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‘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)
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.**
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Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
Reviews
319 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Turtles, clown fish and rays
Donna K,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great team, Lincoln, Marie and Taylor. Was quick over to the reef, and then the team pointed out interesting sea life. Was easy to find meeting point in the inside of the pier shopping section.
Awesome adventure!!
Richard T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was awesome! They took videos and pictures of the fish and other sea creatures for us so we didn't even have to worry about it and enjoyed our time snorkeling. Very professional!
Half Day Barrier Reef Snorkeling tour
Oxana B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This tour was well organized, and the staff was very friendly. BUT the spot where we did Snorkeling was terrible!!! Very deep water and low visibility ! Big disappointment, worst Snorkeling experience ever!
Experience the Reef
Caroline B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The company were very accommodating and allowed me to change my booking from pm to am on the day. Quite a long boat ride out to the reef and I didn't enjoy the loud music 😕. However the crew were excellent, especially Rosie who looked after me in the water and was very sweet. The snorkelling itself was a bit disappointing, not many fish and everything including the coral was a bit grey. I wish I'd thought about putting suntan lotion on my hands, which got burnt 🔥. Lovely photos of the event were available for free on the company website after the event
Half day reef snorkeling tour
dant804,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very smooth. Crew were enthusiastic, kind and experienced. They paid attention to our 9 year old which led to her having a great experience. Extra points for capt Laughlin's playlist, every song a banger 💗 Very much recommend
10/10 recommend!!
Megan B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00an amazing tour! perfect amount of time out in the water and picturesque trek out to the spot. the staff is super friendly and so knowledgeable! a pleasure to have done this with this company!
it was a really good...
hailee s,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was a really good experience, got to see so so much! the weather conditions were perfect and a lovely crew! would recommend! just keep in mind it is. a guided tour and i think it would be really good if they had a platform in the water to chill out on! it’s a lot of time in the water, but it was still incredible
Amazing
kbfd8w2xc6,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good experience, worth the money, we saw plenty of fish and coral reef was beautiful, we got offered some lamingtons as a snack which was perfect.
Great Barrier
Linda H,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour caring staff very safe, we are not young and they made sure we snorkeled and had an amazing experience
Barrier Reef 1/2 day snorkeling
martin s,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip, crew was great! Lots of fun! Had great weather and the crew pointed out fish and coral!
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