You will have over 5 hours at the reef sites combined.

All of our reef sites offer great ecological diversity and an abundance of marine life. Some of the commonly seen marine life include turtles, varieties of colourful wrasses, cods, parrot fish, anemone fish (Nemo), angelfish, giant clams and reef sharks.

Lycra suits are available onboard (complimentary) to reduce the possibility of stings and irritations while also offering protection from the sun.
At certain times of the year (generally November – April), jellyfish, commonly called marine stingers, can affect the seas of Northern Australia. Most jellyfish are harmless to man, however certain varieties may cause a serious reaction. Incidents involving serious marine stings in this area are extremely rare. Our crew are conscious of the danger of marine stingers and will take appropriate steps to ensure your protection if they believe conditions are such that there is a possibility of encountering these creatures.

No. Poseidon has a roaming permit and the day’s operation is conducted from the vessel. The large hydraulic platform at the aft of the vessel /dive deck enables easy water access. Our roaming permits enable the vessel’s skipper to choose the best 3 sites daily suited to the day’s conditions from a wide selection of reef sites.

No, snorkellers are also welcome aboard and our reef sites offer great experiences for both snorkellers and divers. As some of the best coral growth on the Great Barrier Reef is found in the shallower waters, shallow lagoons are great for snorkelling. For more experienced snorkellers, our sites offer some spectacular drop-offs and coral pinnacles to explore.

Yes a tropical buffet lunch, including prawns, is served on board. A scrumptious morning tea on boarding including focaccias, muffins/cake selection is served, as well as afternoon tea cakes and cheese and biscuits on the homeward journey. This is all included in your cruise price.

Yes

Life jackets are onboard for emergency use only. Flotation or buoyancy vests and swimming noodles are supplied free of charge for your use.

Hopefully not. Posedion is by design a very stable boat. Where there is motion however, whether in a car, bus, plane or boat, some people will suffer from motion sickness. Motion sickness medication is available onboard for purchase. Ginger tablets are available free onboard as a natural alternative.

Not technically however a day aboard Poseidon is about being in the water and we recommend our cruise for people who are confident in the water. It is recommended however that if you can’t swim but would like to do an introductory dive, that a reef platform such as Quicksilver’s Outer Reef cruise would be better suited to ensure the best experience as it features a dedicated introductory diver’s platform to ease you into the experience.

If your child is under the age of 15 years they are unable to travel without a parent or legal guardian. If your child is between the ages of 15 -18 years he / she can travel unattended but a dive waiver (either certified or introductory) and letter signed by the parent / legal guardian giving permission for your child to dive, must be presented to the crew on the day before travel for your child to be allowed to dive. Please contact our office for the required paperwork.

The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 yrs.

Our dives are approximately 12 to 18 metres in depth. The Great Barrier Reef is generally not a deep dive destination, more shallow diving. As coral relies on sunlight for growth, some of the best snorkelling and diving can be done in shallow areas around the reef top.

No experience is necessary however age and medical conditions apply. The minimum age is 12 years. Some medical conditions prevent diving, for example, asthma or respiratory conditions, heart conditions, epilepsy, diabetes and certain medications. Diving is subject to medical questionnaire

Transfers are available but cost $37 per person return.

There is ample parking at the marina if you drive and it is free of charge.