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Great Barrier Reef Deal
This discount deal is for a 2 day / 1 night stay in superbly appointed stateroom accommodation and is only available for SNORKELERSÂ or BEGINNER ‘INTRODUCTORY’ DIVERS. (Please note, this deal is not available for qualified scuba divers. Click here for liveaboard tours for qualified divers)
Begin your adventure by spending day one of your ‘Great Barrier Reef snorkeling deal’ onboard our sister vessel ‘Reef Experience‘, until you transfer to the Reef Encounter liveaboard boat at approximately 3pm. During your day on ‘Reef Experience’ you will have access to all the ‘Reef Experience’ day tour facilities and may go snorkelling on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Your adventure continues when you transfer to the Great Barrier Reef floating hotel, Reef Encounter at 3pm. Once onboard the liveaboard hotel, you will be given a vessel welcome and safety talk before being shown to your cabin at approximately 4pm. Please see the itinerary below for more information about our Great Barrier Reef Deal*
Itinerary: Great Barrier Reef Deal
Please note itinerary times are approximate and may vary
Great Barrier Reef Deal First Day
7.30am Board the boat ‘Reef Experience’ at Cairns Marlin Marina for check-in, breakfast and your journey to the Great Barrier Reef
8.00am Welcome, safety talk and snorkel briefing. A Marine Biology Presentation will also be given during your journey
9.30am  Water Session: Arrive at our first spectacular reef site and go snorkelling with vivid tropical fish amongst beautiful coral gardens. (If you have booked a beginner ‘introductory’ dive package, you will also do your first scuba dive during this water session).
10.30am Glass bottom boat tour (weather permitting)
12.00 Buffet hot and cold lunch is served
13.00 Â Water Session: Cruise to a second reef location to explore and snorkel
15.00 Transfer to Reef Encounter for your ‘welcome & safety talk’ before being shown to your cabin at approximately 3.30 – 4pm
15:30 Â Water Session: Scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Summer
18:00 Dinner is served in the dining saloon
Winter
19:15 Dinner is served in the dining saloon. (Earlier afternoon snacks are also served during the winter schedule)
20:00 Dessert is served in the dining saloon
Great Barrier Reef Deal Last Day
6.00am Wake-up call for the early morning dive and snorkel session
6:30am Water Session: Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
7:30am Breakfast is served in the dining saloon
8:00am Check out of stateroom cabin and into a transfer cabin, where you may store your luggage and use the en-suite shower / toilet / towel facilities etc
8:30am Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
10:30am Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
12:00 Lunch is served in the dining saloon
13:30 Â Water Session: Snorkel only session available to passengers before departure
14:45 Departing passengers board the transfer vessel ‘Reef Experience’ for the journey back to Cairns. Complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits served on the return journey
16:30 Approximate arrival time to the Cairns Marlin Marina
Reef Encounter Accommodation
- Spacious, air-conditioned cabins – with ocean views
- All cabins have their own en-suite toilet & shower
- Towels and toiletries provided (soap, shampoo)
- All cabins have Australian power outlets
What’s Included in the Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Deal
- A day on Reef Experience
- Sleep on the reef with Reef Encounter’s, Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Deal
- All meals prepared fresh daily, by our onboard Chef. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desert. Fruit available throughout the day along with tea & coffee. All dietary requirements will be catered for – please advise us of these when booking
- The best crew on the reef! The Reef Encounter team is the best in the business, winning personal and professional awards for outstanding customer service in the tourism industry year after year
- The latest snorkelling (wetsuits are a small additional charge)
- Glass bottom boat tour upon request
- On the voyage to Reef Encounter, you will have the option to listen to an informative Marine Biology presentation about the coral reef and marine animals
- Free luggage storage facility available at our offices in the Cairns City
Reef Encounter Facilities
- A fully air conditioned 35 metre catamaran hotel, designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea
- Large dining saloon
- TV and lounge area
- Outdoor, fresh water hot-tub
- Spacious sundeck with sun loungers
- Fully licenced bar
- Large, easy access dive and snorkel platforms
- Helicopter pad on the roof for low-flying scenic helicopter tours over the coral reef as your transfer to/from Reef Encounter (optional extra – please contact our friendly reservations team to see if helicopter transfers are currently available with your Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Deal)
*The Great Barrier Reef Deal is based on the first part of your tour being spent onboard our sister day vessel ‘Reef Experience’, with check-in time into your accommodation cabin being at approximately 4pm. It may be booked either as a snorkelling package or beginner ‘introductory’ dive package. If you prefer an earlier cabin check-in time of approximately 10.30am – OR if you are a qualified diver – please click here to view alternative liveaboard options
Add your review for Great Barrier Reef Deal
Therese Y
5The accommodations were great, much better than I had anticipated. Meals were superb - loved everything. Cheers to the entire staff - will definitely recommend this to friends. A special thanks to Taylor and Peter.
Safia & Sebastian
5The accommodation was way more comfortable than expected. Food was much higher quality than I thought- amazing lamb. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our chats and dives with Nathan, Thank you all for a great trip!
Winter
5Great (also vegetarian) food! The crew were very friendly and happy to help all the time, there was always someone there. Thank you so much for 2 great days!
Tyla
5Exceptional crew, who were there for any need and went above and beyond the entire trip, would highly recommend. Mike went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Meals were excellent! Chef and crew were open to all dietary needs. Highly recommend all meals. An amazing experience.
Patricia
5Crew were friendly, nice, funny, professional and helpful. Room was very good, meals were very, very good....delicious! Thanks to all the crew. Had a wonderful snorkeling experience.
David
5I 100% recommend! Great crew, great food, comfortable bed, best snorkeling and diving I've ever had.
Jonthan
5“The crew were very helpful, kind, nice and funny. The accommodation were nice and meals were really good and lots of it.
Tries
5“The crew were amazing and great ! the accommodation and meals were excellent!!!