Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Highlights

  • Incredible views of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands 

  • Stellar viewing ops: snorkeling, submarine, underwater observatory

  • Family-friendly tour: optional activities suitable for all ages and abilities

  • Includes lunch and round-trip transport from Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island

Summary

Make your own way to the port at either Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island. Traveling aboard a high-speed catamaran, set sail across the Coral Sea and enjoy dramatic views of the Whitsunday Islands and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef along the way. Arrive at the Reefworld pontoon, anchored along the Hardy Reef, where you’ll have four hours to spend at your leisure. Dive in to swim and snorkel, cruise around the coral gardens on a semi-submersible submarine, or spot tropical fish and marine life from the underwater observatory. Morning and afternoon tea, and a delicious buffet lunch, are also included. For an even more memorable experience, sign up for one of the many optional activities, such as a guided snorkeling or scuba diving excursion, a thrilling helicopter flight over the reef, or even a relaxing massage. After a day discovering the reef, cruise back to Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island, where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
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Why take this tour?

The Reefworld pontoon, off the coast of Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, provides spectacular viewing opportunities along the Great Barrier Reef. On this tour, enjoy swimming and snorkeling amid colorful corals, spot marine life from the underwater observatory, and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch. Optional activities include scuba diving excursions, semi-submersible boat tours, and helicopter flights.

What’s included?

  • Up to 4 hours at the Outer Barrier Reef

  • Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk

  • Underwater viewing chamber

  • Buffet lunch, plus morning and afternoon tea/coffee

  • Use of snorkeling equipment

  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)

  • Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters (payable direct)

  • Introductory or certified dives (payable direct)

  • Scenic Helicopter Flights over world-famous Heart Reef (payable direct)

  • Photography, video or DVD of daily activities (payable direct)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Cruise Whitsundays

About operator:

Award winning 'Cruise Whitsundays' is the Whitsundays largest and most experienced marine tourism operator offering a range of day cruises and Island Resort connections. Cruises visit the Great Barrier Reef , Whitehaven Beach and island resorts on Hamilton Island and Daydream Island. The multi-award winning Great Barrier Reefsleep overnight experience is one of Australia's most unique places to stay. 'Resort Connections' provide services between island resorts and the Whitsunday Coast and connecting the region's airports arrivals and departures. There are also tailor-made activities for the conference, incentive and Weddings market.

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