Great Barrier Reef Full Day (EX Hamilton Island|Snorkel or Certified Divers)
- Hamilton Island
- Snorkelling / Diving
- Great Barrier Reef Cruises / Sailing
- Natural Scenery
- Watersports
- Tour in English
- Subject to Availability
Overview
[Full Day Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef]
Please Note: This tour departs from and returns to Hamilton Island. Guests travelling from Airlie Beach are responsible for their connecting transfers, which are at the guests own risk and expense.
Explore accepts no responsibility for guests travelling to or from Airlie Beach who miss their connecting transfers and no refunds will be provided in such situations.
Please note: you must be confident in the water and be able to swim to participate.
Please Note: This tour is recommended for children 5 years and over. Children under 5 years are welcome, however there are limitations with regards to their participation please contact our reservations team for details when booking.
Cancellations due to minimum numbers are usually made on the week of (3-5 days in advance)
Departing: Hamilton Island
Times: Departs 8am
Duration: 8 hours
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and discover the vibrant coral and marine life at our bait reef locations. Experience the reef from the comfort of our premium purpose built vessel, hosted by our friendly and experienced team.
Get away from the crowds and up close to the wildlife at our Bait Reef mooring, the closest of the outer reef locations. Our dedicated snorkel guides will provide assistance with equipment use and techniques, as well as, join you in the water on safety boards.
About our vessel:
The reef is accessed by our premium custom designed dive/snorkel vessel, which has two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating and a partially shaded deck. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience.
Booking Conditions
1. All tours are subject to minimum numbers and to weather conditions and so may be cancelled at the discretion of the operator.
2. We also reserve the right to alter the destination pending the weather for your safety and comfort. Times may also need to be changed due to tidal changes. The company will offer alternative days or refunds in the event of cancellations.
[Full Day Cert Dive The Great Barrier Reef-Hamilton Island]
Please note ONLY CERTIFIED DIVERS who have dived in the last 12 months can book this experience. All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book and complete the pre-dive medical questionnaire at the time of booking. Failure to complete and return this form prior to travel may result in a non-refundable cancellation.
Children must be 12 – 14 years old to participate in diving and must dive with a certified parent or guardian.
Prices include any applicable fees for Environmental Management (EMC) and National Parks. Pricing subject to change. Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Departing: Hamilton Island
Departs 8am
Duration: 8 hours
Experience this amazing destination with our unique full day diving adventure taking you to Bait Reef – an intermediate to advanced dive site. We take smaller groups to this secluded dive spot and provide a guided dive experience.
Let our experienced guides help you discover the beauty of the reef which is home to a remarkable variety of marine life, plants and animals including sharks, rays, turtles and fish as well as corals and seaweeds.
About our vessel:
The reef is accessed by our premium custom designed dive/snorkel vessel, which has two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating and a partially shaded deck. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience.
Need to know:
1. ALL DIVERS MUST produce their certification card or log book and complete the pre-dive medical questionnaire at the time of booking. Failure to complete and return this form prior to travel may result in a non-refundable cancellation.
2. All certified divers are required to hold a minimum of an Open Water Certification or equivalent an have dived within the last 12 months.
3. Your full day experience includes two dives at the reef and all gear hire.
4. You will be guided by our experience Divemasters or Instructors.
5. Children must be 12 years and older to participate in diving. Divers aged 12 to 14 years old must dive with a certified parent or guardian.
6. Explore Group | Dive Booking Terms & Conditions: https://www.exploregroup.com.au/media/lgmljv1i/explore-group-dive-booking-terms-conditions_april-2025.pdf
What’s included
Included
- Please refer to the different packages.
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Full Day Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef: Child 5 – 14 years. This tour is recommended for children 5 years and over. Children under 5 years are welcome, however there are limitations with regards to their participation please contact our reservations team for details when booking.
Full Day Dive the Great Barrier Reef: Children must be 12 – 14 years old to participate in diving and must dive with a certified parent or guardian.
Please note ONLY CERTIFIED DIVERS who have dived in the last 12 months can book this experience. All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book and complete the pre-dive medical questionnaire at the time of booking. Failure to complete and return this form prior to travel may result in a non-refundable cancellation.
Age restrictions for each must be strictly adhered to and crew reserve the right to refuse guests if they do not fit within the outlined age requirements.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the meeting point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.
Please arrive at the Explore Group Office on Hamilton Island Marinam at least 20 minutes before scheduled time.
Please note ONLY CERTIFIED DIVERS who have dived in the last 12 months can book [Full Day Dive the Great Barrier Reef]. All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book and complete the pre-dive medical questionnaire at the time of booking. Failure to complete and return this form prior to travel may result in a non-refundable cancellation.
Pre-dive medical questionnaire will sent you with voucher.
Good to know
All tours are subject to minimum numbers and to weather conditions and so may be cancelled at the discretion of the operator.
We also reserve the right to alter the destination pending the weather for your safety and comfort. Times may also need to be changed due to tidal changes. The company will offer alternative days or refunds in the event of cancellations.
ALL DIVERS MUST produce their certification card or log book and complete the pre-dive medical questionnaire at the time of booking. Failure to complete and return this form prior to travel may result in a non-refundable cancellation.
All certified divers are required to hold a minimum of an Open Water Certification or equivalent an have dived within the last 12 months.
Please Note: This tour departs from and returns to Hamilton Island. Guests travelling from Airlie Beach are responsible for their connecting transfers, which are at the guests own risk and expense.
Guests must be able to swim to participate in snorkeling.
Explore accepts no responsibility for guests travelling to or from Airlie Beach who miss their connecting transfers and no refunds will be provided in such situations.
All tours are subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of passenger bookings
Explore Group reserves the right to cancel or change all tours at any time and offer an alternative product or tour if we cannot operate the tour originally booked
Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for the illness, injury or death of any passenger on board the vessel or during a tour
Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for the loss of personal property on board the vessel or during a tour
All passengers must comply with any instructions given by crew on the vessel or during a tour
The company reserves the right to refuse to carry any passenger, luggage or goods without reason
All passengers must only consume alcoholic beverages that have been purchased or supplied on board the vessel
No liability is taken by the company for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by the cancellation or change to any tour
Explore Group takes no liability or responsibility for guests connecting travel arrangements to/from Hamilton Island on the day of their tour
Age restrictions for each must be strictly adhered to. Explore Group reserve the right to refuse guests if they do not fit within the outlined age requirements
In the event that Explore Group cancels the tour you will be offered a full refund or an alternate date of travel
These conditions also apply for transferring tour dates
We recommend our passengers hold a comprehensive travel insurance policy in case of any unexpected changes in their travel plans that may incur a cancellation fee.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
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