Australia has over 20,000 kilometers
(12,420 miles) of magnificent coastline, with superb diving
in the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef and northern
Western Australia, as well as brilliant temperate-water
diving in the southern states and Tasmania. Of all the
states, however, Queensland rates as the mecca for Australian
divers and overseas visitors. The Great Barrier Reef is
one of the natural wonders of the world and the diving
here is excellent.
Tusa
Dive - Day Diving from Cairns
(This is not a liveaboard)
Includes: Cairns and Northern Beaches hotel transfers |
Lunch | Intro dive(s) and wet suit.
| Departure Dates - 01 Sep'07 / 31 Mar '08 |
| Dive Options |
Per Person US$ |
| 1 Day Tusa Dive - Certified Diver all equipment |
$185.00 |
| 1 Day Tusa Dive - Certified Diver - Tanks/Weights
only |
$158.00 |
| 1 Day Tusa Dive - Snorkeller - Adult |
$131.00 |
| 1 Day Tusa Dive - Snorkeller -Child |
$81.00 |
| Tusa 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diver - all
equipment |
$500.00 |
| Tusa 3 x Day Trip Package - Certified Diver - Tank/Weights
only |
$428.00 |
| Tusa - 2 Day PADI or NAUI Open Water Referral |
$536.00 |
| Tusa - Nitrox Certified Diver (Day trip / 2 dives) |
$212.00 |
Not included in
the prices is a fuel levy payable on board at AU$10.00 per
person per day.
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Tour Code: 9TUSA007
Updated 10/31/07
For more detailed info on the boat and dive sites visit: www.tusadivetrips.com
Spirit Of Freedom - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs
3 Days/ 3 Nights Liveaboard
Departs Mondays from Cairns: 12.00noon (via boat), and
Returns 12.00noon (Flight) Thursdays
| Departure Dates - 01 Jul' 08 / 30 Jun'
09 |
| Cabin Category - 3 days / 3 nights |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 Share Cabin |
$1125.00 |
| Double or twin share ensuite cabin |
$1373.00 |
| Ocean View or Stateroom cabin (TV/VCR,CD Stereo) |
$1598.00 |
| Ocean View Deluxe (TV/DVD,CD Stereo) |
$1755.00 |
| Extras on board: |
|
| Full scuba gear hire incl. wetsuit, dive computer
& torch |
$90.00 |
| Nitrox package (all Dives) |
$70.00 |
* Dates prior
to 01Jul'08, please call for a quote.
Includes: Transfers from Cairns hotel (one-way flight to/from Lizard
Island each Thursday), opportunity for 10 dives, incl.
2 or 3 night dives, chef prepared meals Australian wines,
beers and soft drinks with evening meals. Admittance to
"Reef Teach"
Non-diving passengers
can deduct $75 off above rates. Single
pays full rate less $225.
Spirit
Of Freedom - Cod Hole & Coral Sea
4 Day/ 4 Nights Liveaboard
Departs Thursdays
from Cairns: 09.00am (Flight), and returns 07.00am (via
boat) Mondays
| Departure Dates - 01 Jul' 08 / 30 Jun'
09 |
| Cabin Category 4 days /
4 nights |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 Share Cabin |
$1395.00 |
| Double or twin share ensuite cabin |
$1665.00 |
| Ocean View or Stateroom cabin (TV/VCR,CD Stereo) |
$1844.00 |
| Ocean View Deluxe (TV/DVD,CD Stereo) |
$2025.00 |
| Extras on board: |
|
| Full scuba gear hire incl. wetsuit, dive computer
& torch |
$117.00 |
| All Trips: PADI Advanced Course |
$171.00 |
| Nitrox package (all Dives) |
$ 95.00 |
| All Trips: Marine Park Levy & Management Fee |
$ 15.00 |
* Dates prior
to 01Jul'08, please call for a quote.
Includes: Transfers from Cairns hotel | Opportunity for 14 dives
| Chef prepared meals | Australian wines, beers and soft
drinks with evening meals | Admittance to "Reef
Teach" Biology Presenation.
The live aboard
dive vessel, Spirit of Freedom,
offers 3, 4 and 7 day dive itineraries departing twice-weekly
from Cairns. Spirit of Freedom includes
a one way flight to or from Lizard Island each Thursday.
The bonus flight will mean less travelling time, allowing
guests to spend more time diving and enjoying the various
cruise options on offer. Not included
in the prices is a fuel levy payable on board at AU$15.00
per person per day.
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Tour Code: DIV9AUS007
Updated 10/31/07
Taka
- Cod Hole Dive Expedition 1
3 Nights / 4 Days Liveaboard - up to 10 Dives
Departs Tuesdays 5.00pm - Returns Friday 3.30pm
Minke Whale
Season June - August
| Departure Dates - Jul' 07 / Jun' 08 |
| Cabin Category |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 Share Cabin |
$ 900.00 |
| Standard Twin Share |
$1062 .00 |
| Twin Ensuite Cabin |
$1242.00 |
| Stateroom Ensuite Cabin |
$1422.00 |
| Extras: |
|
| Taka Gear Hire + computer |
$ 90.00 |
Includes: Cairns hotel transfers, all meals, linen & towels, tanks
& weights, torches and cylume sticks for night dives.
Environmental Mgmt Charge per Day payable on board.
Taka
- Cod Hole & Coral Sea (Osprey Reef) Dive
Expedition 2
4 Nights / 5 Day
- Liveaboard - up to 14 Dives
Departs Fridays 5.00pm - Returns Tuesdays 3.30pm
| Departure Dates - Jul' 07 / Jun '08 |
| Cabin Category |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 Share Cabin |
$1152.00 |
| Standard Twin Share |
$1242.00 |
| Twin Ensuite Cabin |
$1422.00 |
| Stateroom Ensuite Cabin |
$1602.00 |
| Extras: |
|
| Taka II Gear Hire + computer |
$126.00 |
TAKA - 100ft long,
30ft beam. 30 passengers with 13 cabins, all air-conditioned
2 different itineraries offering a 5day/4 nt trip to Cod
Hole and Coral Sea diving the fabulous Osprey Reef.
The 4 day/3 nt trip visits the Cod Hole and Northern great
Barrier Reef.
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Prices exclude
fuel surcharges of A$12.50-A$15 per person
per day, payable on board the boat . Tour Code: DIV9AUS007
Updated 10/29/07
Pro
Dive - Liveaboard
3 Days / 2 Nights
from Cairns
| Pro Dive - Liveaboard Dive Trip
valid to Mar 31, 2009 |
| Year round ex Cairns - Lv: Day 1 at 6-630am,
Rtn: Day 3 at 4pm |
Departures |
Price P/P |
| 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard Dive to Adventure
- Certified Diver |
Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun |
$522.00 |
| Includes: Transfers from the city and Northern Beaches
hotel, All meals, All equipment, "Reef Teach"
Biology Presentation, 11 dives (including 2 night
dives), Wet suit, Dive insurance, Reef taxes,
Guided snorkel tours |
| 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard Dive to Adventure
- Snorkeller |
|
$432.00 |
| PADI 3-Day /2-Night Ocean Referral Course |
Daily |
$567.00 |
PRO DIVE - These
live aboard adventures are unmatched for experience and
value.
3 premium dive
boats provide you with fully air conditioned, comfortable
and spacious living conditions. Accommodation on board
is all double or twin share at no extra cost.
On every trip we visit a large variety
of our 16 exclusive sites providing some of the best outer
reef diving available and have been selected for there
variety and quality of both coral and marine life as well
as great visibility. We rarely dive the same site more
than twice.
For more info on their Dive Training and Dive Adventures please visit: www.scubapro-dive.com
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Prices exclude
fuel surcharges of A$35.00 per person per
trip, payable on board the boat . Tour Code: DIV9AUS007
Updated 10/31/07
Mike
Ball Dive Expeditions - Cod Hole-Southbound
Fly / Dive Cod Hole - 3 Nights - 12 Dives
Departs: 07.00am
Mondays, Returns: 10.00am Thursdays
| Departure Dates - Jun' 08 / Dec'08
- 3 night Cod Hole |
| Cabin Category - leaves Mon |
Per Person US$ |
| Premium Cabin |
$1755.00 |
| Standard Cabin |
$1594.00 |
| Economy /Club Cabin |
$1390.00 |
| Budget Cabin |
$1192.00 |
* Dates prior
to 01Jun'08, please call for a quote.
Mike
Ball Dive Expeditions - Cod Hole - Northbound
Fly / Dive Cod Hole - 4 Nights - 14 Dives
Departs: 8.00pm
Thursday, Returns: 11.00am Monday
| Departure Dates - Jun' 08 / Dec'08 - 4
night Cod Hole |
| Cabin Category - leaves Thu |
Per Person US$ |
| Premium Cabin |
$1888.00 |
| Standard Cabin |
$1736.00 |
| Economy /Club Cabin |
$1523.00 |
| Budget Cabin |
$1302.00 |
* Dates prior
to 01Jun'08, please call for a quote.
Coral
Sea Safari - 7 nights - unlimited dives on this
450 mile Coral Sea Safari includes some of the best dive
sites on Australia’s Great Barrier and Coral Sea
Embark: Thur 7pm – Trinity Wharf, Cairns. Disembark:
Thur 8am
| Departure Dates - Jun' 08 / Dec'08 - 7
night Coral Sea Safari |
| Cabin Category
- leaves Thu |
Per Person US$ |
| Premium Cabin |
$3564.00 |
| Standard Cabin |
$3219.00 |
| Economy /Club Cabin |
$2751.00 |
| Budget Cabin |
$2313.00 |
* Dates prior
to 01Jun'08, please call for a quote.
Spectacular
first dive at Challenger Bay, diver size fish at the Cod
Hole, plummeting wall dives, exciting shark action, schooling
trevally and barracuda in the Coral Sea, exploration of
Lizard Island, Ribbon Reef sites, all dives north of Cooktown,
superior vessel stability in adverse weather conditions
a spectacular 250km scenic flight over the dive sites
from Lizard Island.
All
Mike Ball Trips Includes: Complimentary city transfer
from Cairns hotel and one-way low level flight to/from
Cairns Airport each Monday) | Accommodation | All meals
and wine with evening meal provided | Tanks and Weight
Belts | Reef Reef Ecology Program | Free Discover Diving
Course for non-divers | 2 night dives.
MINKE
WHALE EXPEDITIONS - DEPARTURES AVAILABLE FOR JUNE &
JULY 2008
For more information
go to: www.mikeball.com
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Prices exclude
fuel surcharges of A$15.00 per person per
day, payable on board the boat . Tour Code: DIV9AUS007 Updated
10/31/07
Undersea Explorer - Adventure Dive Expeditions
7 Days / 6 Nights - Livaboard Dive & Research Expeditions
Departs Sat. Night / Returns Fri. Night
| Departure Dates - Jun '06 - Jan
'07 |
| Dive / Research - 6 Days / 6 Nights |
Price |
| Coral Sea / Code Hole includes: 3 day Osprey Reef
Shark encounter |
$2354.00 |
| Coral Sea / Code Hole (Jan - May '08) |
$1994.00 |
* Minke Whale
Expeditions available June & July, call for quote.
Includes: Chef prepared meals | Twin share air-conditioned cabins
| Full gear hire | Transfers from city and Northern Beach
hotel | 1 night accommodation | 20-22 Dives.
82ft long,11
cabins, only 20 passengers, 2 scientists, 5 crew.
Undersea Explorer sails out of Port
Douglas, 45 min north of Cairns, for a 6 nt/7 day trip.
Offers marine biologists as part of an experienced staff
with guest researchers working on the many scientific
projects the boat facilitates.
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. Prices exclude
fuel surcharges of A$16.00 per person per
day, payable on board the boat . Tour Code: DIV9AUS007 Updated
10/31/07
Nimrod
Explorer - Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs & Cooktown
4 days / 3 nights - 2.5 dive days - 2 flights
Departs alternate
Saturdays from Cooktown, disembarks alternate Tuesdays
in Cooktown
| 4 Day - Departure Dates - from Jan' 07 |
| Cabin Category |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 share with private bathroom |
$ 986.00 |
| Double with private bathroom |
$1436.00 |
| Extras |
| Gear Rental (includes computer) |
$ 86.00 |
| Cooktown or Lizard Island Air Transfer (each way) |
included |
Nimrod Explorer - Coral Sea & Northern Ribbon
Reefs
7 days / 6 nights - 5 dive days - 1 flight included
Boards alternate
Tuesdays in Cooktown; disembarks alternate Tuesdays in
Cairns
| 7 Day - Departure Dates - from Jan' 07 |
| Cabin Category |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 share with private bathroom |
$1526.00 |
| Double with private bathroom |
$2381.00 |
Nimrod Explorer - Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs
5 days / 4 nights - 3.5 dive days - 1 flight included
Departs alternate
Tuesdays from Cairns, disembarks alternate Saturdays in
Cooktown
| 5 Day - Departure Dates - Jun' 06 - Jan'
07 |
| Cabin Category |
Per Person US$ |
| 4 share with private bathroom |
$1076.00 |
| Double with private bathroom |
$1571.00 |
| Extras |
| Gear Rental (includes computer) |
$ 104.00 |
| Cooktown or Lizard Island Air Transfer (each way) |
included |
All Nimrod Trips Include: Soft drinks | Sheets | Towels & linens | All meals | 4-5 dives per day | Tanks | Weights | Belts.
MV NIMROD EXPLORER
- 3 or 4 night Cod Hole trips. 70 ft catamaran with
a 26 ft beam. 18 divers are accommodated in 6 cabins all
a/c and private bathroom. (1 master stateroom, 1 twin stateroom,
1 twin/doiuble midship cabin, 3 quad-share cabins)
This vessel will also include a small aircraft flight to
or from Lizard Island and Cairns, to save valuable diving
time.
Extended Cruises to Far Northern Reefs (Oct-Dec) available
on request.
All
prices quoted in US dollars, per person. Prices subject
to change with exchange rate fluctations. All boats
exclude fuel surcharges of A$12.50-A$15
per person per day, payable on board the boat . Tour Code:
DIV7AUS065 updated 10/31/07
CST
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