Great Barrier Reef Cruise on Premium Catamaran from Cairns

• Morning and afternoon tea
• Snorkeling equipment
• Guided snorkeling tour
• Sailing on a stylish and fast catamaran to two unique outer reef destinations
• Flotation belts
• Chef-prepared lunch (allergies catered for on request)
• An on-board marine life presentation
• Winter wetsuits or sunsuits in summer months
• Prescription masks
• 1 x Introductory / Certified Scuba dive (if option selected)
• Guided Eco Discovery Snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist (if option selected)

• Underwater camera hire/photography services with an 8GB SD card
• Souvenirs
• Bottled water, snacks, and drinks from the bar
• Hotel transfers

Please check in at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street, Cairns City)

Check availability to see starting times.

The cruise departs from Cairns Marina at 8:00 am and returns to Cairns at 5:00 pm.

• A full refund will be offered for customer-requested cancellations made up to 6 days prior to travel. 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.
• Please note that credit card processing fees paid at the time of booking are non-refundable.
• 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

You can expect around four and a half to five hours at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, split between two locations. This gives you two separate opportunities to snorkel, swim or dive, with time to enjoy lunch and relax on the catamaran between reef sessions.

Yes. A snorkelling briefing, equipment fitting, flotation belts and a guided snorkel are included. First-time and less-confident snorkellers can ease into the water with crew support, while non-swimmers can use a flotation device and stay with a guide in an easy-to-navigate area.

Choose the standard snorkelling option if you want to explore both reef locations from the surface, with equipment and a guided snorkel included. Choose an introductory dive if you would like to try scuba diving without previous certification. Certified divers can select the certified dive option and will need to bring proof of certification. The Eco Discovery option is ideal if you want a more focused guided snorkel with a marine biologist.

Yes. The introductory dive option is designed for guests without previous scuba experience. Instruction and equipment are provided, with introductory divers entering from the catamaran under close instructor supervision. Participants must be at least 12 years old and meet the required medical questionnaire conditions.

The two locations are selected on the day from a network of 24 private Outer Reef moorings. The skipper considers the weather, wind, tides and sea conditions when choosing the locations, helping you experience the most suitable reef sites available that day.

Yes. The spacious catamaran, guided snorkelling, flotation equipment, buffet lunch and marine life presentation make the day enjoyable for families with different interests and swimming abilities. Children who do not want to spend the whole session in the water can relax on the upper deck or bow trampoline between activities. Guests wanting to scuba dive must meet the minimum diving age and medical requirements.

The catamaran offers a more stable ride than a traditional single-hull vessel, and its sails can provide additional stability during suitable conditions. Seasickness prevention is most effective when taken before departure, so speak with a pharmacist and take your preferred remedy before boarding. Seasickness tablets are also available to purchase onboard.

Vegetarian hot and cold dishes are normally available as part of the tropical buffet lunch. After booking, please contact us with any dietary requirements.