Great Barrier Reef - Enter one of the Wonders of the World

Depart : Cairns
Completion : Lizard Island
Duration : 7 days
Knots : average 10 knots

Day 1

Cairns to North Opal via Upolo Cay, Green Island, Norman Reef

Shimmering crystal-like coral cay appears as though a mirage as the boat passes World Heritage Reef. A glass of champagne on the soft shores of Upolu Cay before visiting the impressive Quicksilver pontoon for an afternoon scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
Activities available at North Opal and surrounding reef include:

• Fishing big game, light and heavy tackle, spear, line
• Diving
• Snorkelling
• Visit award winning pontoon with associated activities including
• Helicopter scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
• Sea plane scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef

Day 2

North Opal to North Escape Reef

Step up the action with an adventure deep sea fishing expedition. Take the picture to prove the tales of the one that almost got away. For those with a yearning for calm, take to the turquoise waters on a paddle ski and float with turtles and manta rays for an experience to remember.
Game fishing boat charter to accompany main boat for deep sea fishing adventure expedition ( local adventure fishing guides available )

• Paddle skis
• Kayaking
• All activities from day 1 are available minus the pontoon, helicopter and seaplane.

Day 3

Options:

• North Escape to No 7 Ribbon Reef
• North Escape Reef to Cooktown
• North Escape Reef to No 3 Ribbon Reef
• Choose one of two impeccable dive sites or cruise to historical Cooktown offering a fascinating glimpse into the
history of Australia with spectacular vistas of a truly unique and inspiring landscape.
• Superb diving, snorkelling and coral viewing from non motorised vessels available at No 7 and No 3 Ribbon Reefs.
• Game fishing, trolling or line fishing
• Historical / Cultural tour by local guide Cooktown

Day 4

Previous days departure point to No Name Reef ñVia dive sites at No 7, No 9, No 10 and Cormorant Pass.

Witness the world renowned Cod Hole, spectacular reef drop offs and a marine life so alive, it will leave you breathless.

• Superb diving, snorkelling and coral viewing from non motorised vessels
• Diving and fish feeding with Giant Cod
• Drift diving in Cormorant Pass

Day 5/6 & 7

Options:

• Steam to Osprey Reef and experience diving in the pristine waters of the Coral Sea .
• Steam to Lizard Island and enjoy the activities the Island has to offer.
• Choose from world class diving sites of the Coral Sea or succumb to tropical decadence at the exclusive Lizard Island Resort.

Osprey Reef lies some 75 nautical miles east of the Great Barrier Reef. The waters surrounding Osprey are deep, clean and clear. Osprey is an isolated large section of reef approximately 21 miles long. One of a chain of reef lagoon areas located in the Coral Sea.

Lizard Island , one of a kind is a work of natureís art. Located right on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a private paradise with 24 powdery white beaches meeting clear calm waters with an abundance of excellent dive sites and diverse and rich marine life.
The Island features a 5 star resort airport facility ( for light ñ medium air craft), spectacular walking tracks with breathtaking vistas, a Marine Research Station, the Blue Lagoon, bird and turtle nesting Islands.

Lizard Island has its own shore based water sports facility, well-equipped diving facility including dive boats, game fishing charter boats and many other varieties of water sports equipment for hire.

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