Reef Boat Day Trip - Port Douglas - Poseidon

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Quick Facts

• World renowned Port Douglas based dive boat (Cairns transfers available)
• Departs at 8.30am daily (returns by 4.30pm)
• 5 hours at 3 different Agincourt Ribbon Reefs (16 different outer reefs to choose from)
• Includes lunch & snorkel/dive equipment
• Scuba diving & snorkelling
• Swim with whales between May & August
• Maximum of 85 guests with 15 crew

Description

Explore three magnificent sites located on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs’ outer edge on Poseidon. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs feature pristine waters, gorgeous corals and an amazing diversity of marine life and are the perfect location for snorkelling and diving from a day boat. Snorkellers and divers, whether introductory or certified, are all catered to on Poseidon. Divers can participate in three guided dives, which include wall dives and drift dives, and can explore remote pinnacles ringed by stunning coral gardens and pelagic fish. Snorkellers will love exploring shallow lagoons and eye-popping drop-offs, with no restriction on their reach as they view amazingly diverse and incredibly fragile corals and fish species of all the colours of the rainbow. Included in the experience are a Guided Snorkel Tour, a Reef Interpretation Talk and a sumptuous lunch.

Poseidon is suited to sophisticated travellers who expect a great deal from their trip to the Great Barrier Reef, a renowned World Heritage site, with a wide range of activities offered on board including snorkelling and diving at the introductory and certified levels. Guests will also have the rare chance to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales as Poseidon holds a day permit for the activity, one of only three permits currently being held.

Snorkelling is a simple way to enjoy the incredible sight of the colourful fragile corals and diverse fish life populating shallow lagoons. Thanks to the snorkelling guides/marine biologists on board Poseidon, you’ll be able to take a guided snorkel tour that will enable you to spot and identify some of the world’s most interesting forms of marine life. You will love the thrill offered by snorkelling.

Introductory Scuba Diving is an unforgettable experience for those whose first time it is exploring the reef. You don’t need any prior experience to try the exhilarating sport of scuba diving for the very first time.

Certified Scuba Diving on Poseidon will thrill even the most experienced diver. Explore the reef in small groups of divers and enjoy wall dives, drift dives, isolated bommies and a whole lot of excitement beneath the waves! Three dives can be enjoyed.

Swim with Minke whales between May & August
If you’re lucky enough to be in Port Douglas in the May to August period, you have the very special chance to swim with dwarf minke whales on an unforgettable day trip.

Poseidon is a vessel that’s proudly owned by the oldest and most established family owned operator of reef tours in Port Douglas. Poseidon has one of just three permits that have been granted to day boats by GBRMPA, the managers of the marine park. The pass enables visitors to swim with friendly and inquisitive whales that can reach a length of an impressive 8 metres. This is the first such experience in the world, and Poseidon is required to adhere to extremely strict guidelines in order to ensure the whales are not disturbed.

Once whales are spotted close to the boat, swimmers will set out in a group of ten by a floating line. Flash photography, scuba gear and weight belts are strictly prohibited. This unobtrusive approach enables whales to approach the swimmers without fear, swimming up close out of curiosity, and frequently remaining nearby for more than an hour or until the boat is required to proceed to its next location.

Trip Includes

• Courtesy transfer in the Port Douglas area
• Morning/afternoon tea, cake & fruit platter
• Delicious tropical buffet lunch with prawns
• Reef interpretation talk
• Guided snorkel tour with marine biologist
• All snorkel equipment & tuition including prescription masks
• Lycra suits & flotation devices
• Fresh water showers
• 3 spectacular reef sites
• Professional photographer onboard
• Swim with whales between May & August

Duration

• Allow 8 hours in total (5 hours at the Reef)

Departures

• 8.30am from the Port Douglas marina (returns at 4.30pm)
• 7am from Cairns accommodation (returns 6pm)
• Complimentary pick up from Port Douglas accommodation or make your own way to the Port Douglas Marina. 
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• The boat departs from Port Douglas marina (1hr north of Cairns) with bus transfers available from Cairns
• Please read the important dive information before booking your intro or certified dive
• Fully licensed bar on board the boat
• Toilets and baby change facilities
• Child rates for 4 - 14yrs. Children under 4 years free of charge
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years
• Environmental Management Fee (EMC) of $6.50 per person is payable on board as well as any relevant port departure taxes & fuel levies
• Please leave at least 24 hours after your last dive before flying

*** This tour is currently unavailable, for more Outer Reef Day Tours CLICK HERE ***

Normal Retail Prices (additional AUD$6.50 reef tax per person payable direct on the day)

• Cruise & Snorkel:
  • adult AUD$248.00
  • child (4-14yrs) AUD$176.00
• Cruise & Certified Dive :
  • 1 dive AUD$303.00
  • 2 dives AUD$328.00
  • 3 dives AUD$348.00
• Cruise & Intro Dive :
  • 1 dive AUD$319.00
  • 2 dives AUD$386.00
• Optional Extras:
  • cairns transfers (adult) AUD$33.00
  • cairns transfers (child) AUD$29.00