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US Dollar Pricing

All prices are in US Dollars; price and package inclusions are subject to change without notice.

Nimrod Explorer Trip pricing - US Dollars (pdf version)
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Nimrod Explorer Fuel Surcharge


US Pricing

Due to greatly increased fuel costs and in accordance with Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO) guidelines, the following charges are currently in effect and apply to all voyages of

Nimrod Explorer:

  1. Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of A$15 plus administrative fees of A$7, or A$22 per person total.
  2. *A fuel levy (surcharge) of A$15 per person per day, or:
    • Itinerary 1: A$75
    • Itinerary 2: A$60
    • Itinerary 3 & 11: A$120
    • Itinerary 12: A$90
  3. Nitrox Pricing

*Please note that the fuel levy will be reassessed monthly based on current fuel prices, and increased or decreased as appropriate. These charges must be paid with your on-board bill at the conclusion of your trip with us.

We greatly appreciate your understanding!

Australia

  • Itineraries: 4, 5 & 8 days and special 8 day exploratory itineraries
  • Departing: Cairns, Queensland for direct boarding or to meet scenic low-level flights to join the vessel
  • Accomodates: 18 passengers in 3 double and 3 quadruple air-conditioned cabins
  • Water temperatures: 72°F (22°C) in July to 84°F (28°C) in February
  • Visibility: Normally between 75 and 150 feet (25 to 50 meters) or more
  • All diving done from the vessel

The Nimrod Explorer offers itineraries ranging from 4 to 8 days. Regularly-scheduled trips depart from Cairns, Queensland on Tuesdays for either 5 or 8 day trips, and from Lizard Island on Saturdays for a 4 day trip (meeting in Cairns to join the group for a low-level scenic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island).

The Nimrod Explorer accommodates 18 passengers in 3 double and 3 quadruple air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom and shower. All interior areas of the Nimrod Explorer are air-conditioned and the wide, carpeted bow area serves as a comfortable quiet area. Above the dive deck, the aft covered decks with sun lounges, and seating offers comfortable open-air relaxation. The Nimrod Explorer features one of the largest dive decks in Australia, and provides the only true week-long itineraries during its annual Far Northern expeditions.

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