One-Day Great Barrier Reef Trip
Reef Magic Cruises |
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This trip is aboard Reef Magic, a Catamaran with a maximum of 100 divers. It is for 1 day, and allows 2 dives.
Departure Information
Departure is from Marlin Jetty, Cairns at 9:00 AM every day, return time 5:00 PM.
The Dive
A day out with Reef Magic can be a great experience! Reef Magic visits their own large anchored platform called Marine World at their dive site. Instead of having to spend the day on the boat or in the water, this platform has lots of additional space, an underwater observatory, semi submersible boat tours, and many other amenities, making this trip an ideal trip for families or people that may not be spending to much time in the water, but still want to see the reef up close.
Divers can make two dives, and snorkelers can spend up to 5 hours in the water.
 During this time, snorkelers may also take up to two introductory scuba dives.
On a typical day, one of five of the Reef Magic’s 100 guests are certified divers; the others are snorkelers. The company has a well-organized introductory scuba dive program for them and typically three of every five snorkeling passengers choose to try it out.
The Boat
The Reef Magic is a large power Reef Cat, a common boat design in the Cairns area. The design is popular because these boats are both fast and spacious. The Reef Magic is capable of making 24 knots, which translates into a quick 90-minute trip out to the reef.
The boat was built in the 80’s, and was refit in 2000. She is well maintained and equipped with the latest navigational and safety equipment. She also carries a large dive tender, which allows divers to save air by riding, rather than finning, to some of the better dive sites that lie more distant from the anchorage.
Trip Prices
Included
 Mask, Snorkel, Fins (with Snorkel price only)
Guided snorkelling tour
All dive gear (exc. wetsuit) (with Dive price only)
Glass bottom boat tour (with Snorkel price only)
Reef interpretation talk
Morning and afternoon tea and snacks
Tropical buffet lunch
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All prices are in
US Dollars. |
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12 Feb 08 -
onwards
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| Snorkeler, Child |
$90 |
| Snorkeler, Adult |
$154 |
| Certified Diver, 2 dives, w/own gear |
$220 |
| Certified Diver, two dives |
$229 |
| Extras: | |
| Environmental management charge (pay on board) |
$5 | | Wetsuit |
$6 | | Transfers to/from Cairns lodging |
$7 | | Transfers, Cairns |
$7 | | Transfers: Northern Beaches |
$11 | | Guided snorkelling tour |
$33 | | 2nd Intro. Scuba dive |
$47 | | 1st Intro. Scuba dive |
$75 |
Children are between the ages of 5 and 12
About Reef Magic Cruises
The owner/operators of Reef Magic Cruises, Tim North and Don Cowie, are Cairns locals who have been business partners since 1980. Over the years they have refined their operations and now specialize in offering fast catamaran reef trips. Their boat, the Reef Magic, is quite noticeable in Cairns Harbor. We have always been impressed by the organized, friendly and professional demeanor of the many red-uniformed staff lined up to greet and say farewell to their guests!
Just recently the company has anchored a large platform at one of it's reef sites, which provides massive amounts of additional space for guests to the reef.
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