 Ocean Quest Liveaboard Diving and Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef |
Deep Sea Divers Den has operated from Cairns Australia for over 25 years, making Deep Sea Divers Den not only the largest but also one of the longest established Diving and snorkeling companies in the area. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Diver or snorkeler, your safety and enjoyment is on the top of Deep Sea Divers Dens' list when you visit the Great Barrier Reef.
What's more, all Deep Sea Divers Dens training facilities are under one roof, which is one of the many reasons Deep Sea Divers Den has earned it's PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre status and PADI Career Development status - one of the highest ratings awarded to any Dive store as recognition of continued Diver training excellence.
With daily Liveaboard departures available, Deep Sea Divers Den offer the certified diver or snorkeler the most flexible diving itinerary
Ocean Quest caters for Snorkellers, Certified and Introductory divers.
The Diving / Snorkelling
Deep Sea Divers Den have 14 Permanent moorings on the Outer Barrier Reef (including Norman and Saxon reefs) that ensure minimal damage to the pristine coral formations.
You may stay from as little as 2 days and 1 night. The most popular trip is the 3 day/ 2 night option. However, passengers are transferred daily by ReefQuest, so you may stay as long as you like.
The Vessel (Ocean Quest)
The new Ocean Quest is a 35.7m catamaran over three decks. She has 1 quad share, 18 twin share and 4 double rooms giving us the capacity to sleep 48 customers overnight on the reef in unrivalled comfort and luxury.
All rooms have en-suite facilities as well as TV’s, bar fridges and internal phones. There is a large saloon area on the wheelhouse deck with a bar where you can relax and kick back after a long days diving The main deck has a large dining room capable of comfortably seating 48 passengers.
Ocean Quest Accommodation:
- double (1 x double bed-based on 2 people sharing, private bathroom)
- twin (2 x single beds*, private bathroom)
- share accommodation (3 or 4 bunks* per room, private bathroom)
- All rooms are air conditioned, have private bathrooms, TV's, bar fridges and internal phones.
*if you are traveling alone DSDD will try to ensure same sex share rooms but cannot guarantee this (particularly in high season)
Extra Courses Available Onboard Ocean Quest
Introductory Diving For Snorkelers is available onboard with the option of 3 diving experiences or 5 diving experiences
If you have never dived before and don't want to do a full course you can book a 'Discover SCUBA Diving' 2 Day/1Night liveaboard trip including 5 or 3 Introductory Dives. All that is required is the ability to swim and you will also be required to fill out a medical questionnaire. If you have a medical condition you will need to complete a dive medical prior to travel, this needs to be completed in Australia within 90 Days and state that your fit for diving as per AS4005.1 diving medicals standards.
Adventure Diver Course is for certified divers who wish like to further your experiences while diving on the reef. This includes 3 training dives and all manuals and certification.
If you have never undertaken a Night Diver or Dived to a depth greater than 20 meters here your chance. This course is the best way to experience some of the dives available on Ocean Quest with the guidence of your PADI Diving Instrucator. You will also receive your PADI Adventure Diver Certification. More Info(Medical Requirments)
If you have your Adventure Diver certification and would like to upgrade to your Advanced Certification just book the Adventure Diver Course option not the Advanced course option. This will include the 2 extra required dives 2 complete the advanced course with a small refresher. More Info(Medical Requirments)
Advanced Diver Course is also for certified divers who wish like to further your experiences while diving on the reef and who would like to complete 5 training dives. This is a fantastic option and gives you a great taste of the different activities you can undertake while diving.
If you have never undertaken a Night Diver , Deep Dives, Underwater Navigation, Fish Identification, Underwater Photography, Search and Recovery than this is just a few of the options of dives you can undertake for the Advanced Diver Course. This also allows you to undertake 5 Dives under the guidance of a PADI dive Instructor, a great option if you have not dived for some time. More Info(Medical Requirments).
Levies To Pay On Board:
Please note that ALL trips aboard ReefQuest are subject to EMC, PORT AUTHORITY & FUEL AT $15 PER PERSON PER DAY
Fee includes: EMC $5.00, Fuel Levy $5.00, GST, Port and Administration Charges $5.00.
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| Pro Dive Cairns Liveaboard Diving and Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef |
3 Day Outer Reef Liveaboard Onboard Pro Dives Scuba Pro
This 3 day liveaboard dive and snorkelling adventure is unmatched for experience and value and will show you the very best the Outer Great Barrier Reef has to offer.
There is no doubt that the best way to really experience the Great Barrier Reef is to stay out there for a few days. You get much more time to relax and really enjoy yourself and ultimately more time for diving and snorkelling.
It is also much better value than day trips or other liveaboard options. You'll get to participate in up to 11 dives, 9 day and 2 night, or as a snorkeller you'll get to experience a large variety of fantastic outer reef locations.
Pro Dive have 16 exclusive dive sites on 4 different outer reef locations and we visit a selection of these sites on every trip. These sites have been selected for their variety and quality of both coral and marine life as well as great visibility. We rarely dive the same site more than twice.
Pro Dives 3 premium, purpose built, multi million dollar dive vessels provide the ideal way to stay out and experience what the reef has to offer. These vessels are 25 metres (80 feet) in length and feature 14 twin share and 2 double cabins with private amenities for every 2 cabins. The vessels are centrally air-conditioned, light and airy. There are 2 large decks, one for gear and one strictly for sun tanning and relaxing. These vessels are the only purpose built outer reef liveaboards operating in the area.
Departures
Every day except Tuesday
There are German speaking staff available on Thursday and Sunday departures and Japanese speaking staff available on Wednesday and Saturday departures
Inclusions
- 11 dives (includes 2 night dives)
- All dive & snorkelling equipment - includes dive computer, long leg
- wetsuits and dive torch.
- Dive Insurance
- Prescription lens mask (if required)
- Accommodation transfers (Cairns city & northern beaches)
- All meals & bed linen
- Double or twin share accommodation
- Guided orientation and night dives
Extras:
- Digital Underwater Camera's are available for hire at a cost of A$40 per dive.
- The PADI Advanced Course can be conducted in conjunction with this trip for an additional charge of $155
- Important Information For Certified Divers
- You will be required to sign a Waiver Release & Indemnity Deed onboard the vessel.
- Please Note: Some medical conditions may prevent you diving. You will be required to complete a waiver and medical statement prior to diving. If you would answer 'Yes' to any of the questions below you will need to consult a doctor and acquire a medical certificate stating that you're 'fit to dive' prior to your dive trip.
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- Since completing your last dive medical assessment have you suffered any illness or injury that may affect your ability to dive safely?
- Are you currently suffering any illness or injury?
- Are you currently taking any prescription medication other than the contraceptive pill?
- Flying After Diving: We recommend that you do not fly until at least midday the day after your dive trip returns. This will give you 24 hours of surface interval after diving.
An additional fee of $50.00 per person is payable direct to Pro Dive. This fee consists of a $16.50. Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax and administration charges. This charge is applicable to all passengers travelling on the 3 Day 2 Night Liveaboard Dive trip and all Dive Courses combining the 3 Day trip.
| Coral Sea Diving TAKA Dive Liveaboard Diving and Snorkeling On The Great Barrier Reef |
TAKA operates to remote regions of Australias Great Barrier Reef. We dive with the giant Potato Cod at the Cod Hole, feed the sharks in the crystal clear waters of Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea and visit some truly amazing sites up and down the Ribbons Reef.
A LIFE EXPERIENCE, NOT TO BE MISSED!
Taka Dive Adventures has been operating liveaboard dive trips for over 18 years to the Cod Hole, Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea and the Ribbon Reefs. Our new purpose-built dive vessel was launched in January 2004 setting a higher standard in dive travel.
The famous Cod Hole attracts divers from all over the world combined with the Shark Feed at Osprey Reef is certainly a dive trip of a lifetime.
Osprey reef in the Coral Sea is one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world. Offering a diverse range of shark life all year round and pristine soft coral unlike anything you have ever seen before.
On our shark feed dive, you are more than likely to see anywhere from 10 to 70 sharks at a time.
Some of our most frequent visitors include: Grey reef sharks (AKA Grey Whalers), Black tip reef sharks, White tip reef sharks, Wobbegong sharks, Epaulette sharks and the larger Oceanic Silver Tip sharks. Hammerhead sharks can sometimes been seen at North Horn in late winter and into spring of each year.
During June, July and early August we have the Dwarf Minke Whale Season each year.
Taka Dive passengers travelling during this time have the opportunity to contribute to the research of these whales. We team up with the James Cook University researchers, and record all sightings of these fantastic mammals. All passengers who have had interaction with the Minkes fill in a questionnaire, which helps to further research. Diving with these majestic creatures will be the most exciting and momentous experience of your life.
The amazing sightings are not limited to the Coral Sea, this year along the Ribbon Reefs the diving has been spectacular. Frequent sightings include various Nudibranchs, Manta Rays, Giant Australian Cuttlefish, Loggerhead and Green Turtles, Moray Eels, Red Flame File Shell, Lionfish and the best Marine life the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.
TAKA is a 30 meter mono hull steel vessel which was specially rebuilt for extended live aboard dive travel. TAKA carries 30 passengers in the following cabins:
- 1 x Master Stateroom
- 5 x Double/Twin Ensuite
- 4x Standard Twin, 2 bunks (share bathroom)
- 1x Standard Twin, 1 double and 1 single bunk (share bathroom)
- 2 x Quad Share (share bathroom)
all air/conditioned.
TAKA has a cruising range of 2500 nautical miles, has a water capacity of 38,000 litres and can make up to 3,000 litres of fresh water per day.
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5:00pm - Tuesdays and Fridays |
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3:30pm - Fridays and Tuesdays |
Entertainment
- 2 x Apple iMacs with Internet access
- 2 x 106cm LG Plasma monitors
- Denon amplifiers and speakers
- 6 x Teac TV's
- Inhouse movie channel
- 7 x DVD players
Vessel Features
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Bulbous bow
The bulbous bow allows for a finer entry into the water, and keeps the nose of the vessel level, which in turn stabilizes the entire hull. -
Hull Stability
The extra wide beam allows more room inside the vessel, and this coupled with the ballast tank arrangement prevent rolling while on anchor -
MTU V12 main engine
We have more power than is needed, so we are able to run at reduced revs, keeping the noise levels down and still maintaining good speed. -
Bow and Stern Thrusters
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Internet Access
We have used the latest technology to be able to provide internet access from 90% of our dive locations. Passengers shall be able to e-mail home their digital images almost immediately after a dive. -
Entertainment System
Plasma screens, Denon Hi Fi equipment, in-house movies, Xbox, Intercoms-it's all there! The entire boat is also wired with Cat 6 computer cable for any future gizmos that come out. -
Room, Room, and more Room
Have a good look around- with only 30 pax, space is not an issue. Plenty of places to be or hide - your choice!
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Levies To Pay Onboard:
$15.00 EMC (Enviromental Marine Park Charge) and a Port/Admin levy $5.00 per person per trip a fuel levy of $10 per day per person this is payable at check in.
TAKA 4 DAY CORAL SEA: Itinerary
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TAKA 5 DAY CORAL SEA: Itinerary
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