Coral Sea Dreaming is a 16 metre steel sailing yacht which was designed and built to travel to the Great Barrier Reef in all kinds of weather and she has all the latest navigational aids. On board Coral Sea Dreaming passengers can relax on the sundeck, enter the water to dive or snorkel or help the crew sail around the reef.
The vessel can carry and sleep 12 passengers and 3 crew in private cabins, single bunks, and a quad share. Travelling in a small group to the reef is the ideal experience because divers and snorkellers have a more personalised service and once in the water they have a much bigger chance to see gorgeous marine life. Also, the small group number provides a flexible schedule and the on-board compressor allows for unlimited tank refills.
Coral Sea Dreaming has a large rear cockpit, where passengers eat their meals and the dive deck provides plenty of room for everyone to relax. The vessel offers two toilets, a separate hot water shower and an additional fresh water shower at the rear of the boat.
Coral Sea Dreaming has exclusive access to 28 moorings on 9 different reefs including the Three Sisters, The Whale, Little Tracey, Point Break, 5-Ways and two new moorings at Michaelmas Cay and Upolu Reef.
Guests will love to explore the colourful coral and the marine life that live around it including many different types of fish, sea turtles, barracudas, reef sharks and much more. The night dive will make the whole diving experience even more special where divers are able to see different marine creatures that only come out in the dark.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 07:30-07:45 | Check-in directly to the Coral Sea Dreaming vessel located at A Finger, Cairns Marina |
| 08:00 | Boat departs Cairns Marina |
| Travel time is 2 hours depending on the reef location they choose | |
| 10:00 | Boat arrives at the reef |
| Enjoy the day snorkelling and diving the reef | |
| 19:30 | Night dive for certified divers |
| DAY 2 | |
| 06:00 | Watch the sunrise and go for an early snorkel or dive |
| Enjoy the day snorkelling and diving the reef | |
| 14:00 | The return back to Cairns starts |
| 16:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
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 rule doesn't apply 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.
| Season: 2023- 2024 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Share Cabin (Snorkelling) | $629.00 per adult | |
| Share Cabin (Intro diving) | $699.00 per adult | |
| Share Cabin (Certified diving) | $949.00 per adult | |
| Double Cabin - 2 pax (Snorkelling) | $659.00 per adult | |
| Double Cabin - 2 pax (Intro diving) | $729.00 per adult | |
| Double Cabin - 2 pax (Certified diving) | $979.00 per adult |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Reef Tax: $15.00 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.
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.