Tourists on a boat enjoying an Ocean Safari Tour over clear blue waters.
Snorkeler swimming with sea turtle during Ocean Safari Tour.
Ocean Safari Tour base with parked vehicles and lush greenery.
Snorkelers swimming above a sea turtle during an Ocean Safari Tour.
Tour group on a boat with guide during Ocean Safari Tour-9, exploring clear blue waters.
Snorkelers swimming with a sea turtle during an Ocean Safari Tour.
Group on a guided forest walk during Ocean Safari Tour.

From Cape Tribulation: Great Barrier Reef Guided Snorkel & Eco Tour

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Duration

Duration: 4 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
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Book the ocean safari tour and visit two snorkel destinations, each with tons of marine life and corals!

Experience a high-speed snorkel and eco adventure to remote Great Barrier Reef sites with rainforest exploration included.

Explore vibrant coral reefs and marine life at two uncrowded snorkel locations, including Mackay Reef and Sand Cay, with around 2 hours in the water.

Snorkel with expert eco guides providing personalised instruction, reef interpretation talks, and all snorkeling equipment at no extra cost.

See the ancient Daintree Rainforest with a 7-day Daintree Discovery Centre pass, featuring boardwalks, canopy towers, and interactive exhibits.

Half-day guided snorkel & eco tour

Entry to the Daintree Discovery Centre with multilingual audio guides

Round-trip bus transfers from Cape Tribulation

Expert skipper & eco host

Access to two reef sites; Mackay Reef & Sand Cay

2 hours exploring the underwater world and swimming with turtles

Personalised snorkel instruction

All snorkeling equipment

Reef interpretation talks & eco presentations

A 7-day Daintree Discovery Centre pass

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Tourists on a boat enjoying an Ocean Safari Tour over clear blue waters.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest on a high-speed snorkel and eco adventure.

Getting started

Your experience includes a half-day guided snorkel and eco tour departing from Cape Tribulation, with round-trip bus transfers included. Simply arrive at the designated pickup point and meet your expert skipper and eco host. All snorkeling equipment is provided, and no prior experience is required thanks to personalised instruction and crew support.

What to expect

  • Remote reef snorkelling: Travel by fast vessel to remote, uncrowded Great Barrier Reef snorkel sites, including Mackay Reef and Sand Cay. Spend around 2 hours exploring vibrant coral gardens and swimming alongside turtles and tropical marine life.

  • Expert eco guidance: Learn about the reef ecosystem through engaging interpretation talks and eco presentations led by knowledgeable guides, enhancing your understanding of this unique marine environment.

  • Personalised snorkel support: Receive tailored snorkel instruction suitable for beginners and confident swimmers alike, with all equipment provided and expert assistance throughout the tour.

  • Rainforest exploration: Enjoy access to the Daintree Discovery Centre with a 7-day pass, allowing you to explore elevated boardwalks, canopy towers, and interactive exhibits in one of the world’s oldest rainforests.

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Snorkeler swimming with sea turtle during Ocean Safari Tour.

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Ocean Safari Tour base with parked vehicles and lush greenery.

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Snorkelers swimming above a sea turtle during an Ocean Safari Tour.

What to bring

  • Bring a small bag or backpack with towel, hat, sunglasses, water bottle, swimwear, sun protective clothing, open footwear, jacket (in winter), and waterproof camera.

Additional information

  • Please note a maximum of 25 passengers are allowed onboard per vessel.

  • Tour itinerary is subject to change depending on tide, wind, and other weather conditions.

  • Please note that the meeting point is at Cape Tribulation beach (Ocean Safari is located onsite at Safari Lodge, Cape Tribulation).

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Tour group on a boat with guide during Ocean Safari Tour-9, exploring clear blue waters.

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Snorkelers swimming with a sea turtle during an Ocean Safari Tour.

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