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The Great Barrier Reef is, without doubt,
Australia's most spectacular natural wonder. Composed of over 2,000 individual
reefs, the distinct line of reefs that form the Great Barrier Reef
system is the only sign of life on the planet that is actually visible
from the moon!
One single reef can be home to over 500
species of fish, more than have been recorded in the entire Atlantic
Ocean. Visit up to six spectacular reef locations aboard "Reef
Encounter' and experience one of the most visually varied and exciting
places in the world.
Reef
Encounter is a 35 metre luxury catamaran designed for the utmost
stability and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout
and features spacious decks as well as roomy dining and recreation
areas.
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We
even have an onboard SPA!! The large easy access water platform
allows hassle free diving and snorkelling. Cabins feature two or three
berths whilst staterooms have double or twin beds, all with ensuites.
All of these features, combined with friendly, experienced
crew makes Reef Encounter the ultimate diving and snorkelling adventure
vessel.
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Visit
Michaelmas
Reef
Located 40 kms off Cairns, offers shallow coral reefs, and a dazzling
array of exotic marine life including Giant Clams over 100 years old.
Norman
Reef
The very Outer Reef 70 kms from Cairns, on the Continental Shelf, yielding
incredible visibility. Many canyons, swim throughs, and prolific large
fish life. A must to see, the best location for 'Night Diving'.
Saxon
Reef
Renowned for huge Manta Rays, friendly inquisitive moray eels, great for
diving or snorkelling. Transfer for return trip home.
Hastings
Reef
58 kms off Cairns, lies 10 sq. kms of colourful coral gardens. Famous for
Tame Friendly Reef Sharks, finally the Giant Wrasse, and thousands of
tropical fish.
Breaking
Patches
Forests of stag horn coral, large black coral trees, wall diving and lion
fish to photograph.
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EXAMPLE
ITINERARY:
This itinerary is an example of
what to expect on your liveaboard adventure with Reef Encounter.
Departure
Day :
7:45am: Marlin
Jetty - transfer to Compass Cruises
(Complimentary Coffee & Tea served)
8.00am: Depart
Marlin Jetty onboard Compass Cruises
Dive & Snorkel briefing
9.30am: Reef
Video presentation
10.30am: Arrive
Hastings Reef - transfer to Reef Encounter
Dive, snorkel,
sunbake & relaxation time
3.00pm: Cruise
to Norman or Saxon Reef for the night
Dive, snorkel,
sunbake & relaxation time
Dinner, Night dive & relaxation time
Depending
on how long you stay aboard Reef Encounter, your time will be spent diving
or snorkelling at the many different reefs and locations that we travel to
and from.
Return
Day :
6.30 am: Dive &
Breakfast
10.30am: Cruise
to Hastings Reef - Transfer to Compass
Glassbottom Boat
Tours, diving, snorkelling & sunbaking, relaxing time
1.00pm: Lunch,
cruise to Breaking Patches
1.45pm: Arrive
at Breaking Patches, dive, snorkel, sunbake, relax
3.30pm:
Depart Breaking Patches for Cairns, Boomnetting
Complimentary
Wine and Cheese
5.45pm: Arrive
back in Cairns
Itinerary
and locations may change due to weather conditions.
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