:: Pricing & Additional Information
Rum Runner IX is a 40 ft motor-sailor catamaran with a cruising speed of 12 knots. Travel time to the reef is 65-75 minutes, giving you around 5 hours to explore the magnificent Mackay and/or Undine coral reefs.
With a maximum of 44 passengers, the top deck allows you plenty of room to lay about enjoying the glorious Queensland sunshine.
Down on the main deck, first-time snorkellers or scuba divers will be cared for by their highly trained crew to ensure your experience is a safe, and memorable one. Snorkelling demonstrations are offered once you arrive at the reef, and swimming aids are available for your comfort.
The Trip
Your fun trip to the Pristine Reefs off the remote and undisturbed coast of Cape Tribulation. Their courtesy bus will transfer you to and from your accommodation from Cow Bay to Cape Tribulation. During the trip, they serve complimentary tea and coffee, juices and fruit platters. Lunch is a delicious tropical buffet.
With minimal numbers, spacious decks, and short travel time they offer maximum enjoyment and time to Snorkel, Dive, Relax and Unwind. Snorkel instructions and assistance will further enhance your enjoyment. For those not confident in the water a helping hand from their crew will increase your confidence, and enable you to best experience the reef.
For the more adventurous, you have the freedom to explore and discover. With an emphasis on marine ecology, the experienced crew will cater for passengers who want to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef and its amazing array of marine life.
Experience the magnificent Daintree Rainforest coastline and Cape Tribulation from a different perspective – and remember to bring your camera. Your footprints in the sand may wash away, but your memories will last forever.
Rum Runner IX departs daily from Cape Tribulation beach.
Snorkelling at Cape Tribulation
The pristine Reef systems are glorious in their colours and diversity. Perfect for beginner and advanced snorkellers alike. They supply all snorkelling gear required for a safe and enjoyable day on the Reef. They also have wetsuits available for hire as well as prescription masks.
Snorkel dive the Great Barrier Reef from Cape Tribulation, one of the closest points to the Reef in Far North Queensland, on Rum Runner. The Great Barrier Reef is probably the most well-known among the seven natural wonders of the world and is the largest living coral reef on earth; its protection was assured by World Heritage Listing in 1981.
Stretching almost the length of the Queensland coastline, some 1240 miles or 2000 kilometres in length, it is the only living “thing” visible on our planet from outer space. Underwater cameras are on board to purchase. Ask the crew for any other requirements you may have.
Diving at Cape Tribulation:
Never Dived Before? Well, now you can!!! They offer an introductory dive with no experience necessary.
Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef with the Rum Runner crew is an unforgettable experience. Completely safe and supervised by their fully qualified diving instructors however if you have a diagnosed health problem then please consult your doctor in advance.
Rum Runner at Cape Tribulation offers scuba diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef from one of the closest points to the Reef in Far North Queensland.
The Great Barrier Reef is probably the most well-known among the seven natural wonders of the world and is the largest living coral reef on earth; its protection was assured by World Heritage Listing in 1981.
Stretching almost the length of the Queensland coastline, some 1240 miles or 2000 kilometres in length, it is the only living “thing” visible on our planet from outer space.
If you are an accredited scuba diver please remember to bring your dive certificate.
Underwater cameras are available on board to purchase.
