Reef Encounter

Reef Encounter Sleep, dive, and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, home to the highest concentration of marine life on the planet. reefencounter.com.au Dive deeper.

Enjoy ocean-view staterooms with private ensuites and chef-prepared meals for the ultimate liveaboard adventure! Reef Encounter – The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard

🪸Reef Encounter is a floating boutique hotel offering an unforgettable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef. With daily departures from Cairns, stay as long as you like and explore stunning coral reefs with snorkeling and

scuba diving. Start your day with a 6:30 am water session—the ultimate way to wake up on the reef! Certified divers can also experience the magic of a night dive, exploring the reef after dark. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, you can learn to dive or continue your dive education with a range of scuba courses available onboard. Enjoy ocean-view staterooms with private ensuites, chef-prepared meals, and a dedicated crew ensuring a relaxed yet adventure-filled getaway. Upgrade to Top Deck Club for a VIP experience with personal valet service, dinner under the stars, and premium touches. Our captain selects the best reef sites daily for optimal conditions, so every trip is unique. Unwind in the heated spa, soak up the sun on the sundeck, and immerse yourself in one of the world’s most incredible natural wonders.

🌊 Stay longer. Experience more.
🔗 reefencounter.com.au

🚢 REEF ENCOUNTER IS FOR SALEAfter many years of welcoming guests to the Great Barrier Reef, the owners of Reef Encounter...
11/06/2026

🚢 REEF ENCOUNTER IS FOR SALE

After many years of welcoming guests to the Great Barrier Reef, the owners of Reef Encounter are inviting Expressions of Interest from qualified buyers interested in acquiring this well-known tourism business.

Reef Encounter is an established Great Barrier Reef tourism brand with a loyal repeat customer base, strong industry reputation and a long history of providing unforgettable reef experiences from Cairns.

The business was recognised as Australia's Number One SSI Diamond Facility and has built a strong reputation amongst divers, snorkellers and reef enthusiasts from around the world.

Prospective buyers should note that the vessel requires a substantial refit before returning to commercial operation. This opportunity is best suited to an investor or tourism operator seeking to acquire a recognised Great Barrier Reef brand and undertake the vessel's next chapter.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a Great Barrier Reef tourism business with an established brand, customer database, website assets, industry relationships and valuable reef tourism history.

Reef Encounter is centred around a 34.9-metre liveaboard vessel featuring:

• 21 guest staterooms
• Dedicated crew accommodation
• Spacious dining and lounge areas
• Dive and snorkel facilities
• Helipad
• Established tourism operations
• Loyal repeat customer base
• Strong digital assets and online presence

Learn more:
https://reefencounter.com.au/info-pages/investment-opportunity/

For confidential enquiries, please contact us directly.



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Our liveaboard, Reef Encounter, is currently out of the water for scheduled maintenance. We‘re using this time to ensure...
03/02/2026

Our liveaboard, Reef Encounter, is currently out of the water for scheduled maintenance. We‘re using this time to ensure every aspect of the vessel meets our high standards for your future adventures.
In the meantime, as an SSI Diamond Dive Centre, we are thrilled to offer our Learn to Dive courses on our sister boat, . You can still earn your certification and explore the Great Barrier Reef with us.
We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on board this April.

🐢 Get Up Close with Turtles on the Reef! 🌊Swim alongside these gentle giants and experience the Great Barrier Reef like ...
28/01/2026

🐢 Get Up Close with Turtles on the Reef! 🌊

Swim alongside these gentle giants and experience the Great Barrier Reef like never before.
A Reef Encounter adventure you’ll never forget!

👉 https://reefencounter.com.au/

🤿 Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with Reef Encounter! 🐠Explore vibrant coral, swim alongside amazing marine life, and ...
27/01/2026

🤿 Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with Reef Encounter! 🐠

Explore vibrant coral, swim alongside amazing marine life, and experience the reef like never before.
Book your adventure today and make unforgettable memories!

👉 https://reefencounter.com.au/

22/01/2026

What does true luxury feel like? It’s not golden mansions. It’s this—being surrounded by the vibrant life of the Great Barrier Reef. 🐠✨
The real privilege is immersion in a living World Heritage site, sharing the water with turtles, fish, and coral in their breathtaking home. This natural abundance is the ultimate gift.
With our comfortable liveaboard, we simply provide the access. Come experience this profound, world heritage site for yourself.
Book your liveaboard adventure: reefencounter.com.au

WorldHeritage NatureIsWealth WildernessExperience

🐠 Dive deeper with our liveaboard experience!Reef Encounter’s liveaboard trips let you slow down, explore, and fully imm...
21/01/2026

🐠 Dive deeper with our liveaboard experience!
Reef Encounter’s liveaboard trips let you slow down, explore, and fully immerse yourself in the reef. From turtles to vibrant coral gardens, the ocean’s wonders are yours to discover. 💙

Reserve your adventure 👉 https://reefencounter.com.au/

🐢 Explore the Reef at Your Own Pace!Reef Encounter lets you take your time to snorkel or dive, soak in the reef’s wonder...
19/01/2026

🐢 Explore the Reef at Your Own Pace!
Reef Encounter lets you take your time to snorkel or dive, soak in the reef’s wonders, and spot incredible marine life. Adventure awaits under the sea! 🌊💙

Reserve your experience 👉 https://reefencounter.com.au/

19/01/2026

Don’t dream it. Live it. 🌊
This could be your ordinary day on the reef with Reef Encounter. As a liveaboard, we give you the time to truly inhabit the underwater world—stay longer, explore more, and live the dive life.
Your floating home on the Great Barrier Reef awaits.
Book your liveaboard experience: reefencounter.com.au

🐢 Say hello to the reef’s gentle giants!Snorkel and dive with turtles and experience the incredible wildlife of the Grea...
14/01/2026

🐢 Say hello to the reef’s gentle giants!

Snorkel and dive with turtles and experience the incredible wildlife of the Great Barrier Reef 🌊✨. Every trip with Reef Encounter brings you closer to nature’s wonders and unforgettable moments underwater.

See the reef like never before 💙
Book your adventure today 👉 https://reefencounter.com.au/

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100 Abbott Street
Cairns, QLD
4870

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+61740372700

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