Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise from Cairns Including Snorkeling and Marine Biologist Presentation

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Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a day cruise adventure

  • No hunger pangs—morning and afternoon tea, and a buffet lunch are included

  • Activities for all abilities, including a glass-bottomed boat, or snorkeling

  • Learn about the abundant marine life from a marine biologist presentation

Summary

Leave Cairns in the morning and travel to the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic ride aboard a fast catamaran with spacious interior and exterior seating areas. Upon arrival at the all-weather Marine World platform, enjoy your choice of activities. The complex and diverse barrier reef ecosystem is home to more than 1,500 species of tropical fish and 400 different types of coral. See some of them while snorkeling in the sheltered coral lagoon, scuba diving (no experience necessary), or taking a guided snorkel safari with a marine biologist (own expense). If you prefer to stay dry, you can view the reef from a semi-submersible boat, an underwater observatory, or take a glass-bottom boat tour or Helmet Dive (own expense). Take a scenic helicopter flight (own expense) to get another perspective on the coral reef from above. The spacious sundeck provides plenty of room for soaking up the tropical warmth, and you can even purchase a session with the massage therapist. The range of activities make this tour suitable for people of all ages and level of swimming ability. Spend less time traveling with the speedy catamaran transfer from the mainland, which allows more time at the reef itself. Your tour includes a hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, the use of snorkeling equipment, a glass-bottom boat tour, semi-submersible tour, and access to the underwater reef viewing observatory.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Great Barrier Reef is a must-visit sight in Australia, so get more out of your vacation by going on a fun-filled day cruise. A marine biologist guide enhances the tour with informative commentary about local marine life that you likely wouldn’t find out about otherwise. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your preferred activity option—either snorkeling, scuba diving, or a glass-bottom boat tour.

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What’s included?

  • Marine biologist presentation

  • Snorkeling equipment including mask & snorkel, fins and wetsuit/lycra suit rental.

  • Glass bottom boat tour & underwater reef viewing observatory

  • Morning and afternoon tea with tea, coffee, and filtered water throughout the day

  • Hot/cold buffet lunch

  • All taxes and fees

  • Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches are at an additional cost.

  • Optional activities: introductory scuba diving, helmet diving, certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist, SEABOB jet-powered snorkeling experience, and scenic reef helicopter flight

  • Prescription snorkel and dive masks are available for rental on board

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Prior to travelling with us, you will be required to provide, your full name, a current phone number and residential address (address of accommodation if travelling) in order to complete your activity. We are following all guidelines set out by the Queensland Government.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

Reef Magic Cruises

About operator:

Reef Magic Cruises is an experience second to none. Large 2 story platform suitable for guests of all ages. Key Selling Points: Proudly 100% Aussie Owned & Locally Operated; 5 full hours at Marine World; lowest passenger numbers to a 2 story platform in Cairns / Port Douglas area & Cairns' most affordable option. Largest range of activities on the Great Barrier Reef.

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