• The best Outer Great Barrier Reef half day snorkelling tour in Cairns. Explore vibrant coral gardens, encounter giant clams, and observe a variety of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for sightings of sea turtles and the ultra vibrant marine life.
• Short on time jump onboard our high speed boat ride to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns in the afternoon. Exclusive, small-group snorkelling tour on a different reef every day.
• We welcome up to 40 snorkellers per trip, with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 10, ensuring personalised attention and a high level of service.

Jump onboard the ultimate half-day Outer Reef snorkelling tour from Cairns. Its an afternoon tour on our fast boat, reducing travel time so you can spend more time discovering the breath taking underwater beauty of the outer reefs.

What to Expect:

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping half day snorkelling tour adventure aboard our brand-new, purpose-built vessel, designed for maximum thrill and excitement from Cairns. 

Our expert skipper will handpick an extraordinary location from our exclusive collection of 15 premier Great Barrier Reef sites, including Briggs Reef, Sudbury Reef, Moore Reef, and Thetford Reef. With just a one-hour journey across the water, our half-day snorkel tour is crafted to maximise your time in the water, offering much more snorkelling among the marine life and the colourful coral.

Guided by our knowledgeable Master Reef Guides, you'll enjoy a fun, personalised, and action-packed snorkelling tour experience with a small group of no more than 40 passengers. Spend over 2 hours exploring two carefully selected coral reefs each day from four stunning reefs. Our tour boat departs Cairns Marlin Marina, D Finger, at 12:30 pm and returns at 5:30 pm.

Features and Highlights:

• Join us on a half-day snorkelling tour as we explore some of the Great Barrier Reef’s most breathtaking outer reef destinations.
• Our brand-new high-speed tour boat features a rooftop sun deck and comfortable seating below. We accommodate up to 40 snorkellers per each half day reef tour, with an exceptional crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 10, ensuring you receive personalised service throughout your day with us.
• With just one hour of travel time, our half-day snorkelling tours maximises your experience by offering more time for snorkelling and less time spent travelling on the boat.

This tour is suitable for guest travelling to Cairns on a cruise ship staying overnight. Please check your cruise ship schedule, check in is at 11.45am for a 12.30pm departure returning 5.30pm.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Departs 12:30pm - Returns 5.30pm

Departure Instructions

Check-in is directly at the boat on D Finger at Cairns Marlin Marina, starting at 11:45 am. We depart at 12:30 pm.

Destinations

Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Tuesday - Saturday

Duration

5 Hours

Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Restrictions

Please note this tour is NOT suitable if you are pregnant, have any musculoskeletal issues that could be aggravated by a potentially bumpy ride, have any cardiac or mobility issues, or for children or adults who cannot swim

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Reef safe sunscreen
• Hat
• Refillable water bottle
• Credit card for onboard purcahses like beer or soft drink

Our snorkelling tour is recommended for children aged 6 and above, who are confident swimmers and comfortable in an open water environment. All children will need to be under parental supervision at all times.