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Queensland Great Barrier Reef Australia Scuba Diving Operators since 1979
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Dive Australia - Coral Sea - Great Barrier Reef - Whitsunday Islands - HMAS Brisbane

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Dive Coral Sea

This, now famous, diving operation has been featured in National Geographic - now you can join their voyage of discovery! Undersea Explorer is one of Australia's most exciting live-aboard scuba diving operations, offering adventure diving expeditions with a marine research focus. Their expeditions encompass an incredible range of reef diving, adventure diving and marine research, creating new dive experiences with every voyage to the Coral Sea.

Visit remote Osprey Reef which offers 1000 mtr drop-offs, shark dives and pelagic action. The coral gardens of the Ribbon Reefs and the World Famous Cod Hole. The crew are there to assist those with less experience, and the adventure divers are not held back.

Please note that these cruises are often booked out up to 2 months in advance.

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Coral Sea Dive Cruise Inclusions

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  • 24 metre specialised research dive vessel;
  • Fully air conditioned with accommodation for 18 passengers;
  • Extra accommodation for 5 crew and 4 research scientists;
  • 5 cabins with queen sized bed;
  • 5 twin cabins (male/female share);
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Meals: breakfast on first day until lunch on last day;
  • All meals prepared on board by chef;
  • Light refreshments provided after each dive;
  • 20-22 dives (6 day Osprey reef expeditions);
  • Daily Interpretive presentations;
  • Tanks, weights, airfills included in cost;
  • Hydraulic Dive Platform;
  • Air compressor;
  • Nitrox compressor;
  • 2 x inflatable tenders;
  • Desalinator for fresh water supply;
  • Full scuba hire available.
  • More Information.......
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2008 Coral Sea Schedule and Rates

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Date

Code

Expedition

Cost
 

5-11 Jan

J108

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2100

 

12-18 Jan

J208

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2100

 

19-25 Jan

J308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2100

 

1-4 Mar

MR108

Cod Hole temptation

$1000
 

4-7 Mar

MR208

Ribbon Reef Discovery

$1350
 

8 -14 Mar

MR308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2100

 

21 - 24 Mar

MR408

Cod Hole temptation

$1000
 

24 - 27 Mar

MR508

Ribbon Reef Discovery

$1350
 

29 Mar - 4 April

MR608

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2100

 

12-15 April

AP108

Cod Hole temptation

$1015
 

15-18 April

AP208

Ribbon Reef Discovery

$1365
 

19-25 April

AP308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2215
 

26-29 April

AP408

Cod Hole temptation

$1015
 

29 April - 2 May

AP508

Ribbon Reef Discovery

$1365
 

Maintenance Period 3rd - 9th May

 

10-16 May

M108

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2215
 

17-20 May

M208

Cod Hole temptation

$1015
 

20-23 May

M308

Ribbon Reef Discovery

$1365
 

24-30 May

M408

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2215
 

31 May - 6 June

M508

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2215
 

7 -13 June

JN108

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

14-20 June

JN208

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

21-27 June

JN308

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

28 June - 4th July

JN408

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

5 -11 July

JL108

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

12-18 July

JL208

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

19-25 July

JL308

Minke Whale Expedition

$2865
 

26 July - 1 Aug

JL408

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

2 - 8 Aug

AU108

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

Maintenance Period 9th - 15th August

 

16-22 Aug

AU208

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

23-29 Aug

AU308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

30 Aug - 5 Sept

AU408

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

6-12 Sept

S108

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

13-19 Sept

S208

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

Maintenance Period 20th - 26th September

 

27 Sept - 3 Oct

S308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

4-10 Oct

0108

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

11-17 Oct

O208

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615

 

18-24 Oct

O308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

Maintenance Period 25th - 26th October

 

 

27 Oct  - 5 Nov

O408

9 DAY FAR NORTHERN EXPEDITION - Boat Port Douglas to Lockhart River - One way Flight Lockhart River to Cairns

$3915 + $450 flight

 

 

5 Nov  - 12 Nov

N108

7 DAY FAR NORTHERN EXPEDITION - Return Flights Cairns to Lockhart River

$3015 + $900 flights

 

 

12 - 19 Nov

N208

7 DAY FAR NORTHERN EXPEDITION - Return Flights Cairns to Lockhart River - *Note: Full moon 13 Nov. Coral spawning predicted 17-19 Nov during this trip.

$3015 + $900 flights

 

 

19 - 28 Nov

N308

9 DAY FAR NORTHERN EXPEDITION - One way Flight Cairns to Lockhart River - Boat Lockhart River to Port Douglas

$3915 + $450 flight

 

Maintenance Period 29th - 30th November

 

 

1 - 5 Dec

D108

4 DAY RIBBON REEF Expedition - Shorter trip Itinerary features RIBBON REEFS and does not visit Osprey Reef

$1765
 

6 - 12 Dec

D208

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

13 - 19 Dec

D308

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
 

Christmas Break - 20th - 26th December

 

27 Dec - 2 Jan

D408

Osprey Reef Shark Encounter

$2615
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Departure

Osprey Reef and Great Barrier Reef Expeditions

Boarding Saturday Evening 5.00pm Princes Wharf, Port Douglas
Enjoy dinner ashore in Port Douglas - be back onboard by 7.30pm for departure.

Far Northern Expeditions

Far Northern Expeditions are 8 or 9 days in duration and visit reefs 400 nautical miles north of Port Douglas. They incorporate a one way scenic flight to or from Lockhart River to rendezvous with the Undersea Explorer. This is a sample 9 day itinerary with departure from Cairns. The alternative itinerary departs Port Douglas on the vessel, with the scenic flight at the end of the expedition....

Scenic Flight from Cairns to Lockhart River departs Cairns 2.00pm arriving Lockhart River approximately 3.45pm

Osprey Reef and Great Barrier Reef Expeditions Itinerary (PDF Format)........

Cod Hole temptation Ribbon Reefs Itinerary (PDF Format)........

Far Northern Expeditions Itinerary (PDF Format)........

Minke Whale Expedition Itinerary (PDF Format)........

Coral Spawning Itinerary (PDF Format)........

Facts Sheet (PDF Format)........

Food and Beverage

  • All meals prepared by onboard chef
  • Light refreshments provided after every dive
  • Special dietary requirements catered for (please advise when booking)
  • Beer and soft drinks are available onboard
  • BYO beer, wine and spirits are accepted (no glass beer bottles please)


Enquiries and Reservations

Click the button below to check availability or to make an enquiry. Please check availability before completing our payment form.

Once your enquiry has been received we will confirm whether berths are available on the dates that you have chosen. You will then receive directions for payment of a deposit to secure your place on the cruise. Payment details and requirements are set out on our Facts Sheet.

Deposits can be paid using our secure (SSL) booking form or by credit card via telephone.

This is a very popular cruise that is nearly always filled. You should make your booking well in advance.

 
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