If you want to see the giant potato cod at the famous Cod Hole and experience the endless visibility in the Coral Sea, then this 5 day 4 night liveaboard trip is the option for you!

This trip takes in the Ribbon Reefs as well as the remote Osprey Reef where you will experience some of the best diving and snorkelling sites on the Great Barrier Reef. The Ribbon Reefs extend southwards from Lizard Island and include the famous Cod Hole, where you can feed the Giant Potato Cod and view a huge variety of marine life.

At Osprey Reef you will have the opportunity to do some of the most stunning wall dives with an average of 40+ metres visibility at each site.

Taka is a 30metre steel, monohull which can sleep up to 30 divers and snorkellers onboard. Cabins onboard are either Stateroom cabins, double or twin ensuite cabins, standard twin cabin (share facilities) or quad share cabins (share facilities).

There is an option to take part in PADI Advanced course whilst carrying out the 10 dives available. If photography interests you then there is also an option to take part in an underwater photography course. This course is an addition and can be organised on board the vessel. The course cost excludes camera hire. The course is run using digital Sea & Sea cameras (hired on board) or your personal digital camera.

Taka Dive also now has Nitrox courses and tank fills (EANX certified divers only) available onboard the vessel. The course and fills can be organised on board the vessel.

Taka is one of the few dive vessels with a "Swim with Minke Whale" permit. These gentle giants are sighted during June and July each year.

Accommodation

1 x Master Stateroom, 5 x Double/Twin Ensuite Cabins, 1 x Standard Twin Cabin, and 4 x Quad Share Cabins. All cabins airconditioned.

Departures

• Friday ex Cairns, year round

Trip Intinerary

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Inclusions

• Accommodation transfers from Cairns city area only
• 4 nights accommodation while onboard
• All meals onboard, including complimentary tea & coffee
• Bed linen, 2 bath towels and 1 deck towel per person (dryer now onboard)
• Tanks & weights

Extras

• Full gear hire (including dive computer) - AU$160
• PADI Advanced Course - AU$180 , Valid 1st April 2009 - 31st March 2010, (AU$225, Valid 1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011)
• PADI Nitrox Course with fills - AU$300
• Nitrox package - (All dives) - AU$75, Valid 1st April 2009 - 31st March 2010, (AU$120, Valid 1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011)
• Nitrox Fills - AU$10 per dive
• PADI Accident & Evacuation Insurance

Bookings

We strongly advise that you pre-book your liveaboard trip as availability may be limited if you leave it until you arrive in Cairns. You can pre-book your liveaboard trip by emailing us with your preferred travel date, names of passengers travelling and your credit card details, as we require payment in full to confirm your booking. Once we have completed your booking we will send you confirmation by email.

If you can also advise us of your accommodation in Cairns, we can arrange transfers for you. If you are unsure of your accommodation in Cairns, you can contact us on arrival into Cairns and advise us then.

Cancellation Policy

• 20% cancellation fee if trip is cancelled 30 days prior to departure
• 50% cancellation fee if trip is cancelled within 30 days prior to departure
• 100% cancellation fee if trip is cancelled within 14 days prior to departure

Terms and Conditions

• In the case of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, Taka Dive reserves the right to adjust or cancel the standard itinerary.
• We recommend the individual purchase of TRAVEL insurance.
• Dive Insurance for medical evacuation is available on board at a cost of AUD$25 (Cod Hole Tour) or AUD$30 (Coral Sea Tour)
• Certain medical conditions or medication can preclude some people from diving, please contact Taka Dive if more information is required.

Rates

Valid 01 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

Stateroom Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1880 $70 $1950
Double/Twin Ensuite Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1680 $70 $1750
Standard Twin Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1480 $70 $1550
Quad Share Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1380 $70 $1450
*Extra Charge: The $70 additional fee includes EMC $16.50, Fuel Levy $50.00, GST, Port & Administration Charges $3.50. All payable on board.
Snorkeller Discount (less the above rates)	$100

Valid 01 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 per person and in Australian Dollars (Currency Converter).

Stateroom Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$2200 $70 $2270
Double/Twin Ensuite Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1930 $70 $2000
Standard Twin Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1725 $70 $1795
Quad Share Cabin Extra Charge* Total Cost	$1540 $70 $1610
*Extra Charge: The $70 additional fee includes EMC $16.50, Fuel Levy $50.00, GST, Port & Administration Charges $3.50. All payable on board.
Snorkeller Discount (less the above rates)	$100