Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, snorkelling or diving around the whitsunday Islands and pristine reefs. This tour allows for up to five hours in and around the islands to explore the dazzling diversity of the underwater world.
Board the Odyssey H20 and set sail for the amazing underwater corals and reefs less than 90 minutes offshore, visiting the pristine, untouched reefs of Scawfell Island for an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. Morning tea is provided en route, before you arrive and begin preparations for your first dive or snorkel. Whether you're snorkelling, diving or trying either for the first time, our experienced crew will ensure that your day will be filled with exhilaration and delight.
Following a hearty lunch you can sit back and relax as one of our crew enriches your understanding of the marine life and delicate ecosystems you may encounter as you head below the surface again during the afternoon. On the way back you can gaze once more at this spectacular coast, with its dense, green chaos of trees reaching down to the white sandy beaches. Not much has changed at Whitsundays since Captain Cook first laid eyes on it in 1770 just before the Endeavour ran aground.
Inclusions
- Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea.
- Marine naturalist reef talk.
- All equipment including wetsuits and masks (as well as prescription masks if required).
- A friendly, qualified crew.
- The price also includes a $5.50 levy for the administration and protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
- Optional introductory diving course and/or certified dives are available at additional cost.
Tour Departures
The tour departs at approx. 8:00am (confirm prior to departure), with a maximum of 38 persons per tour. Full duration is approximately seven hours.
What to Bring
Don't forget your swimming costume, towel, hat and sunscreen. After a full day of diving and snorkelling you may also need suitable clothing to ward off harmful UV rays, or to keep you warm and dry on the return journey. Bring along some cash or a credit card for on board purchases. Underwater cameras, soft drinks, chocolate bars, t-shirts and souvenirs.
Divers with Medical Conditions
Australian Scuba Diving Standards require that all certified divers are medically fit to dive. Certain medical conditions may exclude you from diving, for example; Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Heart, Lung or Blood Disorders of any kind. If you are taking any medication you may also be excluded from diving.
If you suffer from a medical condition or are taking medication, a fully completed Medical Form (A.S. 4005.1) is to be completed by a Medical Practitioner with knowledge of diving medicine, prior to your arrival at Airlie Beach. This form must be presented before you will be able to participate in any form of diving.
A copy of the Medical Form and a list of accredited doctors can be obtained from the website for the South Pacific Underwater Medicine Society; www.spums.org.au. If you do not have this Medical Form and have a medical condition, you may be excluded from diving.
Cost
- From $130 per Adult
- See our Bookings Page
Please Note: Subject to availability, weather permitting. Child rates are for children aged between 5 to 11 years inclusive. Seasonal surcharges/discounts may apply.
Odyssey H2O and the environment
Odyssey H20 is committed to the protection and preservation of the two precious World Heritage areas that we visit - the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. We adhere to Best Environmental Practices in all our activities and our highly skilled crew ensure the tour's minimal impact to this sensitive ecosystem.
