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Great Barrier Reef Explorer

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Locally Guided Group 18-30's Short Break Scenic
Our Price From 1,423 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 27 Per Person
 Trip Length
5 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
 Trip Finishes
Cairns
5 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Sailing & Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
Mixed
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
CLTD

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 5 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer. Always wanted to dive? You might as well learn at the Great Barrier Reef! Head out to the PADI 'Open Water' dive course for 2 days of training. Expert instructors? Coral exploration? Ocean magic? Tick, tick, annnd tick!Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. As we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect their custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

Itinerary

Are you ready to take on a fun filled few days learning to dive? Can we get a heck yeah? The first 2 days of the course are spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills of scuba diving from our pro's.

After that, you're nearly ready to go. Stay: Gilligans (or similar)

We know, we know…you want to get out there, but good things take time. It's back to the books today as we continue learning the A to Z of diving, with your day spent at Pro Dive Cairns training centre learning the theory & practical skills you'll need on the reef. Excitement will be at an all time high as we get ready for the next few days and what's in store for you on this mind-blowing reef.

It's GO TIME! You'll have the opportunity to participate in up to 9 dives at a variety of our 16 exclusive dive sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Your first 4 dives will complete your open water certification & then as a certified diver you are able to take up to 5 more recreational dives, one of which is a guided night dive. Boom.  

So, what can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Here goes - more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, one-third of the world's soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays call this clear blue water home. Add over 30 species of marine mammals to the mix, and that's your mind blown. (B/L/D) Stay: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

With another day on our boat, why not take this incredible opportunity to continue diving for your chance to spot yet more colourful marine life. We're talking giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams and some of the best coral in the world. And with the deck of the boat providing you with the perfect spot for some sunbaking, book reading and bliss, you might just call this total paradise. (B/L/D)

We'll return to Cairns late this afternoon where there's the option to join your new mates & crew for a farewell dinner. There's nothing like a spot of bonding over a #NOREGRETS experience to make for strong friendships. So where's next on the agenda? (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • 3 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

  • 2 nights in Hostel, 2 nights in Dive Boat

  • Expert Dive Instructor + Captain & Crew

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Contiki. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Contiki. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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