Reef Boat Day Trip - Down Under Cruise & Dive
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Latest Questions about Reef Boat Day Trip - Down Under Cruise & Dive
Hi,
Can you please explain the cancellation policy?
Thank you.
Michaela
Hi,
Im looking at doing a dive trip in June. Im an advanced open water diver. Can I use my own regs and BC on the trip or do I need to use yours
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Hi Guys, does the price includes use of the wet suite?
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The water temperature in Cairns is very warm so you most probably wont need a wetsuit when diving. If you decide to hire one then the cost is $10 per person, payable on board the boat.
Hi guys, Im open water certified. Is this fine with the depths you run at?
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Yes that is absolutely fine. The Great Barrier Reef is relatively shallow, so an open water dive certification is all that is required to scuba dive at the reef. Typically the dives are less than 20 metres (60ft).
How deep do you go on a typical beginners scuba dive? ( non certified)
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Hi Amy, on an introductory dive with Downunder Dive you won't go any deeper than 10m.
do you take walk ons or require bookings?
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Hi Rachel. It is possible to turn up on the day and get on board the Downunder Dive Osprey reef boat however the boat is often booked up several days in advance so I would definitely recommend booking in advance. Can I ask what date you are thinking of booking for? If you do book with us and then decide you wish to change the date then simply contact us by phone or email and we can change your booking for you.
If we do the intro scuba dive lesson and enjoy it can we book another dive on the day? My daughter will be 12 and confident snorkelling is she able to dive?
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Hi Alison, yes if you enjoy the intro dive with Downunder Dive on the day then you can purchase another dive onboard the boat on the day. The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 so yes your daughter is eligible to dive.
Im looking for a Scuba Dive but haven't got any diving experience at all. What suits the best for me and how much does it cost. Is there anything on special at the moment if we arrive there in next 2 days. Thanks.
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Hi Durga. The intro dive package would be perfect for you. It offers you an opportunity to try scuba diving under supervision without the need for a scuba diving licence. There is a special on at the moment for $209 and there is space tomorrow or Thursday but spots are filling up. Alternatively, there is a special combo package called the Get High package which includes the intro diving and also a scenic helicopter flight out at the reef. The cost for this is $259, so its only $50 more than the the normal intro dive package plus you get a helicopter flight. This combo is fully booked for tomorrow (26th March) however there are a few spaces left on the 27th and 28th.
Hi, we have booked the introductory diving to great barrier reef on 21st July. We have a question about short-sighted. Any equipment or method you recommend to solve this matter underwater?
voucher ID: 4361
opeartor booking ID: 572177
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Hi Yiu. Yes there are prescription goggles available on board all the Great Barrier Reef boats that depart Cairns marina. You can actually speak to the crew before you get on board and they can try and find a prescription mask that works for you. Have a great day out on the reef!
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Will be travelling to cairns in early may from Wales in the uk. Is there room on this trip for 4 adults. 2 non swimmers 1 for snorkelling and 1 for 3 dives on 11th may
Thx
Do you offer transfers from Port Douglas?
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Hi Me,
Unfortunately Downunder Dive do not offer transport from Port Douglas. It's 50 minutes from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns to Port Douglas. Your best option is to grab a shuttle bus, however the only challenge you might have is finding one that leave early enough that will have you at the Reef Fleet Terminal by 7:30am for cheek in and registration.
If this does not suit, then there are great boats heading to the Reef from Port Douglas, click here to see a list - Port Douglas Things To Do
Hi there,
Regarding the 2 dives Special AUD$204.00 (was AUD$239.00), does this mean 2 adults price? also do I have to book in advance? Could people who has limited swimming ability dive?
Thanks
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Hi Brad, the price is for 1 adult to do 2 dives. There is options to do 1, 2 or 3 dives but the prices are per adult. Yes, it is definitely recommended to book in advance as the Downunder Dive trip is very popular and does book out days in advance. You need to be able to swim confidently to be able to dive.
Is a wetsuit provided for snorkelling?How cold is the water at the reefs?
Thanks
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Hi Erwin. You can hire a wetsuit on board any of the reef boats that depart Cairns for under $10 but to be honest the water is warm all year and you wont need one.
How many people does the Downunder Dive boat take?
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Hi Courtenay, Downunder Dive carries a maximum of 100 passengers.
Are transfers from our accommodation included in the Downunder Dive Reef boat trip?
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Hi Shelley, transfers can be arranged for $12 per person from central Cairns accommodation or $17 per person from Northern beaches. This cost is payable direct to the bus driver on the day when you are collected. If you are wanting transfers please let us know at the time of booking.
Hi! 5 of us will be stopping over at cairns for 3 days in nov. Is it possible for us to get the 'Get-high' package at the special price if we book now for nov? Wld deeeply appreciate it if the offer can be extended to us for our trip to australia in nov! :)
Hope to hear from you soon and God bless!
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Hi Cindy,
We would love to be able to extend this special price through until November however in order to get this deal you need to have gone on the boat by the end of the end of August. This is a great trip and at that time of the year you will find there are not many specials in the market.
Regards,
Nigel
Hi! Just to check is the 'cruise snorkel dive heli' special valid if i book now for november?
Hope to hear from you soon and have a good day! :D
Cheers,
xinyi
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Hi Xinyi,
I'm sorry the special is only valid for people doing the trip up until the end of August.
Kind regards,
Nigel
We will be passing thru Cairns in during last 2 weeks of march 2013 Is March a good time to dive there Here in US March is real unsettled as to weather Thanks
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Hi J, March is coming to the end of the rainy season in Cairns and the end of Summer. The most ideal time to be in Cairns with settled weather is between May and October however diving is carried out all year on the Great Barrier Reef and trips with Downunder Dive are very rarely cancelled so you can still dive in March.
With the 139 price for the Cruise & Intro Dive,
does that also include snorkelling? Onboard, will we have to pay anything extra for the dive?
Also, what other things will we have to pay for not include in that price? (ie- wetsuit, levy, etc)?
And how much do they cost?
Thanks!
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Hi Keanna, yes the current intro dive special price for $139 on board Downunder Dive does include snorkelling. You will not have to pay anything extra on board for the dive itself but you will need to pay a $20 per person Environmental Management Fee on the day and also a $10 wetsuit hire fee if you are wanting one.
Hi, i am looking to take a trip to cairns in april. do the prices for scuba include wetsuits, and are there prescription masks available?
thanks
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Hi Rob. Yes the prices for the Down Under Dive reef trip from Cairns do include wetsuits although you probably wont need them as the water is warm all year. There are prescription masks available.
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You certainly can bring any of your own equipment along to use and just make sure you remember your certification card!
Comment by: Shelley- Everything Travel Group on 15th May 19 at 16:34