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Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch

4.6  / 5
358 reviews
Activity provider:Down Under Cruise and Dive
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Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Activity provider:Down Under Cruise and Dive
4.6  / 5
358 reviews
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From € 144.98 per person

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Discover some of the most spectacular destinations in the Outer Great Barrier Reef on this tour from Cairns with time to snorkel and explore. Enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch, a glass of wine, and a light snack.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Take a boat trip to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, and discover this amazing natural wonder
  • Stop at two exclusive mooring locations and enjoy over five hours of snorkeling
  • Travel aboard a comfortable, safe and fast vessel, with less travel time and more time to enjoy the Reef
  • Have a delicious BBQ lunch onboard, with vegetarian options available
  • Travel on-board the most luxurious reef vessel in Australia
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Tour the Outer Great Barrier Reef by boat with time to snorkel and explore this world-famous National Park. Complement your experience with a gourmet buffet lunch, glass of wine, and a light snack.

Board your high-speed vessel, and visit some of the most beautiful spots in the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a seamless experience with knowledgeable staff to ensure a safe and fun-filled tour.

Stop at 2 spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations and snorkel with equipment and lessons provided. Feel free to jump in the water and explore this natural wonder up close.

Later, sit down for a delicious barbecue lunch with salad before taking off for the second half of the tour.

Includes
  • Boat cruise
  • Guides/captains
  • 2 outer reef site visits
  • 5 hours reef time to snorkel
  • Snorkel masks
  • Chef-prepared BBQ lunch (allergies catered for on request)
  • Tea and coffee
  • 1 glass of wine
  • Light snack
  • Admin/fuel levy
  • Semi-submersible tour
  • Underwater camera hire
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Lycra sun-suits
Not suitable for
  • Children under 12 years

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Date

Meeting point

Meet your tour at the local partner's, Down Under Cruise and Dive, kiosk at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns. Checkin is from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM. The vessel departs at 8 AM and returns at approximately 4:30 PM.

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The minimum age for introductory diving is 12 years old
  • This activity is dependent on the weather
  • All divers are required to complete an onboard medical questionnaire
  • Divers over 65 must have medical clearance from a physician confirming they are fit to dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and any prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice, and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition
  • Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted
  • Special dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the activity provider
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 358 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Snorkelling the outer Great Barrier Reef was absolutely amazing…the boat was lovely and the staff were fabulous…amazing bbq buffer lunch…the only problem was the very rough ride with the weather conditions…hubby got sick as well as many others…but the staff couldn’t have been more helpful…well done

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July 20, 2023

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Michaela – AustraliaVerified booking

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This was amazing excursion! I would definitely do it again! :) I saw so many cool fish and coral on both 2 locations on the reef that we went to. I took the snorkeling experience only. They provide you with all the snorkeling gear you might need. The buffet on board was plentyful (steaks, fish, prawns, salads…)! They also served small breakfast while waiting for everyone to board and some snacks on the way back. The weather was not the best on the day of my excursion, so the seas were quite rough. There were at least a handful of people puking in the back of the ship, so I really recommend taking the seasickness pills (they sell them on board)! The staff on board was very accomodating, kind, instructive and funny! I really enjoyed this excursion!

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June 22, 2023

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Jonna – FinlandVerified booking

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Fantastic. Best thing you will ever do. I was very cautious about what company I chose to go with because I didn't want my time wasted. I definitely made the right choice. Very well organized, great lunch, nice people, lots of add-on activity opportunities, and the sea-sickness freebies were a great (and much-needed addition). Awesome! Fantastic! And the underwater photographer made the experience even better. Highly recommended. GREAT FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS by the way. They seated me on a table where I would make friends.

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April 26, 2023

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Catherine – AustraliaVerified booking

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