Australia · GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISES IN CAIRNS
The 15 best great barrier reef cruises in Cairns you can book today, with the price, the length and who each one really suits. The order is not an accident — start at the top.
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.”
40 minutes from Cairns over the Outer Great Barrier Reef, with window-seat views, pilot commentary, and marine life spotting.
“Everything was amazing, the staff were super friendly, the food was delicious, it was an excellent experience.”
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!”
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!”
Cairns Great Barrier Reef half-day snorkel with a fast boat, max 27 people, guided 1.5-hour swim, and gear included.
“Really good! Caitlin, Marie and Victor were great, very helpful and funny! The activity was great, can be hard work but really worthwhile”
Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with Divers Den, snorkel or certified scuba at moored sites, buffet lunch, hot showers.
“Very professional but extremely friendly. Amazing experience, I had a truly great day. Plenty of food and beverages aboard. Very caring for those who were unfortunately sea sick. Very high quality service.”
Cairns superyacht cruise to two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites for up to five hours of snorkelling, BBQ lunch, and wine, cheese, biscuits.
“Thanks to Phill Jnr. Awesome guide on my dive. Friendly and entertaining crew, will recommend this to anyone that wants to explore the reef.”
Luxury small-group reef cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Outer Reef, with gear, meals, and guided snorkel time.
“The tour was great, very well organized. We saw many fishes and the ocean was fantastic! Staff was very great, all of them very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a lot of fun!”
Cairns full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise on Evolution, with 2 reef swims and an included 10-minute helicopter flight.
“Nothing can be improved everything is excellent and worth every penny”
Green Island day trip from Cairns by air-conditioned catamaran. Snorkel, glass-bottom reef views, rainforest walks, plus optional buffet lunch.
“It was a pleasant experience Proper time was given for activities Food was good, although we are vegetarian but still had no problem”
Moore Reef pontoon day trip from Cairns with free snorkeling gear, glass-bottom boat, underwater observatory, buffet lunch, and a reef waterslide.
“Greta day our and amazing sights on the reef. This was one of our highlights of an entire Australia trip and is highly recommended. My one complaint is that you need to ay for everything over and above the ticket outside of your lunch. Soft drinks, snacks, even a locker for valuables (this one was most frustrating) and a guided snorkel tour along with any photos. It just felt like we had to pay additional fees for anything”
Spend 5 hours snorkeling Cairns outer reef sites, then add scuba training if you choose, plus Indigenous stories and a full buffet.
“It was a great day. The guides were wonderful. They were friendly and knowledgeable and professional. It was nice to have a marine biologist on board! Could not have asked for a better day! Everything was perfect no change needed.”
Small-group sail from Cairns to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling gear, reef talk, meals, and optional scuba.
“We spent a great day at the Great Barrier Reef. The crew did a great job showing us the flora and fauna of the area. The snorkeling equipment and instruction were all excellent. The food and the boat were both appropriate to the day’s needs. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore the Great Barrier Reef.”
Silverswift takes you to 3 Outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns for guided snorkeling, optional scuba sessions, and a buffet lunch.
“I just did the snorkelling today and although it was choppy, it was absolutely amazing. We went to 3 reefs and the third one was by far my favourite! Ended up seeing 2 white tip reef sharks and loads of gorgeous tropical fish! This was a bucket list activity for me and it did not disappoint”
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