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Poseidon Cruises
Poseidon Outer Reef has been awarded one of the few permits to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales. These friendly mammals are regularly encountered from May to September, while their larger cousins, the Humpback Whales have also just started to appear and we expect them to be here through to September. Book now for the experience of a lifetime!
$190/adult & $130/child with family rates available.
Travel between now and 30/September/2010

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Quicksilver
Cruise with the world's leading outer reef operator for your reef experience of a lifetime
QUICKSILVER CRUISES
Only Pontoon Cruise ex. Port Douglas
FROM $199 PER PERSON
+ $5.50 EMC * Suitable for all ages and swimming abilities. *Special Family Rates available
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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3 Day Package - Option 3
Great Value!
3 Day Tour Pack
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Cape Trib Safari
Only $390 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Barron River Rafting
2 hours of Grade 3 Rapid Adventure
Half Day Barron River
White Water Rafting

ONLY $126 P/PERSON
(plus $25 pp National Park Levy)
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Daintree Discovery Tours
Be a part of a small group of 8 maximum, involving adventure, experienced guides and no crowds
Daintree Discovery
FROM $170 P/PERSON

Optional sea kayaking
(additional cost)

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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2 Day Package - Option 1
Experience two magnificent World Heritage Listed areas in 2 days
2 DAY REEF & CAPE TRIB PACKAGE!
Billy Tea Bush Safaris
& Haba with Free Haba Cap with
every booking!
REDUCED RATES!
ONLY $299 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef


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Quicksilver

Famous Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
  • Stunning Reef Location
  • Great For All Ages!
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Based on 67 ratings

Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. ...more info

HABA

Great Barrier Reef Day Trip
  • FREE Cap with every booking!
  • Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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Based on 32 ratings

Haba has exclusive access to over 10 different dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Your day is not rigidly structured, providing more time to dive, snorkel, relax or do it all! ...more info

Wavedancer Low Isles

Sailing Catamaran to Low Isles
  • Glass bottom boat tour
  • Many activities included
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Based on 55 ratings

Wavedancer's day trip to Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you. ...more info

Poseidon Cruises

Outer Reef Adventure
  • Up to 80 passengers
  • Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
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Based on 16 ratings

Snorkel & Scuba Dive on the Great Barrier Reef with Poseidon. Visiting 3 reef sites daily and catering for Snorkellers, Introductory & Certified Scuba Divers, its the Ultimate Adventure! ...more info

Sailaway Low Isles

Sail to the Low Isles on a Climate Change Leader!
  • Up to 33 Passengers
  • 5 Hours at Low Isles
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Based on 49 ratings

Sailaway IV is a luxury 15.5 metre (52ft) catamaran, carrying a maximum of 33 passengers and 3 crew, to spoil you with individual attention. Enjoy an hour and a half to sail to the Low Isles, a beautiful secluded small coral cay complete with blue lagoon, white sandy beaches and coconut palms...more info

Calypso Snorkel & Dive

Visiting 3 Reef Locations
  • Up to 70 passengers
  • Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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Calypso visits three outer Great Barrier Reef sites daily, taking a maximum of 70 passengers.They operate two stable, luxurious vessels both custom made for diving and snorkelling, with a large dive deck to provide guests with easy access in & out of the water...more info

SilverSonic

Outer Barrier Reef Trip
  • 3 reef locations
  • Snorkelling, Intro & Cert Diving
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Based on 14 ratings

Silversonic is Quicksilvers newest addition to the fleet arriving into Port Douglas September 2005. It is an ultra modern 29m catamaran offering the opportunity to explore the outer edge reef locations in superb style ...more info

Sailing & Sunset

Gentle Evening Cruise
  • Departs Every Mon - Fri inclusive
  • Canapes and a drink included
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Based on 15 ratings

Enjoy the thrill of sailing! Relax with a gentle afternoon cruise onboard the new luxury 'LAGOON 500' from France.  Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical Sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views
...more info

Reef Sprinter

2hr Quick Reef Trip
  • Departs 3 times a day
  • Maximum 14 passengers
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Based on 6 ratings

Need a quick trip to the reef?  Then jump aboard Reef Sprinter - catering for those looking for a true Reef experience without spending all day getting there - and you don't get seasick!...more info

Dragon Lady

Game Fishing
  • Light Tackle & Shark Fishing
  • 8 passengers max
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Based on 1 ratings

Dragon Lady is a locally owned and operated vessel available for share & sole charter all year. She is a 34ft Cairns Custom Craft Game boat, specifically designed and built in Cairns for the purpose of catching and landing game fish of the Great Barrier Reef...more info

Aristocat

One Day Reef Trip
  • Up to 80 passengers
  • Teen price! Great Day!
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Based on 14 ratings

Aristocat Reef Cruises pride themselves with the best safety, service and passenger comfort. They cruise to the Outer Reef daily, with an average of 80 passengers for a more personalised reef experience ...more info

1 Day Combo - Option 3

Rainforest Habitat & Quicksilver
  • Breakfast at Rainforest Habitat
  • Scenic Flight to Reef Pontoon
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Three exciting adventures combined to make one unforgettable day. Breakfast in a wildlife sanctuary surrounded by native Australian fauna followed by a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight where you can see the world famous Great Barrier Reef in all its glory. A fantastic experience...more info

Synergy Reef Sailing

Luxury Day Cruise
  • Up to 12 passengers
  • Snorkelling Only
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Based on 9 ratings

Synergy II is a luxuriously appointed, 62 ft sailing catamaran, catering for a maximum of 12 guests. Stepping onboard Synergy II will be like boarding your own private yacht for the day. You will be free to do as much or as little as you please...more info

Reef Fishing

Norseman Shared Reef Fishing
  • Up to 50 passengers
  • Specialising in Reef Fishing
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The M.V. Norseman was launched in March 2005 and specialises in 'reef fishing' for all of the top quality table fish found on the Great Barrier Reef ...more info

Calypso Snorkel

Unique & Personalised snorkelling
  • Maximum 35 passengers
  • Perfect for 1st time snorkellers
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Calypso Snorkel travels daily to the Great Barrier Reef with a maximum of only 35 guests.  This snorkel only vessel visits the best sites at Opal Reef.  Being a smaller boat with less people we have more access to the smaller bombies and pristine northern reefs with magnificent drifts along the walls and canyons....more info

Wavelength

Outer Reef Snorkelling Cruise
  • Up to 30 passengers
  • Dedicated snorkel trip
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Wavelength Reef Snorkelling Cruise visits three snorkelling sites in one day. The aim is to vary the reef sites so as to show off the amazing diversity of the Great Barrier Reef....more info

Fly & Cruise Reef Trip

One Day Reef Trip
  • Spectacular Helicopter Flight
  • Many activities on pontoon
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Based on 1 ratings

Experience nature's finest from the air with Quicksilver Helicopters. Be exhilarated as you fly over the vivid blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef....more info

Whats Hot!

Lagoons Port Douglas

Lagoons Port Douglas offer new contemporary apartments with spas and swim out pool deck features

Unique Hot Special!
Now Extended...

From $99 Per Night!
Save up to $71 per night
(applies to Hotel Spa Rooms)
Minimum 5 night stay

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Wavedancer Low Isles

Sail to idyllic Low Isles!
Tropical island paradise
FREE HOTEL TRANSFERS!
* Turtle haven *
* Family friendly
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* Guided beach walk *
* Glass bottom boat tour *
* Great for 1st time snorkellers
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* Tropical Smorgasboard lunch *

From $142/adult or $355/family including return hotel transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas ( 2 adults 2 children 4-14yrs )
+ $5.50/person EMC

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Management system implemented by the Great Barrier Reef Mari
ONE of the world's leading experts on coral reef conservation has described the Agincourt system off... [ full story ]


Good News for Teens
We are delighted to introduce our new fare category of ‘Teen Fare’ for 15 to 19 year olds of $160 pl... [ full story ]


Poseidon Adventure - Dwarf Minke Whale Experience!
Saturday June 12th was a great day to be out in the Agincourt Reefs, with multiple sightings of Mink... [ full story ]

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3 Day Package - Option 3

Great Value!

3 Day Tour Pack
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Train & Skyrail
Cape Trib Safari
Only $390 per person

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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Rendezvous Reef Resort

Rendezvous Reef Resort is ideal for a fun-filled holiday for the whole family.  
RESORT FEATURES
**15 acres of lush gardens**
**Childrens pool**
**Lagoon pools**
**Tennis courts & Gym** 
**BBQ area**

Stay 5 Pay 4
Two bedroom Standard &
Two bedroom Deluxe Villa

DAILY BREAKFAST INCLUDED FOR
2 ADULTS & CHILDREN DINE FREE

Book before 30/September/2010
Travel between now and 30/November/2010

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Thala Beach Lodge

Thala Beach Lodge is an exclusive luxury haven providing a natural and secluded environment located on the northernmost headland of a 2km stretch of untouched coastline just 10 minutes from Port Douglas

Luxury Eco Package
Only $540/person twin share
INCLUDES

Thala Beach Lodge
3 nights Jungle Walk Bungalow
Tropical Breakfast daily
Quicksilver Outer Reef trip
Semi Sub, Snorkelling,
Glass bottom boat tour
Unbeatable value!

Travel between now and 31/March/2011

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The Couples Escape Package includes 5 nights at the perfectly located beachfront Peninsula Boutique Hotel

from $820 per person
*Full breakfast daily*
*Sailaway Sunset Cruise*
*1/2 day Mossman & Daintree River cruise*
*Return airport transfer from Cairns*

Travel between now and 31/October/2010

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