Diving is one of the best ways to appreciate the Great Barrier Reef, and the region’s clear warm waters and stringent safety regulations mean it is a perfect place to either learn the sport or hone your skills. The outer barrier reef, consisting of individual reefs that grow on to the edge of the continental shelf, are perfect for keen divers and a live-aboard expedition is the best way to experience them.
There are some stunning sites located on the sparkling ‘Ribbon Reefs’ such as Pixie’s Pinnacle and the Cod Hole where vertical walls plunge into the depths boasting a wealth of pelagic fish life, such as the giant potato cod. Beyond the outer reef, are the islands, sand cays and reefs of the Coral Sea, like an oasis, they rise thousands of feet from the ocean floor to just below the surface. Huge shoals of fish gather around the spectacular walls encrusted with coral, gigantic gorgonian fans and sea whips; capped with shallow coral gardens in the gin-clear water they are truly stunning.
This premier dive school has developed an international reputation for quality, safety and value. Using comfortable purpose-built dive vessels, they offer day visits,...
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Spirit of Freedom offer a choice of three, four or seven-day diving safaris for those wanting to experience the best of the reef. At nearly forty metres she is one of...
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This 35 metre luxury catamaran is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. The vessel is air-conditioned throughout and features spacious decks as well as a...
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