• Snorkeling and scuba diving on 2 Outer Great Barrier Reef sites from Cairns
• Upgrade your Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns: Book a  guided snorkel safari, book an introductory dive or certified dives 
• This is the onIy Aboriginal Cultural Great Barrier Reef tour in Australia. Enjoy and Indigenous welcome & acknowledgment and learn about how the reef and its resources are vital to life
• Enjoy listening to the Great Barrier Reef creation story from the Dreamtime told by local indigenous Aborignal rangers as you cruise out to the reef
• Spend around 5 hours on the outer Great Barrier Reef just off Cairns exploring two very different coral reef sites. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch is also included as is all your snorkel gear

The first Great Barrier Reef tour of its kind in Cairns and Australia. A touch of Australian Aboriginal Culture integrated in to an all-day outer reef tour. You will explore 2 premium reef sites over a 5-hour period while learning about the diverse ecosystem from the Aboriginal Rangers on board.

This distinct cultural Great Barrier Reef tour departs daily out of Cairns and travels to 2 outer Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel sites, Moore & Miln Reefs.

It is a full day Great Barrier Reef tour with a duration of 8.5 hours on a dive and snorkel boat which can cater for up to 65 passengers.

Most suitable for snorkellers and scuba divers, however, there is also a glass bottom boat tour for non-swimmers included.  Scuba Divers have an opportunity to participate in up to 3 dives on this great value Great Barrier Reef tour.

Optional extra exciting activities are on offer for you to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef tour in so many more ways such as a guided snorkel tours and Introductory Scuba Diving tours are also available (extra cost).

You must pre-book all of these optional extras to ensure your spot on the boat.

During the day a sumptuous hot and cold buffet lunch is served as well as morning & afternoon tea.

Our Aboriginal Cultural Great Barrier Reef tour departs Cairns Marlin Marina at 8.00am and returns by 4.30pm.

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour Itinerary

7.30am: Check-In at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

8.00am: Depart Cairns Marlin Marina

9.30am: Arrive at the first outer Great Barrier Reef site

3.00pm: Depart the second Great Barrier Reef site

4.30pm: Arrive at Cairns Marlin Marina

First Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Site – Moore Reef

2hrs to snorkel and/or scuba dive, and take a glass bottom boat tour.

Scenic helicopter flights are also available at the first site. 

Second Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Site – Miln Reef

3hrs to eat lunch, snorkel and/or dive. Guided Snorkel Safari is available at this site.

Alternatively, you can relax on the top deck on one of the sun lounges. 

On the return to Cairns

Enjoy afternoon tea before boat journey back to Cairns.  Indigenous rangers will be happy to answer any questions about their Dreamtime stories and Aboriginal culture.

Optional Extra Activities

• In-Water Optional Extra Activities

Go on an informative snorkel safari and learn all about the corals and marine life that call them home      

Try scuba diving for the first time with and introductory scuba dive or if you are certified then book a few dives for your time out on the Great Barrier Reef

Combo Packages

Look at our combo package deals and book one to make your day on this Great Barrier Reef tour extra special 

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Tour Languages Offered

• Chinese
• English
• French
• German
• Japanese

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Departs Marlin Marina: 8.00am
• Departs Outer Reef: 3.00pm
• Return to Marlin Marina: 4.30pm

Departure Instructions

Check In: 7.30am at Reef Fleet Terminal

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove

• Pick up time will be confirmed at time of booking

Destinations

2 premium Outer Barrier Reef sites: Moore & Milln Reefs

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Open Christmas Day & New Years Day with Public Holiday Surcharge

Duration

8.5 hours (approx) 5 Hours Reef Time

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Snorkel Safari
• Introductory Diving
• Certified Diving
• Drinks & Snacks onboard available to purchase

Fitness Level Required

Low, 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.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional Information

• Diving
• All diving is subject to completion of an onboard medical questionnaire. Certain medical conditions, (ie: asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure) or medications may exclude individuals from diving. Certified Divers must produce their certification card. After diving, intervals of 12-24 hours are recommended prior to flying depending on depths of dives and accrued dive time. If cannot dive, nil refund given.

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sun protection
• Hat & Sunglasses
• Camera
• Cash ($AUD) or credit card (Visa, MasterCard) for Reef Levy, snacks and drinks and any additional onboard purchases.

• Child price applies to children 4 to 14
• Minimum age for introductory scuba diving is 12

• Any cancellations (or no-shows) made within 24 hours of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
• Tours cancelled more than 24 hours from travel will be fully refunded by tour operator.