Ocean Quest Great Barrier Reef Dive Trips
3 day 2 night or 2 Days 1 Night
ex Cairns Reef Diving Trips
Come and join us for the adventure of a lifetime diving the magnificent Outer Barrier Reef with Cairns most established and renowned dive operator Deep Sea Divers Den.
With daily Liveaboard departures available, Deep Sea Divers Den offer the certified diver the most flexible diving itinerary.
The new OceanQuest is a 35.7m catamaran over three decks. She has 1 quad share, 18 twin share and 4 double rooms giving us the capacity to sleep 48 customers overnight on the reef in unrivalled comfort and luxury.
All rooms have en-suite facilities as well as TV’s, bar fridges and internal phones. There is a large saloon area on the wheelhouse deck with a bar where you can relax and kick back after a long days diving The main deck has a large dining room capable of comfortably seating 48 passengers.
We have 14 Permanent moorings on the Outer Barrier Reef (including Norman and Saxon reefs) that ensure minimal damage to the pristine coral formations.
Our dive sites are frequented by myriad's of tropical fish and include the ever popular large Maori wrasse, who are always diver friendly. The swim through, wall and drift dives will appeal to every level of diver experience.
DAY ONE 7.00am pick up from your city accommodation Equipment selection Board our fast modern transfer boat for 90 minute transfer to Outer Barrier Reef and Live aboard Vessel Three day dives, one night dive Lunch, dinner and accommodation included.
DAY TWO Three day dives (overnight passenger transfer to Cairns) One night dive Breakfast, lunch, dinner and accommodation included.
DAY THREE Three pleasure dives Breakfast, and lunch are included Return to your accommodation approx. 5pm 7.30pm - Party Time! Join the boat crew & passengers at a local restaurant. It's FUN! Don't miss out!
Our Certified Diver trip includes all dive equipment, air fills, bed linen, meals and accommodation whilst on board.
Our most popular trip is 3 days/2 nights that departs daily. On this trip you have the opportunity to have 11 Scuba Dives.
The 2 day/1 night trip departs also on daily. On this trip you will have the opportunity for 7 Scuba Dives.
Dive Sites
Deep Sea Divers Den has a number of permanent, private moorings at selected dive sites on reefs such as Norman, Saxon, Jorgies, Breaking Patches and Hastings. The choice of sites depends on the wind, tidal currents and visibility. Each dive site is distinctly different and offers an excellent opportunity to observe the spectacular coral formations and exotic marine life for which the Great Barrier Reef is so famous. Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of colorful fish including: Coral Trout. Emperors, Clownfish, Barramundi, Parrotfish and Giant Maori Wrasse that grow to lengths of four feet. Many of the fish are quite tame and respond with curiosity to any human contact. Divers are also likely to see Turtles, Giant Tridacna Clams, Colorful Shrimp, Spanish Dancers, Octopus and Cuttlefish.
A favorite with most divers is Troppo Lounge. It was named for a large sand patch adjacent to the mooring. There is a coral wall at the northern edge of this site starting at a depth of 16 feet and dropping to 90. The wall has a number of interesting crevices and is ideally suited for swim throughs. The wall is loaded with both stony corals and colorful soft corals, as well as lobster and several morays. Divers are likely to spot white-tipped Reef Sharks and occasionally, a Bronze Whaler in the deeper zone of this reef.
Nearby is another mooring marking the location of Caves Mooring. This site is great for divers who love exploring the nooks and crannies of a complex coral reef structure. It is loaded with a large number of caves, arches, crevices and small tunnels. The most impressive is a cave that has a seven foot wide entrance beginning in 45 feet of water. The tunnel exits onto the reef at a depth of 26 feet. This site is a favorite haunt for turtles, a school of Pacific Barracuda, a Bull Ray and, on occasion, a Manta Ray.
The Mountain is another favorite dive site named for a massive coral head that begins at 60 feet and rises to within 10 feet of the surface. The boat mooring is adjacent to the coral formation, marking a sandy patch in 32 feet of water. Just in front of the mountain is a small farm containing a variety of Tridacna Clams of various sizes and colors. The largest is a giant Tridacna with a three foot long shell. The sandy patch is a favorite hangout for stingrays and sometimes, a turtle.
This is just a small sample of the numerous dive sites along the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Other sites offer an opportunity to see a diverse selection of coral formations, fish and invertebrate marine life.
The Ocean Quest
Extended Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Trips
Deep Sea Divers Den Cairns
4 Days 3 Nights (15 Dives max)
3 Days 2 Nights (11 Dives max)
2 Days 1 Night (7 Dives max)
Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Trip
Ocean Quest - Liveaboard Cruise - Scuba Diving Trip - Cairns Dive Trips
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Ocean Quest Prices:
2 Day Trip Snorkel AU$330
2 Day Trip Dive AU$380
Double Room pp +AU$10
3 day Trip Snorkel AU$470
3 Day Trip Diver AU$545
Double Room pp +AU$20
4 Day Trip Snorkel AU$610
4 Day Trip Diver AU$710
Double Room pp +AU$30
Valid until 31st March 2009
Reef & Port Charge
$20.00 per person
per day at sea
Prices Subject to Change
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