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Looking for something totally different ?
The
Rowley Shoals is the most remote dive location in Australia.
Only a couple of cruises a year go to this pristine atoll.
Diving here is something that has to be experienced to be
believed. And no one knows the secrets like Chris Tucker,
and the crew of the luxurious Great Escape.
Dive
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A thousand
nautical miles north of Perth, and only an hour's direct flight from Bali, lies
the fabled Kimberley Coast. A day's cruising west of Broome, discover the Rowley
Shoals, an eco-dive experience unmatched anywhere else in the world. A chain of
three spectacular pristine coral atolls - each covering 80 square kilometres and
rising up to 400 meters from the ocean floor on the very edge of the widest continental
shelf in the world. Comparable to the Coral Sea on the East coast, the all year
round warmer waters and the stronger prevailing currents make this a unique underwater
environment. 
Click
here for general information about the diving regions of Western Australia.
Vessel
MV
Great Escape is a 26m, custom built, fully air-conditioned,
luxury Catamaran perfect for cruising the Kimberley Coast
in comfort and style.
A specially
designed 8-person spa is located on the bow, the perfect
place to enjoy a cold beverage and a spectacular Kimberley
sunset.
The
vessel is fitted with the latest electronic navigational,
safety and communication equipment. Fresh water is on-board
for both drinking and bathing and an ice machine is available.
A fully equipped galley with large cool room prepares fresh
gourmet meals three times daily. Towels and linen are supplied
and a large, covered back deck is used for relaxed entertainment
and alfresco dining.
Accommodation
Great
Escape is built to accommodate just 14 passengers in 7 cabins.
All cabins are fitted with ensuites and queen size, walk-around
beds and air-conditioning.
Itinerary
Great
Escape visits the Rowley Shoals on 7 and 5 night
itineraries in November and December.
Features
- Diving charters are well catered for with two below
deck compressors and air banks for quick refills.
- There are three control stations for visual manoeuvring
when picking up divers from drift dives.
- Three 5 metre dive tenders are used for exploration
and some fishing adventures.
- There is a very large back deck area with great personal
space for divers kitting-up and breaking-down dive gear.
- The dive platform has been specifically designed for
easy access on and off the vessel with 4 gradually sloping
stairs to the back deck.
- There is a dedicated camera work and storage area with
fresh water for camera wash-downs.
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Great Escape
Broome-Rowley Shoals-Broome
Excursion dates 2008
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Price
per person |
| 01
Nov - 08 Nov 2008 ( 7 Nights ) |
from
AU$ 4660 |
| 15
Nov - 20 Nov 2008 ( 5 Nights ) |
from
AU$ 3400
|
| 22
Nov - 29 Nov 2008 ( 7 Nights ) |
from
AU$ 4660 |
| 01
Dec - 06 Dec 2008 ( 5 Nights ) |
from
AU$ 3400 |
| 07
Dec - 12 Dec 2008 ( 5 Nights ) |
from
AU$ 3400 |
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Inclusions
:
- Accommodation
in double or twin bed cabins
- Non-alcoholic
beverages (Tea, coffee, water)
- Return
transfer to/from your accommodation in Broome,
- Sheets,
towels and linens
- Three
meals daily, plus snacks
- 4
to 5 dives per full day
- Use
of aluminum cylinders, weights, weight belts
- Australian
Government Goods & Services Tax
- Note:
Great Escape is a BYO-boat, which means they
don't sell alcohol,
but you are welcome to bring your own!
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Independent
