Reef Encounter – 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard - 5% OFF

Starting from: $AU515.00

Tour Overview

  • ***5% OFF at the moment***
  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Reef Encounter Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 42
  • Number of room: 9 Double suites, 10 Twin share and 1 Multi share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day
  • Day of departure: Daily
  • Tour duration: 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Vessel type and size: Motor catamaram / 35 meters with 3 levels
  • Free glass bottom boat tour

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2 Day / 1 Night with Reef Encounter

Reef Encounter is considered a floating resort that offers overnight accommodation on the reef. Their 35 metre long liveaboard can accommodate 42 passengers in double, twin or multi-share ensuite cabins. All cabins have power outlets, ocean views, en-suite toilet and shower facilities.

Reef Encounter has a large dining saloon and lounge area with TV and games, all fully air-conditioned. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day.The liveaboard also offers lots of deck space with a huge sundeck and sun loungers including an open-air hot tub.

Reef Encounter has a permit to visit 15 reef sites and each day the Captain decides which reef locations Reef Encounter visits based on weather conditions and visibility of the water. Reef Encounter travels to two reef locations daily, moving to a different site in the afternoon.

Reef Encounter also departs daily from Cairns on their day trip vessel called Reef Experience. Reef Experience works as a daily transfer between Reef Encounter and Cairns, this way offering great flexibility to all visitors with their travel plans.

At Reef Encounter visitors can spend all day in the water snorkelling and also organise scuba dives. They are great diving packages available for certified divers and introductory divers.

Helicopter Transfer: Reef Encounter is the only vessel on the Great Barrier Reef with an onboard helipad. To avoid the 1 hour and 30 minutes cruise to the outer reef guests can get to the liveaboard by helicopter. One way or both ways are available. This is the ultimate experience and also the best way to see the reef, from the top. From the helicopter travellers get too see many different reef locations, islands, sand cays and also hopefully marine life such as see turtles, stingrays and whales.

» Please click here If you are interested in a 3 Day/ 2 Night Liveaboard with Reef Encounter.

TOP DECK OPTION:

The Top Deck is perfect for people who would like to experience the Great Barrier Reef in style. Guests have a dedicated personal valet during their whole stay including a personal snorkel and dive guide. This is a personalised and specialised services which provide great level of customer care.

» Please click here for further information on 2 Day / 1 Night Top Deck Liveaboard with Reef Encounter.

*5% OFF at the moment* - To claim the discount you have to enter the code ENCOUNTER5% at the promotion code box at booking step 3.

What's included in the main price

  • 2 day 1 night on luxuary 35 metre catamaran
  • Luxury Stateroom accommodation with private bathroom
  • Onboard chef preparing quality meals fresh daily
  • Coffee, tea and fresh fruit
  • Scuba diving equipment including BCD, regulator, dive computer, mask, fins & instruction
  • Snorkeling equipment and instruction
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Reef video presentation
  • Marine Biologist presentation on Reef Experience
  • Large air-conditioning dining area, bar and lounge
  • Onboard heated spa
  • Sun deck and sun lounges
  • Introductory dive (up to 5 day dives)
  • Certified dive (up to 5 day dives + 1 night dive)
  • Professional underwater photographs
  • Underwater digital camera hire ($49)
  • Prescription masks if required ($10.00)
  • Hotel coach transfers
  • Helicopter transfer to and from Reef Encounter

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
07:15 - 07:50 Check-in at the Reef Experience vessel located at A Finger, Cairns Marina
08:00 Boat departs Cairns Marina
Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes direct from Cairns to Reef Encounter
09:30 Boat arrives at Reef Encounter
Enjoy the day snorkelling and diving the reef
19:30 Night dive for certified divers
DAY 2
06:00 Wake up for an early morning snorkel or dive
Enjoy the day snorkelling and diving the reef
15:00 Boat departs the reef on Reef Experience
16:30 Boat arrives back in Cairns
  • Small bag to be taken
  • Beach clothes and accessories such as swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Extra cash or a credit card for any onboard purchases including optional activities, souvenirs, professional on board photos and bar items.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness it is recommended to take preventative measures around 30 minutes prior to the boat departing. Natural Ginger tablets and medicated Travel-Calm are available on board.
  • Dive card & log book for certified divers

Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with the Australian diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Flying after diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended. This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2023 - 2024 Rates Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
Double Cabin (Snorkellers) $515.00 per adult
$515.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Snorkellers) $515.00 per adult
$515.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Snorkellers) $1,000.00 per adult
Double Cabin (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $610.00 per adult
$610.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $610.00 per adult
$610.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $1,095.00 per adult
Double Cabin (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $745.00 per adult
$745.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $745.00 per adult
$745.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $1,230.00 per adult
Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
Double Cabin (Snorkellers) $585.00 per adult
$585.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Snorkellers) $585.00 per adult
$585.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Snorkellers) $1,170.00 per adult
$1,170.00 per child
Double Cabin (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $675.00 per adult
$675.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $675.00 per adult
$675.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Certified Divers - 5 Day Dives + 1 Night Dive) $1,260.00 per adult
$1,260.00 per child
Double Cabin (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $795.00 per adult
$795.00 per child
Twin Cabin (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $795.00 per adult
$795.00 per child
Sole Occupancy (Introductory Divers - 5 Day Dives) $1,380.00 per adult
$1,380.00 per child
Additional Extras Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025
Helicopter Flight Cairns to Reef Encounter $812.50 per adult / $812.50 per child
Helicopter Flight Reef Encounter to Cairns $812.50 per adult / $812.50 per child
Helicopter Flight between Cairns and Reef Encounter - Return Trip $1,625.00 per adult / $1,625.00 per child
Public Holiday Surcharge (Please check dates) $100.00 per adult / $100.00 per child

PLEASE NOTE: A Public Holiday SURCHARGE of $100 per person is applicable for all travel from the 06/04/2023 to 11/04/2023, from the 23/12/2023 to 01/01/2024 AND from the 28/03/2024 to 02/04/2024. This fee will be added to the booking.

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $10.00 per day is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.

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Reef Encounter – 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard

Reef Encounter is a floating resort and they offer scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. With daily departures from Cairns by boat or helicopter guests can stay as many nights as they like in conformable staterooms all with ensuite, or upgrade to the luxurious Top Deck Club.

  • Up to 8 intro day dives
  • Up to 8 day cert dives + 2 night dive
  • Optional extra nights

2 Day / 1 Night Top Deck with Reef Encounter

The Top Deck is perfect for people who wishes to experience the Great Barrier Reef in style. Guests have a dedicated personal valet during their whole stay including a personal snorkel and dive guide. This is a personalised and specialised services which provide great level of customer care.

  • Dedicated personal valet
  • Spacious en-suite cabins with ocean views
  • Complimentary sunset cocktails

3 Day / 2 Night Top Deck with Reef Encounter

This is a personalised and specialised services which provide great level of customer care. Top Deck guests have the best rooms on the boat with spacious en-suite cabins with ocean views, crisp Australian bed linen, plush bath robes, towels and toiletries. Also guests have a dedicated personal valet during their whole stay.

  • Up to 8 intro day dives
  • Up to 8 day cert dives + 2 night dive
  • Dedicated personal valet

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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