Top Deck Club is Cairns’ Best VIP Reef Day Experience

Discover why our Top Deck Club Reef Cruise is the ultimate way to see Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Next, get that “Celebrity Feel” with our Great Barrier Reef “Top Deck Club” VIP Day.

Then enjoy a more personalised, private, and relaxed day and journey in style in the exclusive Captain’s Wheelhouse Topdeck Lounge.

During the cruise to the outer barrier reef, learn about the reef with our marine biologist presentation it is entertaining and informative.

This Cairns Top Deck Club Reef Day Cruise includes a valet to look after you in and out of the water.

Discover the Great Barrier Reef’s natural wonders with a personalised snorkel tour and scuba diving.

While in the water, your valet will act as a Great Barrier Reef guide and point out exciting and beautiful marine life.

Reef Experience visits two spectacular reef locations every day.  These reefs are teeming with brightly coloured fish and coral.

This tour is also suitable for people who are not confident or can not swim as the crew will assist you to swim.

A minimum of 2 passengers must book this Top Deck Club Great Barrier Reef VIP Tour onboard Reef Experience.

Highlights

Great Barrier Reef VIP Highlights

  • Personal valet/guide to assist onboard and during private snorkel and scuba tours
  • Exclusive VIP seating in the Captain’s wheelhouse with stunning views
  • Fresh, chef-prepared meals served at your table, with plunger coffee and tea
  • >5 hours exploring the reef with unlimited snorkeling and 1 x scuba dive included
  • Celebrate your return with sparkling wine.

Itinerary

Reef Experience Top Deck Club Itinerary

  • 07:30 – First board Reef Experience boat at the Cairns Marina ‘A-Finger’ for check-in
  • 08:00 – Departure and safety Talk with snorkel briefing
  • 08:30 – Marine Biology presentation, followed by detailed scuba dive briefing for those participating
  • 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel and/or scuba dive
  • 12:30 – Lunch
  • 13:00 – Cruise to our second location
  • 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
  • 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese and biscuits
  • 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns

Included

  • Round Trip bus transfers from Cairns accommodation
  • Personal valet/dive guide assigned to you for the day
  • A la carte Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Plunger coffee and tea
  • Australian sparkling wine on return from the reef
  • Access to the Captain’s wheelhouse Top Deck Club Lounge.

*minimum of 2 people per booking.

Optional Extras

  • Underwater Digital Camera Hire
  • Snack Bar Purchases: Soft drinks, chocolate, chips and alcohol etc.
  • Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts, hats etc
  • Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area
  • Second Scuba Dive

What to bring

  • Cash and/or credit card for purchases
  • Swimming Clothes, Towel, Hat and Sunglasses,
  • Proof of qualification if you’re a Certified Diver

How to get there

Reef Experience Top Deck Club departs from
Cairns Marina: ‘A-Finger’ View map to Cairns Marlin Marina

Start boarding at 7:30 am for check-in directly on the Reef Experience vessel.

Arrive back at Cairns Marina at approximately 4:30 pm

Where Can I Park?

Several parking stations throughout Cairns are within walking distance of the Marina.  Click here to see where

Important Information

Reef Experience Important Information for Scuba Diving

We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

The best way to see the Great Barrier Reef is in the water, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.

Queensland, Australia, has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all regulations, including medical as is the law.

We recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire.  Some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Reef Experience Medical Questionnaire

If diving on the day is very important to you, please bring a Letter from your Doctor stating you are Fit To Scuba Dive to avoid any disappointments. Please note, our crew are trained professionals, and it is up to their sole discretion who they take diving and/or snorkelling. No refunds would apply should you be refused to scuba dive due to a medical condition.

Our office will be delighted to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or email us.

Flying after Scuba Diving

Do not fly for 18 hours after a scuba dive for a single no decompression scuba dive.

Do not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.

If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.

We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.

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