Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises snorkelling - Ex Port Douglas
Location(s):
Great Barrier Reef.
Description:
The 24m ultra modern, custom-built catamaran MV POSEIDON III, is the perfect vessel to experience the Great Barrier Reef.
Poseidon departs Port Douglas daily at 8.30am and returns at approximately 4.30pm. Courtesy coach transfers are provided from accommodation in the Port Douglas area.
We believe that by limiting passenger numbers we offer a unique and individual operation. Our guests are looked after by up to ten highly qualified crew members to ensure there is plenty of help on hand to assist both experienced and beginner divers and snorkellers.
Limited passenger numbers ensures personal comfort and individual attention. Poseidon is surveyed to carry a maximum of 90 passengers and 10 crew, however we normally limit our passenger numbers to 79 guests and up to 10 crewmembers.
Our cruise caters to snorkellers, introductory or first-time divers, and certified divers, who can enjoy up to three quality dives, with guides. We always have a high crew/passenger ratio with plenty of help on hand for inexperienced snorkellers or divers.
Comfort is of prime importance and the vessel boasts a number of great features including an air conditioned bar/saloon area, large shaded deck areas as well as a spacious sun deck, two toilets/change rooms, and fresh water showers.
Poseidon has a roving permit with a wide variety of Outer Reef sites to access. Three of the best Outer Reef sites are visited each day, selected from 20 years experience in the local dive industry and according to tidal and weather conditions.
A tropical buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea is provided, catered for us by a prominent Port Douglas restaurant.
Operator Name:
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
Operator Description:
Poseidon is a local family owned business, who are diving and snorkelling enthusiats, that has operated out of Port Douglas for the last 26 years. Our ultra modern 24metre catamaran departs daily at 8.30am and returns at 4.30pm. We cater to snorkellers, introductory divers and certified divers, who can enjoy up to three guided dives, on the spectacular Agincourt Reef. We have a roving permit with 45 moorings to choose from. We offer a reef interpretation talk giving information on the history and ecology of the reef system, followed by a guided snorkel tour where marine life is explained and identified. A tropical buffet lunch including prawns, morning and afternoon tea is also provided.
Additional Info:
Environment Management Charge (EMC) - $5.50 per person – payable on board the vessel. ($6 from 1 April 2012)
Fuel Levy Charge – (Dependent on current oil prices – subject to change) payable on board the vessel. No charge at present.
Adult Rate: | Child Rate: | Family Rate: | Pensioner Rate: |
$ 200.00 | $ 135.00 | $ 603.00 | |
Pickup Time:
We pick up from the main reception area of the guests hotel. A pick up time will be arranged at the time of booking. Alternatively guests can meet at the Poseidon vessel at the Port Douglas Marina, at 8am.
Departure:
08:30 AM Daily
Itinerary:
Environment Management Charge (EMC) - $5.50 per person – payable on board the vessel. ($6 from 1 April 2012)
Fuel Levy Charge – (Dependent on current oil prices – subject to change) payable on board the vessel. No charge at present.
How To Get There:
We offer complimentary transfers from the Port Douglas area, and we pick up in Cairns and the Northern Beaches for a $15.00 return trip.
Included:
Courtesy bus transfers in Port Douglas, Morning and afternoon teas, Delicious buffet lunch, reef interpretation talk, Guided snorkel tour with marine Naturalist, Snorkel equiptment and tuition (incl. prescription masks), flotation devices, three different sites.
Please Bring:
Swimwear, hat, towel, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Child Policy Info:
Child rates apply to children 4-14 years of age. Children under 4 years travel free of charge.
Disabled Access:
1
Fitness Level:
Low
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