The
Great Barrier Reef, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland,
Australia is one of the best destinations for scuba diving. If you are a scuba diving neophyte, joining
scuba diving tours is the most practical way to gain experience. Cairns, is the
best starting point when planning a scuba dive trip to the Great Barrier Reef.
Scuba diving tours are offered in Cairns – Deep Sea Diver’s Den for example
offers scuba diving tours that let you enjoy the reef in safety and in the
company of experts.
The
Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of 2,900
individual reefs and 900 islands stretching over 2,600 kilometers (1,600 miles)
over an area of approximately 344, 400 square meters. Admittedly, the reef is
overwhelmingly expansive, this is why scuba diving tours offered by companies
in Cairns usually comprises 2 to 11 day long trips otherwise known as Liveaboard
Diving Tours. Although there are scuba diving tours that
last only one day, which can leave you wishing you’ve booked for a longer stay.
Scuba
diving tours are great for beginners because use of excellent equipment is part
of the package. Also included in the
tour are the accommodations and meals. Deep Sea Diver’s Den is known to serve
great meals and well maintained accommodations.
Here is a list of other inclusions and what to expect in a Scuba Diving
Tour you may book in Cairns.
·
City
Transfers in Cairns
·
Quality
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Equipment, including wetsuits and a dive computer.
- Excellent for out-of-towners who want to experience the Great Barrier Reef
for the first time.
·
4
cell torch – 80 lumens hire for night dives – If you want to see the Great
Barrier Reef in a different light, when other sea creatures (who are not very
fond of the sun) come out to explore.
·
All
meals whilst on board, and beverages such as tea, coffee and chilled water
available throughout the day.
·
Two
locations on the Outer Barrier Reef per pay for a total of 4 to 5 dives, all
spaced to give you time to catch your breath and energize for the next
adventure.
·
Itinerary
is not fixed as the Outer Barrier Reef weather tends to be unpredictable.
·
Experienced
divers are allowed to explore on their own but are asked to follow tour
rules.
·
Private
and share guides can be arranged for a fee but some newbies find that
partnering with an experienced diver among the guests is good too. –Great way
to make new friends.
