Great Barrier Reef Diving, Snorkeling & Sailing Tours with Small, Fun Groups

Thanks again to everyone for their support throughout the last year, most of all to our guests and crew and to all our agents and friends. 2009 was one our best years to date with more passengers enjoying the smaller group experience on our yachts then any year before. We saw many great things this year and had some great weather to back it up. The whales are increasing in numbers every year and we have seen larger schools of dugongs again.  Manta Rays, Reef Sharks, Turtles, Clownfish and of course the charismatic Maori Wrasse are also amongst the favourites of our guests.
Thanks to all the guests who have recommended our reef trips to their friends, colleagues and family, we hope we have shown them as great a time as you had.

Continued active involvement in the Eye on the Reef program, and Reefcheck Research Programs have kept us all busy with what has been a great year for environmental awareness globally. We hope that 2010 continues to build upon all the work that has been done in the previous twelve months for a better world that will be enjoyed for generations to come.

Once again thanks to everyone and we hope that you have a happy and prosperous 2010!

Tony, Dara and all the New Horizon Team

People have been asking if I have taken an extended holiday or on a break from twitter and the blog. Well unfortunately, it’s neither of the above we are putting a new engine in Coral Sea Dreaming more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly. This should be complete in the next week or so and she’ll be back in the water ready to go. This year has seen a lot of work on the beautiful old girl with, a lot of carpentry work, new awnings, and now a new engine. Make sure you come and experience the Great Barrier Reef in the best way possible and join us for the cruise with the smallest groups.

Well, first of all my apologies over the last couple of weeks for not keeping the blog up to date however we have been focussing on maintenance with Santa Maria for the upcoming season. She has had the hull sanded back and painted afresh removing years of built up of paint. The top deck paint has been retouched and some other minor maintenance has been carried out.
The upcoming season looks to be another busy and exciting time, with bookings for our reef trips selling out fast. The year so far has had some great marine sightings including birds, whales, turtles, dolphins and of course countless other species of the reef. Many of these creatures have to be seen to be believed, their behaviour is quite extraordinary and fascinating to watch. Entering their peaceful and relaxing environment and seeing their interactions and relationships that have developed over the centuries is quite amazing.
That’s a quick update for now. So make sure that you make the time, come down to Australia and treat yourself to an adventure you will remember for a lifetime. We look forward to meeting you and relaxing on the deck in the afternoon after a great day of exploring the reef, maybe enjoying one of our fantastic sunsets.

There are a couple of spots left on Coral Sea Dreaming for the two day trip this weekend. Email us for a great rate this weekend and surprise someone for a great last minute get away. Only one spot remains on Santa Maria for the three day trip departing on Friday 10th April, so get in now before someone does.