A fast boat ride to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. This half day eco tour, morning or afternoon, visits two different snorkel sites.
Days
- 4 hours, morning or afternoon
Group size
- Small group, max 25
Start / finish
- Cape Tribulation / Cape Tribulation
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Rigid inflatable boat from Cape Tribulation beach, courtesy pick-up from local accommodation
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Mackay Reef — snorkelling with sea turtles
- Sand cay — snorkelling
- Reef interpretation and eco presentations
- Daintree rainforest coastline views from the water
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides and crew, who make visitors feel safe, looked after and encouraged to enjoy themselves, with particular appreciation for their ability to spot marine life and adapt to different ability levels. The most commonly highlighted aspects are the abundance and variety of marine life seen, especially sea turtles, giant clams, stingrays and reef sharks, combined with the pristine reef conditions and clear water visibility, as well as the small boat size and intimate group atmosphere which distinguish this tour from larger commercial reef operators. The most frequent caveat is that the trip is only a half-day, with some travellers wishing they could have spent longer in the water, whilst a small number of visitors mention minor equipment issues such as poorly-fitting prescription masks, and one reviewer noted frustration at the ratio of guides to guests at one snorkel site.
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A really nice snorkel trip with Kiyana and Liam, who made sure everyone enjoyed themselves. My one sadness was another snorkeller who stood on a big table coral and broke it, then shrugged it off.
My dad and I had a fantastic snorkelling trip from Cape Tribulation. Liam kept the mood fun and lively on the boat, and Kiyana was a wonderful guide in the water, answering questions and pointing out the sea life.
Skipper Liam and eco guide Kiyana were exceptional. We boarded the small boat right off Cape Tribulation beach for a quick ride to Mackay Reef, then had two hours over two pristine sites with giant clams, turtles and coral gardens, plus a bonus stop at the drop-off thanks to perfect conditions. Far better than the big crowded boats I have done elsewhere on the reef.
Our guides Lachy and Cody were fun and relaxed but kept a good eye on safety. Mackay Reef was beautiful and full of wildlife.
My wife and I did this on our honeymoon and loved it. Guide Locky kept spotting marine life and checking on everyone while snorkelling, skipper Cody gave the thrill-seekers a fast ride home, and we enjoyed a beer on the sand island. A small, personal reef trip with a professional, safety-minded crew.
