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Great Barrier Reef Explorer

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Locally Guided Group 18-30's Short Break Scenic
Our Price From 574 Per Person
 Trip Length
3 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
 Trip Finishes
Cairns
3 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Australia
Our Price From 574 Per Person
 Trip Length
3 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairns
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Cairns
3 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Sailing & Cruise
Departures
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Mixed
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
CSTA
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Sailing & Cruise
Departures
Accommodation
Mixed
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
CSTA

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 3 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer. Calling all Mermaids & Mermen! Your most idyllic underwater experience is waiting for you off the coast of Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef is a playground of coloured sea life including giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams, & technicoloured fish. Spend 3 days at sea with the Snorkel to Adventure, & team it with our Rainforest Adventure for the full Queensland encounter. Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. As...read more we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect their custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 3 Day Great Barrier Reef Explorer. Calling all Mermaids & Mermen! Your most idyllic underwater experience is waiting for you off the coast of Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef is a playground of coloured sea life including giant turtles, stingrays, huge clams, & technicoloured fish. Spend 3 days at sea with the Snorkel to Adventure, & team it with our North Queensland Adventure for the full Queensland encounter.

Itinerary

See you later land and hello sun, sea, and marine environments galore. We hope you've got your sea legs on cos the Great Barrier Reef is calling and we're about to take you there.   Welcome to one of the most special places in the world - and it's all yours for 3 days! The sites you'll visit have been selected for their quality of coral, marine life, and great visibility. As one of the world's most sought-after reefs there's no time to waste; it's time to get down to business. (L/D) Stay: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

Today you explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground with a combo of diving & snorkelling. What can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Well, here we go. 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...has your mind been officially blown? (B/L/D)

There's more diving or snorkelling in different areas of the reef today, and we're going to be no doubt pulling you out kicking and screaming for more. Well, why not come back and take on one of our East Coast trips to see even more? Insert sad face. We return to Cairns in the late afternoon & transfer to your hotel. (B/L)

See you later Cairns (Gimuy) and hello sun, sea, and marine environments galore. We hope you've got your sea legs on cos the Great Barrier Reef is calling and we're about to take you there. Welcome to one of the most special places in the world - and it's all yours for 3 days! The sites you'll visit have been selected for their quality of coral, marine life, and great visibility. As one of the world's most sought-after reefs there's no time to waste; it's time to get down to business. (L/D) Stay: Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

Today you explore this World Heritage listed underwater playground with a combo of diving & snorkelling. What can we tell you about this spectacular reef? Well, here we go. 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...has your mind been officially blown? (B/L/D)

There's more diving or snorkelling in different areas of the reef today, and we're going to be no doubt pulling you out kicking and screaming for more. Well, why not come back and take on one of our East Coast trips to see even more? Insert sad face. We return to Cairns in the late afternoon & transfer to your hotel. (B/L)

Trip Inclusions

  • Great Barrier Reef: Worried you'll get a little peckish between sessions? Don't! We've got you covered, all meals are included whilst on board.
  • Great Barrier Reef: Don't worry about a thing! All your snorkelling equipment is included and sorted.
  • Great Barrier Reef: Fill your day by splashing in crystal blue waters and discovering all the magical wonders that lie beneath. This is only the start of your snorkelling adventure so dive (or snorkel) right in!
  • Great Barrier Reef: Another sunny day calls for more snorkelling activities. Spot the colourful marine life surrounding you and swim in this underwater paradise.
  • Great Barrier Reef: It's our last day of snorkelling so make sure to get in everything that you may have missed. Admire the reef, make friends with vibrant fish.

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

  • 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

  • Snorkelling Fuel Included - Worried you'll get a little peckish between sessions? Don't! We've got you covered, all meals are included whilst on board.
  • We've Got Your Equipment - Don't worry about a thing! All your snorkelling equipment is included and sorted.
  • Snorkelling Opportunities - Fill your day by splashing in crystal blue waters and discovering all the magical wonders that lie beneath. This is only the start of your snorkelling adventure so dive (or snorkel) right in!
  • Another Day for Snorkelling Opportunities - Another sunny day calls for more snorkelling activities. Spot the colourful marine life surrounding you and swim in this underwater paradise.
  • Final Day for Snorkelling Opportunities - It's our last day of snorkelling so make sure to get in everything that you may have missed. Admire the reef, make friends with vibrant fish.

  • 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

  • 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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