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Two Day One Night Reef Sleep and Captain Cook Discovery Day Tour to Cooktown


Imagine discovering the rich history about Captian Cook and the HM Bark Endeavour on a day trip to Cooktown and then living the Great Barrier Reef on an overnight reef-sleep cruise.

Join the OceanXplorer team for a journey back in time as you cruise along the Daintree Coastline, discovering Cape Tribulation, Hope Isles and the Endeavour Reef. Explore Cooktown and the famous museum before cruising out to MV SuperSport for a marine experience of a lifetime at Rachel Carson Reef. Get Wet! with SuperSport's multi-purpose dive deck and watersports activities on the reef by day and then relax in the evening on the upper deck and take in the sky at night. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious open-plan saloon with fully licensed bar and audio visual equipment with marine biology presentations. You can have access to snorkelling, kayaking, diving, dinghy sailing, fishing and kite surfing. Live the reef 24 hours, seven days a week.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 1 day
Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday10:00am 10:00am
Wednesday10:00am 10:00am
Friday10:00am 10:00am

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Port Douglas
    Queensland
  • Snapper Island
    Port Douglas, Queensland
  • Cape Tribulation
    Queensland
  • Bloomfield River
    Cape Tribulation, Queensland
  • Hope Isles
    Cape Tribulation, Queensland
  • Cooktown
    Queensland
  • Rachel Carson Reef
    Whitsunday, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $895.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Tues,Thurs,Sat

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Two Day One Night Reef Sleep


Imagine living the reef 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a overnight Reef-Sleep Cruise - escape, discover and live-aboard.

Welcome aboard the MV SuperSport for a marine experience of a lifetime at Rachel Carson Reef. Get Wet! with SuperSport's multi-purpose dive deck and watersports activities on the reef by day and then relax in the evening on the upper deck and take in the sky at night. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious open-plan saloon with fully licensed bar and audio visual equipment and marine biology presentations. You can have access to snorkelling, kayaking, diving, dinghy sailing, fishing and kite surfing.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 20 hours
Pickup Available: Yes. Pickups can be made by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Jan - 31 Dec 08

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Tuesday2:00pm 10:00am
Thursday2:00pm 10:00am
Saturday2:00pm 10:00am
Please contact the operator for departure dates and times.

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Port Douglas and Rachel Carlson Reef
    Port Douglas, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff. The Standard Bunk Rooms can sleep either two or three people. The private ensuite room can either be two or three people also. Stay six nights and get the seventh night for free.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $695.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Tues,Thurs,Sat

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Captain Cook Discovery Cruise to Cooktown Cruise / Drive Full Day Tour


Cruise along the World Heritage Daintree coastline to historic Cooktown onboard MV Sensational, explore historic Cooktown and return by private coach to Port Douglas.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 9 hours and 30 minutes
Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday10:00am 7:30pm
Wednesday10:00am 7:30pm
Friday10:00am 7:30pm

Tour Departs From:

  • Cairns Accommodation
    Cairns


Tour Travels To:

  • Port Douglas
    Queensland
  • Snapper Island
    Port Douglas, Queensland
  • Cape Tribulation
    Queensland
  • Bloomfield River
    Cape Tribulation, Queensland
  • Hope Isles
    Cape Tribulation, Queensland
  • Cooktown
    Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $265.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Mon,Wed,Fri

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Full Day Tour Outer ReefXplorer


Spacious open-plan saloon with fully-licensed bar and audio visual equipment. Expansive upper sundeck for lounging and a multi-purpose dive and water sports deck for unlimited fun. Explorer the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard the SuperSport. You can have access to snorkelling, kayaking, diving, fishing and kit-surfing. On-board eco-friendly water treatment system.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Pickup Available: Yes. Pickups can be made by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 09

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
    Port Douglas, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
Includes cruise to Outer Reef, buffet barbecue lunch, guided snorkel and kayak tour.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $195.00 Tour Only

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Reef Sleep Scuba Dive Adventures


OceanXplorer

Available only during an extended three day two night Reef Sleep Cruise. While you are experiencing a Reef Sleep how about joining the OceanXplorer crew on their daily dive adventures to the reef. Introductory Scuba Dives and Certified Diving is available. Dive guides and instructors onboard SuperSport will personally assist you in exploring the sites on Rachel Carson Reef. Guests must be over 12 years of age and have a current Queensland Dive Medical Certificate in order to be able to dive - enquire with booking office for medical centre details.

TOUR INFORMATION

Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Monday2:00pm 10:00am
Wednesday2:00pm 10:00am
Friday2:00pm 10:00am

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Rachel Carson Reef
    Cairns, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $195.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Mon,Wed,Fri

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Sensational Half Day Tour


Blast out of the Dickson Inlet up the Daintree coast to Snapper Island and discover the Dreamtime Culture behind this sleeping croc. Cruise over to Low Isles for a drift snorkel along the beautiful eastern reefs before gently cruising back towards Double Island Point and Port Douglas.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up available by prior arrangement.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Tuesday10:30am 1:00pm
Thursday10:30am 1:00pm
Saturday10:30am 1:00pm
Sunday10:30am 1:00pm

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Port Douglas
    Queensland
  • Snapper Island
    Port Douglas, Queensland
  • Low Isles
    Port Douglas, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $89.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Tues,Thurs,Sat,Sun

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Four Day/Three Night Snorkel with Minke Whales Expedition


OceanXplorer - Boat Camp

For a giant of an experience that you'll treasure for a lifetime, snorkeling with the Dwarf Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef simply cannot be surpassed. Dwarf Minkes grow up to 8 metres in length, and are well known for their natural curiosity.

Families, old and young will discover a whole new world at sea aboard classic cruise ship, Super Sport, the ideal base for your spectacular two to four day expedition visiting Lizard Island, the outer Ribbon reefs, with the opportunity for snorkeling through the many wonderful coral and clam gardens of the Great Barrier Reef.

A 60 minute scenic low-level flight over the Daintree Rainforest from Cairns to historic Lizard Island brings you to your vessel and the adventure begins. Enjoy the spectacle of migrating Humpback Whales and the very sociable Dwarf Minkes, before the unforgettable encounter in the water with these magnificent ocean creatures.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 4 days
Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up is available, please contact the operator for further details.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Tour Departs From:

  • Cairns
    Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Lizard Island
    Queensland
  • Outer Ribbon Reef
    Lizard Island, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $1995.00 Tour Only

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Seven Day/Six Night Kite-Surfing Expedition at Lizard Island


OceanXplorer - Boat Camp

The trip of a lifetime. Your OceanXplorer Expeditions and Australian Kite Surfaris have planned down to the last detail the best seven days of your holiday: Think seven days, six nights, five kite sites all you have to do is bring your kite, your clothes and a sense of adventure. The OceanXplorer team will take care of everything. The flying, the four wheel driving, the cruising, the accommodation, the food, the drinks, the camping and the planning. Simply relax and kite-surf 24 hours seven days.

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Duration: 7 days
Pickup Available: Yes. Pick-up from Cairns International Airport.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09

Days/DatesDepartsReturns
Saturday9:00am 9:00am
Departs June 28, July 5, August 2 and August 23.

Tour Departs From:

  • Cairns


Tour Travels To:

  • Cairns
    Queensland
  • Lizard Island
    Queensland
  • Cooktown
    Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge - Reef tax is included in the tariff.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $3435.00 Tour Only
Valid on: Fri

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Dive Adventures


Join OceanXplorer on their dive adventures to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Introductory Scuba Dives and Certified Diving is available. Guides onboard the MV SuperSport will assist you in any way possible. The multi-purpose dive and water sports deck is also available. Divers must be over 12 years of age and have a current Queensland Dive Medical Certificate.

TOUR INFORMATION

Pickup Available: Yes. Pickups can be organised through prior arrangements.

Tour Departures
Departures from 01 Jan 08 - 31 Mar 09

Tour Departs From:

  • Port Douglas


Tour Travels To:

  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
    Port Douglas, Queensland



RATES - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Mar 08 - 31 Mar 09
Includes cruise to Outer Reef, all dive equipment and professional instruction. Divers must be over 12 years of age and have a current Queensland Dive Medical Certificate.

Rate TypeCost Inclusions
1 Adult $195.00 Tour Only
Introductory.
1 Adult $175.00 Tour Only
Certified Diving - One Dive.
1 Adult $205.00 Tour Only
Certified Diving - Two Dives.
1 Adult $235.00 Tour Only
Certified Diving - Three Dives.

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* All rates quoted are a guide only. This operator may have specials throughout the year. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please make an enquiry. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.

Rate Information:

The Reef-Sleep Adventure is on a per night per person basis. All marine operations are subject to the local weather conditions. OceanXplorer reserves the right to change any information or prices without notice. GBRMPA Government Environmental Management Charge (EMC), fuel levy, administration charge is AUD15.00 per day/night on the reef.