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Recent
achievements:
- Recognised
by National Geographic as one of the Classic Top
10 Adventures in the World (Nov05 edition)
- Winner
of North Queensland Tourism awards for Eco Tourism and
Adventure Tourism
- Partners
with Earthwatch in a goverment grant awarded for tourism
research in 2005.
- Expeditions
are sponsored by the Australian Geographic Society
- Implemented
and developed the Swim with Whale Industry in North
Queensland
- Winner
of the
2004 PADI Environmental Award
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Note:
As of February 2009, Undersea Explorer ceased operations. For alternative
excursions, please check out the following weblinks:
The Undersea Explorer is based in Port Douglas. She takes an exciting
approach to liveaboard diving in the Barrier Reef and Coral Sea.
Besides recreational divers, there are marine biologists and often
scientists on board, who carry out special research projects at
the remote reefs.
The
interesting part at these research programs is that the guests may
participate if they wish. Part of the company's profit will be used
to finance further marine research projects. You financially contribute
to ongoing research funding by booking of one of the Undersea Explorer
excursions!
Undersea
Explorer offers
diving.
Dive
Sites
The
Undersea Explorer has great itineraries for diving in the Coral
Sea (Osprey Reef), Ribbon Reef (with Cod Hole) and some special
excursions to the pristine Remote Far Northern Reefs. Short excursions
of 2 days to longer schedule up to 9 days are available. Please
check the schedule for details.
Check
the itinerary section for more details of these exciting itineraries.
More information about the diving regions Undersea Explorer:
Ribbon
Reefs - Northern
Coral Sea - Far
Northern Barrier Reef
Vessel
Undersea
Explorer is perfectly suited for long-range excursions to the Coral
Sea and has a track record of consistent service and professional
dive supervision.
This vessel has lots of space in the salon and on the sundeck. The
special feature is the lecture room on board.
Undersea
Explorer is a very stable vessel, excellent as a dive boat.
Accommodation
Accommodation on board is in 11 cabins. 20 passengers plus 2 scientists
(22 divers) is the maximum number on each trip. 5 crew are on board.
There are 5 twin cabins with queen size double beds and
6 cabins have bunk twin beds.
The vessel has communal showers and toilets on board. There are
no cabins with private facilities.
Features
- PADI Instructor on board, PADI no beginner courses are offered
- PADI Advanced courses are offered for an extra charge
- Shark speciality courses are an Undersea Explorer treat
- Nitrox fills and courses available
- Non-divers / Snorkellers are welcome on board and receive a
5% discount on excursion fee
- Undersea
Explorer has digital video production facilities on board. Port
Douglas does have a video/camera hire centre which does hire standard
equipment.
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