From Cairns: Luxury Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving

An award-winning luxury ship with up to 80 passengers will bring you to the reef. Visit 2 pristine locations on the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel at the tropical lunch buffet and learn from a friendly and multilingual crew.

Experience

Highlights

Experience a comfortable day at the reef on a luxury ship
Dive or snorkel at 2 exclusive locations on the outer reef
Enjoy a tropical lunch buffet with hot and cold items

Full description

This 8-hour tour will take you from Cairns to the outer reef in the morning. The purpose-built and award-winning ship has 3 large sundecks, 2 air-conditioned indoor lounges, a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform for easy access to and from the water. Whether you are a snorkeler, first-time diver or certified diver, join a one-of-a-kind adventure on a luxurious day trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy a light morning tea and a tropical lunch buffet with a selection of cold meats, salads and fruits. Tea, coffee and chilled water are served free of charge throughout the day (snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also available). Snorkeling is the easiest way to discover the Great Barrier Reef. It's as easy as breathing. If you've never snorkeled before, do not worry. On board a briefing will be held explaining how to put on and use the snorkeling equipment. All necessary snorkeling gear will be included as part of your trip, including wetsuit or stinger suit. On request, prescription masks are also available. Book your snorkeling tour to the Great Barrier Reef today.

The private reef sites are about 70 kilometers off the coast. These unique locations offer superb coral formations and a wealth of coral and marine life, including curious nemos, turtles, stingrays and Wally, the friendly Maori wrasse. Visit 2 different reef sites daily, selected for weather conditions and sea conditions, to ensure the best water experience. Visit either Normank, Saxon or Hastings Reef. On this tour, you can explore the outer Great Barrier Reef in over 4 hours. It offers first-class diving and snorkeling experiences, great value for money and incredibly beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Includes

• 4 hours on the outer reef at 2 exclusive snorkeling and diving sites
• Morning tea or coffee
• Hot and cold tropical lunch buffet
• Hot fresh water showers
• Detailed snorkeling and diving briefings
• Guided snorkeling tours
• Certified divers guides
• Use of diving / snorkeling equipment, including masks, snorkels, fins and flotation equipment
• Use of wet and stinger suits
• Prescription mask (optional)

What is not included?

• Environmental Management Fee and Fees ($ 20 per person to pay on board)
• snacks
• Alcoholic drinks
• Scuba diving
• photos
• Rental of digital cameras
• souvenirs
• Return transfer from the northern beaches (can be purchased for 20 USD per person: please inquire if required)