Travel aboard the large, high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran to the idyllic Great Barrier Reef for a day of unsurpassed adventure. Reefworld, located at Hardy Reef, is your base for exploring this natural wonder. Hardy Reef is one of the most beautiful & prolific of nature’s coral gardens, confirmed by the vibrant coral and abundance of marine life experienced whilst snorkelling or diving. So many colours and thousands of fish!

Tour the reef without getting wet aboard the large spacious semi-submersibles and learn from informative commentary delivered by experienced Reef Interpreters. Reefworld’s facilities also include a large, seated underwater viewing chamber (where soft nautical music carries you away to a state of pure underwater bliss!); a safe and secure diving area; a large sundeck with boundless views of the surrounding reef systems; a tailor-made viewing area on deck to see the massive Queensland Groper living beneath the platform; change rooms; fresh water showers; children’s swimming enclosures and extensive shaded areas.

Reefworld
ReefWorld gives you the Reef the way you want it! Take a tour aboard one of the semi-submarines; or simply sit back in the underwater viewing chamber - it couldn't be more relaxed. Or if you're more adventurous, the E-Sea Dive & Snorkel team can show you the magic in the calm waters. Certified and Introductory dives and a range of levels of snorkeling tour are available.

The Operator is the market leader when it comes to providing the ultimate adventure cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. With four full hours at Reefworld, you can do as much or as little as you like!

Travel in style aboard the large, high speed, air-conditioned catamaran bound for Reefworld at stunning Hardy Reef - your base for exploring this natural wonder. Hardy Reef is a healthy platform reef which allows for sheltered & protected snorkelling and swimming conditions year round. The location and strategic positioning of Reefworld at Hardy Reef means that you will spend less time on the vessel and more time exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

Reefworld gives you the Reef the way you want it! Once your there, take a tour aboard one of the semi-submarines; or simply sit back in the underwater viewing chamber - it couldn't be more relaxed. Or if you're more adventurous, the E-Sea Dive & Snorkel team can show you the magic in the calm waters. Certified and Introductory dives and a range of levels of snorkelling tours are available.

Reefworld can proudly boast the largest number of colourful reef fish of any Whitsunday Great Barrier Reef operator. Fish species include the Queensland Groper 'George' who measure 3 metres in length, and playful Maori Wrasse 'Wally' - plus thousands of other marine residents!

Club Seahorse
Club Seahorse is the Operator’s free children’s club that will offer extra entertainment for youthful patrons! Including child care (so Mum & Dad can enjoy some in-water time together!), face-painting, activity booklets, competitions, board games, storytelling and children’s movies – Club Seahorse can be booked in 30 minute blocks, making Reefworld the perfect choice for anyone traveling with children! Club Seahorse is the first floating child care service available on the Great Barrier Reef. Club Seahorse ensures your kids (from 6 months to 15 yrs, pending availability) have a great time - while you have a great time! Face painting; activity books; board games and movies make the kids' visit a fun filled day to remember.

Supervised by experienced staff - you're free to relax and enjoy the facilities... guilt free! And freedom was never this cheap - youngsters (aged 5 to 15) travelling to the reef with a full-fare adult spend the day at Club Seahorse for only $90 each. The Operator cares for kids in periods of 30 minutes.

• Short journey time to Great Barrier Reef
• 4 hours at the Outer Barrier Reef
• Free use of Club Seahorse for child care
• Semi-submersible coral viewing
• Unlimited use of 50 seat underwater viewing chamber
• All snorkelling equipment, including individually sealed snorkel mouthpiece
• Reef appreciation talk by Reef Interpreter
• Delicious buffet lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea/coffee
• Return coach transfers between Shute Harbour and mainland accommodation

Optional extras:
• Scuba Diving – for both first time and certified divers (subject to medical)
• Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters
• Helicopter Scenic Flights over world-famous Heart Reef
• Video or DVD of daily activity
• Photographs of daily activity
• Healthy breakfast on board on the way to the Reef. Access to ‘Fantasea at the Reef’ for all souvenir shopping

Anchorage:

* Times may vary due to tidal conditions and weather.

Operator profile

The Operator is a part of the leading Australian marine transport group Riverside Marine. Founded in 1926, Riverside is a Brisbane based company owned by the Campbell family.

Each year, the Fantasea Foundation allocates over $100,000 for monitoring and management of its own activities on the reef.

The Operator also manages research vessels and monitors the marine park for the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).

Emily Smart is the marine research co-ordinator for the Fantasea Foundation. As the marine research co-coordinator she gets to fulfil her passion of working closely with marine life and she researches and monitors Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, coral bleaching, reef health, and species diversity. Emily also enjoys taking people on guided snorkel tours as a reef interpreter, giving marine biology presentations and giving educated talks on semi-submersible rides. Emily is fully qualified with a Bachelor of Science (Biology & Geography) degree, including Honours (Marine Ecology) from Wollongong University, as well as a postgraduate Certificate of Science (Marine Biology and Ecotourism/Wildlife Tourism Management) from James Cook University. Emily has a love for the marine world, particularly coral reefs. Before joining the Fantasea Foundation she previously spent 18 months in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, on a voluntary marine research and conservation expedition.

Current Reefworld Weather

Prior to departure you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the operators of this vessel. Here is a summary of the terms and conditions:

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- The Supplier or Operator means the operator who supplies this vessel to you on arrival.
- The Client is also referred to as the renter (s) or hirer (s)

Prices Details
Payment of the Fare is payable as follows:
(i) A deposit is payable upon confirmation.
(ii) The balance of payment is to be paid at least seven days prior to the cruise departure date.

Cancellations:
The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
Cancellations outside 7 days there is a $50.00 administration fee.
Cancellations inside 7 days or a no show there is no refund.

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