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Calypso Reef Cruises

Corner Warner & Grant Stree, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877, Australia
+61 07 40996999
Ranked #9 of 31 tours in Port Douglas
4.5 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
Type: Tours, Water Sports
Owner description: Great memories are built on great experiences and Calypso delivers both. From the dive enthusiast to the less experienced swimmer, Calypso Reef...... more » Owner description: Great memories are built on great experiences and Calypso delivers both. From the dive enthusiast to the less experienced swimmer, Calypso Reef Charters provides a unique and personalised experience for each guest. Calypso pride themselves on providing a fast, stable and enjoyable ride to the outer reef without over crowding the vessel.As an advanced eco certified operator, Calypso is committed to the protection of the reef through continual innovation, conservation and preservation processes. « less
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Cheltenham
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is (I understand) a family run outfit, and they offer a great day out to the reef for snorkelling or diving. There is no floating pontoon with 300 other day trippers. There were maybe 50 on board, and everyone had personal attention. We visited 3 sites and had an hour at each with guiding, teaching and advice available. Special... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Amazing! By far it beats the massive boats and platforms that seem more like a circus. And the food was sensational... Rgds Hunter, Ivonne & Ton More

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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We (1 diver, one snorkeler) had two trips out to the Reef with Calypso. One diving, and one day snorkeling only due to us flying home the next day. It is an hour and a half out to the reef. The viz was not as clear as I had hoped for, but that was the windy weather stiring things up... More

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London
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

My husband and I had two wonderful days on the reef with this company. The first day we both did two dives and found the staff very helpful and knowledgable. The equipment was of a high quality and well maintained. Lycra suits were issued to everyone wishing to enter the water and there were wetsuits available for those who required... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We had a wonderful day with Calypso out to the Great Barrier Reef. Our skipper Chris was a great guy and our tour leader Jenny was very helpful, friendly and knowledgable. We snorkelled at 3 sites on the reef, all of which were magnificent. Perhaps the best was the last as the tide was going out and the coral was... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We really enjoyed the snorkelling. Friendly and helpful staff. Great sites. All equipment supplied including great swim suits. Highly recommended. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

There were tons of snorkelers, but only 4 certified divers, so we were a small group and it wasn't crowded at all! I hear people say that if you hop on a catamaran with a ton of people that the dive sites they take you to are damaged and dull, but besides some coral not being as bright as some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I recently went out on the calypso snorkel reef tour. The sights were amazing, I was blown away by the GBR, wow it was beautiful! The tour itself was great, staff were helpful & knowledgeable. They gave some extra assistance to my friend who was having some trouble with the snorkel. I had done a lot of research before my... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great day all round, a good mix fun and professionalism from the staff. Bruce and Andy provided a perfect service. There was a good mix of divers and snorkelers and the boat size means that you don't feel cramped. Will thoroughly recommend to friends! More

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Darwin, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Booked and paid for an introductory dive but found the whole experience very claustrophobic and not because of the dive. Very rushed intro then despite a little sea sickness was lined up to get in the water. Upon entering and hanging off the back of the boat all the instructor wanted to do was go diving, fair enough but this... More

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reef83, Public Relations Manager at Calypso Reef Cruises, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate your feedback. Our day is organised so the divers are out of the way first, usually while the snorkellers are having their briefing. The intro divers get their time in the water to practice their skills and are usually underwater by the time the snorkellers are ready. There are times when intro divers... More

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