Dive & Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns: Liveaboard Trips (Overnight)
Undersea Explorer

The Company

Undersea Explorer research projects explore many areas of interest including minke whales, sharks, octopus, nautilus, fluorescent corals, water quality and coral spawning. Undersea Explorer dive experiences feature on the Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

The Diving / snorkeling

The Undersea Explorer visits Australia's best dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef, Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea, and the spectacular remote Far Northern Reefs. Our liveaboard operation sets new standards in adventure diving by offering truly remote diving , as well as the opportunity to learn from and mingle with marine scientists.

Diver's abilities are respected and include no time-limit dives and exhilarating drift dives. Your diving experience is our priority. Research activities fit around the diving program, adding a stimulating atmosphere of discovery to all expeditions while contributing to our knowledge and conservation of marine eco-systems.

Coral Sea diving is excellent year round.

Generally, Jan - March is considered our monsoon season with amazing feeding and marine action following the breeding season. April - September is our winter, which can offer great visibility and beautiful weather but possibly stronger winds. October - December has warmer weather with many coral reef species reproducing during this time.

The Undersea Explore offers trips of 7 day and 9 days in duration:
click below for itinerary and prices.

• 7 day expeditions - All year round
• 9 day Far Nth expeditions - October - November

The Vessel

• Air-conditioned 2 berth cabins
• 5 x Queen cabins
• 5 x Twin cabins (male/female share)
• 5 x toilets and showers
  (Note: Linen provided including bath towel)

Facilities:

• Air-conditioned throughout
• Hydraulic Dive Platform
• Lecture Room
• Top deck with awning
• Video and TV (Pal and NTSC)
• Microscope linked to TV
• Digital underwater video and camera
• Marine library with computer CD Rom
• 240 v AC - outlets in cabins
  (110 volt transformer available)

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Lounge	Dive Platform	Queen Cabin	Saloon
Top Deck	Twin Room	Vessel	Back Deck