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Cairns Reef Scuba Diving Everyone knows the Great Barrier Reef is the seventh wonder of world.. and the best way to see it is to go down under, literally ! We've come out to the reef aboard the Ocean Spirit I, a glorious sailing catamaran. And while the rest of my shipmates frolic and snorkel, I've decided to learn scuba-diving. Don't be fooled by all the gear. Scuba-diving - so I'm told - is easier than snorkelling. After going through my paces in the shallows, it's time head for open water. I'm feeling a bit nervous as I suffer a little from claustrophobia. But the key to scuba-diving is to take long, easy breaths. That isn't always easy when you're confronted with beauty on this scale. It's all I can do not to gasp ! You cannot believe how simple it is….it is incredible.. you forget that you are loaded up with gear and you just cruise through the water like a fish. It's absolutely marvellous. Before we go - a chance to explore the wildlife above the water…on Michaelmas Cay. This is a natural wonder in its' own right, being a haven for thousands of sea birds. There's a saying on the Great Barrier Reef, "Take only photographs, and leave only footprints." The Ocean Spirit cruise to Michaelmas Cay departs Cairns every day except Christmas. The cruise costs $155 per person. A guided scuba dive is an extra $85. Lunch plus your snorkelling and diving equipment is included. If you would prefer to see the reef without getting wet, you can board the Ocean Spirit semi-submersible. Back in Cairns, stay at the Cairns Colonial Club.. with double rooms from $151 a night. |
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