Tusa Dive Outer Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Adventure, Day Trip
Experience our Great Barrier Reef in all it’s natural beauty on-board the evolutionary T5. Super slick T5 is TUSA Dive’s latest custom built reef craft and is designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving, and snorkelling...
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Fri, Jul 30 2010 08:00 AMFri, Jul 30 2010 16:00 PM
Sat, Jul 31 2010 08:00 AMSat, Jul 31 2010 16:00 PM
Sun, Aug 1 2010 08:00 AMSun, Aug 1 2010 16:00 PM
Mon, Aug 2 2010 08:00 AMMon, Aug 2 2010 16:00 PM
Tue, Aug 3 2010 08:00 AMTue, Aug 3 2010 16:00 PM
  2 Certified Dives - Tanks/Weights Only 3 Certified Dives - Tanks/Weights Only 2 Certified Dives with Full Equipment 1 Introductory Dive 3 Certified Dives with Full Equipment
AUD $190.00 AUD $210.00 AUD $220.00 AUD $230.00 AUD $240.00
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OVERVIEW

Experience our Great Barrier Reef in all it’s natural beauty on-board the evolutionary T5. Super slick T5 is TUSA Dive’s latest custom built reef craft and is designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving, and snorkelling. Special features include hydraulically lowered water level platforms, huge dive deck, and internal and external lounge style seating throughout. Locally owned TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 outer reef sites, and are specialists in day tours to the reef with more than 20 years experience. So join the all new T5 and experience the day trip reef adventure of a life time

Introductory Diving
Make your reef trip the ultimate experience, and take an 'Intro dive'. An 'Intro Dive' or Introductory Dive, is by it's true name, a PADI Discover Scuba Course. You do not need to have any experience to participate in the Discover Scuba Course, and all tuition is undertaken on board the T5. You do however need to be at least 14 years old, and be able to pass a medical questionnaire when you board the boat in the morning.

After your briefing and once at the reef, you will be diving right off the back of the boat, at the same sites as the certified divers to maximum of 10 metres depth. You will have the most experienced instructors by your side, and a maximum of three other 'intro' divers. You can expect your dive to last between 20 and 35 minutes, and give you a whole new perspective of the world of fish!

You have the opportunity of a second dive at the day's second reef location, as well as a couple of hours between your dives for snorkelling.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTRODUCTORY DIVERS
Flying and Driving
You will not be able to dive if you are flying within 24 hours.

Medical Information
A medical questionnaire must be passed to allow participation in Introductory Diving (PADI Discover Scuba Diving) . This questionnaire can be downloaded here. We recommend you obtain a doctors release prior to your trip if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking prescribed medications.
The main non-medical issue that will prevent you from diving is pregnancy.

Tusa Dive will not charge you for any 'unused' dives, whether for medical reasons or other.

Certified Diving
Tusa Dive have more than 20 years experience in providing day tour diving for certified divers. Our history gives us access to some of the best diving locations in the Marine Park, accessible in a day trip from Cairns. We have 16 dive sites within a 50 km radius of Cairns, allowing us to choose the best two sites, for the conditions of the day. And if you are interested in joining us for more than a day we can (weather permitting!), take you to two new sites each day.

At each site you have the option of 2 or 3 dives. Each site you dive will be unique, allowing you to explore vast coral gardens, caverns, walls and isolated pinnacles, while amazing you with sheer the diversity and colour of marine life.

Tusa Dive offer you the freedom to dive with your buddy or join the guided dives with one of our divemasters at a small additional cost of $10 per dive. Top quality scuba equipment, includes Scubapro regulators and BCDs, Uwatec Aladin Pro dive computers, TUSA Liberators masks and Tusa Imprex fins and booties. Wetsuits are available in all sizes, and include 3mm full length and 5mm shorties, as well as lycra suots if preferred.

Nitrox fills at 32% are available for Nitrox certified divers, when booked in advance

Tusa Dive offer a tanks & weight rate for divers supplying their own scuba equipment, and also special discounted packages for divers joining us for 3 days or more. Refer to Day Trip Package.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Flying and Driving

Tusa Dive recommends a minimum of 24 hours from the last dive before flying or ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Cetification Card
Don't forget to bring your certification card

Medical Statement
Certified divers are required to sign a release and medical statement, stating they are medically and physically fit to dive.

 
INCLUSIONS

* Fresh, healthy, and tasty buffet style lunch
* Morning and afternoon tea
* Quality snorkelling equipment
* Quality scuba equipment & dive computers
* Wetsuit and/ or lycra skins
* Prescription masks if required
* Free Guided snorkel tour
* Free Reef Interpretation Presentation

Not Included:
* EMC, Port & Admin fee– pay on board $10 per person (Including $5 EMC pp charge for all passengers age 4 and over entering the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
* Cairns & Northern Beaches hotel transfers at $10 per person
* Guided dives at $10 per dive
* Nitrox Fills (32%) at $15 per fill
* Digital Camera Hire from $35
* A range of photo-pro package options

TYPICAL ITINERARY

Experience our Great Barrier Reef in all it’s natural beauty on-board the evolutionary T5. Custom-built for ultimate comfort, the T5 features air-conditioned interiors with lounge style seating, picture windows and flat-screens, open-air sundecks, and water level platforms for easy access to the water.

T5 departs daily from Cairns. A 90 minute journey to the outer reef will see you arriving at the first of the day's two sites. Tusa Dive have a choice of 16 reef sites, changing daily to take advantage of the best sites for the conditions of the day. Each day brings a whole new underwater adventure! Activities include guided snorkel tours, 'introductory' diving, and certified diving with up to 3 dives in the day available. You will enjoy nearly 5 hours of diving and snorkelling magical coral reefs, where you will be amazed by the colour and diversity of marine life. Under the instruction and care of Tusa's professional dive crew, your day in the water will be safe, carefree, and full of memories of a lifetime.

Locally owned The Operator are specialists in day tours to the reef with more than 20 years experience. The Operator is an Advanced Ecotourism Operator, committed to providing a service that reflects the responsibility to contribute to the protection of environment.

DAY TRIP ITINERARY

  • 8:00am daily departure from E Finger, Marlin Marina, Cairns
  • 90 minute trip to outer reefs
  • 5 hours on the reef at two unique locations
  • Certified Divers – Choice of 2 or 3 dives
  • Introductory Divers – Choice of 1 or 2 dives
  • 4.00 – 4.30pm return to Cairns
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Vessel: Tusa 5 Type: Motor
Length: 80ft Year: 2007
Crew: Supplied Hull type: Catamaran
Model: MTU Motor Beam: 26.25ft
Draft: 8.20ft Cruising speed: 20kn
Engine: 485kw Marine Interpretation presentation (free)
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TUSA 5 is 24 metre catamaran, custom designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving and snorkelling on Great Barrier Reef waters. Catering for up to 80 guests, the T5 can be booked for your special function or private day on the reef.

Launched in September 2007, the TUSA 5 is Cairns newest reef vessel. Lounge style seating, air-conditioning, and flat screen plasma TVs make comfortable interiors, while exterior areas feature a sunken lounge on the bow, a huge dive deck, and a sun deck on the stern's second level. Access to the reef is made easy with a hydraulically lowered water level platform

Locally owned TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 outer reef sites, and are specialists in day tours to the reef with more than 20 years experience. Our crew are on hand throughout the day to help make your day extra special. A typical day will have 10 -12 crew on board, so you can expect lots of friendly and professional service, whether you're an experienced diver or first time snorkeller. The T5 team have all completed their ADVANCED REEF TEACH certification courses (endorsed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), and are keen to share their love and knowledge of the reef with you. So join the all new T5 and experience the day trip reef adventure of a life time

OTHER INFORMATION

Tusa Dive Day Trips
Tusa Dive have been taking divers and snorkellers to the reef since 1986. We pride ourselves on the professional service offered by our friendly team, our new custom designed dive vessels, and our large selection of stunning reef sites available for our guests to experience. As locals, we value our beautiful Great Barrier Reef and are committed to preserving it for our future generations.

Tusa Dive have access to 16 unique sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. On your day trip to the reef, you will cruise to two selected outer reef locations and have the opportunity to participate in snorkelling, 'introductory' diving, and certified diving. Tusa Dive also offers a free guided snorkel tour and marine interpretation presentation.

Your day will be on board Cairns' newest reef craft the T5, custom-built for ultimate comfort and easy access to the water. Passenger numbers are limited to just 60 to ensure plenty of space, and the Tusa crew will make sure your day is fun, safe, and memorable. You can even take those memories home, as our on-board photographer is there to snap you through-out the day.

T5 departs daily from Cairns.  A 90 minute journey to the outer reef will see you arriving at the first of the day's two sites. Tusa Dive have a choice of 16 reef sites, changing daily to take advantage of the best sites for the conditions of the day.

TUSA Dive are specialists in day tours to the reef with more than 20 years experience. TUSA Dive is an Advanced Ecotourism Operator, committed to providing a service that reflects our responsibility to contribute to the protection of our environment.

 
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3 Certified Dives with Full Equipment
 
 
2 Certified Dives with Full Equipment
 
 
2 Introductory Dives
 
 
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3 Certified Dives - Tanks/Weights Only
 
 
 
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Supplying a range of free fresh & healthy buffet style lunch, snacks, Tea & Coffee.
 
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- Diving
- Marine Interpretation talks
- Guided snorkel tours
- Underwater photography briefs

 
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THIS VESSEL FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN Tue, Apr 1 2008 AND Wed, Jun 30 2010

1. Payment Terms:
- 20% deposit is required to secure your reservation
- Balance of payment is due 33 days prior to departure

2. CANCELLATION POLICY
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
- 4 days notice is required for a full refund less deposit to apply
- 100% cancellation fee applies to cancellations within 4 days of departure

3. MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy that includes
(i) Trip Cancellation insurance
(ii) Lost/damaged personal belongings or equipment, due to any reason must be claimed on Travel Insurance.
(iii) Evacuation & Medical cover for Scuba Diving. Please be aware that Scuba Diving and in-water activities are not covered by all Travel Insurance companies. Please read the wording of your policy carefully.

NOTE:
In a Medical Emergency any evacuation, vessel relocation or medical expenses are the financial responsibility of that diver.
Divers Alert Network (DAN) www.diversalertnetwork.org & Dive Assure www.diveassure.com offer comprehensive insurance packages specifically for Scuba Divers.

MEDICAL STATEMENT

I agree that:
1. I am medically & physically fit to dive and /or snorkel.
2. I have not suffered any illness or injury that may affect my ability to dive or snorkel safely.
3. I am not currently suffering or have ever suffered from illness or injury or condition relating to any heart or lung disorder, asthma, epilepsy or insulin-dependent diabetes or any other condition that is contraindicative to diving.
4. I am not currently suffering from any illness or injury or condition, or taking any prescription medication (other than contraception).If you are unsure about, or cannot agree to points 1-4 above, you must present a Dive Medical clearance upon boarding to enable you to dive.

ITINERARIES
All itineraries are weather dependent and are subject to change at the discretion of the Master of the Veseel.

NOTE for Tusa Dive Vessel (day trips):
All Rates are given in Australian Dollars inclusive of GST
Bookings are required for Nitrox Diving
Certain medications and medical conditions (eg. history of Asthma, Diabetes, and pregnancy) may exclude you from Scuba Diving
In the interest of safety we recommend you do not fly within a 24 hour period after diving

Please note: Pets are not allowed onboard on any vessel. Smorking is not acceptable in th cabins.

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