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- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Hardy Reef by Cruise Whitsundays Depart from Hamilton Island
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Hardy Reef by Cruise Whitsundays Depart from Hamilton Island
Cruise Whitsundays
- Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays
- English
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Full day cruise
- 2. Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- 3. Semi-submarine guided tour
- 4. Access to underwater observatory
- 5. Lunch
- 6. Morning & afternoon tea
- • From 1 January 2022, guests will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to travel. Proof of vaccination will be mandatory at check-in and must be sighted by staff. Any Federal and/or State government directives requiring vaccination before the dates mentioned above will supersede the above dates.
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1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Full day cruise
- 2. Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- 3. Semi-submarine guided tour
- 4. Access to underwater observatory
- 5. Lunch
- 6. Morning & afternoon tea
- • From 1 January 2022, guests will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to travel. Proof of vaccination will be mandatory at check-in and must be sighted by staff. Any Federal and/or State government directives requiring vaccination before the dates mentioned above will supersede the above dates.
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Whitsundays | ||||||
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| Depature point | ● Departs: daily ● Departure Point: Hamilton Island Marina (Address: Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsundays QLD 4803) ● Departure Time: 09:00 Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. ● Arrives back at approximately 17:00 |
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| Address | 24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) QLD 4802 | ||||||
| How to get there | Please make your own way to the departure point on the travel date | ||||||
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| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, departure location and time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. | ||||||
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes prior to the departure time to exchange for ticket/boarding pass before proceeding to the boarding terminal. Passengers that fail to arrive before this time may be classed as no-show. | ||||||
| What to bring/wear | ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required) ● Swimwear, towel ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
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| Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 - For the latest updates during the post-Covid period, please refer to www.journeybeyond.com/covid-update ************************************************************************************************************ ● Infants 0-3 years travel free of charge on all tours, however no infant meals are included. ● Changes may occur due to flight schedule changes and other factors. ● All cruises are subject to sea and weather conditions particularly in the interest of passenger safety. Should the Service Provider be forced to cancel or alter cruises, their liability is limited to offering an alternative cruise or appropriate refund no greater than the fare paid. ● The vessel's Master must at his discretion determine the most appropriate course to ensure acceptable levels of safety and comfort for passengers, crew and other vessels. ● The Service Provider shall not be held responsible for any property loss or damage and/or any claim resulting from personal injury or death arising whilst travelling with the company, participating in activities, on the vessel/pontoon or other company property. This disclaimer applies irrespective of the cause. ● All tours from Port of Airlie will stop at Hamilton Island to drop off and collect guests. |
2 Overview
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour to Hardy Reef by Cruise Whitsundays Depart from Hamilton Island
Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, the multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim and explore - an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you'd rather stay dry, experience the reef from the underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous lunch, you'll have more time to explore before head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.
Highlights
- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
- 4 hours at Hardy Reef
- Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
- Access to underwater observatory
- Semi-submarine guided tour
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Hardy Reef
Hardy Reef is part of the Great Barrier Reef, off the Whitsundays coast of Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres.
The pontoon sits above colourful Hardy Reef, one of the many thousand small reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef. A coral wall, home to an ecosystem of magnificent corals and marine life runs adjacent to the pontoon. Hundreds of fish species at Hardy Reef will surprise and delight you - especially the giant groper.
Giving the reef that magical feel is an intricate garden of hard and soft coral thriving in sheltered lagoons. The bright colours and amusing antics of anemone, parrotfish and sometimes even turtles and reef sharks, captivate all. It is common to see tusk fish, cuttlefish, morays, barracudas, unicorn fish, surgeonfish, angelfish, starfish, feather stars and much more.
Underwater Observatory
For those who don't want to get wet, you'll still be able to discover the amazing underwater world. The pontoon has a spectacular underwater viewing observatory.
The observatory sits underneath the pontoon. It's an incredible space with one whole side of the room fitted with full length windows, showcasing an amazing wild aquarium of reef life. Only inches from the glass, you'll see colourful schools of fish and you'll also be able to watch the entertaining antics of the divers as they explore their surrounds.
Semi submarine
This is the perfect way to explore the reef, learning as you go. On board the semi submarine, there is a reef interpreter providing an informative commentary on all the interesting things you'll see. This is great for all ages and means everyone can see the magic of the reef without even getting into the water.
Snorkelling at your leisure
Of course the highlight of visiting the Great Barrier Reef is getting into the water to discover what lies beneath. If you want to see the best of the reef, take a guided Snorkel Safari (optional extra at own expense) or, you're welcome to cruise around at your leisure.
There are marker buoys and ropes clearly indicating the areas you are free to explore and the staff will be happy to provide directions. If you are not confident swimming please make sure you let staff know. There is a lifeguard station, buoyancy aids and instructors for first time snorkellers.
The Great Barrier Reef is seriously impressive – more than 2,300km of coral, colourful marine life and castaway atolls. And the Whitsundays are right in the heart of it!
Cruise Whitsundays operates a range of comfortable cruising vessels to the Great Barrier Reef. All of the vessels are high speed catamarans with spacious air conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks, bars serving refreshments and comfortable seating.
Once at the reef, board the incredible interactive pontoon and spend the day exploring the colourful underwater world of magnificent corals, colourful fish and marine life.
For those who don't want to get wet, you'll still be able to discover the amazing underwater world. The observatory sits underneath the pontoon. It's an incredible space with one whole side of the room fitted with full length windows, showcasing an amazing wild aquarium of reef life.
On board the semi submarine, we have a reef interpreter providing an informative commentary on all the interesting things you'll see.
The Semi Submarine tour is great for all ages and means everyone can see the magic of the reef without even getting into the water.
Of course the highlight of visiting the Great Barrier Reef is getting into the water to discover what lies beneath with snorkelling
All snorkelling gear, mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit/stinger suits are provided.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.