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Cairns Outer Reef
Discover the best Cairns reef tours with snorkelling and scuba diving adventures on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Choose from exciting outer reef cruises or family-friendly pontoon experiences with activities for all ages. Enjoy vibrant coral, marine life, glass bottom boats, snorkelling, diving, and more on an unforgettable reef day trip.
*AquaQuest - Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $275
Experience an unforgettable day on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with one of Cairns’ longest-standing reef tour operators. Enjoy up to 3 dives and unlimited snorkelling aboard the modern vessel Aqua Quest, with up to 5 hours exploring vibrant reef site
*Tusa - Half Day Reef Tour
Rates from: $195
Half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling with Tusa Reef Tours. Cruise to a stunning outer reef, enjoy up to two hours exploring coral and marine life, with expert guidance for all levels and optional scuba diving. Relax on the return journey with light snacks available onboard.
Afternoon Snorkelling (PS)
Rates from: $209
Experience the ultimate half-day Outer Great Barrier Reef adventure aboard our brand-new high-speed vessel. Spend less time travelling and more time exploring the breathtaking underwater world on Cairns’ premier reef tour.
Evolution Outer Reef Tour
Rates from: $275
Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef onboard award-winning superyacht, Evolution, with local reef tour operator Down Under Cruise and Dive. Experience the adventure of snorkelling, scuba diving, enjoy a scenic helicopter flight or semi-submarine tour and more.
GBR with Indigenous Rangers
Rates from: $275
Enjoy one of Cairns' most unique and exclusive Great Barrier Reef tours. We invite you to step back into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime with Indigenous sea rangers on a day tour to two spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef sites, Moore Reef, Milln or Flynn Reef.
Green Island & Pontoon
Rates from: $343
A complete reef and island experience in one day. A fast 45 minute catamaran ride to beautiful Green Island - enjoy two hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay then continue onto a spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Half Day Reef Adventures
Rates from: $179
Experience the thrill of an exhilarating ride to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. Join our half day snorkelling tour for an unforgettable adventure! OR do our Snorkel & Fly The Reef Package including our half day reef trip pus a 40 minute scenic reef flight in the same day!
Michaelmas Cay (OS)
Rates from: $288
Set sail aboard the beautiful 32 metre sailing catamaran, Ocean Spirit, to experience Michaelmas Cay’s unique reef environment - a pristine sand cay surrounded by fringing reef and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Enjoy snorkelling in the cay's protected shallow waters, cruise in the semi-sub for a diver's view of the reef, watch the fish feeding presentation, observe the bird life or just chill out on Ocean Spirit's spacious decks or on the beach.
Michaelmas Cay & Hastings Reef (small group)
Rates from: $280
Travelling with 36 passengers maximum, is a twin hulled wave piercer catamaran that visits 2 sites and provides a personalised small group tour to the Great Barrier Reef. This company is licensed to visit Michaelmas Cay and Hastings reef. Included in your day is snorkelling equipment, guided snorkel tours, wet suits/lycra suits, prescription mask, glass bottom boat tour, morning/afternoon tea and tropical lunch. Introductory diving and certified diving are available for an addional cost.
Moore Reef - Sunlover Cruises
Rates from: $307
A fantastic day on the Great Barrier Reef suitable for all types of people with different requirements, especially good for groups and families with younger children. This company offers four (4) hours at the pontoon. This pontoon offers a glass bottom boat , waterslide, guided snorkel tours, certified diving, introductory diving, helicopter tours and helmet diving. There is a touch tank presentation to experience the amazing feel of the 'safe' underwater marine life.
Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon (GA)
Rates from: $312
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise to our mulit-level reef activity platform. Situated on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, our spacious platform features undercover seating and tables to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, full bar facilities, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with freshwater showers, sundeck, and scuba diving facilities with a semi-submerged platform.
Outer Barrier Reef Sail Catamaran (POP)
Rates from: $275
Experience the adventure of snorkelling, diving and sailing on the Great Barrier Reef on our lovely and spacious sailing vessel. The high-performance catamaran sails daily from Cairns to two Outer Barrier Reef locations where you can dive and snorkel with turtles, colourful fish and see an amazing variety of corals.
Pontoon and Fitzroy Island
Rates from: $337
Experience the best of both worlds effortlessly - the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef and the serene beauty of Fitzroy Island, complete with a wide range of water activities - all in one single, unforgettable day.
Reef Day Tripper - Sail - Inner Upolu Reef
Rates from: $269
A family owned sailing vessel that carries 20 passengers where you can snorkel or dive Upolu Reef. Sailing is a relaxing day trip socialising with passengers, making new friends and eating great food whilst visiting the reef.
Reef Magic - Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $325
This trip offers 5 hours to dive and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Suitable for any traveller looking for great value for money. The day includes access to glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours departing from the platform and underwater observatory. The vessel is an air-conditionedd stable catamaran with fully licensed bar and spacious outer decks. Your Reef Magic cruise lasts around 90 minutes to our exclusive pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef and you spend 5 hours at the pontoon to explore the wonders of the reef, both above and below the water.
Sailing Green Island
Rates from: $289
A boutique sailing experience with a maximum of 25 guests to Pinnacle Reef & Green Island, snorkelling vibrant reefs & relaxing on tropical beaches. Learn about the reef & marine, then enjoy a delicious lunch & complimentary wine as you sail back to Cairns.
SeaQuest - Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $255
Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns. Whether you're a snorkeller, first time diver or certified diver, you'll spend a magical day with Divers Den.
Silverswift - Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $308
A modern 29 metre high speed catamaran and is the only Cairns reef trip to visit 3 different Outer Barrier Reef locations in the one day. This day trip to the reef is designed for adventure-minded people who wish to revel in the thrill of diving and snorkelling without compromising their comfort. State-of-the-art computerised ride control stytems and travel speed of 32 knots ensures you a smoother, faster ride to the Great Barrier Reef.
Upolu Cay and Great Barrier Reef Trip
Rates from: $289
Upolu Cay is a naturally formed coral cay situated 30 kilometers from Cairns on the Inner Great Barrier Reef and is the perfect location with protected, shallow waters from which to explore the reef snorkeling & scuba diving. Ocean Freedom's luxury 20m cruising cat travels at 23 knots, reducing travelling time to the Great Barrier Reef to just one hour. The order in which the 2 destinations are visited will depend on the conditions on the day. Your skipper will pick the best order of destinations, to make your experience the best possible.
