Australia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Harbours, reefs, rivers and island runs. These 15 boat days are sorted by what you get for the ticket: how long on the water, how many stops, and whether lunch and snorkel gear are in the price.
Snorkel two outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns on the Evolution, with BBQ lunch, safety training, and optional scuba or helicopter.
“Very cool experience, very much recommend it to anyone who is looking to do the Great Barrier Reef. The helicopter ride was absolutely incredible, with a brilliant captain of Jos!”
Cairns catamaran cruise to two outer Great Barrier Reef spots with snorkeling support, chef lunch, and marine talks, about $190.
“Extremely well organized. Clear that safety was number one priority but at same time ensuring high levels of customer service. Lunch was excellent and well prepared and snacks were provided. Locally owned company and very green focused.”
Full-day Whitsundays cruise with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet views, and two Great Barrier Reef snorkeling stops on a high-speed catamaran.
“It was amazing from the time of check in to the first port at Manta Ray Bay to snorkelling with the fish and then the second point to snorkel with the coral, amazing. Lunch and finally Whitehaven beach. Stunning to view from the Lookout. On the way back a whale or whale's were spotted. A spectacular ending to a wonderful day. All the crew from the bus ride to check in with Zac to our skipper Jarrad and first hand Jett were amazing. Thank you Red Cat Adventures”
Big Bus Sydney hop-on hop-off with optional Captain Cook harbour cruise. See Opera House, Bondi Beach, and waterfront skyline views.
“It's an excellent way to get to know the city of Sydney and a bit of its history. I recommend this activity!”
Whitehaven eco cruise from Airlie Beach: fast catamaran snorkeling at Hook Island, Hill Inlet lookout walk, Whitehaven sand and buffet.
“I had the best time during the tour! Frankie & Jett were great and funny guides (and also great to look at). The day was amazing, the whitehaven beach was incredible and the food was so good, especially the brownies in the morning :) Would definitely recommend”
Full-day outer Great Barrier Reef catamaran from Cairns with two reef stops, snorkel or scuba instruction, and a chef-prepared buffet lunch.
“It was a wonderful day spent on the GBR with an enthusiastic, professional and organised crew. The reef snorkelling and scuba diving was so spectacular. Highly recommend this tour!”
Small-group Darwin day trip to Litchfield waterfalls and Adelaide River jumping crocodiles, with lunch, transfers, and private cruises.
“Action packed day with a quality tour guide and comfortable bus. Great insights during the tour and a great-paced series of visits through the day.”
Cruise Port Douglas on Lady Douglas River Cruise for crocs, mangroves, and history on calm water with drinks and snacks.
“Fantastic, this is my second time on Lady Douglas and just as enjoyable as the first time around . What a great way to spend a couple of hours. Highly recommended!”
Ocean Freedom from Cairns takes you to two protected Great Barrier Reef snorkel spots, with a glass-bottom tour, reef-guided drift, and a big seafood lunch.
“The trip was amazing! All staff were informative, friendly and educational. We had some fun trips with staff and by ourselves. I would recommend and return!”
A 2-hour Yarra River cruise with GPS audio, skyline views, and both upstream and downstream sights for about $49 in Melbourne.
“Great way to see the city, interesting and substantial commentary”
2h45 humpback whale cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary, landmark views, and complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate onboard.
“The boat trip was amazing! Captain and crew were very informative and polite. The views of the whales and dolphins spotted were spectacular. Would 100% recommend to anyone.”
Solar powered one-hour Daintree River cruise from Port Douglas with live commentary, tea and coffee, and top-notch crocodile spotting.
“We were lucky and saw the large male crocodile “scarface” as well as a baby crocodile. We also saw a tree frog, and a water python when we got off the boat at the end! Guide was knowledgeable. But at the end of our trip Scarface disappRead more”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, Scenic World, Three Sisters, and a Parramatta River ferry cruise to Circular Quay.
“Went on the Blue Mountains tour yesterday, and it was the best money spent! Our driver Les was the BEST! Very informative, very helpful. He was a fantastic driver, probably the best I've seen driving and acting as tour guide. Got us evRead more”
Full-day Green Island cruise from Cairns with catamaran ride, reef snorkeling or glass-bottom views, beaches, and optional semi-submarine and lunch.
“was a fantastic day trip, memories made, smiles all round 😁”
A quiet morning Gordon River cruise from Strahan to Sarah Island, with UNESCO wilderness views, onboard lunch, and convict history.
“loved it but too cold and windy to go outside,lunch was very nice.Sarah island was very interesting.crew were great”
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