A half-day snorkel trip from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, limited to 60 guests, with up to two hours in the water with marine guides and all gear included.
Days
- Half day, 5 hours
Group size
- Max 60
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Reef boat from Cairns
Meals
- Morning tea, coffee and a shared fruit platter
Route
Included experiences
- Saxon Reef — snorkelling the coral gardens
- Hastings Reef — snorkelling
- Guided snorkel tour with marine guides
- Introductory dive — optional, extra cost
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the friendly, professional and knowledgeable crew, who provide excellent support for swimmers and non-swimmers alike, alongside the comfortable, well-equipped boats and the quality of the reef experience with abundant coral and marine life. What stands out most often is the exceptional care and patience staff show towards nervous or inexperienced snorkellers and divers, enabling even non-swimmers to feel safe whilst exploring the outer reef, and the high-quality underwater photography service that travellers value as a keepsake. The most common caveat is that weather conditions, particularly rough seas and poor visibility on some days, can somewhat diminish the snorkelling experience, though the crew's professionalism typically ensures these days remain positive and memorable.
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We did the half day Outer Reef trip for our fourth anniversary and couldn't fault a thing. Lara, Sarah, Jake, Matilda and Jordy were welcoming and passionate, our smaller snorkel group meant more time with the crew, and the marine biologist's talks made us appreciate everything we saw. A Dreamtime story at the end was a special way to finish.
A great crew. The guide was wonderful with my daughter and the photographer was excellent, and everyone was friendly and helpful.
An incredible trip with a great boat and a friendly, very professional crew. We had two hours of snorkelling at an extraordinary site, the weather was on our side, and it was a beautiful way to end our road trip.
The staff on the half day trip were so friendly, and Jacob shared a Dreamtime story on the way back to Cairns. As an older snorkeller I loved the submerged platform for getting in, and we saw colourful fish, lots of coral and even a clownfish. Two hours on the reef was plenty, and fewer people made it very relaxing.
A great day with friendly staff. The tour wasn't crowded and the boat was spacious and comfortable.
A fantastic intro dive for someone who can't swim. Jana was a super helpful guide underwater.
