{"id":4480,"date":"2021-09-29T18:03:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T08:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2024-03-02T00:41:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:41:30","slug":"great-barrier-reef-liveaboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/great-barrier-reef-liveaboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Barrier Reef liveaboard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever wanted to stay on a Great Barrier reef liveaboard before?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well considering one day on the reef is never enough&#8230; It makes sense to maximise your time there by staying on a liveaboard!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621145732463.jpg\" alt=\"Great barrier reef liveaboard boat drone pic\" class=\"wp-image-4520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621145732463.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621145732463-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621145732463-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption><em>Image credit &#8211; Our captain Salty Phil&#8217;s drone<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621204019557.jpg\" alt=\"Great barrier reef liveaboard boat drone pic\" class=\"wp-image-4522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621204019557.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621204019557-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/FB_IMG_1621204019557-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption><em>Image credit &#8211; Our captain Salty Phil&#8217;s drone <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a liveaboard?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests it&#8217;s a boat or vessel designed to live aboard on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_587900362399656.jpg\" alt=\"Great barrier reef liveaboard boat\" class=\"wp-image-4495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_587900362399656.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_587900362399656-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Which are usually purpose built with snorkeling and diving in mind. Boat sizes vary but you can expect a liveaboard to accommodate 10 -30 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included on a Great Barrier Reef liveaboard? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This will depend on the company you book with but most trip costs will cover-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Accommodation on the boat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Linen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Meals <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Snorkel gear<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diving equipment and marine levies are additional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Great Barrier Reef liveaboard experience <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately our original trip fell through due to the boat being damaged a few weeks prior to&nbsp;departure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072308.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Sea Dreaming Barrier Reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072308.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072308-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072308-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But they recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/coralseadreaming.com.au\/\">Coral Sea Dreaming<\/a> &#8211; A beautiful 60ft steel hulled sailing boat that has capacity for a maximum 12 guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_074355.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Sea Dreaming Barrier Reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_074355.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_074355-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily they still had availability and we booked the last double cabin that was available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_289408442602250.jpg\" alt=\"Cabin on Great barrier reef liveaboard boat\" class=\"wp-image-4512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_289408442602250.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_289408442602250-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phew, everything worked out in the end!.. And just a couple of weeks later we&#8217;re excited to arrive at Marlin Marina at 7.45am for a 8am departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072217.jpg\" alt=\"Marlin Wharf Cairns\" class=\"wp-image-4498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072217.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072217-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_072217-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And it&#8217;s a beautiful day to be heading out to sea \u26f5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082642.jpg\" alt=\"Cairns city skyline from the water\" class=\"wp-image-4509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082642.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082642-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082642-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coral Sea dreaming has 30 moorings over nine reef systems and our destination today will be Michaelmas Cay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mmexport1629343722771.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Sea Dreaming's reef moorings\" class=\"wp-image-4500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mmexport1629343722771.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mmexport1629343722771-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mmexport1629343722771-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_530694271564661.jpg\" alt=\"Map\" class=\"wp-image-4515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_530694271564661.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_530694271564661-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_530694271564661-768x740.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_603567950652401.jpg\" alt=\"Map\" class=\"wp-image-4516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_603567950652401.jpg 981w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_603567950652401-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_603567950652401-768x783.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our cruise out there will take a few hours. Which we pass by with having a tour of the boat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082554.jpg\" alt=\"Coral sea Dreaming liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082554.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_082554-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat offers 3x double cabins and a shared single bunk room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_971529916757317.jpg\" alt=\"Shared cabin on Great Barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_971529916757317.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_971529916757317-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_971529916757317-768x877.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest to crew ratio is 4:1. On board there are two toilets which also double as showers &#8211; A hot shower at that might I add!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we&#8217;ve all had a tour of the boat it&#8217;s time for the snorkel and scuba briefing. An awesome deal that Coral Sea offer is a free introductory dive for anyone keen to give it a go. Which is a great opportunity to try before you buy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_262045929027058.jpg\" alt=\"Intro dive on great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_262045929027058.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_262045929027058-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_262045929027058-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the business side of things now done, all we have to do is enjoy the cruise out to our destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_144927.jpg\" alt=\"Heading out to the reef\" class=\"wp-image-4518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_144927.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_144927-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_144927-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michaelmas Cay<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a small reef sand island on the western tip of Michaelmas Reef. Which is located approximately 40km north east of Cairns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1033560647403955.jpg\" alt=\"Michaelmas Cay\" class=\"wp-image-4510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1033560647403955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1033560647403955-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1033560647403955-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But you&#8217;re not allowed on the cay itself as it&#8217;s a protected sanctuary for migratory sea birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1576342489376033.jpg\" alt=\"Michaelmas Cay\" class=\"wp-image-4501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1576342489376033.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1576342489376033-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1576342489376033-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that this is enforced, the cay is under constant surveillance by satellite. Hefty fines apply for anyone who sets foot on land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_2391386407659411.jpg\" alt=\"Birds at Michaelmas Cay\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_2391386407659411.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_2391386407659411-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_2391386407659411-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So best to stick to the surrounding water and fringing reef, which can be enjoyed fine free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When we arrive, get our wetsuits on and hit the water with the quickness. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_384753553353494.jpg\" alt=\"Coral sea dreaming great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_384753553353494.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_384753553353494-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone else is diving so we&#8217;re the only snorkellers. Was going to try the intro dive but we needed a prior medical clearance for G as he has asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s ok though I&#8217;ve briefly tried scuba diving and wasn&#8217;t a huge fan&#8230; And besides I love snorkeling so happy just to be doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"938\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906477326626686.jpeg\" alt=\"Snorkeling\" class=\"wp-image-4514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906477326626686.jpeg 938w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906477326626686-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906477326626686-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 938px) 100vw, 938px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think this actually worked out in our favour&#8230; As we got to explore alot more of the reef and we had it to ourselves pretty much the whole time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_193634046210796.jpg\" alt=\"Backflip great barrier reef\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_193634046210796.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_193634046210796-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_193634046210796-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus we got to see heaps of turtles!!.. Which the divers didn&#8217;t \ud83d\udc22\ud83d\udc22\ud83d\udc22<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_403159958027495.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle great barrier reef\" class=\"wp-image-4536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_403159958027495.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_403159958027495-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_403159958027495-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906536606910660.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle great barrier reef\" class=\"wp-image-4537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906536606910660.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906536606910660-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_906536606910660-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the sea birds and turtles, another thing we saw heaps of was &#8211; giant clams!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_4022887397822826.jpg\" alt=\"Giant clam\" class=\"wp-image-4545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_4022887397822826.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_4022887397822826-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_4022887397822826-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant clams are actually really cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1306480716472464.jpg\" alt=\"Giant clam\" class=\"wp-image-4546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1306480716472464.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1306480716472464-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1306480716472464-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know they are super sensitive to light? So when you swim over one they literally &#8220;clam&#8221; up (slam shut).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_185656323706561.jpg\" alt=\"Giant clam\" class=\"wp-image-4547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_185656323706561.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_185656323706561-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_185656323706561-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best thing about snorkeling  was&#8230;That as soon as our last snorkel was done, we could clock on \ud83c\udf7b\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_653464462299279.jpg\" alt=\"Cheers to a good day out on the reef\" class=\"wp-image-4502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_653464462299279.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_653464462299279-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_653464462299279-768x603.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which was a great way to enjoy the sunset!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_181961247346188.jpeg\" alt=\"Sunset on great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_181961247346188.jpeg 704w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_181961247346188-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You see the divers are doing a night dive. So they have to wait until they&#8217;ve finished before they can enjoy a cold one&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190807.jpg\" alt=\"Night diving great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190807.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190807-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After dinner the divers head out on their night time adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190750.jpg\" alt=\"Night diving great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190750-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_190750-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s just me, G and captain Phil enjoying the starry sky out on the Great Barrier Reef \ud83c\udf0c\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&#8217;t a late night but unfortunately don&#8217;t have the best sleep. Which was disappointing as was hoping it would of been a more relaxing sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_084346.jpg\" alt=\"Double cabin on great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_084346.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_084346-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_084346-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But in reality, when the door is shut the small cabin feels super claustrophobic. Thankfully there was a little fan but it didn&#8217;t really help much with the stuffy situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wake up and have breakfast before we set sail north to our next destination &#8211; Hastings reef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hastings Reef<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a horseshoe shaped reef located 50km north-east of Cairns. This makes it part of the &#8220;Outer reef&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_248180107234848-1.jpg\" alt=\"Coral at Hastings reef\" class=\"wp-image-4552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_248180107234848-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_248180107234848-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_248180107234848-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will see lots colourful fish, interesting sea creatures, coral caves, overhangs and plenty of sheer water drop offs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_860339531522031.jpg\" alt=\"Coral at Hastings reef\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_860339531522031.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_860339531522031-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_860339531522031-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is alot choppier than yesterday so the sailing there is a lil rockier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we arrive at Hastings reef can def see the difference in water.. Yesterday the water was pretty flat, almost like glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_579299716841597.jpg\" alt=\"Great barrier reef liveaboard boat\" class=\"wp-image-4558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_579299716841597.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_579299716841597-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_579299716841597-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Missing yesterday&#8217;s calmer waters<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But today there is a swell forming slight waves. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This will make our snorkeling a bit harder but Phil reckons we&#8217;re strong enough swimmers to handle it \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2640\ufe0f!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164707.jpg\" alt=\"Snorkeling great barrier reef\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164707.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164707-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164707-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The swim out to the reef is def more strenuous and water sometimes ended up in our snorkel. Especially when we didn&#8217;t swim across the swell quite right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also if you stop swimming you get dragged with the current. So it doesn&#8217;t always pay to stop as you end up having to make up more ground haha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately the choppiness affects the visibility a bit too. But to our delight when we get to the reef it&#8217;s much calmer and clearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_843584282999576.jpg\" alt=\"Hastings reef\" class=\"wp-image-4542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_843584282999576.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_843584282999576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_843584282999576-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See lots more cool fish and interesting coral. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_539271323839345-1.jpg\" alt=\"Starfish Hastings reef\" class=\"wp-image-4553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_539271323839345-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_539271323839345-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_539271323839345-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a bit of exploring head back to the boat for a break. Once we&#8217;ve had some fresh water and a snack head back out for some more exploring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_259208732730574.jpg\" alt=\"Break time on great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_259208732730574.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_259208732730574-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_259208732730574-768x708.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it&#8217;s going to take us about four hours to get back we leave Hastings Reef just before lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164741.jpg\" alt=\"Dive platform great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164741.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164741-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/20210515_164741-768x911.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy some lunch and drinks on the way back. The wind has picked up and so has the swell. Phil said if it was like this yesterday they would of had to cancel the trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1020604955367166-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cheers to a good trip\" class=\"wp-image-4527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1020604955367166-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_1020604955367166-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Very thankful we had the great weather we did and were still able to head out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we near the marina entrance the crew surprise us with some champagne as it&#8217;s someone&#8217;s birthday \ud83c\udf7e\ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_597781384724390.jpg\" alt=\"Cheers to a good trip\" class=\"wp-image-4506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_597781384724390.jpg 642w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_597781384724390-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Which was a lovely way to end the trip. What a great time we&#8217;ve had out on a Great Barrier reef liveaboard!! Highly recommend \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_544261793461130.jpeg\" alt=\"Great barrier reef liveaboard\" class=\"wp-image-4534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_544261793461130.jpeg 704w, https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/received_544261793461130-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more Great Barrier Reef blogs, check out \ud83d\udc20\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc1f<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/reefsleep-on-the-great-barrier-reef\/\">Reefsleep on the Great Barrier Reef <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/flight-over-heart-reef-whitsundays\/\">Flight over Heart Reef Whitsundays<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more snorkeling blogs, check out \ud83e\udd3f\ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\udc47<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/snorkeling-at-tangalooma-wrecks\/\">Snorkeling at Tangalooma wrecks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwornsoles.com\/snorkeling-with-turtles-off-gili-t-bali-indonesia\/\">Snorkeling with turtles Gili T<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to stay on a Great Barrier reef liveaboard before? 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