Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour from Hamilton Island

• 2 hours cruising each way with informative commentary
• 3.5 hours on location minimum
• Opportunity to snorkel two different locations around Bait Reef
• Healthy buffet style lunch, morning and afternoon tea included to refuel 
• High quality snorkeling equipment including wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required)
• Guided snorkelling tours and in water support from our experienced instructors

• Hotel pickup and dropoff

Meet at Hamilton Island Marina, Front Street, Hamilton Island QLD, Australia

Check availability to see starting times.

Know before you go

• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothing
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle

• Customer-requested cancellations made at least 6 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Yes. Bait Reef is an Outer Great Barrier Reef location beyond the Whitsunday Islands. This is different from shorter snorkelling tours that visit fringing reefs close to islands such as Hook Island or Haslewood Island.

No. This is a smaller-group, boat-based reef experience rather than a day spent at a fixed pontoon. You enter the water directly from the vessel’s lowered platform and snorkel at two locations selected around Bait Reef.

The cruise to Bait Reef takes approximately two hours each way. You will spend a minimum of 3.5 hours at the reef, including two separate snorkelling sessions, lunch and the time needed for equipment preparation and safety briefings.

Yes, provided you can swim and feel confident in the water. The crew provides equipment assistance, a safety briefing, experienced in-water support and flotation jackets if required. This tour is not suitable for non-swimmers.

The experience is recommended for children aged five and over. Younger children may be able to travel, but their participation in the water can be limited, so families travelling with children under five should contact us before booking. Any child taking part in snorkelling must be able to swim and follow the crew’s safety instructions.

Not necessarily. The crew selects two locations around Bait Reef according to the weather, sea conditions and visibility on the day. This allows them to choose the most suitable available areas, although water visibility and wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.