Kalinda

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The 2013 Far North trip; exploring the BEST of the Great Barrier Reef

The walls, the fish, the diversity, the sites, the coral. The SHARKS "every dive" SHARKS in their natural and last remaining untouched environment. The blanket green zone of the far far north.

  • Adventure North of the storm and flood affected reefs of the central sections
  • Large, comfortable, charming vessel
  • Remote, pristine, protected reefs
  • Untamed shark encounters most dives
  • Nesting turtles
  • Vertical abyssal drop-offs
  • Uncharted seamounts
  • Fantastic aboriginal Rock Art
  • Schooling pelagics
  • Unmapped coral cays
  • Diverse, flexible itinerary
  • Unparalleled photo opportunities
  • Great Visibility
  • Incredible value for your diving dollar
  • Rarely or never dived sites
  • Sensationally pristine by remoteness
  • Choose one trip or four!

It is time to choose A, B, C or D?
The Trips:

  1. Northbound: Townsville to Thursday Island (2-14 Dec 2013)...[more]
  2. Eastern Torres straights Outer Reefs and Murray Islands exploratory trip (16-23 Dec 2013)...[more]
  3. Southbound Thursday Island to Lockhart River (3-13 Jan 2014)...[more]
  4. Southbound Lockhart River to Townsville (13 - 23 Jan 2014)...[more]
The details:

  • Payments in Australian dollars
  • Bookings direct with owner via email, Dave Stewart davestewy@bigpond.com
  • Great crew service
  • Maximum of 12 guests,
  • Expert local knowledge
  • Chef prepared meals
  • 6m 150hp independently surveyed extra tender vessel to whisk you to and from the most superb of dive sites whilst the mother ship relaxes at the most comfortable anchorages.
The vessel, Kalinda:

  • Limited passenger numbers (max 12), the vessel has berth accommodation for 30 persons, however, trip length and resource management means we only take 12 passengers on these epic Far North trips ensuring plenty of space for each.
  • Great food and brewed coffee
  • Friendly, relaxed, professional and experienced crew
  • Up to 4 dives a day
  • Detailed dive site briefs
  • Tanks and weights provided
  • SCUBA equipment for hire including wetsuits, stinger suits, mask/snorkels and fins
  • All cabins air conditioned
  • Shady decks with heaps of personal space
  • Reference books and DVD library
  • 100% dive lookout - safety paramount
  • OH&S compliant, vessel safety management systems in place
  • Satellite phone
  • Environmentally sensitive operations


  • Dave Stewart,
    Owner / Skipper, 'Kalinda'
    Manager, 'affordable CHARTERS'
    Phone: (Mobile/Vessel): 0409 297 413;
    (Office): 07 4721 1980; (Fax): 07 4721 1970
    email: davestewy@bigpond.com

    Filming coral reefs in the far North Great Barrier Reef

    Kalinda Specs

    Potato Cod
    HDCAM Footage Frame. © 2007 Pawel Achtel


    Sea Jelly
    HDCAM Footage Frame. © 2007 Pawel Achtel


    Gorgonia Coral
    HDCAM Footage Frame. © 2007 Pawel Achtel


    Filming coral reefs in the far North Great Barrier Reef
    Filming coral reefs in the far North Great Barrier Reef. Photo Credit: Justin Gilligan