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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Top rated
4.798928 out of 5 stars
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4.798928 out of 5 stars
1119 reviews

Enjoy a Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxurious and fast vessel from Cairns. Snorkel and dive two unique reef sites: "Wonder Wall" and "Aquarium" on the outer edge of Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay.

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Duration 1 day
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Manuela – Australia

What a wonderful day! The snorkelling and glass bottom boat were so much fun! The staff were amazing! They were so helpful and attentive and made sure everyone was well looked after. Their friendly and funny banter made for some good laughs and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend this experience!

R
Romania – Romania

It was an extraordinary experience! The most professional crew!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Ports North

  • On foot

    (3 minutes)

  • Catamaran

    (75 minutes)

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    Upolu Reef

    Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (2.5 hours)

    Upolu Reef

    Scuba diving

    Optional, Extra fee

    Great Barrier Reef

    Glass bottom boat ride

    Optional

  • Great Barrier Reef

    Lunch (1 hour)

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    Upolu Reef

    Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (2.5 hours)

    Upolu Reef

    Scuba diving

    Optional, Extra fee

    Great Barrier Reef

    Glass bottom boat ride

    Optional

  • Catamaran

    (75 minutes)

    Great Barrier Reef

    Dessert, Cheese tasting

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Ports North

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • 6 hr to be mesmerised by all that is the Great Barrier Reef with passionate crew
  • Guided adventure drift snorkel tour to explore the extraordinary sea life below
  • No rush in the day and plenty of time to spot a turtle, barracuda or stingray!
  • Dine on a scrumptious smorgasbord lunch including smoked salmon and prawns
  • Ecotourism Green Travel Leader

Full description

Step foot on a super-fast, luxury 20m CAT, feeling welcomed and pampered, and embark on an ocean-filled journey of discovery.

After your early boarding from Marlin Marina, grab a coffee or tea, a piece of fresh fruit and Danish Pastry and settle in and breathe in the morning ocean breeze as you sail to one of two snorkel and dive destinations. From there, explore the ocean's brilliant fish and coral reefs - just step right off the boat where the coral comes to just under a metre from the surface and just float and observe as the reef puts on a show for you!

The first snorkel and dive site is the fascinating ‘Wonder Wall’, located on the outer edge of Upolu Reef. Enjoy snorkelling on the top of the wall for easy viewing of all the marine life and coral. Sign-up for the optional, certified or introductory guided dive, encountering a huge variety of aquatic flora and fauna, including hard and soft corals, giant clams, fans, turtles and a vast assortment of colourful tropical fish as you descend and meander along the side of the wall. Enjoy the complimentary Glass bottom Boat and Adventure Drift Snorkel Tours, where the passionate and knowledgeable crew will mesmerise you with all the interesting reef facts and relationships!

At the stunning Upolu Coral Cay Reef, learn about graceful, blue-spotted stingrays, tenacious green sea turtles, bright damsel fish, and other amazing creatures that call this reef their home, as you observe them from a glass bottom boat. You’ll then have the chance to see these inquisitive creatures up close, while snorkelling within the incredibly clear, turquoise water. On some low tide days, you will even have the opportunity to actually stand on the Cay in the middle of the ocean! If the conditions on the day do not allow this, you will still enjoy this stunning location we call our "Aquarium"

In between visiting these two sites, enjoy a smorgasbord lunch fit for a king. Savour smoked salmon, prawns, three types of cold meat, a chicken platter, three fresh salads and a variety of breads. After a relaxed six hours of diving and snorkelling, spend the trip home indulging in even more delicious food, arriving back at Cairns at around 4:30 PM. A reef experience and "feel good day" all in the one tour - an absolute "must do" reef experience!

Includes

  • Catamaran cruise
  • Marine guides
  • Glass bottom boat tour on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Guided drift snorkel tour on the Great Barrier Reef
  • 2 different Great Barrier Reef visits in protected Marine Park zones
  • Snorkeling tour with marine naturalist
  • Snorkeling gear, including prescription masks
  • Lycra suits, wetsuits (seasonal) and flotation devices
  • 6 hours on the Great Barrier Reef - only reef operator to offer this
  • Fish feeding
  • Fresh water showers
  • Danish pastry and fresh fruit upon boarding
  • Tea and coffee upon boarding and throughout day when moored
  • Large smorgasbord lunch with prawns, smoked salmon, mixed meat and chicken platter, 3 salads and breads
  • Chilled water
  • Platters of tropical fruit, cheese, crackers, and assorted cakes served on the cruise back
  • Emc/port/administration fees per person (payable directly at checkin, AUD20 per person)
  • Certified diving (unless options selected)
  • Introductory diving (unless options selected; for those without certification)
  • Underwater cameras
  • Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks for purchase

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet your tour at the local partner's, Ocean Freedom, checkin desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Beachwear

Not allowed

  • Drones

Know before you go

  • To fully enjoy the tour you must be mobile and stable enough to move around a moving vessel, and able to transfer from the main vessel into a Glass Bottom Boat and back
  • All diving (Cert & Intro) is subject to having no medical issues or on any medication contraindicated to diving on the day of travel. A medical form will be filled out on the day If diving is important to you please advise us of any medical issues past or present or any medication prior to the day of travel so we can advise if any medical clearance may be required from a diving doctor - this avoids any disappointment on the day
  • In Queensland, the minimum diving age for an Introductory dive is 12 years old.
  • If you have any concerns in regard to weather, go to www.bom.gov.au for a 4-day marine weather forecast

From $157 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1119 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Manuela – AustraliaApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
What a wonderful day! The snorkelling and glass bottom boat were so much fun! The staff were amazing! They were so helpful and attentive and made sure everyone was well looked after. Their friendly and funny banter made for some good laughs and a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend this experience!
R
Romania – RomaniaApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
It was an extraordinary experience! The most professional crew!
R
Romania – RomaniaApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
It was an extraordinary experience! The most professional crew!

Product ID: 108904

Activity provider:Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom
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