Cape Tribulation Accommodation / Daintree Accommodation - B&B / Bed and Breakfast in the Daintree Rainforest National Park

Go snorkelling in Cape Tribulation !

Snorkelling on The Great Barrier Reef off the coast at Cape Tribulation is a must do, the Daintree coast is closer to the reef than anywhere else in Queensland so you're out there in less than an hour!

 

Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef

The Odyssey has left Cape Tribulation on 17 November 2007, from which date there will only be one boat offering full day trips to the Great Barrier Reef;
the Rum Runner , there is now also a half day ocean rafting snorkeling trip available, click here for more info on Cape Tribulation ocean rafting

Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef from Cape Tribulation is one of the best tours to do during your Daintree holiday. Above you see the OdysseyH2O, a fast motorboat that carries only 27 passengers and can take you out to the Great Barrier Reef in only 45 minutes for an unforgettable day of snorkeling and/or scubadiving and serve you lunch on the reef. If you prefer to take it slower there is also a sailing boat, the Rum Runner, that also does a great snorkelling and scuba diving day tour. Out on the reef you will see countless colored fish, sea turtles, giant clams and even some harmless small reef sharks. Dependent on weather conditions and tides you will go to either Undine Reef or Mackay Reef and visit two different sites.

Even if you have never dived before or have no certification you can still dive here. This is called an intro-dive and a qualified instructor will equip you, give you all instructions needed and stay with you throughout the dive. An experience not to be missed.

Looking out over the Great Barrier Reef

Odyssey on its way from Cape Tribulation to the Great Barrier Reef

Prices are $135.- adult, child 5-11 $90.- , one intro dive or two certified dives an extra $70.-
This is an all inclusive price; $10.- environmental levy for protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef is included, and also morningtea, afternoon tea, a tropical buffet lunch, informative talks on marine life, snorkel gear, wetsuits, prescription glasses, and your transfers. Other things like underwater cameras, chocolate bars, soft drinks, beer, hats, T-shirts etc. are available for sale on board.
A bus will pick you up from Rainforest Hideaway around 08.20 in the morning and take you to Cape Tribulation Beach where a small tender will take you to the boat. The same bus will return you to Rainforest Hideaway around 16.30 in the afternoon.
If you are a vegetarian, breatharian, or have any other dietary requirements please inform at the time of booking your reeftrip as this will be catered for.

Want to do a dive course and get certified? Also this can be done in Cape Tribulation in a six day scuba diving course of which four are spent on the Great Barrier Reef.

From Cape Tribulation there are only day trips, if you'd like to spend several days on a liveaboard boat you'll need to do this from Cairns, to book reeftrips or scuba diving courses (or any other tours) in Cairns click here.

Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

Pre - scuba diving instructions

 

This popular trip is often booked out in the busy seasons, you might like to book this in advance to avoid disappointment. Your host Rob will be happy to make arangements for you, this way you can book your accommodation and reef trip all at the same time and only need to send your deposit or credit card details once. If you have already booked your accommodation at Rainforest Hideaway you can at any time later easily book this trip and it will not be necessary to re-send your credit card details. (There is no extra booking fee, you pay exactly the same as when you'd go to the operator directly).

To book online click here to go to our booking form,
or to ask any other details on the trip send an email

Divers with Medical Conditions

Australian Scuba Diving Standards require that all certified divers are medically fit to dive. Certain medical conditions may exclude you from diving, for example; Asthma, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Heart, Lung or Blood Disorders of any kind. If you are taking any medication (with the exception of the contraceptive pill) you may also be excluded from diving.

If you suffer from a medical condition or are taking medication, a fully completed Medical Form (A.S. 4005.1) is to be completed by a Medical Practitioner with knowledge of diving medicine, prior to your arrival at Cape Tribulation. This form must be presented before you will be able to participate in any form of diving.

Reefteach

Spending some time in Cairns before coming up to Cape Tribulation? For an interesting and educating experience in the evening visit Reefteach on 14 Spence St. in the city, Tel/Fax: (07) 4031 7794 . Reef Teach presents a highly informative and entertaining presentation about the Great Barrier Reef. Presented by a Marine Biologist, Dive Instructor & Educationalist, it is the best way to learn about this complex ecosystem. This way you will know what you're looking at when you go on your reef trip from Cape Tribulation.