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The Great Barrier Reef Islands

Reef Snorkelling - Day Tours From Cairns

Day Tour Options Available Out Of Port Douglas

GREAT ADVENTURES - GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling


Destination Outer Barrier Reef
Duration Day Tour



The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to experience when you cruise from Cairns to our luxury 3 level pontoon on the Outer Reef. The pontoon features undercover seating and tables where you will enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. Also for your pleasure is a sundeck, full bar facilities, an underwater observatory, a semi-submersible coral viewing tour, a swimming enclosure for children, change rooms with fresh water showers and scuba diving facilities with a semi-submerged dive platform. You'll be able to snorkel or dive among the Reef's spectacular coral gardens and diverse marine life....more detail


GREAT ADVENTURES - GREEN ISLAND AND GREAT BARRIER REEF ADVENTURE
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling


Destination Outer Barrier Reef
Duration Day Tour



All the features of the Great Barrier Reef Adventure with the additional inclusion of a two hour Green Island stopover. Snorkelling equipment on Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef is included. The beauty majestic beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and Green Islands is yours to experience in one day. Spend up to two hours on Green Island and then journey on to The Outer Reef onboard our modern, comfortable high-speed catamarans to our first class multi-level pontoon situated on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef....more detail


S/Y OCEAN SPIRIT - MICHAELMAS CAY
Ocean Spirit Day Tours


Destination Michaelmas Cay
Duration Day Tour




Michaelmas Cay - A picturesque reef sand island surrounded by magical coral gardens teeming with an incredible diversity of marine life. Michaelmas Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to 27,000 migratory seabirds… one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern hemisphere, an absolute have for any nature lover. Let our fully qualified instructors show you just how fun and easy snorkelling and scuba diving can be. We start in the sheltered shallow waters of the cay, where you can practice the basic skills under the close...more detail


M/V SEAQUEST ADV
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING

Snorkelling - SeaQuest


Destination 2 Reef Locations Outer Great Barrier Reef - (14 private exclusive dive sites)
Duration Day Tour




Our modern, advanced diving vessel transports you in air conditioned comfort to the Outer Great Barrier Reef in just over 90 minutes. As one of only 35 divers you can be assured of individual attention from our trained crew. We offer state-of-the-art snorkelling equipment. SeaQuest ADV caters superbly for both certified and introductory divers. The SeaQuest ADV Discover Scuba Diving program is your perfect introduction to the reef with pre-dive tuition, close underwater supervision, dive recognition card and certificate included. Explore two reef locations in one day...more detail


M/V TUSA III & TUSA IV
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING

Snorkelling - Tusa


Destination 21 Great Barrier Reef sites to choose from
Duration Day Tour



Two state of the art dive vessels, 21 Great Barrier Reef sites to choose from, 2 dives in a day - it all adds up to the underwater day trip. Whether you're a certified diver, first time diver, or looking for an easy way to enjoy the reef, Tusa's specialised vessels and friendly professional dive crew make it the day you'll spend the rest of your life talking about. Within 90 minutes you'll be on the Outer Barrier Reef with a handful of other enthusiastic divers and snorkellers. Numbers are kept low so the quality stays high and the service personal...more detail

M/V OSPREY
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING
Snorkelling - Osprey


Destination 2 Reef Locations
Duration Day Tour


Osprey is a large, sleek, modern vessel which cruises at high speeds and offers passengers up to 5 hours of snorkelling and or diving on two Great Barrier Reef locations in a day. Guided snokelling and Diving tours are conducted throughout the day with Osprey's enthusiastic and professional crew...more detail

M/V REEF QUEST
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING
Snorkelling - Reef Quest

 

Destination Outer Great Barrier Reef
Duration Day Tour

Reef Quest is a purpose built snorkel and dive vessel departing Cairns daily to visit the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. ReefQuest travels out to the true Outer Great Barrier Reef in less then 90 minutes, giving you more time at the reef and less time travelling...more detail


M/Y OCEAN FREE
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

 

Destination Green Island & The Great Barrier Reef
Duration Day Tour

Ocean Free is a 64 ft Sailing Schooner which is one of the only Reef and Island Day Tours catering exclusively for small numbers - why share the experience with a multitude of passengers when you can be pampered and looked after by our friendly and professional crew willing to offer personal service and special assistance when needed...more detail


M/Y ECSTASEA
SNORKELLING, INTRODUCTORY DIVING, CERTIFIED DIVING
Snorkelling - Ecstasea

 

Destination Upolu Cay
Duration Day Tour

Our aim is to provide a relaxing, fun filled day on the Great Barrier Reef where you will enjoy and learn about its wonders. You will see countless varieties of colourful corals, reef fish and spectacular giant clams. We also regularly see turtles and dolphins during the voyage. Whether you wish to snorkel or experience the wonders of the reef on an introductory dive "Ecstasea" has the professional crew and personal service to ensure you are safe and sound...more detail