All Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Cruise w optional Scuba Diving
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9 hours
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Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef locations, perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. One introductory or certified scuba dive is included (subject to medical conditions), giving you an up-close encounter with vibrant coral gardens and exotic marine life. Start your day with a freshly prepared breakfast egg & bacon roll and enjoy a hearty BBQ lunch made onboard by our dedicated cook. As you cruise back to Cairns, unwind with crackers, cheese, and a glass of wine. Our fun and passionate crew ensure an unforgettable experience filled with expert guidance, laughter, and adventure. This is truly the BEST VALUE day trip to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1 Scuba Dive (Introductory or Certified, subject to medical conditions)
Unlimited Snorkelling at 2 Outer Barrier Reef locations
Delicious BBQ lunch with fresh salads- alll made fresh onboard
Use of SCUBA equipment
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Tea and Coffee whilst vessel is stationary
Bacon and Egg roll, Vege roll, Fruit Platter
Fuel surcharge
Restroom on board
Marine Biologist presentation of the reef
Afternoon Tea- Cheese, Biscuits and Fruit Platter
Prescription Mask $10 AUD
2nd Introdcutory Scuba Dive $70 AUD
2nd Certified Scuba Dive $50
Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40
Guided Dive, per Certified Diver $15
Outer city/ Northern Beaches- return- $40 p/p
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
7.30am Boarding Starts directly at the vessel, located on A Finger at the Cairns Marline Marina 8.00am Depart 8.30am Breakfast is served & briefings conducted
Great Barrier Reef
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef! 1.5 hours travel time. Please note we are also a transfer vessle to our overnight liveboard Reef Encounter. This usually take about 15 minutes. Visit Hastings, Saxon, or Norman Reefs We have access to multiple sites across these reefs. The skipper will choose the best two locations on the day, depending on the weather.
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All Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Cruise w optional Scuba Diving
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t go out on rough...
corrienne n,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Don’t go out on rough days, not a pleasant boat ride on rough seas, many people were vomiting and unwell Staff not overly friendly, looked tired and like they didn’t want to be there
Stunning Location, Disappointing Experience
Shauna O,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
2.00The snorkelling was really cool, the boat itself was nice, and the food on board was tasty. Unfortunately, the day as a whole felt very unorganised. Staff seemed flustered, often arguing with each other about roles and responsibilities, and weren’t particularly friendly or welcoming towards customers. A big disappointment was the introductory scuba diving. Many people, including my boyfriend, were sent back after not passing the quick skills test. When he asked what he was doing wrong, he wasn’t given any explanation — just told he couldn’t do it. For something advertised as beginner-friendly, it felt frustrating and unclear. Overall, while the reef itself was beautiful, the lack of organisation and customer care really let the experience down.
Perfect Day (SCUBA)
William R,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic!!! The reef locations were the best out of the other tour companies I also tried. The food (lunch) was also very good, breakfast and snacks were also offered. The boat was full, but Gabriel, our guide, took us diving in a small group of 3. Gabriel was awesome!! Highly recommend this for SCUBA.
Highly recommend!!!
NATALIE C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome day out. Snorkeling was amazing Very well organised. Lots of good information about what we would see and well explained about the scuba diving. Your introductory dive is for about 20 mins.
We had best diving and...
Manpreetkaur D,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had best diving and snorkelling experience, i don’t know how to swim but the crew was so friendly and the female instructor was so good, as i was feeling so scared and she assured me so many times and made it a memorable experience for me. My friend was gone with the male instructor and she mentioned that he showed her all the fishes and reef. But we are bit disappointed by the bus driver who came to pick us up. He saw us standing and still moved away and left us without even communicating and we had to call the customer service at-least 4 times to make sure if anyone is coming to pick up. We had to wait an hour during pick up time and whole time we were standing outside our resort as they mentioned that we have to be outside five minutes before our pickup, and same thing happened during drop off time, bus driver left us and other lady, and he picked up people from other cruises and didn’t even text or call as our cruise was bit late.
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