The Supplier asks that all guests (or at least one member of your party) have a good understanding of English. This is especially critical when guests are participating in water sports, swimming and snorkelling.

If customers cannot understand English, it is important that a companion traveller speaks English and can translate for the non-English speaking guest.

The Supplier does have snorkelling summaries in other languages, which are provided for guests to read. If guests have any concerns at all, please get in touch with The Supplier before departing.

• A sense of fun and adventure!

• Beach towel, bathing suit and sunhat

• Practical clothing, footwear & sunscreen (min. SPF30+)

• Camera and film

• Alcohol, soft drinks, spring water and juice (no glass)

Please put all items in a small soft bag!

Yes. British Defender has a BYO policy for all soft and alcoholic beverages.

Most boats offer shared accommodation options as a way of providing lower cost tours.  These are usually described as "Share Single" or "Share Double".  This means a single or double bed that is in a cabin with one or more other passengers.

The tour operator does cater for special diets (Lactose Intolerant, Gluten Free, Nut free, Seafood free, Vegetarian). There is a surcharge for Gluten free, lactose intolerant, vegan, which is payable directly to the supplier on check in.

The tour operator is unable to cater for kosher/halal dietary requirement due to safety restrictions in the galley.

Passengers will have the option of vegetarian menu.

Coral Sea Marina (previously Abell Point Marina) has two departure areas shown on your boarding pass after completing your online check-in.  

• A taxi is approximately $10
• Buses do go to the Southern end of the Marina, but limited service
• Walking – Bicentennial walk follows the foreshore from Airlie Beach Lagoon. To the Northern end of the Marina is approximately a 15 min walk, and to the Southern end, approximately a 20 min walk
• Driving – there is a council car park at the South end of the Marina where you can leave your vehicle for the duration of your stay at a daily charge

Check-in is done online. A few days before your departure, you will receive a "check-in reminder" email with a "clickable" link to guide you through the check-in process.

Once you have completed your check-in, you will receive your boarding pass for the boat with instructions on how to get to the marina, as well as meeting time and location.

Check-in must be done at least the day before departure. If you have not received your check-in email, please first check your spam folder, and if it is not there either, please contact the reservations staff. Please check in 30 minutes prior to your departure time.