Big Cat Reality is the largest and most comfortable vessel
operating in South East Queensland. It is specifically
set up for overnight diving operations.
Rescue vessel - a 4.3m, high speed rigid inflatable
boat with G.P.S. and sounder which can take 6 divers (geared
up) comfortably.
THIS REALLY IS THE BEST WAY TO GO DIVING!
A Divers Perspective by Lumpy
When you arrive at Newport Waterways Marina and board
"Big Cat Reality", you will be amazed. Firstly,
at the size of the boat. Secondly, how well it is setup.
You will be in awe at the amount of work and thought
that has been put into setting up the facilities. You
can sit 24 divers back to back and side to side (heres
a photo) across the back of the boat. She is 10 Metres
wide; plenty of room when you are gearing up. Before
she steams out, you will be mustered into the Lounge/bar
area for the first briefing.
The Master will greet you and introduce you to the
crew, safety features, and an orientation of the boat.
After he is finished he hands over to to your Dive Master/Instructor
for your diving brief. Once the crew slips the lines
and gets underway, you are presented with supper, and
a smooth cruise across the bay.
Looking around the boat you have comfortable bunks
which are air conditioned to a constant 21 degrees,
you have a forward lounge with whiteboard for dive briefs.
The Bar is fully licensed with beer, spirits, softdrinks,
bottled water, tea and coffee. In the rear lounge, which
is next to the bar, you have a TV with Video Recorder
and plenty of movies to watch and/or games to play between
dives.
You have 2 toilets per sex to use, and 5 showers with
Hot Water. There is "The Party Deck" for sunning
yourself or for partners or non-divers that come onboard.
Now the one thing they do have which divers love is
plenty of room to get your gear on, and a large capacity
compressor to quickly fill tanks (under 4 mins per tank).
You have 240 Volt power outlets all round the boat for
your convenience.
The other thing divers live is food. Be rest assured
there is plenty of food served up to you constantly.
There are hot main meals and morning teas, fresh fruit
platters, home made cooking to name but a few.
But, the best thing about the boat is dive time, the
crew have devised an excellent tagging system to keep
track of divers in the water; 2 main entry points and
a huge submersible steps for getting out of the water;
it can fit 2 divers at a time getting out (click the
little pic of it). Also the crew help you into the water
and help you out. The service is just amazing!
I could keep raving about the boat and the level of
service you receive, but let me say just this. The crew
is very friendly, professional, motivated and above
all; there to help YOU!
BOOK
NOW! and save by ordering online...
5 day & 5 nights
HOME
NEW: For interstate travellers, check out our complete diving packages from Dive Adventures
e-CBD