Reef, from the semi-submersible

Reefworld is situated on the Hardy Reef in the Coral Sea, 39 miles from the Whitsunday coast, and the journey took about 2 hours. Reefworld consists of two huge floating platforms. The main platform, where the boat docks, is where all the activities are based, there are showers, changing areas, sun decks, a café, underwater observatory, scuba facilities, the semi-submersible coral viewer docks here and there are racks of stinger suits and snorkelling equipment. From here you can snorkel your way across to the second platform along the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, with the happy knowledge that ‘Snorkel Watch’ are keeping an eye on you at all times in case of any trouble. They provide inflatable jackets for those who are not confident swimmers, or those who want that extra bit of reassurance. You get about 5 hours at Reefworld, with a buffet lunch included. It is a fairly expensive day out, but let’s face it, it’s not everyday you get the chance to snorkel on the GBR is it?!