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Treat yourself to something really different and make your Australian adventure truly unique. Continually rated one of the best Great Barrier Reef diving, snorkelling and sailing trips.

New Horizon Sail and Dive Adventures has been operating adventure tours to the Cairns reef, Australia since 1995. Experience diving and snorkeling the reef without the crowds. Set your own pace. Snorkel, scuba diving & relaxing as you explore the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.

All our charter yachts take a maximum of just 10 guests on each boat. So you’ll receive the personal attention not possible on the large tour vessels. It's your choice of charters. Santa Maria, which does 3 day/2 night tours, or Coral Sea Dreaming, which does 2 days/1 night. Both boats let you enjoy Great Barrier Reef sailing, snorkel and scuba diving
Great Barrier Reef Dive, Snorkel and Sailing Charters from Cairns, Australia. Tour with a small group and avoid the crowds. The scuba dive and snorkel reef sites we sail to are not frequented by the masses. These outer Cairns reefs are chosen for their unique coral formations & abundant marine life. We want you to have the vacation you have been looking forward to. So it’s up to you how you want to spend your live-aboard vacation. You can explore the Cairns reefs and enjoy activities including snorkelling, introductory & certified scuba diving. If you’re looking for a little more relaxing trip, simply come aboard with a great book and enjoy the serenity and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. A cruise with a small group of people you will call your friends. If you wish you can join in and help sail the boat or just ‘supervise’ from the deck. Our objective is to allow you to experience the reef at your own pace. Our knowledgeable, environmentally aware and friendly crew will pay every attention to your comfort and well being. All done to ensure that you return from your Australian Scuba Dive and Sail Adventure with fantastic memories to last a lifetime.

Private Cairns yacht charters are available on all our sailing yachts for dive clubs, managerial off-sites, team building events, or intimate affairs such as family vacations, small groups, engagements, commitment ceremonies, weddings, reunions, team building exercises and friends just travelling together on their Australia vacation. (more)