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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour
4.6  / 51161 reviews
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Explore the Great Barrier Reef, on an approximately 1.5-hour boat trip from Cairns. Spend up to five hours immersed in its beauty, visiting two exclusive outer reef sites for snorkeling.

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Duration 8 hours
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Instructor
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Danielle – United States

The entire crew was helpful, professional, and made sure everyone was safe. Seas were rough and they took care of everyone. During the snorkeling they had designated guides who pointed things out, helped you with gear, and let you relax on the life preservers. Food was delicious. Highly organized and efficient for all levels of ocean experience.

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Danielle – United States
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Jessica – United States

Amazing crew, boat, and experience. Huge shout out to guide Raj! He was very knowledgeable and patient with us anxious snorkelers. We would not have had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the reef with the guides making us feel safe and sharing their knowledge with us.

J
Jessica – United States

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    B Finger Cairns Marina

  • Other water transport

    (1.5 hours)

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    Great Barrier Reef

    Lunch, Guided tour, Free time, Swimming, Snorkeling, Self-guided tour, Marine life viewing, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Scuba diving (2.75 hours)

  • Other water transport

    (45 minutes)

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    Great Barrier Reef

    Guided tour, Free time, Swimming, Snorkeling, Self-guided tour, Marine life viewing, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Scuba diving (1.5 hours)

  • Great Barrier ReefOther water transport

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    B Finger Cairns Marina

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • All snorkel/dive equipment including wetsuits/lycra suits & prescription masks
  • Morning tea, tropical buffet lunch & afternoon tea
  • Fresh hot showers
  • Snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef sites
  • Guided snorkel tour

Full description

Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns with Divers Den. Embark on a 90-minute boat trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef where you'll spend five hours exploring two stunning dive sites carefully selected from our exclusive moorings at Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs. Encounter vibrant corals, playful Nemos, turtles, stingrays, and majestic Maori Wrasse amidst diverse marine life. The vessel, AquaQuest, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck and sunken platform for easy water access, along with state-of-the-art equipment. Relax on expansive sun decks, cool off in air-conditioned indoor spaces, and freshen up with hot showers after your morning exploration. Refuel with a generous buffet lunch including hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls, and tropical fruits, preparing you for an afternoon of continued discovery on the Great Barrier Reef.

Includes

  • Up to 5 hours at the outer reef, visiting 2 exclusive reef sites
  • Snorkel equipment (masks, snorkels, fins, flotation devices, tuition, and briefings)
  • Guided snorkeling tour
  • Wetsuits/lycra suits
  • Prescription mask
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Hot fresh-water showers
  • Coffee and tea
  • Digital camera hire and professional photo purchase (subject to availability and prices vary)
  • Bar facilities including snacks
  • Guided certified diving
  • Souvenirs

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Please make your own way to the Cairns Marlin Marina (1 Spence St, Cairns) for an 8:00AM check-in on the vessel 'AquaQuest' which is located on "B Finger" at the Cairns Marlin Marina at 8:00 AM. Please ensure that you are on-board by 8:30AM, as the vessel will depart promptly at that time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Cash
  • Swimwear
  • Credit card

Not allowed

  • Smoking indoors
  • Vaping
  • High-heeled shoes
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Pets
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Drones
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Fishing
  • Walking frames
  • Scooter
  • Riding the animals
  • Firework
  • Littering
  • Making fire
  • Smoking
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Touching plants
  • Touching animals
  • Explosive substances
  • Intoxication
  • Nudity
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Feeding animals
  • Touching marine life

Know before you go

  • If under 18 years and traveling alone, you will need a signed form by a parent/guardian. Only ages 16 and up are permitted to travel without a guardian (but must have a signed form).
  • Please specify any special dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking so that these can be catered to.
  • If you are participating in an introductory or certified scuba dive, you must meet the medical questionnaire requirements, if you are unsure please contact the operator. Certain medical conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. Certified divers planning to scuba dive must bring their PADI or SSI qualification card to present on the boat.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1161 reviews

Review summary

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

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Danielle – United StatesNovember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
The entire crew was helpful, professional, and made sure everyone was safe. Seas were rough and they took care of everyone. During the snorkeling they had designated guides who pointed things out, helped you with gear, and let you relax on the life preservers. Food was delicious. Highly organized and efficient for all levels of ocean experience.
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Jessica – United StatesNovember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing crew, boat, and experience. Huge shout out to guide Raj! He was very knowledgeable and patient with us anxious snorkelers. We would not have had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the reef with the guides making us feel safe and sharing their knowledge with us.
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Brooke – AustraliaNovember 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable trip out to the reef on the boat, easy to follow itinerary with food included. Was even able to rent a GoPro camera to capture the reef. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
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Product ID: 133161

Activity provider:Divers Den

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