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Legit changed how I think about the ocean! Review of: Coral Sea Dreaming: Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail Experience from Cairns I'm yet another voice added to the list of reviewers who say this was their highlight of an Australian trip. I went out on Nov 19-20, 2019 with Christian (our skipper/ocean philosopher), Mike (the best dive instructor a newbie diver like me could hope for), and Leo (who dove with the certified divers and made seriously delicious meals for all of us). I'd been diving a few times before, but not for years and not to a point where I felt particularly comfortable with it. This trip truly changed that for me. The whole crew worked hard to encourage us to spend as much time in the water as we could, and Mike hit just the right combination of easy-going humor and professional attentiveness to really help us new divers feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. The world of the Great Barrier Reef is incredible (in the literal sense of the word), and the different moorings we stopped at gave us so many chances to experience that. Snorkeling over so many different types of coral and fish and anemones up close, listening to parrot fish crunch their food, watching bioluminescence swirl around in the night water, following sharks as they hunted, passing by schools of barracuda hanging motionless in the current, tickling giant clams in so many amazing colors. Really, this entire trip was like unlocking the doorway to a wholly magical new realm. I never thought I'd do all the dives possible, especially the night dive. But I did. And I was sad that I couldn't do more. By the end of these two days, far from nervous, I was eager to wriggle into my wetsuit and jump back into the water for more. Thank you to the crew for all their wisdom and encouragement and laughter. Thank you to all the passengers on my trip, who approached our adventure with open arms. If you're looking for a short trip that will still totally immerse you in life onboard (let yourself be rocked to sleep by the waves, watch the sun set and rise over the ocean, embrace barefoot life, sway in the shady hammock) and will meet you at whatever level of diving and/or snorkeling experience you've got, this is a perfect option for you!
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Love, love, loved it, such a great experience, amazing crew and passengers. This would have to be the best boat I have been on in Cairns. Can't wait to hopefully come out another time because It's had so much fun! Thanks again Coral Sea Dreaming you guys are awesome.
Laila S. via FACEBOOK
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We sailed, we laughed, we dived! A great two days onboard Coral Sea Dreaming
We are just back from the two day one night sailing and diving trip on Coral Sea Dreaming. We chose these guys as they were smaller than many of the much bigger operators out of Cairns and hoping for more personal and less hectic approach with smaller diving numbers. We were not disappointed. The maximum allowed on the boat is 12 guests and 3 crew. It made for a much more intimate trip which allowed us to get to know everyone on the boat really well by the end.
The crew were all brilliant and looked after us really well. My friend and I went specifically to dive and the biggest group we dived with was four. Morgan the dive master was attentive and patient as there were different levels of competency but made each dive a great experience for everyone. Thanks guys for a cracking two days. Highly highly recommend Coral Sea Dreaming!
SimonAsh37 via TripAdvisor
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~~If you do anything in Cairns, see the reef! If you’re looking for a small tour to do it with, chose Coral Sea Dreaming!~~
We had an amazing time doing the 2 day/1 night sailing trip with Coral Sea! The crew was amazing and fun. The dive/snorkel sites were fantastic. I even did my first night dive which was a wonder in itself. We saw turtles, rays, sharks, and fish galore.
The Great Barrier Reef is a Wonder for a reason and Coral Sea made our time out there amazing. The food was good and the boat was cool. They supply you with everything you need.
Even if you don’t dive, you will see a lot snorkeling. However, if you are interest in diving but haven’t been certified, don’t worry, they take first-timers a lot and make it very comfortable.
If you do anything in Cairns, see the reef! If you’re looking for a small tour to do it with, chose Coral Sea Sailing!
Todd G. via TripAdvisor
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This was such an amazing trip. The group (Jan, Joris, and Julien) was really knowledgeable and made our time exceptional. We did 6 dives total. Including 1 night dive. We saw sting rays, a shark, and the reefs were beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a nice diving experience without feeling pressured to rush. It was my best experience diving thus far
Marine via TripAdvisor
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My sister and I had the best time on Coral Sea Dreaming!! the crew was super friendly and kind, skipper and his wife (and adorable baby) were absolutely wonderful. We loved having a smaller boat as it allowed us more one-on-one dives, all around an incredible experience!!!! Nick (member of the crew) made us feel comfortable in the water (and is also the Love of my Life) Reviewed via Facebook August 2017
Nicole - California
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Tripadvisor review: Coral Sea Dreaming: Overnight Dive, Snorkel and Sail Experience from Cairns
We are locals and boy-oh-boy was Coral Sea Dreaming a great find! I booked for hubby's b'day, and the whole family (2 teens) loved the overnight trip. From my first initial email query to stepping off the boat after a great trip we were totally looked after (including great local rates). The staff and crew were super friendly, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and absolute fun. It was our first time scuba diving and it's safe to say won't be our last. The highlight for all being the magical night dive. (bucket list must). Each of the 3 different locations we visited on the reef were stunning. Highly recommend. Well done crew.
Allison N via Trip AdvisorMust do for locals & visitors! Night dive is magical.
