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Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Gold Class VIP Lounge Package
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Be our VIP’s for the day! Cruise to the Outer Reef onboard superyacht, Evolution, with access to your own private Gold Class lounge for the day with lots of inclusions. Dial up the luxury with VIP access to the exclusive Gold Class Lounge, located on the second level a luxury catamaran for the day. Enjoy all the benefits of a large, stable, fully equipped catamaran with the feel and service level of a private charter but at a fraction of the cost. Complete with dedicated concierge service and a range of value adds, the Gold Class lounge delivers an unparalleled experience for couples, honeymooners, multi-generational families, small groups of friends (up to 8 guests), or anyone seeking a premium Great Barrier Reef experience without the high-end price tag. This lounge is unique to Cairns and one of a kind.
Inclusions
What's included
- Semi-Submersible Tour for each guest (weather permitting)
- Cruise onboard the fastest, most luxurious catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations
- Mini-bar with complimentary snacks (chocolates, chips etc.)
- BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, salads (Veg, GF, DF & Vegan options)
- Private coffee machine with coffee and tea amenities
- 5 hours reef time with an included guided snorkel tour
- Exclusive access for up to 8 guests to the GOLD CLASS luxury lounge located on the second level
- Personal flotation aids - life jackets and noodles
- $20 Admin/Fuel Levy
- A glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on return journey
- Dedicated concierge service for the day
- Complimentary lycra/sun suit and towel hire
- $20 per person onboard credit to use how you wish
What's not
- Scuba Diving - optional add-on up to 3 Introductory or Certified Dives - contact reservations
- Discounted Helicopter Flights - optional add-ons, contact reservations POA
- Return Transfers - optional add-on, contact reservations
- Additional guests - price is listed for 2 adults. Call Reservations to add more guests (costs apply)
Itinerary
Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal between 7.15am - 7.45am. Once checked in, you can make your way down to the boat, Evolution. Be greeted by your dedicated concierge for the day, who will show you to your private VIP lounge and provide you with masks and snorkel. Enjoy arrival tea, coffee and muffins before departure as well as your own private tea and coffee machine and complimentary snacks. Complimentary towel hire and sunscreen are provided in your room as well.
Evolution departs Cairns at 8 am. You will have a private safety briefing from your concierge team member for the day inside your private lounge. After your safety briefing, cruise for 1 hour and 30 minutes, before you arrive at the first reef location. This will either be Saxon Reef or Norman Reef based on weather conditions and water clarity, to ensure the best experience for all activities. Enjoy snorkelling the Outer Reef. Included in the Gold Class package, you can experience snorkelling with one of our guides. They can show you all the best spots and marine life! Dial up the adventure and add a scuba dive (additional costs apply).
Enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard (special dietary requirements catered for). The spread features an Australian barbecue with fresh fish, steak, prawns, and a variety of salads, and breads.
Evolution arrives at the second reef location for more snorkelling and/or scuba diving (scuba diving is an additional cost). Marvel at the incredible richness and diversity of marine life as you snorkel at another Outer Reef location. If you prefer to stay dry, sit back and enjoy the views with our three deck spaces available for lounging. Dial up the adventure and choose the package with the 10-minute scenic helicopter flight to experience the Great Barrier Reef from above! Additional costs apply for the helicopter flight - please ask Reservations when booking.
As you return to the mainland after a full day in paradise, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea of cheese, biscuits and a glass of wine as you toast to a great day visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Evolution arrives back to Cairns at approximately 4.30pm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please make your way to the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street for check-in between 07:15-07:45. Evolution departs 8.00am. Accommodation transfers are available at additional charge however most inner city hotels are easy walking distance from check-in.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Down Under Cruise and Dive
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North
- Its from-price is 207% above the median of the 89 day trips we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 89.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairns & the Tropical North
Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore, Daintree rainforest to the north and the Atherton Tablelands inland.
Cairns sits on Trinity Bay between the sea and a wall of forested ranges. The Esplanade has a public saltwater swimming lagoon and a long boardwalk beside mudflats where wading birds feed, and the Botanic Gardens hold tropical plants and a rainforest boardwalk. The city is the departure point for boats to the Great Barrier Reef, including the coral cay of Green Island and the rocky Fitzroy Island, and for flights over the reef.
Top-ranked sights in Cairns & the Tropical North: Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, Green Island.
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