Tour ID: 10064056

Spend a day with us diving The Great Barrier Reef.  You will dive locations around Bait Reef, the closest reef, and that means more time in the water! The colours will not disappoint!

All our diving equipment & wetsuits are the best. 

  • Travel in a smaller group onboard a luxury vessel
  • We have a 5 star PADI rating & use the best dive equipment
  • Dive the best sites in the area
  • Excellent commentary from our passionate crew
  • Enjoy a delicious buffet style lunch (morning & afternoon tea also)

Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef diving adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef - the closest of the outer reef locations.

This full day tour visits two dive locations within Bait Reef.

To keep you energised all day, a delicious buffet style lunch is provided on board, as well as morning and afternoon tea.

Tour includes high quality Mares diving gear and wetsuits.

The reef is accessed by our premium custom designed dive vessel. She has two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating, a partially shaded deck and fresh water shower on-board. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience.

All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book at the time of booking

Why choose Explore:
- Intimate. We operate by taking smaller groups to ensure a more personalised and quality experience.
- Top of the line dive equipment and vessel. Travel between dive sites in comfort on our new dive boat Island Explorer.
- 5 Star PADI rating. We are one of Airlie Beach's few PADI 5 star accredited operators.
- Informative. Educational Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island commentary en route
- Various sites. You'll visit dive sites around Bait Reef including Stepping Stones, Paradise Lagoon and Mantaray drop-off.

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    Snokel and Dive Equipment
    Wetsuits and stinger suits
    Flotation jackets, if required
    Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
    Water, Tea & Coffee
    2 Guided Dives

  • Available for purchase/hire:

    Licensed bar on board for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage purchases
    Additional snacks - crisps, chocolate, lollies etc.

  • Duration:

    Approx. 8 hrs

  • Departure:

    8:00 AM Daily

  • Return:

    5 PM

  • Departure points:

    Hamilton Island

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    Explore Boat, Hamilton Island Marina, Front Street, Hamilton Island, QLD, 4803

  • What to bring:

    Towels, Swimmers, Hat, Sunscreen, Camera and Cash or Credit Card for additional purchases.

  • Fitness level required:

    Not specified

  • Child policies:

    Child price is applicable fro 12 to 14 years of age.
    Children must be 12 years or over for this tour - no children under 12 allowed.

  • Additional Information:

    • There are toilets and showers on-board
    • On occasion slightly different destinations are chosen to provide the most enjoyable day possible, these options will be explained prior to departure
    • Please note as you need to enter the water to enjoy the reef, this cruise is not suitable for those that cannot swim
    • Weather: at times the weather in the tropics can be unpredictable. We will provide an updated weather report before departure and discuss in detail with you the scheduled plan for the day
    • Wind and visibility: on occasions we operate to different destinations to provide the most enjoyable day possible. These options will be explained prior to departure

  • Destinations:

    Hamilton Island and Whitsundays

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