Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip
Far North Queensland, Cairns
Explore the Great Barrier Reef, on an approximately 1.5-hour boat trip from Cairns. Spend up to five hours immersed in its beauty, visiting two exclusive outer reef sites for snorkeling.
Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving trip from Cairns, suitable for snorkelers and beginner divers.
Highlights
- All snorkel and dive equipment including wetsuits, lycra suits, and prescription masks
- Morning tea, tropical buffet lunch, and afternoon tea
- Fresh hot showers onboard
- Snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef sites
- Guided snorkel tour to explore the reef
Description
Depart Cairns aboard AquaQuest for a 90-minute boat trip to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Spend five hours exploring two dive sites chosen from exclusive moorings at Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs. Encounter vibrant corals and diverse marine life, including clownfish, turtles, stingrays, and Maori Wrasse.
The vessel is designed for diving and snorkelling with a spacious dive deck and sunken platform for easy water access. Relax on the sun decks or in air-conditioned indoor areas, and enjoy hot showers after your morning session. A tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls, and fruit refuels you for afternoon reef activities.
Includes
- Up to 5 hours at the outer reef visiting 2 exclusive reef sites
- Snorkel equipment: masks, snorkels, fins, flotation devices, tuition, and briefings
- Guided snorkel tour
- Wetsuits and lycra suits
- Prescription masks
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Hot fresh-water showers
- Coffee and tea
Excludes
- Digital camera hire and professional photo purchase (subject to availability and variable pricing)
- Bar facilities and snacks
- Guided certified diving
- Souvenirs
- Fuel surcharge of $10 per person per trip may apply, payable via email before travel
Important Information
- Minimum age for the Introductory First-Time Scuba Dive Tour is 12 years
- Travelers under 18 require a signed parent/guardian consent form; those aged 16-17 may travel alone with signed consent
- Specify any dietary requirements at booking
- Participants in scuba diving must meet medical requirements; contact the operator if unsure
- Certified divers must bring a valid PADI or SSI qualification card
- No compensation for incomplete dives
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Book early to secure your preferred date. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and a towel. The best time to visit is during calm sea conditions, usually between May and November.
