Marina to reef and back.
Two reef sites, about four hours in the water if you want them, and a boat that's comfortable when you don't.
The day, hour by hour.
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- 7:30 am
Check in at Marlin Marina
Finger B. Coffee, stinger suits sized, and the safety briefing.
- 8:00 am
Cast off
Ninety minutes out to the reef. Seasickness tablets at the bar, free.
- 9:30 am
First reef site
Snorkel, dive or ride the glass-bottom boat. A lookout watches the whole time.
- 12:00 pm
Lunch on the move
A buffet while we move to the second site.
- 12:45 pm
Second reef site
A different reef, often the turtles' favourite.
- 3:30 pm
Head for home
Afternoon tea, and the marine biologist's photos of the day.
- 5:00 pm
Back at the marina
What's in it, and what isn't.
Included
- Stinger suit, mask, snorkel and fins
- Flotation vests and noodles
- Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea
- The glass-bottom boat
- The reef tax (EMC)
Not included
- Introductory dives and the guided snorkel tour, unless added
- Hotel bus from the Northern Beaches ($20 return)
- Underwater photos
- Drinks from the bar
What to bring.
Change rooms on board, but it's quicker.
The stinger suit covers the rest.
Tablets are free at the bar; take them before we leave.
And tell the crew where it is.
See you on the reef.
Pick a date, tell us who's coming, and we'll send everything you need for the morning.