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    14 best things to do in Cairns, Australia

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Cruise with Lunch
4.6373057 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6373057 out of 5 stars
579 reviews
Likely to sell out

Explore the diverse ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkeling trip from Cairns. Discover the colorful underwater world, enjoy lunch, and upgrade to include a scuba dive.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
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Stefan – United States

Scuba diving the reef was incredible. Daniel was a great instructor and guide

Highlights

  • Experience an indigenous welcome and guidance along The Great Barrier Reef
  • Enjoy 5 hours of water time split between two unique reef sites
  • Learn about The Great Barrier Reef creation story from indigenous rangers

Full description

On Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel, enjoy a total of five hours of water activities split between two unique sites showcasing a variety of colourful corals and marine life on The Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel over stunning coral gardens where anemones, sea whips, clams and plate corals are home to clownfish, angelfish and batfish. Large schools of giant trevally, red bass and sweetlip congregate between the bommies, while turtles, cuttlefish, rays, and sharks are frequently seen.

Admire the beauty of the reef on a boat tour, where your experienced guide will explain the natural history of the reef, as well as its importance to the indigenous tribes of the region. Guides will recount the stories of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji, Gunggandji, Mandingalbay, and Yirrganydji people to help you gain a deeper cultural understanding of this diverse ecosystem. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea, as well as a delicious buffet lunch to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Includes

  • 2 premium outer reef sites
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Wet and lycra suits
  • Freshly prepared buffet lunch
  • Introductory dive (if option selected)
  • Certified dive (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Select participants and date

Participants

Meeting point

Meet at Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • All trips and activities, prices and schedules are subject to change
  • Some services may be cancelled or modified as a result of weather/tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances
Likely to sell out

From $145 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

4.6 /5

based on 579 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Stefan – United StatesMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Scuba diving the reef was incredible. Daniel was a great instructor and guide
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Paige – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
An absolutely fantastic day, two absolutely beautiful snorkelling spots with incredible marine life and we even had a shark swim beside us. Lovely morning & afternoon tea and buffet lunch. Culture demonstrations we’re great and something different. Would highly recommend
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Nattida – AustraliaApril 5, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an amazing time 🐢🦈🪸🐠The snorkeling spots were stunning, with vibrant coral and marine life. The crew was friendly and everything was well organised. We especially enjoyed the cultural part learning about the Aboriginal tribe and watching the performance was a unique and meaningful experience. Lunch was fresh and tasty especially the prawns 🦐I just wish the crew could help take more photos of us, especially since we didn’t always bring our phones. Highly recommend 👐🏻😊

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Activity provider:Reef Magic & Dreamtime Dive
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