Water activity

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Tour

Activity provider: Divers Den
Water activity

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Tour

Activity provider: Divers Den
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From US$ 147.15 per person

Likely to sell out

An award-winning, luxury vessel with up to 80 passengers only will whisk you out to the reef. Visit 2 pristine outer Great Barrier Reef locations and go snorkeling, enjoy a tasty picnic lunch, and learn from a friendly and multi-lingual crew.

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Duration 8 hours
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Instructor
English, Spanish, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience a comfortable day on the reef on a modern vessel
  • Dive or snorkel at 2 exclusive outer reef locations
  • Enjoy a delicious pre-packed picnic lunch
Full description

Explore the stunning biodiversity of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this diving and snorkeling tour from Cairns. Sail on s boat 3 sun decks, 2 air-conditioned indoor saloons, a spacious dive deck, and a sunken platform for easy water access. Have drinks and a packed lunch.

Depart Cairns in the morning for the outer reef on this 8-hour tour. Whether you are a snorkeler, first-time SCUBA diver, or already certified diver, join a once in a lifetime adventure aboard a luxury day trip to the great barrier reef. Enjoy a light morning tea and a delicious pre-packed picnic lunch. Complimentary tea, coffee, and chilled water are served throughout the day (snacks, soft and alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase).

Discover the Great Barrier Reef in the easiest way possible: with a snorkel - it is as simple as breathing. If you have never snorkeled before, don't worry, a briefing is held on board, explaining how to put and use the snorkeling gear. The private reef locations are approximately 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) offshore, these unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. Visit 2 different reef locations daily, these are chosen en-route considering weather and sea conditions to ensure the best in-water experience. Visit either Normank, Saxon or Hastings Reef.

Includes
  • Cruise on a luxury catamaran
  • Morning tea or coffee
  • 5 hours on the outer reef at 2 exclusive snorkel and dive locations
  • Detailed snorkel and dive briefings
  • Guided snorkeling tours
  • Scuba diving (if option selected)
  • Use of dive/snorkel equipment, including masks, snorkels, fins, and flotation devices
  • Use of wet and stinger suits
  • Prescription mask (optional)
  • Fresh pre-packed picnic lunch
  • Hot freshwater showers
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Certified diver guides
  • Photos
  • Digital camera hire
  • Souvenirs

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • If under 18 years and traveling alone, you will need a signed form by a parent/guardian. Only ages 16 and up are permitted to travel without a guardian (but must have a signed form).
  • Certified divers: please bring cert-card and logbook. You will also be asked to fill out and sign an Advice to Divers Form. Medical Standards differ from country to country, and certain medication / medical conditions may preclude you from diving in Australia.
  • If you are doing an introductory dive on AquaQuest, you will be asked to fill out and sign a medical declaration form and this can be found on the Divers Den website
  • Lunch will be a fresh tropical buffet with hot and cold options. Please specify any special dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking so that these can be catered to
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 349 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Great crew, great boat, cool experience!! I went for 3 dives: Great in terms of variety of beautiful, healthy corals; in terms of fishes and sea life not mind blowing, but still nice. And there were no other boats on the sites, so not crowded at all đŸ‘ŒđŸŒ Really recommended in terms of safety and relaxed vibes. If you dive, there are two things to know: the price for adding a guide during the dive went up to 20$ per person per dive. And if you take a guide, be aware that they mix levels, i.e. if you‘re advanced you won‘t go as deep (max was 17 meters) to accommodate the OW divers as well. Not a problem, but good to be aware of. Enjoy your experience 😊

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March 23, 2023

I had a great day on the boat. I just did snorkeling for both sites but the check in process was very smooth and they gave everyone their equipment at the start and told us where to store it. Plenty of space in the air conditioned rooms. Each stop was around 45 mins which was loads of time to explore. Buffet lunch was very nice as well.

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March 23, 2023

A day well spent and definitely worth the money. The trip included morning snacks, instructions, all gear needed including stinger suits during stinger season, lunch, afternoon snacks and back to the ferry terminal. I chose snorkelling and was able to to snorkel twice in two different locations, one before lunch and one after. The team is happy to come with you if you think you need it. There's a "spotter" always watching everyone and they give you life jackets and other floatation device so it's pretty safe even if you are a first time snorkeler / non-swimmer.

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March 23, 2023

Product ID: 133161