Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef Adventures

Great Barrier Reef Adventures

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EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE REEF TRIP!

Discover the underwater wonderland and be held in awe by the magnificent corals and abundance of fish and other marine life. There's even a good chance you'll see our friendly mascot 'Dollar' the turtle!

Cruise through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and on to the outer Great Barrier Reef on board 'Seaflight', the Whitsundays' premier day cruise vessel.

Experience Queensland's most innovative and spacious reef pontoon located at Knuckle Reef. Knuckle Reef Pontoon features Queensland's largest and most spectacular underwater viewing chamber and is the only reef pontoon in Australia with a giant waterslide.

Explore pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon, acclaimed as the region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef site.

ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES:
  • Fantastic introductory and certified diving
    (See Optional Activities for details)
  • Take our guided snorkelling 'Reef Safari' with one of our Marine Biologists
    (See Optional Activities for details)
  • Experience Queensland's largest and most spectacular underwater viewing observatory
  • Enter the warm tropical water in style on the giant waterslide! There is also a swimming enclosure for little people
  • Enjoy the fantastic marine life without getting wet on the 'Subsea Adventure' & Glass Bottom Boat excursions
  • Have fantastic underwater photographs taken by our specialist photographer - they make a great souvenir
  • Learn more about the colourful marine life at the regular presentations by Marine Biologists
  • Take a heli-scenic flight for breath-taking views of the outer reef
    (See Optional Activities for details)
Pontoon
Helicopter flight of the Reef
Lounging on the deck of Reefworld

PRICES 2011/2012

Full Day Cruise Adventure Costing
Adults $199.00
Child (5-15yrs) $95.00
Family (2 ad + up to 3 children) $550.00
Senior/Students (id required) $160.00
Valid between: 01/04/11 - 31/03/12

PRICES 2012/2013

Full Day Cruise Adventure Costing:
- Abel Point Marina
- Daydream Island
- Long Island
- South Molle Island
Costing:
"The Hayman Experience"
Adults $210.00 $299.00
Child (5-15yrs) $95.00 $115.00*
Family (2 ad + up to 3 children) $550.00 $750.00*
Senior/Students (id required) $170.00 N/A
Valid between: 01/04/12 - 31/03/13

* Child up to 12 years
* Family 2 adults + 2 children

"The Hayman Experience Includes:
  • Reserved Captain's Lounge and pontoon seating
  • Dedicated host
  • Beer, wine, juices and soft drinks
  • Souvenir photo
  • Priority booking for semi-submersible, glass bottom boat, diving and scenic helicopter flights
  • Reef activity pack for children

DEPARTURES DAILY

  Departs Returns
Abel Point Marina 8:00am 6:00pm
Daydream Island Resort 8:20am 5:30pm
Long Island 7:25am 6:00pm
Hayman Island 8:05am 5:40pm

» Additional ferry connection required, included in the price.

»» Pax will be transferred by ferry to Daydream for connection to Seaflight. (Included in cost)

GENERAL INCLUDES:
  • FREE coach transfers from all local area accommodation to Abel Point Marina
  • Return transfers onboard 'Seaflight' from Abel Point Marina to the acclaimed Knuckle Reef lagoon
  • A day at Cruise Whitsundays exclusive Knuckle Reef pontoon
  • Meals - A full buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea, tea & coffee.
  • A range of features and activities such as snorkelling, underwater viewing observatory, Subsea Adventure, Glass Bottom Boat, giant waterslide and regular presentations by our Marine Biologists
  • Included in your cruise fare is $5.50 per head fee which goes towards the management & protection of the Reef by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority
Reefworld - Underwater viewing
Reefworld - Buffet Lunch
Arial view of Reefworld

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Seaflight
Getting there is half the fun on board 'Seaflight', our 37-metre state of the art wavepiercer, ideally suited to outer reef cruising. With its superior sea handling,' Seaflight' is the largest and most comfortable vessel in the Whitsundays and the only one fitted with a motion control system. It has spacious air-conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks and two bars serving refreshments.

Calm Experience - Massage
'Calm Experience' in conjunction with Cruise Whitsundays offers the ultimate indulgence to enhance your reef experience. Let your senses open to an awakening of inner calm with a soothing head, neck, back & shoulder massage on your journey to the reef aboard Seaflight.<,br /> For ultimate tranquility, indulge in a full body massage or 'Skin Soother' while at pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon over looking the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
Or after a hard days snorkelling and diving, sit back and relax with a soothing massage on your return journey back to Airlie Beach. The perfect way to finish the day!

Helicopter Options
Enjoy the comfort of cruising on board 'Seaflight' one way and thrill to scenic wonders by helicopter the other. 10 and 15 minute scenic helicopter flights are also available at the pontoon.

Meals
Hunger pains? - not with Cruise Whitsundays! Morning tea, afternoon tea and a sumptuous buffet lunch (featuring fresh prawns, NZ mussels, turkey roast beef & delicious salads) are included. There are also two bars on board serving a full range of alcoholic and soft drinks. Complimentary tea and coffee is available.

Diving
Submarine
Massage Therapy

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