Reef Encounter – Your Ultimate Dive Adventure on the Great Barrier Reef Accommodations

Reef Encounter Liveaboard Diving Great Barrier Reef trips

Reef Encounter is your ultimate diving adventure on the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system. With Reef Encounter, you’ll experience the stunning coral formations and diverse marine life that make the Great Barrier Reef one of the world’s most famous and spectacular diving destinations.

Our diving packages include:

  • Multiple dives on the Great Barrier Reef’s most stunning sites, with experienced guides who will show you the best the reef has to offer
  • Comfortable accommodations in air-conditioned cabins, with ensuite bathrooms and ocean views
  • Delicious meals, including breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as snacks and refreshments throughout the day
  • Use of all diving and snorkeling equipment, including wetsuits, masks, fins, and tanks

With Reef Encounter, you can choose from a range of packages to suit your needs, whether you’re a seasoned diver or a beginner. Our experienced guides will take you to the best dive sites on the reef, from shallow coral gardens to deep drop-offs and everything in between.

In addition to diving, Reef Encounter also offers a range of other activities, including snorkeling, guided reef tours, and even helicopter flights over the reef.

This family-owned and operated liveaboard is passionate about sharing the  Great Barrier Reef with you.

We take extreme pride in our products, boats, crew, and, most importantly, our guests!

Stay for as many nights as you like in superbly appointed staterooms, or choose to upgrade to the Top Deck Club for that extra bit of VIP luxury.

With daily transfers from Cairns by boat or helicopter.

Liveaboard Diving Cairns Itinerary

Boarding at 7:30 am for an 8:00  am departure to our liveaboard vessel.

Onboard Check-in time: 10.00 am Check-Out time: 8.00 am

Day One

7:30 am Breakfast onboard Reef Experience, Marlin Jetty “A” Finger, Cairns.  Meet your Top Deck Attendant.

8:00 am Depart Marlin Jetty Marine Biologist Presentation Scuba Dive and Snorkel briefing

9:30 am Arrive Outer Great Barrier Reef ~ Transfer to Reef Encounter

10:30 am Snorkel Session – Sun bake and relax

12 Noon Buffet Lunch

1:30 pm Scuba Dive and Snorkel Session – Relaxation time

3:00 pm Cruise to our next Outer Great Barrier Reef Location

3:30 pm Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Session – Relaxation Time

5:30 pm Sunset Cocktails

6:30 pm Dinner under the stars (weather permitting)

7:30 pm Night scuba diving, Relaxation time, Stargazing, board games or movie

Day Two

6:30 am Early Morning Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Session

7:30 am Breakfast served in your Cabin

8:00 am Cruise to next Outer Great Barrier Reef location

8:30 am Scuba Dive or Snorkel session

10:30 am Scuba Dive or Snorkel session

Noon Buffet Lunch

1:30 pm Snorkel Session, Glass Bottom Boat Tour – Sunbake – Relax

3:00 pm Transfer from Reef Encounter to Reef Experience Wine, Cheese and Tropical Fruit Platters on return Journey

4:30 pm Arrive at Marlin Marina Cairns Itineraries can change slightly due to different Season

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Highlights

Nothing compares with how amazing it is to stay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef!

While you are on board, there will be plenty of opportunities to Snorkel and scuba dive with brightly coloured fish and coral.

At night take in the stars from the top deck or our onboard heated hot tub.


Included

Included in Reef Encounter Stateroom packages

  • Great Barrier Reef accommodation with Reef Encounter, Cairns best Great Barrier Reef liveaboard
  • A variety of spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef locations during your stay
  • Snorkelling or scuba diving, depending on which you select upon booking.
  • Delicious  fresh meals
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Breakfast and lunch is served in a buffet format. Dinner is plated. Fruit is available throughout the day, along with tea and coffee.
  • All dietary requirements will be catered for – please advise us of these when booking.


Optional Extras

  • Barista Coffee
  • Soft Drinks
  • Alcohol
  • Nitrox
  • Tshirts and hats
  • Snacks
  • Photos


What to bring

What to bring

  • Hat,
  • Sunglasses
  • light jacket
  • socks
  • Camera
  • Travel Voucher
  • Certification card and logbook for certified divers
  • Cash or credit card for onboard extras

Reef Encounter is a barefoot experience.


How to get there

Getting to Reef Encounter

Reef Encounter is always on the Great Barrier Reef.

By Boat (included in tariff)

Our sister vessel Reef Experience operates daily transfers meeting up with Reef Encounter.

Boarding starts at 7:30 am on Finger A on the Marlin Jetty, Cairns.

Reef Experience will bring you back to the same destination between 4 and 4:30 pm on your final day.

Helicopter Transfers (optional extra)

Reef Encounter has a helipad on board for guests looking at adding some magic to their stay. You may choose to take a spectacular scenic flight.


Important Information

Cabin Share Advisory: Please note that the allocation of same-gender cabin shares in twin-share cabins cannot be guaranteed.

Important Information for Scuba Divers

This information is for all guests participating in scuba diving activities.

Australia has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record.

Therefore you must understand Queensland’s scuba diving laws.

Great Barrier Reef liveaboard boats are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules, including the requirements for a dive medical, where applicable, as required by law.

Please complete our dive medical questionnaire as some medical conditions, age and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.

Our mission is always to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef tour.

If you have any questions, we will be delighted to assist you.

Please contact our office on +61 7 4037 2700 or email our helpful team today.

Alternatively, you may like to consult your Doctor for a Queensland Dive Medical using the Australian QLD Standard Form AS.4005.1

Flying after Scuba Diving

Plan your travel itinerary.

On the final day of your Reef Encounter stay, your last dive will be completed by 1 pm.

Do not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after scuba diving for a single no decompression scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last scuba diving in multiple dives.

If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.

We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.


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Check-In: 10:00 am

Check-Out: 8:00 am

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