Coral Sea Dreaming Sail Dive and Snorkel Liveaboard
Welcome aboard the Coral Sea Dreaming Sail Dive and Snorkel Liveaboard. Firstly, this tour enjoys a small group and access to over 25 locations on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Furthermore, a crew of passionate instructors is ready to take you on an underwater treasure hunt through pristine outer reefs full of vibrant coral and marine life.
This two-day, one-night liveaboard sailing tour departs from Cairns Marlin Marina every Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Coral Sea Dreaming offers low passenger numbers with a maximum of 12 guests. Guests arrive as strangers and depart as friends. Enjoy our uncrowded dive and snorkel sites to get up close and friendly with the marine life. Moreover, at night after your thrilling night dive, enjoy a drink and a yarn with fellow travellers and crew. Finally, visitors feel like part of our Coral Sea Dreaming family.
Highlights
Overnight on the Great Barrier Reef aboard a sailboat
Itinerary
First day
- 7.45am – Board the Coral Sea Dreaming
- 8.00am – The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts
- 11.00am – Arrival at the first site and first water session
- 13.00pm – Lunch
- 14.00pm – Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling
- 15.00pm – Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling
- 18.00pm – Night dive after sunset
- 20.00pm – Dinner
Second day
- 6.00am – Wake up on the Reef and watch the sun rise over the Coral Sea
- 6.30am – Breakfast
- 7.00am – Morning dive
- 9.30pm – Final dive of the trip
- 10.00pm – Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling
- 11.00pm – Lunch
- 12.00pm – Sail back to Cairns
- 16.00pm – Arrival in Cairns
Included
- Expert crew: 2 dive instructors and a skipper
- Air-conditioned overnight accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are freshly prepared onboard
- Bath towel and hot shower
- All snorkel equipment
- Water, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day
Optional Extras
Optional Extras are all to be purchased and to be paid onboard:
- Certified dives (includes diving gear, 4-5 guided dives, and 1 night dive): $350 for certified package
- Introductory dives: $80 per dive
- Merchandise (souvenirs)
- Drinks (soft drinks, beer, wine)
What to bring
- One small overnight bag (no large backpacks)
- Swimwear and beach towel (bath towel is provided)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and camera
- Warm clothes during the cooler months
- Cert card/logbook for certified divers
- Cash or card for onboard extras
How to get there
Check-in at 7:45am at the boat location: Berth 3, Finger A, Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St Cairns
Important Information
Coral Sea Dreaming is an adventure tour suitable for those who can swim, dive or wish to try diving. There are no activities on the boat that would suit non-swimmers, very young children or people with mobility issues.
All divers must complete a medical questionnaire onboard and their fitness will be assessed by dive instructor. We reserve the right to prevent you from diving if we deem it unsafe for you. Check Hot Getaways medical questionnaire which will be similar to the one you need to fill out on the day: Medical Questionnaire
Coral Sea Dreaming is a sailing boat and we endeavour to sail as much as possible. However, it depends on the weather conditions of the day. We reserve the right to cancel any trips for reasons out of our control. Read our Cancellation policy
We can accommodate most dietary requirements, however let us know at least 2 days before the trip if you have any so we can organise the menu accordingly.
Flying and Scuba Diving
For a single no-decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours. For multiple dives, you should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive.
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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