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Calypso Pure Snorkel

Shop 35 Meridien Marina, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
07 40996999
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Port Douglas
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Type: Reefs
Owner description: Visiting three spectacular sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef, Pure Snorkel carries a maximum of 35 guests on a day dedicated to snorkellers. Only...... more » Owner description: Visiting three spectacular sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef, Pure Snorkel carries a maximum of 35 guests on a day dedicated to snorkellers. Only two years old, this custom built vessel provides a relaxed and spacious day out with day bed style seating and fantastic views of the Coral Sea. « less
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Sydney
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Friendly and helpful, thoroughly recommended! As the only Diver that day I got extra special service, and the diving was amazing! More

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Brighton Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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Went on the snorkel and dive boat - 3 different sites and depths around South Opal reef. The Calypso team were excellant and professional, with good equipment, excellant safety procedures, dive site experience, leading and watching supervision, marine life talk, good lunch and humour throughout. The photo CD of the day with quality photos is a great souvenir to always... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Everything about it. The trip. The crew. The food was excellent. The gear was good quality. The sun made it perfect. More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Had an excellent trip thanks to the great staff and the food was great ! More

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South Gippsland, Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Third time to the reef with Calypso - twice on the larger boat and this time with the smaller Pure Snorkel crew. Friendly professional staff, delicious lunch, and plenty of time snorkelling amongst the fish and coral in the most beautiful place on Earth - the Great Barrier Reef. Always a wonderful day out with Calypso. Cannot recommend these guys... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

While the 3 meter sweels getting to the reef were thrilling, nothing beats snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. The crew of the Calypso were awesome. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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Fantastic day spent at the reef. We chose the calypso snorkel trip as it was guaranteed to have a small group with personalised service. It did not disappoint! There were only 24 people on our trip and it made for a very easy going, fun and individualised day. Particularly enjoyable was the guided snorkel with James who knew so much... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This was our 6th time out to the Outer Reef and it never ceases to amaze. Going with Calypso was a great way to see it as it only has twenty something people on board with 3 crew and it is just for snorkelling. We went to 3 great sites on Opal Reef all slightly different. The day we went... More

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Frankston, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

What a great experience and these guys were great two boats go out maybe 38 people on each they make sure everyone has a great time boats are well looked after and comfortable lunch was nice and the reef is unblievable More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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I'm giving 4 stars because of the crew and the ship, they were excellent On the day we left there were 38 people and was pleny of space for everyone We the the PURE SNORKEL ship, there is another one that does the diving that is quite faster, he passed us by and arrived always before us on the spots... More

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