Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours
Duration: 8.5 hours (approx.)
8.5 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Cairns with this full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, featuring guided snorkelling tours for an exciting underwater adventure. Start your day at Cairns Marlin Marina and enjoy up to three diving sessions accompanied by expert guidance. The trip includes a tropical buffet lunch and time on the sun deck between dives, ensuring a delightful experience before returning in the late afternoon.
Explore Cairns with this full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, featuring guided snorkelling tours for an exciting underwater adventure. Start your day at Cairns Marlin Marina and enjoy up to three diving sessions accompanied by expert guidance. The trip includes a tropical buffet lunch and time on the sun deck between dives, ensuring a delightful experience before returning in the late afternoon.
Experience a Full-day Cairns to Great Barrier Reef cruise departing from Cairns Marlin Marina at 8.30 am and returning by 4.30 pm, offering up to five hours of exploration across two reef sites for both beginners and experts.
Enjoy the comfort and safety provided on this adventure with an expert guide leading you through the experience while all necessary snorkeling equipment is supplied onboard.
Refresh yourself throughout your journey with a tropical buffet lunch featuring hot and cold dishes, accompanied by tea, coffee, and chilled water to keep everyone hydrated.
Relax in air-conditioned indoor areas or on spacious sun decks and freshen up after exploring the reef using the available hot freshwater showers aboard the vessel.
Discover an intriguing fact: The Norman Reef is renowned for housing the Giant Clam, recognized as the largest mollusc known.
Entry to the Full-day Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours departing from Cairns
Access for five hours at the Outer reef area
Use of an expert guide for snorkeling tours
Ticket includes three snorkel sessions across two sites (Norman, Saxon, or Hastings)
Includes a fresh tropical buffet lunch with both hot and cold options available
Coffee, tea, and water provided during the cruise
Equipment such as snorkeling gear, wetsuit/lycra suit, and prescription masks included for your use
Hot freshwater showers accessible after activities
Camera rental
Professional photo sales
Beverages & Snacks
Mementos/Keepsakes
Intro/Dive Certification
Tourists preparing to dive from a boat on the Outer Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns.
The adventure begins with a boat journey from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, setting off your snorkeling expedition! Once at the dive site, you'll have access to expert-led guided snorkel tours and enjoy up to three diving or snorkeling sessions for an exhilarating experience. When it's time to recharge, indulge in a tropical buffet lunch complemented by morning and afternoon tea offerings.
Take some downtime on the sun deck between dives, relax in air-conditioned indoor areas, and freshen up with hot freshwater showers before heading back to Cairns later that day.
Detailed Itinerary
- Your journey kicks off at 8 am when you check-in at Cairns Marlin Marina and board the boat.
- By 8.30 am, depart from Cairns after receiving safety briefings as we head towards the outer reef.
- The first snorkel and dive site will welcome you by 10 am.
- At noon, transition to a second location where lunch awaits at 12.45 pm.
- You'll resume diving and snorkeling activities starting from 1.30 pm.
- The reef site departure is scheduled for 3 pm.
- Finally, you’ll return to Cairns by 4.30 pm.
Children preparing snorkeling gear on Outer Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns.
Snorkelers exploring vibrant coral reef in Great Barrier Reef's clear waters during Cairns cruise.
Tourists preparing to dive from a boat on the Outer Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns.
Children preparing snorkeling gear on Outer Great Barrier Reef trip from Cairns.
Snorkelers exploring vibrant coral reef in Great Barrier Reef's clear waters during Cairns cruise.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs in the Outer Great Barrier Reef near Cairns.
- Come prepared with your swimsuit, towel, extra clothing, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the tour!
Don’t forget to bring any medications you need; it's best to be ready just in case they're unavailable on site.
This experience is only available for guests aged four years or older due to safety concerns.
If you have any specific dietary needs, please inform the team in advance so they can accommodate them.
- Facilities include a restroom with hot showers available on board.
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- If snorkeling or diving isn't your thing, you're welcome to relax on the sundeck instead.
All participants in introductory and certified scuba sessions need to comply with medical questionnaire requirements. Certain conditions or medications may prohibit diving; details are available here. We recommend reviewing these before booking.
Tourists serving themselves at an all-you-can-eat buffet with diverse dishes.
Tourists preparing to snorkel from a boat in the Great Barrier Reef's clear waters.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs in the Outer Great Barrier Reef near Cairns.
Tourists serving themselves at an all-you-can-eat buffet with diverse dishes.
Tourists preparing to snorkel from a boat in the Great Barrier Reef's clear waters.
Book your snorkelling session at least a day in advance during peak season to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.
Bring along essentials like swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and spare clothes for the best experience on board.
Pack any necessary medications just in case they're not available onsite, ensuring you’re prepared throughout your adventure.
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