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great barrier reef - cod hole and ribbon reefs expedition

itinerary 2

[Nimrod Explorer – Vessel Information]

Day 1: Saturday - Cairns to Lizard Island

• Guest meet at Explorer Ventures Cairns office at 7.00am
• Bus transfer to General Aviation airport for 8.30am flight to Lizard Island
• Arrival at Lizard Island at 9.30am, explore the island before picnic brunch is served on beach. Guests are then transferred by tender to the Nimrod Explorer anchored off the island.
• Introductions and vessel safety briefing
• M/V Nimrod Explorer departs Lizard Island at 12.00 noon for Ribbon Reef 9
• 3 dives including a night or duck dive at sights such as Pixie Pinnacle, Lighthouse, Eagle Rock, Snake Pit & Challenger

Day 2: Sunday - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs

• FFour to five dives today, including dusk or night dives
• Dive Cod Hole, Pixie and Lighthouse
• Steam overnight to Ribbon Reef 3

Day 3: Monday - Ribbon Reefs

• Four to five dives
• Dawn Dive at Steve’s Bommie, Flare Point, Century Bay, St Crispins or Agincourt
• Depart for Cairns (approx 8hrs)

Day 4: Tuesday - Cairns

• Guest disembark the Nimrod Explorer by 8.00am for bus transfer to Cairns inner city accommodation

Please Note: Though Nimrod Explorer are normally able to do four to five dives daily (including night dives), the remoteness of the area means that weather and tidal considerations sometimes unexpectedly and adversely affect certain sites. The above itinerary is an example only, and can and will change during the course of the trip.

inclusions
Low-level scenic flight to and from Cairns non alcoholic beverages Sheets, towels and linens Three meals daily plus snacks Four to five dives per full day Use of tanks, weights and weight belts Transfer back to Cairns accommodation at conclusion of trip

exclusions
Dive instruction, camera rental and retail charges Alcoholic beverages Transport to Cairns office on departure date Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax) Crew gratuities Trip cancellation or interruption insurance

Times
[Sailing Schedule]
Departs: Saturdays from Cairns
Returns: Tuesdays to Cairns