• Visit World Heritage listed Beaver Reef on our small and personalised half day snorkelling tour from Mission Beach
• Depart Mission Beach at 8.30am and returns at 12.30pm, that's 2 hours on the Great Barrier Reef
• All snorkelling gear and morning tea inlcuded. Small group tour makes it highly personalised. 
• They have several reef site permits which allow the captain to choose the best reef locations for snorkelling on every single Great Barrier Reef Tour.
• Only 25 guests onboard it make for a great half day family tour on the reef from Mission Beach. 

On this exclusive half day tour, you'll have the unique opportunity to snorkel the stunning Beaver Reef, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and an abundance of marine life.

What to Expect

On this exclusive half-day Great Barrier Reef tour from Mission Beach, you'll have the unique opportunity to enjoy snorkelling the stunning Beaver Reef, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and an abundance of marine life. Departing from the picturesque coastal town of Mission Beach, known for its four pristine bays, your reef tour adventure begins at the Clump Point Boat Ramp.

Board the sleek and fast vessel, the 'Spirit of Adventure', for an exhilarating one-hour ride across the Great Barrier Reef to Beaver Reef. With a maximum of 25 guests, this half day snorkelling tour offers a personalised and crowd-free experience. Upon arrival, your expert snorkelling guide will lead you on a two-hour exploration of the reef, revealing its hidden treasures and secrets. After an unforgettable half day morning underwater, you'll return to Mission Beach filled with memories and a newfound appreciation for the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Features and Highlights

Mission Beach Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour Itinerary

• 8:30 AM: Begin your half-day snorkelling tour adventure at Clump Point Boat Ramp. Board the 'Spirit of Adventure' and prepare for a thrilling ride to Beaver Reef.
• 9:30 AM: Enjoy morning tea on board with drinks available for purchase. After a one-hour journey, arrive at Beaver Reef. Spend two hours exploring the untouched reefs, with crew assistance for gear and a free snorkelling briefing to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
• 11:30 AM: Depart the Great Barrier Reef and return to Mission Beach.
• 12:30 PM: Disembark at Clump Point Boat Ramp.

Snorkelling Among Marine Life

• Your friendly and expert guides will provide all the information you need about snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, along with tips to enrich your adventure. You'll be fitted with a mask, snorkel, and fins, and will have the chance to see the astonishing formations and textures the Great Barrier Reef is famous for, such as stag forests, coral bommies, and anemones.
• Be on the lookout for sea turtles, stingrays, and even reef sharks. You're sure to spot giant clams, starfish, and a huge variety of reef fish.

Key Highlights

• Exclusive Experience: With a maximum of 25 guests, enjoy a personalised and crowd-free half day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour.
• Expert Guides: Knowledgeable guides provide safety briefings and snorkelling tips.
• Marine Life: Discover the rich marine life of Beaver Reef, including colourful reef fish, rays, sea turtles, and more.
• Modern Vessel: Travel in comfort and style on the 'Spirit of Adventure.'
• Morning Tea: Refreshments provided on board to start your day.

This half-day snorkel tour from Mission Beach offers a unique and intimate way to experience the Great Barrier Reef, perfect for both novice and experienced snorkellers. Limited spaces so book early.

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Mission Beach Great Barrier Reef Tour Itinerary

8.30am  - You will begin your half day snorkelling tour adventure to the Great Barrier Reef onboard "Spirit of Adventure" from Clump Point Boat Ramp 

9.30am - Morning tea is provided onboard & drinks are available for purchase. After 1 hour journey we arrive at Beaver Reef. You will have 2 hours to explore our untouched reefs with our crew on hand to assist with your gear and getting going. Our free snorkelling briefing will cover what to do and what not to do to ensure your safety and enjoyment at the reef.

11:30am - Depart the reef and return to Mission Beach

12.30pm - Disembark at Clump point boat ramp.

 

Snorkelling among Marine Life

Your friendly and expert guides will share all you need to know about snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, along with a few tips to enrich that adventure.

You’ll be fitted with a mask, snorkel, and fins.  You’ll see the kind of astonishing formations and textures the Great Barrier Reef is famous for - stag forests, coral bommies and anemones.

You may be lcuky enough to spot  a sea-turtle sighting, sting-rays, or even a reef shark. 

However you will undoubtedly sight giant clams, starfish, and a huge variety of reef fish.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Mission Beach

Departure Time

8.15am check in - 8.30am departure - returns 12.30pm

Departure Instructions

Meet at Clump Point Jetty / Boat Ramp, Mission Beach QLD 4852 Australia

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Beaver Reef/Cay

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Excludes Christmas Day and New Years Day

Duration

4 hours (approx.) on the reef

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Lycra Sun Suit
• Drinks
• Prescription Mask

Fitness Level Required

Medium

Additional Information

• Weather Policy: Reef Adventures has the capability to operate in most weather conditions. If management of Reef Adventures deem that a tour is not able to run due to operational, weather or mechanical issues, then in the first instance, travellers will be automatically scheduled into the next day of operation. Should that not able to be fulfilled then a full refund will be offered.
• Fit to Travel: A moderate level of fitness and mobility is required to enjoy the Reef Adventures product, particularly surrounding the entry and exit into the vessel at the Great Barrier Reef. Travellers who have had recent surgical procedures have back issues/problems or that have respiratory or heart conditions should reconsider their participation in the Reef Adventures product.

• Swimmers
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Credit card for on board purchases

Children are classified as between 4 and 14 years of age. This product is not suitable for infants between 0 and 3.