Full Day Dive the Great Barrier Reef from Shute Harbour

Important information

• Certified Divers - Need to Know:
  • All divers must complete a medical questionnaire and may require a medical prior to diving. Please discuss this with us at the time of booking
  • All certified divers are required to hold a minimum of an Open Water Certification or equivalent
  • You must produce your certification card and/or log book at the time of booking and have dived within the last 12 months
  • Your full day experience includes two dives at the reef
  • Your fees include all gear hire
  • You will be guided by our experience Divemasters or Instructors
  • 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

   

• Reef FAQ's

  Is Explore operating to the reef?
  Yes - We operate to Bait Reef on our full day tour 

  Is it still worth visiting the reef?
  Yes - The reef is still very much alive, healthy and definitely worth visiting. Although certain parts of the reef does sustain natural damage during cyclone events there are plenty of healthy areas to snorkel or dive.

  What is visibility like?
  The visibility out at the reef changes every day dependent on weather conditions. 

  What can I expect to see?
  Both locations are packed with coral, colour and marine life. The fringing inner reef tends to be slightly more colourful due to the nature of the soft coral that grows around these areas. You will find numerous smaller reef-dwelling fish such as parrotfish, angelfish, batfish, damselfish and fusiliers. At the outer reef, you can expect to see a hard coral platform reef with impressive drop offs and our friendly resident giant trevallies, along with countless colourful reef fish. If you're lucky you might even get a visit from a turtle, ray or white tip reef shark while on one of our trips!

  Is the reef bleached?
  No - We are lucky in the Whitsundays to have healthy reef systems which have not been dramatically affected by coral bleaching. Coral bleaching occurs when higher than average water temperatures cause Zooxanthellae (little creatures that live within the coral) to leave. When this happens, you are left with the skeleton of the coral. Our water temperatures sit between 22-28 degrees celsius all year round, making for ideal coral conditions.

• Booking Conditions & Cancellation Policy

  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.

  • Cancel 48 hours prior to the cruise timing - no fee.
  • Cancel between 24 & 48 hours prior to the cruise timing - 50% fee.
  • Cancel within 24 hours prior to the cruise timing - 100% fee.
  • In the event that we cancel due to weather conditions the guest will be offered a full refund or an alternative day.