Great Adventures Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on a Full-Day Outer Reef Tour
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Experience one of nature’s finest sights...
Make the most of your day in tropical paradise with a high-speed catamaran ride to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. This full-day experience takes you straight to a spacious reef platform, where colourful coral gardens, marine life and unforgettable snorkelling moments await.
Our guide to Great Adventures Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Get ready for an epic day on the Great Barrier Reef! Cruise from Cairns to a floating activity platform on the Outer Reef—your launchpad to explore one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
Snorkel vibrant coral gardens, hop aboard a semi-submersible for a close-up look beneath the surface, or chill on the sundeck with a buffet lunch and views for days. Not a swimmer? No worries, the underwater observatory brings the reef to you.
With optional upgrades like scuba diving, Scuba-Doo rides and scenic helicopter flights, this reef trip is perfect for families, first-timers and ocean lovers of all kinds.
Itinerary Snapshot (Subject to change)
- From 9:30am – Check in at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- 10:10am – Boarding and complimentary morning tea/coffee
- 10:30am – Depart Cairns for the Outer Reef via Green Island
- 11:20am – Enjoy a sweet treat on board; reef presentation and snorkelling demo
- 12:30pm – Arrive at the Outer Reef platform: snorkel, semi-sub tours, underwater observatory open, optional activities begin
- 1:00–2:30pm – Buffet lunch served; continue exploring or relax on deck
- 3:30pm – Return boarding call
- 3:45pm – Depart for Cairns, with cheese and biscuits on the way
- 5:30pm – Arrive back at the Reef Fleet Terminal
Departs:
Daily (excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & ANZAC Day)
Start Time:
10:30am (Check in from 9:30am)
Duration:
Approx. 7.5 hours total (including 3 hours at the reef platform)
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Great Adventures Great Barrier Reef Adventure
- Northern Beaches transfers include Palm Cove, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob and Holloways
Beach. - If you did not select hotel transfer, please make sure you check in at the Great Adventures counters inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence Street in Cairns) 1 hour before your departure time.
- On very rare occasions, services can be subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. Should a cruise not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or a refund authorise
- Those wishing to dive will be required to fill out a medical questionnaire onboard before diving. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from diving. It is recommended a wait of 12 hours but preferably 24 hours if doing multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please use caution and inform the crew of any medical conditions. The minimum age for diving is 12 years.
- Bring along a towel, sunscreen, hat, swimwear and camera to capture your memories. Limited underwater digital cameras are available to hire on board.
- An Environmental Management Charge of $7.00 is levied on all adults and children 4 years and over entering the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. This charge is included in the above prices.
- Surcharge: Due to potential significant volatility in supply & operational costs a surcharge may be applied due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure.
- *Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled before your holiday departure date. No refunds are given for cancellations made post-departure.
