KIANA - 3 days 2 nights
Departs 8 .00am Mon & Fri
Sail and Dive the Whitsunday Islands and Outer Great Barrier Reef (weather permitting) on the 16.4m ketch Kiana. First dive included free.
Kiana is the only vessel in the region that caters for small numbers to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore, dive or snorkel the incredible diversity of the islands and outer Great Barrier Reef. This eco accredited trip offers great opportunities for both certified and first-time divers.
- Small numbers, only 14 guests with 3 crew
- Outer Reef snorkelling and scuba diving (weather permitting)
- Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
- Snorkelling and scuba diving equipment included
- Fully equipped for scuba diving with Dive Instructor and compressor on board
- Freshly prepared meals on-board
- All cabins and saloon area fully air-conditioned
- Fully covered aft deck to protect you from the tropical heat
- Licensed bar on board, Beer and Wine
- Relaxed tour with lots of in and out of water activities
INCLUSIONS
- All snorkeling equipment
- Clean, fresh linen
- Host prepared meals
- Professional Dive Instruction for first time divers
- 1st dive included in ticket price
- Maximum 14 Passengers and Crew of 3
Kiana carries a maximum of 14 passengers ensuring that our guests are never crowded. Our crew consists of a qualified Skipper, Dive Instructor and Cook/Deckhand. A crew of three ensures that Kiana's guests never lack attention.
All meals are prepared on board and made from fresh ingredients. Our unique "marine hangi" (pronounced hungy) will satisfy the gourmet within you. The Hangi is a traditional New Zealand Maori method of cooking in an earth oven. On Kiana we have adapted this concept with our own marine version.
Roomy Air-conditioned Interior
Being a deep draft vessel Kiana is particularly roomy below decks. All cabins and the saloon area are fully air-conditioned to ensure comfortable temperatures in the heat of the tropics. The quality of Kiana's teak finish provides an ambience that cannot be matched by the plastic alternatives.
Kiana has single and double accommodation in shared cabins. If you require more privacy we have private double or twin cabins available for a small extra charge. Kiana has two large bathrooms with electric toilets and freshwater showers. Our high capacity hot water system ensures that hot water is always available.
Large Permanently Shaded Aft Deck
The tropical sun can be very severe, particularly on those with fair skin from cooler climates. Kiana provides the best of both worlds with ample deck space for sun baking and a huge permanently shaded rear deck where you can cool off. The rear deck also provides protection from the elements on those rare occasions when there is a tropical rain shower.
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Only the Best Locations
Kiana operates in the Whitsunday area of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, a world heritage listed area that stretches from Bundaberg in the south to Cape York in the north. To ensure that our guests get the most out of their three days in the Whitsundays, Kiana will visit the best locations The Whitsundays has to offer. The best locations can vary according to season and weather conditions. Kiana's Master has extensive experience of the islands and Great Barrier Reef and will choose the locations that will give you the best experience possible for the conditions that prevail on your trip.
Visit the Outer Reef
In the Whitsundays, we are lucky enough to have inner reef and outer reef. The inner reef is the fringing reef you will find around the Islands and the Outer Reef is a few hours sail past the islands. All of this is part of The Great Barrier Reef, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The Outer Reef is weather dependent to ensure optimum comfort and safety for our guests and crew.
Bait Reef
Bait Reef is the choice outer reef destination in the Whitsundays. Bait Reef is totally protected from all forms of fishing under the Great Barrier Reef plan of management and consequently is rich with marine life of all types. The natural lagoon provides a safe haven for overnight mooring. With an abundance of diverse dive sites Bait Reef is an Eden for both Scuba diving and snorkelling.
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
You will spend an afternoon on Whitehaven Beach, world renown as one of the most beautiful beaches. Your trip also includes a guided bushwalk through the Whitsunday National Park and a visit to the Hill Inlet lookout where the views can only be described as spectacular.
Hook Island
Your trip on Kiana includes a visit to the best dive and snorkelling site in the Whitsunday Islands, the north end of Hook Island. Sites like Luncheon Bay, Mantaray Bay and Mackerel Bay will take your breath away with the beautiful soft corals and diversity of marine life. This is also an ideal spot for first time Scuba divers where you can start your diving experience from a gentle beach.
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Departure Point: Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Departs: 8.00am Mon & Fri
Returns: 4.00pm Wed & Sun
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