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Type: Island Day Trips
Minimum Price: AUD$ 185

Cruise through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and on to the outer Great Barrier Reef on board 'Seaflight', the Whitsundays' premier day cruise vessel. Getting there is half the fun on board 'Seaflight', our 37-metre state of the art wavepiercer, ideally suited to outer reef cruising. With its superior sea handling,' Seaflight' is the largest and most comfortable vessel in the Whitsundays and the only one fitted with a motion control system. It has spacious air-conditioned lounges, large outer viewing decks and two bars serving refreshments.

Experience Queensland's most innovative and spacious reef pontoon located at Knuckle Reef. Knuckle Reef Pontoon features Queensland's largest and most spectacular underwater viewing chamber and is the only reef pontoon in Australia with a giant waterslide. Explore pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon, acclaimed as the region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef site. Discover the underwater wonderland and be held in awe by the magnificent corals and abundance of fish and other marine life. There's even a good chance you'll see our friendly mascot 'Dollar' the turtle!

Activities?

  • Fantastic introductory and certified diving.
  • Guided snorkelling 'Reef Safari' with one of our Marine Biologists.
  • Try our 'Seawalker' helmet escourted by a dive instructor.
  • Experience Queensland's largest and most spectacular underwater viewing observatory.
  • Enter the warm tropical water in style on the giant waterslide! (Lots of fun!!)
  • There is also a swimming enclosure for little people.
  • Enjoy the fantastic marine life without getting wet on the 'Subsea Adventure' and glass bottom boat excursions.
  • Have fantastic underwater photographs taken by our specialist photographer - what a great souvenir.
  • Learn more about the colourful marine life at the regular presentations by Marine Biologists.
  • Take a heli-scenic flight for breath-taking views of the outer reef.


Morning Tea: A choice of fresh baked muffins or fruit scones, served with a bowl of fresh whipped cream and portion control jams
A selection of plain and cream biscuits
Iced carrot cake
Tea, coffee and Milo

Afternoon Tea: Platters of cheese, kabana slices, carrot & celery sticks, steamed cauliflower flowerets, green olives, dried apricots, guacamole dip, yoghurt garlic & mint dip and cracker.
French pate and toastettes.
Platters of sliced tropical fruits.

This menu is indicative only - some dishes may vary on the day

 

LUNCH:

Meats: Whole baked ham on the bone carved by Chef
Platters of sliced turkey, grain fed roast beef, smoked Strasburg or Hungarian salami, served with cranberry sauce, horseradish sauce and seeded mustard

Seafood: Large clam shell filled with fresh cooked prawns served with lemon segments and a sauce of mild chilli, sour cream, tomato and chopped shallots.
Platters of NZ mussels served with a sweet chilli sauce and garnished with fresh herbs and parsley.
Cooked white fish fillets

Fruit Selection: Basket of fresh apples, oranges or bananas. Large platters of sliced tropical fruit garnished with grapes or strawberries as season permits.

Salads: Selection of mesculin and iceberg lettuce with Italian or French dressing.
Potato and bacon salad with sour cream and fresh chives.
Coleslaw and lemon mayonnaise
Chef’s special chicken breast and Asian noodle salad served with chilli and lime dressing.
Separate bowls of cubed tomatoes, grated carrot, sliced seeded cucumber, salad onions, mushrooms, grated cheese, boiled egg segments and sliced black olives.


What To Bring?

  • Swimwear and towel
  • Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen lotion
  • Money/ credit card for optional purchases
  • Your camera
  • Light jacket/ sweater during cooler months
  • A sense of fun!

What's Included?

  • FREE coach transfers from all local area accommodation to Abel Point Marina
  • Return transfers onboard 'Seaflight' from Abel Point Marina to the acclaimed Knuckle Reef lagoon
  • A day at Cruise Whitsundays exclusive Knuckle Reef pontoon
  • Meals - A full buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea, tea & coffee.
  • A range of features and activities such as snorkelling, underwater viewing observatory, Subsea Adventure, Glass Bottom Boat, giant waterslide and regular presentations by our Marine Biologists
  • Included in your cruise fare is $4.50 per head fee which goes towards the management & protection of the Reef by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority

Notes:
Departure Days:
  • Daily
Departure Time: 8.30am
Return Days:
  • Same Day
Return Time: 5pm
All Prices: Adults: $185 Children (5-15 years): $90 Family 2 adults & upto 3 children: $435 Seniors & Students (ID Required): $155


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