A full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas, snorkelling three sites at Agincourt and Opal Reefs with a guided snorkel tour, reef talk and lunch on board. You drive yourself to the marina, where parking is free; scuba dives can be added.
Days
- Full day, about 8 hours
Age
- All ages; divers 12 and over
Group size
- Shared reef cruise
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Agincourt and Opal Reefs / Port Douglas
- Crystalbrook Marina, around 4:30pm
Return
- Crystalbrook Marina, around 4:30pm
Transport
- Calypso catamaran from Port Douglas; drive yourself to the marina
Meals
- Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Agincourt Reef — snorkel coral walls on the outer edge of the reef
- Opal Reef — snorkel sheltered, shallow coral gardens
- Guided snorkel tour — follow a crew member over the reef
- Reef talk — learn about the reef and its marine life
- Scuba diving — add an introductory or certified dive (extra cost)
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Reviews
4.9
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Travellers consistently praise the crew for being friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to safety, with particular appreciation for the marine biologist's talks and guided reef tours that enhanced their understanding of the ecosystem. The most striking aspect of the experience is the combination of visiting three distinct outer reef sites with ample time at each location, excellent food and refreshments throughout the day, and comprehensive provision of equipment including stinger suits and flotation aids, which enabled even anxious or inexperienced swimmers to participate comfortably. The main caveat is that some travellers noted the three reef sites could feel similar to one another, and a few mentioned wishing for more reef commentary during the day or experiencing minor practical inconveniences such as limited seating space indoors.
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“Amazing”
Worth it. The staff were fantastic and looked after us all day, and we snorkelled three different reefs while others dived.
“Great family day out”
There were only about 30 of us on a huge, spotless yacht with clean gear, wetsuits and pool noodles. The snorkel sites were fantastic with loads of time at each, my kids loved the biologist's talk, and Freya kindly took my 13-year-old autistic son on a little marine treasure hunt. Good food, hot drinks, and a blissful ride home in the sun. The small group is worth paying extra for.
“Fabulous experience”
I loved everything about this trip, superb from start to finish.
“Amazing day at the reef with Calypso.”
A very fulfilling day at the Great Barrier Reef. All the best to the team.
“Calypso outer reef snorkel”
Excellent snorkelling with great staff and guides. The safety briefing was a lot but understandable. Beautiful coral and fish, long enough at each site, and a lovely lunch plus morning and afternoon tea.
“Stunning reefs & lovely staff”
An amazing day with stunning, varied reefs and room on the boat to spread out. Most guests snorkelled, with some intro and certified divers. The staff are lovely and helpful, and the marine biologist gives a great talk and leads a snorkel safari at one of the three reefs.
