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Trip Details

 

Check-in:
3:30pm at DSDD/TAKA office.
Pickups for all locations are between 3pm and 3:30pm.

Number of dives: 14 Dives

 

Inclusions

  • Cairns City Transfers
  • Complimentary Tea & Coffee
  • Hot Fresh Showers
  • Air Fills
  • Bed Linen
  • All meals from dinner on the day of departure to lunch on the last day are included.
  • Beer, wine and soft drinks are available from the bar.
  • Masks
  • Open & Closed Foot Fins
  • Booties
  • 5mm Long Arm & Short Leg Wetsuits
  • Flashlights/Torch for night dives.
  • Chemical glow sticks for night dive.
  • Cabins made up daily

 

Taka - Cod Hole and Coral Sea (Osprey Reef)

 

TAKA, being purpose built for these waters will offer you the best expedition possible to 'Osprey Reef' in the Coral Sea, "The Cod Hole" and the Northern Great Barrier Reef. Osprey reef in the Coral Sea is one of the most spectacular dive sites in the world. Offering a diverse range of shark life all year round and pristine soft corals unlike anything you have ever seen before.

Departure Dates Trip
Friday 1st June 2012 5 Days/4 Nights (4 Full Days Diving) Book Now
Tuesday 3rd July 2012 4 Days/3 Nights (3 Full Days Diving) Book Now


On our shark feed dive, you are more than likely to see anywhere from 10 to 70 sharks at a time. Bob Halstead who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame recently said "I'm thinking this is one of the best shark dives I have done in 41 years". You will also experience the magic of diving with the 'Giant Potato Cod' at the Cod Hole and visit some truly amazing sites up and down the Ribbon Reefs, located within the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

You will depart Cairns on the Friday evening, with a leisurely cruise overnight, to wake up at the fantastic 'Cod Hole'. From there you will experience four full days of diving with a minimum of 14 dives over the trip. On this trip we regularly encounter huge schools of pelagic fish, Manta Rays, Giant Australian Cuttlefish, Loggerhead and Green Turtles, Moray Eels, Red Flame File Shell, Lionfish, various Nudibranchs as well as the magnificent Giant Potato Cod.

 

4 Day and 5 Day Itineraries

 

5 Day Coral Sea - 1st June 2012
Cabin Type
Trip Price
Taxes/Levies
Total Price
Bookings
Stateroom
$2280
$95
$2375
Twin/Double with Ensuite
$2000
$95
$2095
Standard Twin
$1785
$95
$1880
4 Share Cabin
$1595
$95
$1690
Courses and extras
Full Gear Hire
(with dive computer)
$160
Taxes/Levies:EMC, PORT AUTHORITY & FUEL LEVY $95 (subject to change without notice).Fee includes: EMC $10.50, Fuel Levy $75.00, Port and Administration Charges $9.50
PADI Enriched Air Course
(Includes all fills for remainder of trip)
$200
PADI Advanced Diver Course
$245
PADI Deep Diver Course
$200
Enriched Air Fills (32%)
$120/14 dives
$10/Dive

4 day cod hole - 3rd July 2012
Cabin Type
Trip Price
Taxes/Levies
Total Price
Bookings
Stateroom
$1785
$80
$1865
Twin/Double with Ensuite
$1580
$80
$1660
Standard Twin
$1420
$80
$1500
4 Share Cabin
$1275
$80
$1355
Courses and extras
Full Gear Hire
(with dive computer)
$120
Taxes/Levies:EMC, PORT AUTHORITY & FUEL LEVY $80 (subject to change without notice).Fee includes: EMC $10.50, Fuel Levy $60.00, Port and Administration Charges $9.50
PADI Enriched Air Course
(Includes 10 Enriched Air fills)
$200
PADI Advanced Diver Course
$245
PADI Deep Diver Course
$200
Enriched Air Fills (32%)
$85/10 dives
$10/Dive
Itinerary Notes

The above itinerary is only an example of a typical trip, and dive sites, times and sequences are subject to variables such as tides and weather.

Snorkellers

Due to deeper reefs at some dive sites and stronger currents associated with the Coral Sea, snorkelling is only suitable for strong swimmers, and experienced snorkellers. Snorkelling may not be permitted at all dive sites. Snorkel buddies may not be available at all times, however Deep Sea Divers Den/Taka always have an experienced crew member on watch whenever people are in the water.

Dive Medicals

You will not normally require a dive medical to participate in a trip on board Taka. You will however require a dive medical if your medical conditions have changed since your certification, if you are on any prescription medications (excluding contraceptive), or if you have had recent surgery. All divers are required to complete a medical questionnaire at check in.

If you are concerned about your health and/or ability to dive, please contact your doctor.