From Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef Pontoon Experience

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
229 reviews
Activity provider:
Cruise Whitsundays
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From Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef Pontoon Experience
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
229 reviews

Witness magnificent water quality and diverse and colorful marine life at the Great Barrier Reef. Travel to the pontoon on a premium vessel and enjoy a variety of activities.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Paula – United Kingdom

Fantastic day. Helpful staff. Amazing to see the Great Barrier Reef up close with both the snorkelling and the submersible included in the price.

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Oriana – New Zealand

This activity is so worth the money. The service was amazing. Lunch was so good. The snorkeling was fantastic. Our only minor thing was it would have been nice to get some information about the area on our way out to the reef. A once in a lifetime experience would definitely recommend doing !

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Highlights

  • Experience the outer reef's diverse marine life
  • Choose from a number of activities on the spacious pontoon
  • Optional Extras Including Scuba Diving and Guided Snorkel at extra cost

Full description

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable.

Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.

Includes

  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Guided semi-submersible tour
  • Underwater observatory
  • Drinks from the bar

Meeting point

Check in at the Maritime Terminal at the Port of Airlie.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Credit card
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Jacket
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring swimwear and a towel, protective clothing, a hat and sunscreen, a camera and money or credit cards to pay for optional extras

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5
4.5 out of 5 stars

based on 229 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Paula – United KingdomApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic day. Helpful staff. Amazing to see the Great Barrier Reef up close with both the snorkelling and the submersible included in the price.
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Oriana – New ZealandMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
This activity is so worth the money. The service was amazing. Lunch was so good. The snorkeling was fantastic. Our only minor thing was it would have been nice to get some information about the area on our way out to the reef. A once in a lifetime experience would definitely recommend doing !
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Waru-Romana – AustraliaFebruary 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Was an awesome experience! We did the scuba diving and snorkelling with my partner! The pictures are awesome! Not for weak swimmers when it gets a bit choppy!

Product ID: 132270

Activity provider:
Cruise Whitsundays

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