Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Overview
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4 hours
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We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of this incredible wonder, making you feel like you're heading out with friends and family. With us, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination, thanks to our custom-designed fast vessels. Whether you're soaking in the fun or learning about the reef’s wonders, every moment with us will be one you'll cherish forever
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for non-swimmers
Not Suitable for children under 6 years
Not Suitable for people over 65 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bring your sense of adventure for a exhilarating ride to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef! With only a maximum of 27 guests, your tour will be personalised and free of crowds. Your day will begin at Cairns Marlin Marina where you will board one of our fast vessels and take an exhilarating trip to the Great Barrier Reef. You will have a wonderful 1.5 hours exploring the reef with our snorkel guide before heading back to Cairns. Don’t worry about getting hungry because snacks are provided and drinks are for sale on board. **Please be aware that snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. Please check the restrictions below to ensure this tour is suitable for you.**
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Stinger Suits (in season)
Wetsuits (available for hire)
Drinks (available for purchase)
Hotel Transfers
Prescription Mask (available to hire)
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Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Reviews
399 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Inspiration802253,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caitlyn and Marie were awesome!!
Great Experience.
Karen G,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Reef Adventures. We did the half day trip for snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. Twenty seven guests, off the boat, with two great guides, Katelyn and Frankie, and pilot Victor. They explained alot about the coral and fish and took wonderful care of us. Even taking underwater pictures of what we were seeing and sharing them with us. Highly recommend this trip and company.
AMAZING
lovag903,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00PERFECT!! Higly recommend, straff was so helpful and caring! Perfect tour, fast boat and good snorkling
was a good first time...
abbie f,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00was a good first time experience! guides were absolutely fantastic. would 100% recommend this experience.
Absolutely the best time!
Taylor M,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 3 team members were knowledgeable and very helpful. They took great care of us in and out of the water. We saw many different marine life we haven’t seen at other snorkeling areas including a sea turtle! It was enough time in the water and we had a blast on the boat there and back. This was my husband’s must have for our trip and it did not disappoint. 100% recommend. If we had time, we would have done more excursions with this team.
Frankie and Lilly the legends…
Kevin C,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked the half day snorkeling, had never been snorkeling , so had no idea what to expect. It was awesome, Frankie and Lilly were our guides, I cannot explain how fantastic these two girls are, the whole crew were great, but these two girls were just magnificent. My brother and I are weak swimmers, Lilly, while keeping the whole group together from behind, literally dragged me around the sea with a rope and floaty. I wouldn’t have appreciated the reef as much without her, my brother was struggling to work his snorkel out, Frankie fixed that in seconds. We had the best time and it was purely down to the two girl, they are an asset to the company, the are just two good humans and both my brother and I are so very grateful to them.
Awesome day!
Chakira A,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great half day tour with great tour guides and pictures on gopro's included :D Quick hour ride to the reef and 1.5 hrs of snorkling
Really great experience,...
Sandra W,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great experience, the crew were fantastic, loved the playlist and would do it again, just enough time in the water so if you’re pressed for time on your trip a half day is just enough
A must!
dxg28m6qd8,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Professional, and organized. Great equipment. Fabulous captain and crew. Boat ride on Mad Max to the reef was smooth. Beautiful guided snorkel site: saw rays, turtles, thousands of fish and a black tip reef shark.
Fun with the Sea Life!
Mary A,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That the guides, Lily, Taylor & Maria do their best for guests to see the most sea life available, enjoy their time in the water all the while with safety as their top priority.
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