Live-aboard Charters
Introducing 3 new Great Barrier Reef live-aboard packages:
Reef Bliss:
Guests can enjoy 3 days and 3 nights on board the MV James Cook, departing from the Town of 1770 and exploring the Southern Great Barrier Reef, including the spectacular 2000 acre lagoon of Fitzroy Reef.
The dates
Last weekend of every month, or on demand.
Includes:
- 3 nights accommodation (with linen) on board the MV James Cook (the first night is spent at the Marina and the vessel will depart approx. 3.00am for the Reef)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and snacks, cold water, tea & coffee - special dietary needs catered for - just let us know.
- Reef Fishing - rod, reel, bait and tackle
- Snorkelling - mask, snorkel and fins
- 1 introductory or certified dive
The price
Per person price for the Reef Bliss package is $495.00 (plus $5.00 per person per day for the GBRMPA Environmental Management Charge)
$20 per extra dives - with a maximum of 8 dives per trip, including one night dive.
The Dive Sites
Dive sites will vary depending on weather conditions, but can include Fitzroy Reef, Llewelyn (a green zone for over 10 years) Boult, Lamont, Sykes and Heron Reef.
Surfing
For experienced surfers only, you will need to have own board and booties. Surf sites depend on conditions as well, but can include Fitzroy, Lamont and Sykes Reef.
The Boat
The MV James Cook has been operated by our family as a charter fishing vessel from the Town of 1770 for 21 years and is a purpose built 45 ft steel mono hull. The vessel can sleep up to 10 passengers in bunk style accommodation and is also available for private charter for groups.
Pancake Perfection
Two days and two nights on board the MV James Cook, exploring the solitude of Pancake Creek and its estuarine coral reef and the surrounding Bustard Head.
The dates
The first Friday/Saturday and third Friday/Saturday of every month, and on demand.
Includes
- 2 nights accommodation (with linen) on board the MV James Cook (the first night is spent at the Marina and the vessel will depart approx. 3.00am for the Reef)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and snacks, cold water, tea & coffee - special dietary needs catered for - just let us know.
- Fishing - rod, reel, bait and tackle
- Snorkelling - mask, snorkel and fins
- One introductory or certified dive
Price
Per person price for the Pancake Perfection package is $295.00
$20 per extra dives - with a maximum of 6 dives per trip, including one night dive.
7 Day Dive, Surf, Fish and Snorkel Adventure Trips to the Swain Reefs aboard the MV Australiana
Dive 1770 is proud to offer the first regular overnight dive & snorkel trips from the 1770 Area. The Swain Reefs offer some of the most unexplored and untouched areas of the Great Barrier Reef providing spectacular drop offs and pinnacles, and visibility often over 50 metres.
Our friendly crew of 3 will ensure that your week on the Swain Reefs is one to remember with all meals & bedding provided, free air fills and 20-25 dives per trip. Diver numbers are limited to 10, so personalised service is assured. A qualified PADI instructor is aboard all trips, so dive courses from Open Water to Divemaster can be arranged on demand.
7 Day / 7 Nights aboard the 60ft MV Australiana to the Swain Reefs from:
- Scuba Diver: $1700 incl. free air fills, tank & weights ($70 equipment Hire)
- Surfer: $1650 incl. Daily transfers to surf break
- Snorkel / Fish: $1600 incl. Mask & Fin Hire
Maiden Voyage for 06/07 Season Departs October 8th - SO BOOK ON QUICKLY
Bookings
If you would like to make a booking for a Reef Bliss or Pancake Perfection package, please phone our booking office on 07 4974 9422 (open 7 days) or email larc@1770.net. If you would like to make a booking for the 7day Swain Adventure Tour call the Dive 1770 office.
If you need any further information about any of our tour packages, please don't hesitate to phone or email and chat to our friendly 1770 Holidays bookings team, or alternatively, call Dive 1770 on 07 49 749 359.
Private Charters
Private Charters are available on request, phone us for more details.
- Half / Full Day / Night Dive Charters for 4 - 40 people
- Overnight / Weekly Dive Charters for 6 - 12 people