!!

Depending on how long you stay aboard Reef Encounter, your time will be spent scuba diving or snorkeling at the many different reefs and locations on the Great Barrier Reef .

Transfers are also available from Palm Cove, Port Douglas and also via Heli- transfers. Prices on Application.

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Top Deck Club

For that extra special trip, the Top Deck Club option 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
  • Upon 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.

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.

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.

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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Regions
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Cairns/Port Douglas/Daintree - Darwin/Kimberley/Kakadu - Ayers Rock/Alice Springs/Kings Canyon
Great Barrier Reef/Whitsundays - Brisbane/Noosa/Fraser Island - Sydney/Blue Mountains/Hunter Valley
Melbourne/Great Ocean Road - Hobart/Tasmania - Adelaide/Kangaroo Island - Perth/Margaret River

 

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