Terms & Costing
Clients should be aware that adventure travel involves some risk; whilst every effort is made to safeguard
customers, Ribbon Reef Pty Ltd/ Budd’s Boats cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of clients, which are beyond our control.

The Captain reserves the right to alter itineraries and destinations at any time. Weather and tidal conditions are considered to ensure passenger comfort and enjoyment for the duration of the cruise.

All prices in Australian dollars and include GST

Included in some prices is an Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
which we forward to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority it also attracts the GST.
$5.00 for more than 3 hours per passenger in the Marine Park plus GST
$15.00 maximum for trips longer than 3 days per passenger plus GST

Additional cost  
Parks and Wildlife fee

For access to particular islands.
eg: Lizard Island
Nymph Island
less than 3 hours $1.25
more than 3 hours $2.45
Making A Booking
Click the button for your online booking form
For all trips a deposit of 10% is required to secure your date. Full payment two weeks prior to departure date for extended trip. Cancellation less than 48 hours before your trip will result in the forfeit of payment of deposit and other associated cost for extended trips. Payments can be made by Internet banking direct into our accounts.Any cheques to be made out to RIBBON REEF PTY LTD

Phone 0408183261 for all enquires.
or simply book online
How to get to Cooktown?
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There are daily flights to Cairns. Then you can fly (half hour) or bus it to Cooktown.
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Skytrans airlines web www.skytrans.com.au/ reservations 1800 181405
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Cooktown Travel Service 07 40695446
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Plan your own stopovers Port Douglas, Cow Bay, Cape Tribulation & Cooktown with a “Cooktown Travel Pass “ bookings 07 40695166 ...... email:info@cooktownhostel.com .......or their web site here
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Local bus services – Country Road Coachlines phone 07 40500599

Bookings & Inquiries
  

Phone (all hours): 0408 183261
info@paradise-blue.com or simply Book Online now.
All day trips (unless other arrangements are made) depart from the public wharf at 07.45 hours and return at 1700 hours for the inner Barrier Reefs up to 20 nautical miles off coast.

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YOU NEED TO BRING;
 Towel, sunscreen, soft drinks, alcohol (if you like)

Fishing and snorkel/dive are separate trips unless private charter.

Day sail/ snorkel $130.00 per person 4 - 10 guests includes morning tea/lunch/water, tea & coffee.

Additional cost
Wetsuit hire - $5.00 per person
Diving - gear hire $40 per day
Dives - $30 each
Introduction dive - $70 1st dive
$40 2nd dive
 Courses - $590 for 2 day trips (best value)
All diving must have prior bookings.

Fishing $190 per person 2-10 guest includes hand lines, bait, morning tea/superb lunch, tea & coffee
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Paradise Blue a 64ft brand new sloop

Private Charters

Paradise Blue: - $1800.00 per day/night. Last day $900

Rates are calculated from one to six guest and based on shared accommodation
Additional $200 per person/per day for the seventh &/or eighth guest.
LiveAboard
4-9 guests

3 Days & 2 Nights

Snorkellers $600 per person includes EMC
Wetsuit hire $5.00
Intro dives $70 1st dive $40 2nd & subsequent dives
Divers $850 per person all inclusive of dives and EMC
All Gear Hire $100 per person per trip

 

 
Photographs taken by Stefan and used with his permission.
Stefan's Web Site
Courses

Open water

$840 per person 2 days pool and class before trip.
4 course dives on board
+ 5 dives $935
+ Advance $1150 9 course dives



Advanced

$800 per person 5 course dives including 1 night dive
+ 4 dives $950 ($50 gear $40 per dive)

Advanced $100 booked on board

Torch $15 dive
Photographs taken by Stefan and used with his permission.
Stefan's Web Site
Tracey Lee
A 7 metre purpose built dive/fishing boat, with top speed of 25 knots.

Three minimum maximum of eight guest. Available up to 15 knot winds.

Fishing trip $190.00 per person

Diving trip $190.00 per person plus $40 for gear hire / $90 for 2 dives.

Includes: lunch, snacks and water,bait and hand lines.

 


All prices above are subjected to change without notice. 
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