| Imagine seeing before your very eyes schools of | | | | cone snails, pipefish, seahorses, and crown of |
| vibrantly colored fish, sea turtles larger than the | | | | thorns starfish (just to name a few). |
| mind can comprehend, and coming face to face | | | | There are many business offering excellent great |
| with a dolphin. This is a dream many have but | | | | barrier reef sailing trips. There are several |
| never get to experience. But it is possible! All of | | | | packages available and there is something for |
| this and more awaits all those who take a great | | | | everyone. Trips range from the basics to the |
| barrier reef sailing trip. | | | | luxurious. Tourists can take a small fishing boat |
| Located just off the coast of Queensland, | | | | out to the reefs for a relaxing day of fishing and |
| Australia, the great barrier reef is considered one | | | | above water photography. More costly packages |
| of the seven natural wonders of the world. No | | | | include yacht trips with fine wine and food. |
| where else on earth can one find so much marine | | | | Most great barrier reef sailing trips have glass |
| life in such a dense population. This natural wonder | | | | bottom boats. Glass bottom boats allow |
| can be experienced by taking a great barrier reef | | | | passengers to see the spectacular beauty of the |
| sailing trip. Great barrier reef sailing trips are | | | | reef without getting their feet wet. This is an |
| affordable and easily accessible to tourists. Still not | | | | excellent choice for families with small children or |
| convinced that a great barrier reef is for you? | | | | people with medical conditions. |
| Consider the following facts: | | | | The ultimate great barrier reef sailing trip is one |
| The great barrier reef is the largest coral reef in | | | | which offers a package including scuba diving and |
| the world. | | | | snorkeling. In this way you can come face to face |
| It is made up of over 2,900 individual reefs | | | | with the natural beauty of the reef. If you are |
| Each individual reef is made out of billions of tiny | | | | not a great swimmer than take the snorkeling |
| living organisms | | | | trip, which allows the experience of diving but in |
| The great barrier reef has over 900 islands; | | | | shallow water where little or no experience is |
| taking up over 2,600 kilometers of coast line. | | | | needed. Imagine coming eye to eye with a gentle |
| The great barrier reef is home to dolphins, | | | | dolphin. Or, photographing a colorful bouquet of |
| humpback whales, several species of sea turtles, | | | | fish. |