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Dive Expeditions with a difference
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Recent
achievements:
- Recognised
by National Geographic as one of the Classic Top
10 Adventures in the World (Nov05 edition)
- Winner
of North Queensland Tourism awards for Eco Tourism and
Adventure Tourism
- Partners
with Earthwatch in a goverment grant awarded for tourism
research in 2005.
- Expeditions
are sponsored by the Australian Geographic Society
- Implemented
and developed the Swim with Whale Industry in North
Queensland
- Winner
of the
2004 PADI Environmental Award
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The
Undersea Explorer is based in Port Douglas. She takes an exciting
approach to liveaboard diving in the Barrier Reef and Coral Sea.
Besides recreational divers, there are marine biologists and often
scientists on board, who carry out special research projects at
the remote reefs.
The
interesting part at these research programs is that the guests may
participate if they wish. Part of the company's profit will be used
to finance further marine research projects. You financially contribute
to ongoing research funding by booking of one of the Undersea Explorer
excursions!
Undersea
Explorer offers 
diving.
Dive
Sites
The
Undersea Explorer has great itineraries for diving in the Coral
Sea (Osprey Reef), Ribbon Reef (with Cod Hole) and some special
excursions to the pristine Remote Far Northern Reefs. Short excursions
of 2 days to longer schedule up to 9 days are available. Please
check the schedule for details.
Check
the itinerary section for more details of these exciting itineraries.
More information about the diving regions Undersea Explorer:
Ribbon
Reefs - Northern
Coral Sea - Far
Northern Barrier Reef
Vessel
 Undersea
Explorer is perfectly suited for long-range excursions to the Coral
Sea and has a track record of consistent service and professional
dive supervision.
This vessel has lots of space in the salon and on the sundeck. The
special feature is the lecture room on board.
Undersea
Explorer is a very stable vessel, excellent as a dive boat.
 Accommodation
Accommodation on board is in 11 cabins. 20 passengers plus 2 scientists
(22 divers) is the maximum number on each trip. 5 crew are on board.
There are 5 twin cabins with queen size double beds and
6 cabins have bunk twin beds.
The vessel has communal showers and toilets on board. There are
no cabins with private facilities.
 Itinerary
- 4 Night Cod Hole Temptation: Undersea Explorer offers
a 4 night (3 dive days) expedition to the Ribbon Reefs and Cod
Hole during low season from January to May. Those short trips
will continue operating in 2009 and are ideal for those divers
that have limited time.
- 4 Night Ribbon Reef Discovery: This expedition is similar
to the Cod Hole Temptation and offers 4 nights on board the vessel
(3 dive days). Those short trips are ideal for those divers that
have limited time.
- 6 Night Osprey Reef Shark Encounter: Undersea Explorer
offers a 6 night (5 dive days) excursion from Port Douglas, along
the Ribbon Reefs & out to the fantastic Osprey Reef in the
Coral Sea. They start in Port Douglas every Saturday late afternoon
and return to Port Douglas early Friday mornings.
- 6 Night Minke Whale Expeditions: During June and July
each year, Undersea Explorer offers a 6 night (5 dive days) excursion
from Port Douglas to the Great Barrier Ribbon Reefs swimming with
magnificent Dwarf Minke Whales!
- 7 Night Remote Far Northern Expeditions: Each year between
the end of October and the beginning of December, Undersea Explorer
offers a limited number of special excursions to the pristine
Remote Far Northern Barrier Reefs: Raine Island, Great Detached
Reefs, Wishbone, Wreck Bay, Mantis Reef. If a whale shark or tiger
shark encounter is on your list of things to do, then this could
be the trip for you.
- 8 Night Osprey Reef Explorer Expedition: In late 2009,
Undersea Explorer offers two unique expeditions for 8 nights (7
dive days) to the Ribbon Reefs, the Cod Hole and out to the fantastic
Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. Don't miss out!
- Special Interest Trips: The aim of the Undersea Explorer
is to offer exciting and stimulating adventure diving expeditions
while supporting quality research projects, promote field work
opportunities for university students, offer a high quality of
coral reef interpretation and education.
Click here for ongoing activities.
Features
- PADI Instructor on board, PADI no beginner courses are offered
- PADI Advanced courses are offered for an extra charge
- Shark speciality courses are an Undersea Explorer treat
- Nitrox fills and courses available
- Non-divers / Snorkellers are welcome on board and receive a
5% discount on excursion fee
- Undersea
Explorer has digital video production facilities on board. Port
Douglas does have a video/camera hire centre which does hire standard
equipment.
Excursions 2009/2010
(Prices are per person)
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Season
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Per Person |
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4
Night Cod Hole Temptation
twin or double cabin
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09
Jan 09 - 26 May 09
18
Dec 09 - 30 Mar 10
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AU$
1365 |
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4
Night Ribbon Reef Discovery
twin or double cabin
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13
Jan 09 - 30 May 09
01-05 Dec 09
12 Jan 10 - 04 Apr 10
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AU$
1365 |
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6
Night Osprey Reef Shark Encounter
twin or double cabin
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03
Jan 09 - 05 Jun 09
02 Jan 10- 26 Mar 10 |
AU$
2215 |
| 25
Jul 09 - 02 Jan 10 |
AU$
2615 |
6
Night Minke Whale Expedition
twin or double cabin |
06
Jun 09 - 24 Jul 09
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AU$
2865 |
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7
Night Remote Far Northern Excursion
twin or double cabin
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30
Oct 09 - 27 Nov 09
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AU$
3015
+
AUD$950 for flights |
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8
Night Osprey Reef Explorer
twin or double cabin
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18-26
Sep 09
9-17 Oct 09 |
AU$
2865 |
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8
Night Turtle Hatchling Expedition
twin or double cabin
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13-21
Mar 09
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AU$
2865 |
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| Full
set of quality hire gear (price per person/3 day excursions)
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AU$
100 |
| Full
set of quality hire gear (price per person/6-7 day excursions)
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AU$
200 |
| Non-divers
receive a 5% discount on excursion fee |
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Inclusions:
- Accommodation in airconditioned twin-share or queen cabins
- Non-alcoholic beverages (Tea, coffee, water)
- Sheets & towels
- Three meals daily, plus snacks
- 4 to 5 dives per full day
- Marine Biologist presentations
- Use of aluminum cylinders, weights, weight belts
- Australian Government Goods & Services Tax
- DAN 30 day travel assist
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