A 2 day, 1 night small-boat trip from Cairns to the outer Great Barrier Reef for snorkellers and divers, with a maximum of 12 guests and no crowds.
Days
- 2 days, 1 night
Age
- 4 and over
Group size
- Small group, 4 to 12
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Accommodation
- On board the boat, in a berth or cabin
Transport
- Small dive and sailing boat from Cairns
Meals
- Breakfast, two lunches and dinner on board; drinks extra
Route
Included experiences
- Outer Great Barrier Reef — snorkelling without the crowds
- Flynn Reef and Milln Reef
- Scuba diving — certified or introductory
- Night diving — available
- Sailing — usually on the return trip
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Reviews
4.9
Based on 76 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the professional and attentive crew, who create a welcoming atmosphere and prioritise safety throughout the experience. The most striking aspect of this tour is the access to remote, uncrowded reef sites that larger operators rarely reach, combined with the intimate small-group experience that allows for personalised attention and instruction; divers report seeing abundant marine life including sharks, turtles, rays and vibrant coral formations, whilst the night dive is frequently highlighted as particularly memorable. The vessel itself is repeatedly described as rustic, older and modest, with tight cabin spaces and dated facilities, though this is seldom presented as a significant drawback given the quality of the reef access, food, crew service and overall value for money.
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Diving overnight at a remote reef the bigger boats rarely reach was incredible, with sharks, rays, cuttlefish, turtles and giant clams. With only about 15 people aboard you make new friends, and while the cabins are a bit tight, I still slept well at 6'2".
Relaxing with a beer at sunset after a long day of snorkelling, watching the fish below, was a real highlight.
Excellent dive spots where we were mostly the only boat, and great guides with good banter. The boat is older and the rooms feel dated, but everything else made up for it; a good way to dive the reef on a budget.
My wife and I had a great liveaboard trip. Friendly international instructors guided me through five dives including a memorable night dive, you pay per dive so you choose how many, and the food and cabins were good on a well-kept older boat. A booking mix-up from our agent was stressful at sea, but the crew sorted it professionally.
A great small-group trip with no party crowd. We came as a family with an 11-year-old and stuck to snorkelling, which was incredible, and the caring captain and crew looked after us well.
The friendly crew turned us into a little community over the two days. They knew amazing spots and what to look for, and gave us memories we'll never forget.
