When you choose HABA for your Great Barrier Reef experience you are quite simply choosing the very best in service, safety and comfort. The distinct quality provided shows in every way. the two site day means a relaxing, flexible experience with plenty of free time for divers to snorkel with their companions at each site after their dives. The fast, comfortable, purpose built vessel provides safe and easy access to the water. All brand new diving and snorkelling equipment, great food and a professional, experienced crew ensure that your adventure will be the most personlised and friendly reef trip available.
The Great Barrier Reef offers some of the finest snorkelling in the world. HABA provides the opportunity to actually see for yourself the amazing variety and complexity of hard and soft corals, a kaleidoscope of shapes, colours and structures all teeming with fish in a never ending cycle of life.
Snorkelling is perfectly safe and fun for the whole family. A professional and experienced crew will teach you the basic techniques of this activity with "hands on" instruction while ensuring your enjoyment is second to none.
There are plenty of floatation devices for you comfort and security. Take time to venture on the guided snorkelling tour included in your package, or simply see it all for yourself.
Introductory Diving
Experience the realm of the Scuba Diver with absolutely no experience necessary. Following an in-depth brief, you will be introduced to a whole new world.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef underwater world. The professional, Dive Instructors will lead you all the way in a manner that is SAFE and informative so you proceed with complete confidence.
Certified Diving
For the certified divers HABA offers the best of the Outer Barrier Reef.
The historical sites are selected daily and the experienced crew will guide you to the best location. Pristine reef, magnificent coral drop offs and the complete spectrum of marine life is yours for the day.
Port Douglas has long been the destination for the serious diver with the Outer Reef being little over an hour away.
Drift dives and exploration are made easy by HABAS new high speed tender - you are taken to unspoilt locations remote from the activities taking place around the vessel.
Details of Your Day
Your day begins with a courtesy coach transfer from your accommodation in Port Douglas or Cairns to the Mirage Marina. Coffee, tea and muffins are available onboard upon your arrival and during the Safety Briefing.
Departure for the Great Barrier Reef is at 8:30 with little over an hour travel time. The rest of the day is yours for Snorkelling, Diving or simply Relaxing right on the Outer Reef.
All water sports create an appetite and a day on the Reef would not be the same without a delicious, fresh Tropical Buffet Lunch.
Following lunch a Reef Brief will commence on the top deck during which a Marine Naturalist will explain to you the corals, fish and ecology of the Great Barrier Reef environment.
The boat will then move on to the second unique location where you carry on your water activity or simply relax on our spacious vessel. The afternoon site brings with it the opportunity to participate in the guided Snorkel Tour where the information discussed in the Reef Brief is brought to life before your eyes.
Following Afternoon Tea the vessel will depart the Reef for arrival back in Port Douglas at approximately 4:00 p.m. for your transfer to your accommodation or an afternoon shop at the Marina Mirage.
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