Australia · GREAT BARRIER REEF CRUISES
The reef runs 2,300 km, so the real choice is the departure port and the size of the boat. These 15 cover pontoon days off Cairns, the ribbon reefs from Port Douglas and the island runs further south, with what each includes before you get wet.
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!”
Airlie Beach scenic flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the Great Barrier Reef, with pickup and window-seat views.
“Loved the flight over the islands and then the reef, absolutely amazing”
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 😁”
Calypso Reef Cruises from Port Douglas for an outer Great Barrier Reef day: snorkel three sites, optional intro scuba, lunch, tea, and gear.
“Insistence on barefoot onboard is outdated. Especially when you have so many area being exposed to direct sun.”
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.”
Cairns to Green Island: snorkel off the beach or take a glass bottom boat over the Great Barrier Reef, plus rainforest walks.
“The tour included everything that was described and the crew was very punctual and polite. We chose the glass bottom boat and our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a good 30 minute explanation of the coral barrier reef ecosystem and all the animals that live there with an in depth understanding of its importance. Later we enjoyed the day in the beach for which the tour didn’t say it but you can actually pack a pic nic if you’d like to bring your own food and beach towels or a cooler, there’s spots right on the beach where to lay your things and just relax. We did not…”
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”
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