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Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkel from Cairns - Full Day

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Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkel from Cairns - Full Day

Highlights

  • Sleek Wavepiercing Catamaran giving you the smoothest ride
  • Discover The Great Barrier Reef, the world's most unique and amazing marine spectacle
  • Morning tea, lunch and snorkeling equipment included

Set off from Cairns to explore the Great Barrier Reef for the day. Snorkel vibrant coral sites on a smooth sailing catamaran with an expertly guided crew at the helm.

What's Included?

  • Air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
  • Morning tea cake selection
  • 3 hours at Outer Reef Activitiy Platform
  • Hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • Use of buoyancy vests
  • Reef education presentation
  • Coral viewing semi-submersible
  • Underwater Observatory with guided eco reef talk
  • Afternoon tea whilst at the platform
  • Cheese and biscuits for the return journey

Set off from Cairns for an unforgettable day exploring the spectacular outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef. With one of the region’s most trusted tour operators at the helm, you’ll cruise aboard a spacious, air-conditioned catamaran towards some of the reef’s most pristine and less-travelled sites. Along the way, enjoy morning tea as you soak up the sea breeze and take in breathtaking coastal views.

Once at the reef, you’ll have three full hours to explore this extraordinary underwater world your way. Snorkel among vibrant coral gardens and tropical fish, jump aboard a semi-submersible for a dry yet immersive marine encounter, or simply stretch out on deck and enjoy the moment. A delicious hot and cold buffet lunch adds a generous touch of indulgence to your adventure, and a cheese and biscuit platter awaits you on the cruise back to Cairns. It’s a relaxed and inspiring way to experience the Great Barrier Reef

Session Length

This experience is 8 hours (full day) in duration, including check in and boarding.

  • 9:30am - Check-in at Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass
  • 10:00am - Vessel boarding. Complimentary tea and coffee served until departure
  • 10:30am - Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform via Green Island
  • 11:20am - Cake selection served on forward journey. During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel's monitors. Snorkelling demonstration by crew
  • 12:30pm - Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform
  • 12:30pm - Reef activities commence. Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised.Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform. Underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing. Pre-booked optional activities including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flights commence as advise
  • 1:00 - 2:30pm - Hot and cold buffet lunch is served. Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views! Tea and coffee is available whilst at the platform
  • 3:30pm - A blast on the ship's horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure
  • 3:45pm - Departure to Cairns via Green Island. Complimentary cheese and biscuits served on homeward journey
  • 5:30pm - Arrive Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Guidelines

  • Please contact the tour operator for any dietary restrictions
  • Please note drones are not permitted.
  • Infants (0-3 years of age) travel free
  • Diving and snorkelling: Medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from in-water activities. The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years
  • Certified divers must present proof of certification

Cancellation

  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Weather

On rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. Should a cruise not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day of travel or a refund will be authorised.

Dress Code

Bring along a towel, sunscreen, hat, swimwear and camera. Swimming costume and beach towel, cash for drinks at the bar and card payment for shopping and optional tours.

This experience departs in Cairns, QLD.

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