Tour Highlights
- Depart from Cairns on our KevlaCat 3700 Flybridge Deluxe cruiser which is licenced to carry 8 guests for snorkelling and dive tours on the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Get your family group, bunch of friends or even cruise ship passengers together and book a full day or half day snorkelling tour from Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef at your leisure without the crowds.
- If you are certified open water scuba divers we can also arrange a dive master and dive equipment for your private reef tour.
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afternoon Snacks
- Knowledgeable, friendly Skipper and Deckhand
- We supply wraps and a fruit platter (no one has ever gone hungry on our trips)
- Drinking Water
- Toilets onboard
- Snorkel equipment
When you book a private charter boat for your Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns we can plan the day’s itinerary or you may choose to visit a particular island or reef just off Cairns. Our boat is geared for fishing and/or snorkel and diving tours for open water certified scuba divers.
What to Expect
Based in the Cairns Marlin Marina we begin our private charter Great Barrier Reef tour according to your required time and on the distance of the particular destinations we are going to be diving and snorkelling. If you are on a cruise ship visiting Cairns or Yorkeys Knob we can arrange our private charter reef trips around your cruise ship shore tour docking schedule.
Our boat is a KevlaCat 3700 Flybridge Deluxe that is licenced to carry up to 8 guests and her crew on Great Barrier Reef private charter fish and/or snorkel tours; or up to 4 guests on a diving charter.
Features & Highlights
Full Day Charters (8hrs)
- Our most popular option, as groups can choose 2 activities for the day.
- Example: Reef Fishing in the morning, snorkelling and Cay visit in the afternoon.
- Of course, groups can choose to spend the whole charter enjoying 1 activity of choice.
Full Day fishing charters are popular also.
- Full Day charters are ALL INCLUSIVE. All food and water, esky, and ice to keep any BYO drinks crisp.
- Awesome Crew on hand all day. We are SUPER family friendly
Full Day Charters (8hrs) Diving
- Visit two dive sites.
- Enjoyed a Guided Tours by our Dive Master.
- Don't forget to pre-book your dive equipmet ($150 per person, price as 01/03/2022)
Half Day Charters (5hrs)
- Strictly one activity only.
- Half Day charters have the sane inclusions as a Full Day, except we supply wraps and a fruit platter instead of full spread (no one has ever gone hungry on our trips).
See all Cairns Charter boats and charter boats in other locations on the Great Barrier Reef.
For luxury yacht charters consult the crew at YOTSPACE.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Cairns
Departure Time
- Full Day: 7:00am to 3:00pm
- Half Day: 7:30am to 12:30pm OR 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Departure Instructions
Departs from Finger C, Berth 33 - Cairns Marlin Marina
Destinations
- Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
- Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Fitzroy Island
- Remote Sand Cays
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Closed Christmas Day
Duration
5 or 8 hours
Available for Purchase / Hire
Certified Scuba Diving (No Introductory Diving)
Fitness Level Required
Medium, Active
Restrictions
Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS
Scuba Diving Restrictions
- Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
- Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
- Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
- Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
What to Bring
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera and your swimming gear if you select the diving and snorkelling option.
- Alcohol is BYO (No glass please) and is only permitted in moderation. Drunkenness and / or disorderly conduct can result in the trip being cancelled and returning to Port with no refund
Child Policy
- Children must be able to swim
- Children are to be under parental supervision at all times
Cancellation Policy
Our T&Cs
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Additional Tour Operator's T&Cs
In the event the charter is cancelled by Reef Runner Charters passengers may re-book at their convenience or 100% of any payments they have made will be refunded. If passengers are traveling from a long distance, it is a good idea to check with us prior to departure for a trip update.
Guests are contacted in the evening prior approx.. between 4-6pm to reconfirm weather is ideal for trip to commence.
Any liability of RRC is limited to that of the charter fare paid by the passenger. RRC accepts no responsibility for passenger/s personal effects..
Alcohol is BYO (No glass please) and is only permitted in moderation. Drunkenness and / or disorderly conduct can result in the trip being cancelled and returning to Port with no refund.
Passengers will need to bring sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and suitable clothing to provide protection from the sun, wind, sea etc.
Unless stated otherwise, all prices are inclusive of GST and GBRMPA fees.
Additional surcharge applies for payments made with Credit Cards.
Any travel plans disrupted due to COVID restrictions Reef Runner Charters will refund all monies paid.
Cancellation Policy
Once ready to make a booking, passengers will be required to make a $500 deposit, leave a booking contact name, phone number and email.
Bookings are not held until a deposit is made, unless stated otherwise.
The remaining balance can be paid at the boat on the morning of travel, or earlier if preferred.
A Tax Invoice or receipt will only be forwarded upon request or alternatively provided on day of trip if requested.
Cancellations – Sole charter bookings can be cancelled or changed up to 7 days before the charter. 7 days or less No Refund.
From
au$1,200.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Tour Code: 821
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