Outer Reef & Islands - Kiana 3D/2N

With a maximum of 14 passengers, soon to become friends, this 2 night cruise is a great choice. You sail around some of the 74 islands which make up the Whitsundays but also venture a few hours further out to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. You visit the Whitsunday Islands, plus get to go sailing, snorkeling, swimming, and bushwalking. Of course you also visit the other famous sights as well and that means Whitehaven Beach. Diving is the main focus whether you are new to it or an old hand, this cruise is for you.

On board Kiana, you will enjoy sailing around the 74 Whitsunday Islands and also get to scuba dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef in maximum passenger comfort. Enjoy the coolness of air conditioning, large roomy saloon areas and comfortable cabins. There is ample room for guests to gear up for scuba diving and snorkeling, but if you prefer to sit back and just relax in the sun, this will be your oasis! With only 14 lucky passengers on board each trip, Kiana has an enviable reputation as being one of the best in the business for those looking for smaller groups.

Kiana includes Bait Reef as one of its locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef and it is arguably one of the best dive sites in the Whitsundays. The Reef is sheltered from the traditional south easterly winds and provides a diverse range of diving. From the beginner diver to the most experienced certified diver there is something on the Outer Great Barrier Reef for you. Swim through's, drift dives, deep wall dives dropping off to 80 meters in parts. The crew on board are all fully qualified instructors and dive masters. All the dive equipment is new and the boat also includes its own diving compressors. Below decks the saloon is fully air-conditioned and beautifully fitted out with timber lined cabins to add to the luxurious feel of this magnificently appointed sailing vessel.

Traveling on board Kiana will enable passengers to enjoy the best of both worlds, providing exploration of the Whitsunday Islands, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, and bushwalking, visiting the icons of the Whitsundays such as Whitehaven Beach, as well as a cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef, some 2-3 hours beyond the islands. Diving is obviously a focus on all the vessels and our crew will ensure that even first time divers feel safe and are able to enjoy the splendor of our magnificent coral reefs. The crew love to dive so much they want everyone to try scuba diving by offering the 1st Dive Free! This will allow you to relax with the equipment, feel comfortable under water if it is the first time, and of course improve your abilities for future diving. If youre already certified you'll also be able to have the Free Dive onboard, just let us know your cert level when you book. If you would like to do more diving, you can arrange and pay for this onboard.

This Sailing & Diving cruise on board Kiana comes highly recommended, it will be a cruise/trip of a life time, one that will leave memories of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with you for many years to come. When you compare all the vessels available , Kiana is one of the stand out choices for Scuba divers and first time divers. Full Three days, Outer Reef diving available, A genuine free dive, Sensational food, Comfortable cabins, Air conditioning and all this at an affordable price. We just Know you will not be disappointed.. We recommend you book now! Kiana fills fast and with so few passengers you need to book early!

IMPORTANT: Safety Requirements
To enable us to meet our duty of care and establish an acceptable level of risk, EACH passenger must be able to adhere to the following –
1. Have a clear understanding of safety directions and instructions given in English by the crew and be able to complete the required safety forms in English.
2. A passenger is only able to participate in water activities if they have a level of swimming experience. If they are unable to swim they will still be able to participate in the sailing trip - excluding water activities such as snorkelling.
3. In order to meet our minimum safety standards, passengers must be able to exit the vessel unassisted in an emergency. For example, a 1.5 meter ladder either into the tender vessel or into the saloon area depending on the chosen vessel.