Join MV Kangaroo Explorer, the only wreck diving and fully en-suite dive boat operating out of Cairns, for the diving experience of your life.

See the best the Great Barrier Reef has to offer and discover some of the wrecks lying at the bottom of the ocean, just off the coast of tropical North Queensland. Dive the Quetta, Queensland's worst single incident disaster, which sunk in Torres Strait in 1890. A small amount of time on each trip will be dedicated to exploring the depths searching for new wrecks, using the latest digital scanning technology.

THE SS PANDORA - was en route from Tahiti to England carrying mutineers from the HMS Bounty when it came to grief on August 26th, 1791, some 15km north of Raine Island, as it tried to navigate its way through the reef. Discovered in 1977, the Pandora is in 33 meters of water and is an excellent dive site as it is intact and offers an abundance of fish and marine life.

THE SV QUETTA - a modern and sophisticated passenger cargo vessel was launched from the Scottish shipyards in 1881 and was intended to operate the London-Calcutta run.

However, after her first visit to Queensland in 1883 (Australia - London) run, tragedy struck on her twelfth voyage on a clear moonlight night, on the evening of Friday 28th February 1890. The SV Quetta is in 20 meters of water and an amazing wreck to dive with an abundance of marine life now making it their home.

HMAS WARRNAMBOOL - is a more recent wreck. This vessel sunk in September 1947 whilst clearing a post-war mine-field off the coast of the Cape York Peninsula and is in 20 meters of water.

• Only two of the above three wrecks will be visited on any tour.
• The SV Quetta is governed by the varying tides and currents, it may not be possible to dive this site on all departures.
• Dives of the SS Pandora are allowed under a permit arrangement.
• The HMAS Warnambool can be dived on most occasions as well as other wreck sites which provide great dives. Some have cannons intact.

During your voyage on the MV Kangaroo Explorer we'll visit other world famous reef diving sites including the Cod Hole - home to giant Cod, Pixie Pinnacle - a stunning coral outcrop, pristine outer reef dive sites and other remote island locations. Experience diving with exotic tropical fish, whales, dolphins, reef sharks, possibly giant green turtles and whale sharks, just to name a few.

PROPOSED DEPARTURE DATES:

Northbound:	2001- Apr. 7, 22; May 6, 19; Oct. 2, 18, 31; Nov. 16; Dec. 2, 15, 31; 2002- Jan. 13, 29; Feb. 12, 27; Mar. 14, 27; Apr. 11, 26; May. 10, 23.
Southbound:	2001: Apr. 13, 28; May. 12, 26; Oct. 9, 24; Nov. 6, 22; Dec. *8, 21. 2002- Jan. 5, 19; Feb. *4, 18; Mar. *5, 20; Apr. *2, 17; May. 2, 16, 29.

*Additional dates may be added to meet demand.

INCLUSIONS: *Transfer within city limits * All meals whilst on board * Use of tanks, weights, weight belts * Airfare between Cairns & Thursday Island.

EXCLUSIONS: * Airfare between Cairns/Thursday Island or reverse (A$347.00) * Transfer to/from outside city limits * Rental of dive equipment * Beverages * Travel Insurance * Airport Tax * Environmental Management Charge.

PRICE:	Double Cabin A$2475.00 p.p. twin share
	Twin Berth Cabin A$2325.00 p.p. twin share
	Four Berth Cabin A$2175.00 p.p. twin share
	Airfares:- Cairns/Thursday Island/Cairns A$347.00 p.p. plus airport tax A$14.85

Discounted fare applies to non-divers, please enquire.

Sole occupancy attracts a surcharge.

EMC - Environmental Management Charge of A$12.00 p.p. is payable on board.

All prices include GST and are valid to 31/3/2002.