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Explore | Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Tour from Hamilton Island

FROM: $499
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Departure Times

Departs: 8:00 am - Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun
Returns: 4:00 pm

Pricing Options

$300 AUD / Person - Child - Certified Diver (12-14 Years) (Between: 12 Jun 2025 and 31 May 2026)
$499 AUD / Person - Adult - Certified Diver (Between: 12 Jun 2025 and 31 May 2026)

Scuba dive in the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef on this incredible day trip from Hamilton Island!

  • Venture from Hamilton Island to Bait Reef on the Outer Reef
  • Visit 2 different reef sites for some world-class diving
  • Spacious, purpose-built catamaran for a stable and smooth ride 
  • Perfect for excited certified divers
  • Spot marine life and diverse, flourishing corals

Explore's Full Day to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Hamilton Island is the best way to explore the underwater wonders of this World Heritage Site! Cruise on a sturdy and spacious catamaran to the Outer Reef, where you'll spend the day soaking in the tropical views. Explore's boat is specifically built for diving, so it has all the best-quality gear and amenities. With professional divemasters on board plus delicious catering, you're in for a treat on this Great Barrier Reef diving tour!

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Features:

  • Visit dive sites such as Stepping Stone, Paradise Lagoon and Mantaray drop-off
  • Visit two different locations within Bait Reef
  • Spend 3.5 hours exploring the Outer Reef
  • Educational commentary en route
  • Brand new custom designed dive vessel
  • Air-conditioning and comfy seating areas onboard
  • Onboard showers
  • Healthy buffet-style lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • High-quality diving gear including stinger suits
  • 5-star PADI rating
  • All divers are personally guided by our experienced divemasters

This tour is for certified divers only. If you prefer to snorkel, you can book the Explore: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour From Hamilton Island


Important Information
  • To ensure an enjoyable experience and maximum activity time on windy or inclement weather days, days, the operator may alter the Explore: Great Barrier Reef tour to the following: A full day cruise visiting up to three locations within the shelter of the Whitsunday Islands, which may include a stopover at Whitehaven Beach and up to two snorkel and dive locations situated in the northern section of the islands.

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Depart Hamilton Island

Cruise out of the Hamilton Island Marina on the spacious and stable dive vessel with Explore. Relax on the decks, enjoy morning tea and coffee, and admire the tropical views around you as you head for the Outer Reef. The vessel also serves a hot buffet lunch around midday, and has onboard showers and a dive platform. On this impressive vessel you will have everything you ...

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What To Bring

Please take a small bag only with: 

  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Bathers
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Money for onboard purchases
  • Dive certification card

What's Included

  • Buffet lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea 
  • Certified Divers - 2 dives
  • On board toilets and showers
  • Two site visits
  • Quality scuba diving gear
  • All divers are personally guided by our experienced divemasters or instructors
  • Price per person includes GST and $6.50 Re...

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Important Information

Important Information: 

All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book at the time of booking. 

All dietary requirements must be advised at least 72 hours prior to departure.

To ensure an enjoyable experience and maximum activity time on windy or inclement weather days, days, the operator may alter the Explore: Great Barrier Reef tour to the following: A full day cruise visiting up to three locations within the shelter of the Whitsunday Islands, which may include a stopover at Whitehaven Beach and up to two snorkel and dive locations situated in the northern section of the islands.

If your last dive was more than 12 months prior (and depending on the total number of dives) the operator may require you to complete either a PADI ReActivate Programme or a refresher programme in the pool prior to diving. 


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Scuba Diving:

Please refer to the Explore Whitsundays for Diving Terms and Conditions - https://www.exploregroup.com.au/media/1412/dive-booking-termsplusconditions-online.pdf 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to departure will not incur a cancellation fee.

Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

Cancellations on the day of tour or no shows will result in 100% charge.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.

Terms and Conditions

Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.

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