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Depart Cairns Marina and journey to the outer reef. Tusa Dive will stop at two of the 16 reef sites, changing daily to take advantage of the best sites for the conditions of the day. Each day brings a whole new underwater adventure! You will enjoy nearly 5 hours of diving and snorkelling magical coral reefs, where you will be amazed by the colour and diversity of marine life.
Tusa Dive Day Trip Itinerary
8:00am daily departure from E Finger, Marlin Marina, Cairns
90 minute trip to outer reefs
4-5 hours on the reef at two unique locations
Certified divers – Choice of 2 or 3 dives
Introductory Divers – Choice of 1 or 2 dives
4.00 – 4.30pm return to Cairns
Tusa Dive Day Trip Includes
Fresh, healthy, and tasty buffet style lunch
Morning and afternoon tea
Quality snorkelling equipment
Quality scuba equipment and dive computers
Wetsuit and / or lycra skins
Prescription masks if required
Free guided snorkel tour
Free reef interpretation presentation
Not Included: EMC, Port and Admin fees – pay on board
Exploring the Great Barrier Reef Options
Day Trip with Snorkelling - Picture yourself snorkelling over magical reef gardens where the coral is pristine and the water is stunningly clear!! You’ll be provided with top ‘diver’ quality masks and snorkels, booties and fins. Wetsuits, and/or lycra suits are provide for all, depending on the season, and for those who like a little extra buoyancy in the water, our ‘noodles’ will help to keep you safely above the coral.
The snorkelling is straight off the back of the Tusa 6, with the reef never more than a short swim away. The crew will give you a thorough brief before you enter the water, and a little instruction about snorkelling for first-timers. A dedicated crew member will be in the water for any that like a little extra assistance, and a Free guided snorkel tour with one of our professional dive masters will be offered in the day.
Day Trip with Introductory Diving - Make your reef trip the ultimate experience, and take an 'Intro dive- PADI Discover Scuba Course'. You do not need to have any experience to participate and all tuition is undertaken on board the Tusa 6. You do however need to be at least 14 years old, and be able to pass a medical questionnaire when you board the boat in the morning.
After your briefing and once at the reef, you will be diving right off the back of the boat, at the same sites as the certified divers to maximum of 10 metres depth. You will have the most experienced instructors by your side, and a maximum of three other 'intro' divers. You can expect your dive to last between 20 and 35 minutes, and give you a whole new perspective of the world of fish! You have the opportunity of a second dive at the day's second reef location, as well as a couple of hours between your dives for snorkelling.
Certified Diving with Full Equipment Hire - Tusa Dive have 16 dive sites within a 50 km radius of Cairns, allowing us to choose the best two sites, for the conditions of the day. And if you are interested in joining us for more than a day we can (weather permitting!), take you to two new sites each day. At each site you have the option of 2 or 3 dives. Each site you dive will be unique, allowing you to explore vast coral gardens, caverns, walls and isolated pinnacles, while amazing you with sheer the diversity and colour of marine life.
Tusa Dive offer you the freedom to dive with your buddy or join the guided dives with one of our divemasters at a small additional cost. Top quality scuba equipment, and wetsuits are available in all sizes, and include 3mm full length and 5mm shorties, as well as lycra suits if preferred.
Nitrox fills at 32% are available for Nitrox certified divers, when booked in advance. Tusa Dive offer a tanks and weight rate for divers supplying their own scuba equipment, and also special discounted packages for divers joining us for 3 days or more.
Certified Diving - A typical day will have 10-12 crew on board, so you can expect lots of friendly and professional service, wether you are an experienced diver or first time snorkeller. The Tusa Dive team have all completed their ‘Advanced Reef Teach’ certification courses (endorsed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), and are keen to share their love and. knowledge of the reef with you.
Note: Flying and Diving - Tusa Dive recommends a minimum of 24 hours from the last dive before flying or ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
Child Policy - Children must remain under the supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. Full adult rate applies for children partaking in scuba diving. A minimum 14 years is required for Introductory Diving and 12 years for Certified diving. Written parental consent is required. Under 18 year certified old divers must dive with a parent or guardian (certified diver) or purchase the guided dive option.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching for along the coast of Queensland, in Australia's Coral Sea. Experienced scuba divers and snorkellers alike can travel to the Cairns outer reefs in ultimate comfort on board the super-slick reef craft, the TUSA 5.
With more than 20 years experience in taking visitors to the reef, TUSA Dive strive to make your Cairns reef tour as memorable, educational and exciting, as it is possible to be.
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