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Highlights

  • Go on a trip from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reed and enjoy up to five hours exploring two reef sites, perfect for both experts and beginners.
  • With an expert guide and all necessary equipment provided, you'll have a comfortable and safe experience!
  • Indulge in a tropical buffet lunch with a selection of hot and cold dishes, plus tea, coffee, and chilled water to keep you refreshed all day.
  • Unwind on spacious sun decks, relax in air-conditioned indoor areas, and freshen up after your adventure with hot freshwater showers onboard.
  • Fun fact: The Norman Reef is home to the largest mollusc in existence, the Giant Clam!

Your Experience

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Hop aboard a boat from Cairns to the Reef, to start your snorkelling journey! At your dive site, you can enjoy guided snorkel tours and up to three diving or snorkeling sessions, with experts to ensure a safe and exciting experience. When you're ready for a break, savor a delicious tropical buffet lunch, along with morning and afternoon tea. Between dives, unwind on the sun deck, cool off in air-conditioned indoor spaces, and refresh with a hot freshwater shower before returning to Cairns in the late afternoon.

Itinerary

  • 8am: Check in at Cairns Marlin Marina and board the boat

  • 8.30am: Depart Cairns and receive safety briefings as we travel to the outer reef

  • 10am: Arrive at first snorkel and dive site

  • 12.45pm: Move to second site and enjoy lunch

  • 1.30pm: Continue diving and snorkelling

  • 3pm: Depart reef site

  • 4.30pm: Arrive back in Cairns

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Full-day cruise of Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns
  • 5 hours at the Outer Reef
  • Expert snorkeling guide
  • Three snorkel sessions at two sites (Norman, Saxon, or Hastings)
  • Fresh tropical buffet lunch (hot and cold options)
  • Tea, coffee, and water
  • Snorkeling equipment, wetsuit/lycra suit, prescription masks
  • Hot freshwater showers
  • Digital camera hire
  • Professional photos for purchase
  • Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
  • Souvenirs
  • Introductory or certified diving

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

Bring along your swim suit, towel, spare clothes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for the tour! Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite

Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4 years

If you have special dietary requirements, contact the team beforehand so they can better take it into account

Facilities: restroom with hot showers on board Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult If you don't want to snorkel or dive, you can lounge on the sundeck All introductory and certified scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. These requirements can be found here, and we strongly recommend reviewing before booking.

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