• Flexible timing with half-day, full-day, or custom itineraries tailored to your group’s schedule.
• Enjoy gourmet onboard dining, professional crew, and a marine biologist guide for an exclusive reef experience.

Step aboard your private Great Barrier Reef charter from Cairns. Whether you’re after a half-day escape, a full-day adventure, or a custom itinerary, every detail is tailored to suit your timing and interests.

What to Expect

This spacious, purpose-built vessel comfortably hosts up to 40 guests, making it ideal for family groups, corporate events, or milestone celebrations. With access to over 15 premium reef sites, including pristine sand cays and coral gardens, you’ll enjoy a personalised journey through one of the world’s most iconic marine environments.

Your private charter allows you to design your perfect day—snorkel vibrant coral reefs, unwind on the soft sands of Sudbury Cay (accessible only under exclusive permit), or visit both Fitzroy Island and the Outer Reef for a complete reef experience.

Our experienced crew and onboard Marine Biologist are there to share insights about the reef’s delicate ecosystem, ensuring your experience is both inspiring and informative. Choose from flexible catering options, including a custom gourmet lunch, and enjoy a day where everything is taken care of for you.

This is the Great Barrier Reef, your way—exclusive, flexible, and unforgettable.

Features and Highlights

Flexible Charter Options
• Choose from half-day, full-day, or custom itineraries to fit your schedule.
• Depart later, return earlier, or design a completely bespoke itinerary.
• Ideal for those who want to make the most of their time in Cairns.

Exclusive Access & Reef Locations
• Explore over 15 hand-selected Great Barrier Reef sites for snorkelling, swimming, and relaxation.
• Visit Sudbury Cay under our exclusive permit and step directly onto its untouched white sands.
• Combine destinations such as Fitzroy Island and the Outer Reef for the ultimate reef day.

Personalised Experience
• Tailor every element of your day—from catering to activities and timing.
• Enjoy a luxurious onboard lunch featuring fresh, local produce and tropical flavours.
• Learn from a qualified Marine Biologist who will guide you through the reef’s wonders.

Professional Service & Comfort
• The vessel accommodates up to 40 guests with spacious indoor and outdoor areas.
• Attentive crew ensure a seamless, safe, and memorable day on the water.
• Perfect for families, corporate groups, celebrations, or private leisure days.

Important Information

This tour is not suitable for passengers who cannot swim or have limited mobility.

Cairns Full or Half Day Private Charter

Experience the Great Barrier Reef your way on a private charter from Cairns, where every moment is designed to showcase the reef’s breathtaking diversity. During your snorkelling adventure, you’ll glide over colourful coral gardens, spot giant clams, and encounter schools of tropical reef fish, with the chance to see sea turtles and the occasional reef shark in their natural environment.

We have handpicked each reef site to provide a diverse and uncrowded experience, ensuring you explore some of the most pristine locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Your journey may include stunning destinations such as Briggs Reef, Moore Reef, Sudbury Reef, Upolu Reef, Pretty Patches, Breaking Patches, Oyster Reef, and Thetford Reef—each offering its own unique marine life and coral formations.

Half day charters visit 1 reef location & full day charters can visit 2.

Cruising at an efficient 24 knots (44 km/h), the vessel is designed for both comfort and stability. Depending on sea conditions, it can reach speeds of up to 45 knots, allowing you to spend more time in the water and less time travelling.

Please note, strong swimming ability is essential to join this snorkelling charter. You must be able to swim and stay afloat unassisted to safely participate. Beginner snorkellers are welcome, provided they can swim at least 50 metres without flotation support. These requirements ensure the safety of all guests and crew.

Children aged 6 years and above are welcome if they are confident swimmers and comfortable in open water. All children must remain under parental supervision throughout the tour.

Safety and Snorkelling Requirements

All snorkelling gear is provided and maintained to the highest standard for your comfort and safety:

• Snorkels and Masks
• Prescription Masks (+1.5 to +3 / -1.5 to -8) – provided free of charge
• Fins (various sizes available)
• Stinger Suits (November – April)
• 5mm Wetsuits (May – October)
• Flotation Devices for comfort and confidence in the water
• Participants must be strong swimmers capable of staying afloat unassisted.
• Beginner snorkellers are welcome on daytime charters if able to swim at least 50 metres independently.
• All guests complete a brief medical questionnaire before boarding to ensure safety in the water.
• Snorkelling is accessed via stairs and a semi-submerged platform at the rear of the vessel—please ensure this method suits your mobility.

Facilities Onboard

• Two restrooms are available onboard, with additional facilities located at the marina.
• Dedicated storage space for personal belongings.
• Onboard crew trained in first aid and marine safety.

Comfortable Cruising Experience

• Travel aboard a modern, high-performance vessel designed for comfort and efficiency.
• Average cruising speed: 24 knots, with top speeds of 45 knots depending on weather conditions.
• Spacious indoor and outdoor decks ideal for relaxing between snorkel sessions.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Half Day Charter - Departure time flexible between 8am & 12pm
• Full Day Charter - Departure time flexible between 8am & 10am

Destinations

• Fitzroy Island
• Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Half Day - 5 Hours
Full Day - 7 Hours

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• Unfortunately, our tours are not recommended for:
• Guests with pre-existing back, neck, or hip injuries.
• Guests who are heavily pregnant.
• Guests with limited mobility
• Guests who cannot swim

Guests must be a minimum of 6 years of age to participate. All participants under 18 years must be accompanied by a paying adult, and a parent or guardian must sign a liability waiver on their behalf.