WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen, hat, change of clothes, swimmers, towel, cash or credit card for onboard payment purchases.

CHECK-IN
7.30am Check in at The Reef Fleet Terminal ( Pier Esplanade- Cairns)
8.00am Commence boarding at the Marlin Jetty
8.30am Departure

Osprey V is one of the fastest day trips to the Outer edge of The Great Barrier Reef, cruising at 30 knots

Osprey V is 30m in length. She has indoor seating and tables in saloon areas which can cater for up to 120 passengers. Outdoor seating and deck areas also available upstairs and downstairs with a large sundeck at front of boat which is ideal for sunbathing and relaxing. We also have 2 male and 2 female changing rooms are on board however we do not have any showers. Approximately 15 friendly, well trained crew are aboard to cater for every passenger.

Operator Profile:
We are big enough to take you to the edge & small enough to make it personal.

We are located in Cairns, Australia, on a journey of adventure, fun and good times to the Outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Whether its snorkelling, diving or learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, Down Under Cruise & Dive has got it all.

We are locally owned and operated, internationally recognized, Great Barrier Reef Cruise and Scuba Diving Company. Since the conception, we have shown enviable growth and has become one of the largest and most respected professional five star operations in the region. This is a testament to the management, staff and crew who are dedicated to ensuring that we offer the most incredible Great Barrier Reef experiences to all its passengers at an affordable price. The professional, warm, welcoming staff are committed to making sure that, when you travel to the Great Barrier Reef ,the experience will be one of the most treasured and magical highlights of your life.

By choosing this Great Barrier Reef Adventure, you are guaranteed of good times, great value and a safe, fun filled adventure that you will never want to end!

Terms and Conditions:
Certified Divers
# Certified divers must present an internationally recognised SCUBA certification card
# or log book showing 4 training dives
# You must declare you are medically and physically fit to dive

Open Water Dive Course
# You must be over 12 years of age and able to swim
# 2 passport photos required. We organise these for an additional $5.00
# Current dive medical in accordance with AS4005-1,
# which we can arrange on day one of your course. Cost is $44 payable direct to the doctor

Referral Course
# We accept all open water referrals course students to enable your 4 day training dives
# to be completed on the Great Barrier Reef

Advanced Dive Course
# Passport photo for advanced certification card. We can organise this for an additional $5.00
# If open water certification was completed more than 5 years prior,
# a medical declaration must be completed

Additional Costs:
All Passengers
# Government Reef Tax

Open Water Dive Students Only
# Dive medical
# 2 passport photos

NOTE: All certified divers and learn to dive students please note that a history of asthma, ear and heart conditions and some other medical conditions may exclude you from scuba diving. It is advisable to discuss any existing medical conditions with Down Under Dive prior to embarkation. A medical form/declaration must be completed onboard prior to diving. In the interest of your safety we recommend you do not fly within 24 hours of the last dive.

Payment method:
VISA, Mastercard, AUD Travellers cheques, EFTPOS and cash are all accepted. Applicable bank transactional charges may apply.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
- All monies forfeited unless we are notified 5 days prior to departure. For passengers voluntarily leaving the vessel or withdrawing from a course after day one, there will be no refund.
Cancellation of an Open Water Dive Course is fully refundable up until the end of day 1 only. Excluding deposit paid.

- All Tours are subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. All dives are weather permitting and Captains discretion. No refund for in-complete dives. Should a cruise not operate for any such reason passengers will be offered
an alternative day or refund for days lost only.

- GROUPS- (10 or more paxs) All monies forfeited unless Down Under Dive reservations are notified 13 days before departure.

Check In:
Check ins are conducted daily at our Reef Fleet Terminal desk located at the Cairns Marina between 7.30am and 8.15am. The marina is again only a short walk from the city centre. Transfer buses are available upon request.

In Interest of Customer Safety
On very rare occasions all cruise services or a single dive can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. All in-water activities are weather permitting and at the Captain's discretion. Should a cruise not operate for any such reason, passengers will be offered an alternative day or refund for the day lost only.

Reef Tax and Administration Levy
Environmental Management charge of $10.00 per day per person (up to a maximum $30.00 per person per cruise) is levied for all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This non-commissionable charge will be collected in addition to the cruise fare.

Medical Form / Health Declaration (In the interest the customer's safety)
Each diver is required by Queensland Government regulations to complete a statuatory medical declaration form before partaking in any in-water activities. It is also recommended that the diver does not fly within 24hrs of the last dive.Please be aware that snorkelling may be a strenuous activity, any existing medical conditions should be considered prior to snorkelling. Buoyancy vests are available on board the vessels.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

On board you will be asked to fill out a "Snorkel/Diving Medical Declaration". This is done to ensure your safety and our professionalism in maintaining the highest safety standards and complying with Australian regulations. Some medical conditions are contrary to diving in Australia.

Please read carefully and if you need further confirmation do not hesitate to contact us.
Here are the questions that you will be asked in the format of a YES/NO answer:

Are you subject to any of the following conditions?

# Asthma or wheezing
# Brain, spinal cord or nervous disorder
# Chronic Bronchitis or persistent chest complaint
# Chronic sinus condition
# Collapsed Lung (pneumothorax)
# Diabetes mellitis (sugar diabetes)
# Chest Surgery
# Ear Surgery
# Epilepsy
# Fainting, seizures or blackouts
# Heart Disease of any kind
# Recurrent ear problems when flying
# Tuberculosis or other long term lung disease
# Breathlessness
# Chronic ear discharge or infection
# High/Low blood pressure
# Other illness or operation in the last month
# Perforated eardrum
# Are you currently taking any medication or drug (excluding oral contraception)
# Have you ingested any alcohol within the last 8 hours
# Are you pregnant
# Have you had a diving or snorkelling accident

Scuba Divers only:
Have you ever experienced any of the following injuries?
# Ear/sinus squeeze
# Decompression sickness
# Lung expansion injury
# Are you planning to fly within 24hrs after diving?
# Other

You will also be asked to rate your swimming/snorkelling or diving ability

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer
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Booking information
To make a booking, you must complete our no-obligations reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct - and discuss payment options. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.

Please note we accept Visa and Mastercard and the credit card fees are: 
1) 1.75% for the deposit amount.
2) 1.75% for the balance of payment.

If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions of your selected sailing adventure. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

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Amendments
Please check the terms of each vessel to see whether amendment fees apply. Please also note that for some vessels an amendment is treated as a new booking and the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). In the case of boat rental/yacht charter, if the hire or number of days is increased, an additional deposit may be required, while reduction in rental periods or price may reduce the total, but the deposit amount will remain unchanged.

Vessel Capacity and fitness to charter (for Bareboats only)
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vessel you charter is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of passengers allowed is indicated next to each vessel on this website. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A boat or trip supplier can refuse to hire a vessel to any person who is in their opinion unfit to skipper or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.