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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
*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.
*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 & Hastings Reef
Rates from: $280
Small-group reef tour (max 36 passengers) visiting Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef. Includes snorkel gear, guided tours, glass-bottom boat, wetsuits, lunch, and refreshments. Introductory and certified diving available at extra cost.
Moore Reef
Rates from: $307
A fantastic Great Barrier Reef experience ideal for families, with 4 hours at the pontoon. Enjoy snorkelling, guided snorkel tours, a glass-bottom boat, waterslide, touch tank presentation, introductory and certified diving, helmet diving, and optional helicopter tours.
Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $312
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from a spacious multi-level activity platform on the outer reef. Enjoy lunch, undercover seating, bar facilities, a children's swimming enclosure, sundeck, freshwater showers, & a range of snorkelling & diving activities.
Outer Barrier Reef Sail Catamaran (POP)
Rates from: $275
Sail to two Outer Reef sites from Cairns aboard a spacious catamaran and enjoy snorkelling, diving, colourful coral gardens, tropical fish and sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef.
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.
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.
Silverswift - Outer Barrier Reef
Rates from: $308
Travel aboard a modern 29m high-speed catamaran, the only Cairns reef tour visiting three Outer Reef sites in one day. Designed for adventure and comfort, it offers a fast, smooth ride to the Great Barrier Reef.
Upolu Cay & Wonder Wall
Rates from: $289
Visit Upolu Cay on the Inner Great Barrier Reef, offering calm, shallow waters ideal for snorkelling and diving. Cruise aboard a luxury catamaran with just a 1-hour journey from Cairns, with destinations selected to suit the day's conditions and with 6 hours of in water time
