Crociera di una giornata alla Grande Barriera Corallina da Cairns, con attività di snorkeling e la presentazione di un biologo marino
Parti da Cairns al mattino su un catamarano veloce, la cui andatura è lineare e il tempo di percorrenza ridotto rispetto a molte altre barche per i tour: avrai più tempo per goderti la Grande Barriera Corallina esterna. Durante il tragitto di 1,5 ore, beneficia degli ampi spazi, della comodità e dei servizi offerti dall'equipaggio.
Una volta giunto al Marine World, la piattaforma di attività per tutte le condizioni meteorologiche, inizia la tua esplorazione della barriera dichiarata Patrimonio dell'Umanità dall'UNESCO, un ecosistema complesso e variegato che ospita più di 1.500 specie di pesce, 400 tipi di coralli, 200 tipologie di uccelli e 20 razze di rettili. Puoi dedicarti allo snorkeling nella laguna protetta della barriera corallina con l'equipaggiamento fornito, partecipare a un'immersione certificata (fino a tre siti) o introduttiva (nessuna esperienza necessaria) oppure unirti allo snorkeling guidato con un biologo marino (le immersioni e lo snorkeling guidato sono a proprie spese). È inoltre possibile partecipare a una sessione con un biologo marino che ti farà conoscere specie ittiche tipiche del posto come "Wally" il gigante pesce labro maori.
Se non sei un nuotatore provetto, resta all'asciutto e ammira la vita marina dal visore semi-sommergibile, dall'imbarcazione con fondo in vetro o dall'osservatorio sottomarino. Le attività opzionali (a proprie spese) includono le immersioni con scafandro, per un'esperienza in stile sub fino a 3 metri di profondità senza bagnarti i capelli, o un volo panoramico in elicottero per un'avventura aerea sulla barriera. In alternativa, semplicemente rilassati e goditi il clima tropicale sul ponte. Non manca poi un massaggiatore, se desideri usufruire di un trattamento (a proprie spese).
Dopo cinque ore sulla piattaforma, risali a bordo del catamarano e torna a Cairns, dove si conclude il tour giornaliero.
- Marine biologist presentation
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel) with instruction for beginners; a snorkel supervisor and lifeguard are on duty at all times
- Wetsuit or lycra suit rental (seasonal)
- Glass bottom boat tour & underwater reef viewing observatory
- Morning and afternoon tea with tea, coffee, and filtered water throughout the day
- Hot/cold buffet lunch
- All taxes and fees
- Entry/Admission - Great Barrier Reef
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Optional activities: introductory scuba diving, helmet diving, certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist, SEABOB jet-powered snorkeling experience, and scenic reef helicopter flight
- Prescription snorkel and dive masks are available for rental on board
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring a swimsuit, hat, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and cash or credit card for any on-board purchases
- All diving is subject to the completion of an on-board medical questionnaire. Certain medical conditions (such as asthma, epilepsy, and high blood pressure) and medications may exclude individuals from diving. Minimum age to dive is 12 years with parent/guardian permission required for those under 18 years. Certified divers must produce their certification cards. After diving, intervals of 12-24 hours are recommended prior to flying in any type of aircraft dependent on depth of dives and total accrued dive time
- Helicopter flights: Route flown and type of aircraft used are subject to weather, air traffic control, aircraft availability and, ultimately, the pilot's discretion. Maximum of 1 infant allowed per flight. Maximum combined passenger weight limits apply
We loved this tour ! All team members were very kind and helpful, tour participants thanked them a lot. We are non-snorkelers but that was not a problem because the other options were worth it ! We did a glass-bottom boat tour and a semi-submersible ride. It was fascinating to see different sorts of coral and different species of fish from two different types of boats. We also enjoyed the underwater observatory at the platform as well as an area on the platform where you can walk and sit in the water. During fish feeding we saw many fish, Wally came to eat just above snorkelers' feet ! Lunch buffet had many options (especially as we are vegetarians), it was really good and we had time to eat at our own pace. On the way back to Cairns we even got to see whales ! Very happy to have chosen this tour ! Type of visit : family (adults)
Unfortunately the sea was rough, so I had to take sea sickness tablets. The Snuba dive was great, and 'Wally' the Mauri sea wrap was magnificent.
We had such a great experience on the reef! We snorkeled, did the semisubmerged boat tour, took a helicopter ride, and did Snuba (Tina was fantastic!). Highly recommend!!The ride to the reef is very bumpy! Lots of sick travelers. I never get sea sick and felt a little queasy myself. Be prepared if you are at risk.
We really enjoyed the trip it involved a rather bumpy ride out to the reef, with some passengers succumbing to sea-sickness this was dealt with well by the abundant staff. Once we got to the reef, despite pretty awful weather, things improved tremendously: the snorkelling was great and there were lots of other things to do too, some included in the basic cost, some as extras. Rides on the glass-sided boat were enjoyable, as was the observation deck on the pontoon both included. The food was good too. The staff were very competent and friendly.
Very comfortable boat and dock. Make sure to take both the glass bottom boat and semi submersable ref tour. They offer very different views. The bar did seem a bit under stocked as they started running out of certain products mid afternoon. Easy check-in.
Great tour, beautiful scenery! I highly recommend this one.
First time experience and loved it! Bring an underwater case for your phone to take pictures or you can purchase one there. Also, be prepared with towels. The boat was quite crowded and I did not see any presentation on board.