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Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cruise with Guided Snorkelling Tours
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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

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

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

You should arrive by 8am to check in and board the boat from Cairns Marlin Marina.

The tour includes up to five hours at two reef sites, allowing plenty of time for exploration.

You'll enjoy a tropical buffet lunch with both hot and cold dishes, along with tea, coffee, and chilled water.

This experience is restricted to guests aged four years and above due to safety considerations.

Make sure to pack your swimsuit, towel, spare clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any necessary medications just in case they are not available onsite.

You'll participate in three snorkeling or diving sessions at two different sites: Norman Reef, Saxon Reef, or Hastings Reef.

Onboard, you can relax on spacious sun decks, enjoy air-conditioned indoor areas, and refresh with hot freshwater showers before returning to Cairns.

Yes, all necessary equipment is provided along with an expert snorkeling guide for a comfortable and safe experience.

The cruise includes visits to two reef sites: Norman Reef, Saxon Reef, or Hastings Reef, where you can explore up to five hours in total.

Digital camera hire and the purchase of professional photos are not included; they incur extra charges.

Check-in is at 8am at Cairns Marlin Marina, where you'll board the boat.

The cruise includes three snorkel sessions across two reef sites: Norman, Saxon, or Hastings.

Bring along your swim suit, towel, spare clothes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any necessary medications.

Safety is a priority; hence guests under the age of 4 years are not allowed to participate in this experience.

Indulge in a tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes, along with tea, coffee, and chilled water throughout the day.

Yes, you can unwind on spacious sun decks or relax in air-conditioned indoor areas. Hot freshwater showers are also available for refreshment after your adventure.

The cruise includes up to five hours exploring two reef sites, Norman and Saxon or Hastings.

Professional photos are not part of the package; however, you can bring your own camera as digital camera hire is excluded from this tour.

If you have any specific dietary needs, please contact the team beforehand so they can accommodate them during the tropical buffet lunch.

A fun fact to note is that Norman Reef is home to the largest mollusc in existence, the Giant Clam!

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