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great barrier reef - reef encounter

suggested itinerary

[Reef Encounter – Vessel Information]

Departure Day

7.45am Marlin Jetty, board Compass Cruise for transfer to Reef Encounter. Complimentary coffee and tea served.
8.00am Depart Marlin Jetty. Scuba dive and snorkel briefing
9.30am Reef video presentation
10.30am Arrive Hastings Reef and transfer to Reef Encounter. Scuba Dive, snorkel, sunbath and relax
3.00pm Cruise to Norman or Saxon Reef for the night. Scuba diving, snorkelling, sunbathing and relaxation time. Dinner, night scuba dive (additional cost) and relaxation time.

Return Day

6.30am Scuba dive and breakfast
10.30am Cruise to Hastings Reef. Scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, relaxing time
1.00pm Lunch, cruise to Breaking Patches
1.45pm Arrive at Breaking Patches, scuba dive, snorkel, sunbath and relax
2.00pm Transfer to Compass
3.30pm Depart Breaking Patches for Cairns. Boomnetting, complimentary wine and cheese
5.45pm Arrive back in Cairns

Note: itinerary and locations may change due to weather conditions.

inclusions
All chef prepared meals All day coffee, tea & milo Fresh fruit Snorkel equipment & instruction Boomnetting Scuba diving demonstration & instruction Glass bottom boat & marine life commentary Reef video presentation Reef Encounter guarantee 3 reef locations on a 2 day 1 night package

exclusions
Wetsuits Dive torches Alcoholic beverages (no BYO) Soft drinks Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

times
Departs: daily 7.45am Marlin Jetty Cairns, helicopter transfers from Cairns available
Returns: 5.30 – 6.00pm Marlin Jetty Cairns, helicopter transfers available