Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas
Overview
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8 hours
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Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, both regarded as some of the most significant sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling is the easiest way to experience the reef or try an introductory dive, no experience required. For the advanced divers, certified diving is available. Let Calypso take you to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the rich and diverse coral gardens.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Environmental Management Charge of $7.00 per person is included in the fare from 1st July 2023
Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
Additional dives may be booked and paid for on board (subject to availability). Maximum of three dives in a day.
Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted to dive.
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If its raining on your day of travel, the tour will still go ahead. If Calypso cancels due to poor weather, mainly high winds, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation fees may apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Local guide
Buffet lunch
Afternoon Tea & Coffee/Tea
Guided snorkel tour (Use of Snorkelling equipment) and Interpretive reef talk
Soft drinks / chocolate bars
Transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
Transfers from Northern Beaches of Cairns
What To Expect
Experience the outer Great Barrier Reef by immersing yourself amongst the coral and marine life with snorkelling or introductory / certified scuba diving. During the day you will visit 3 spectacular sites on the Great Barrier Reef to see the diversity of this natural wonder. We want you to know we are taking the current health crisis very seriously and will always put your health and safety at the forefront of our operations. Calypso adheres to a COVID-19 Safe Plan.
Options
Cruise & 1 Introductory Dive
Cruise & 1 intro dive. No experience required. All snorkel/dive equipment, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. Minimum age for diving is 12 yrs
Cruise & Snorkelling Only
Cruise including snorkeling and all necessary equipment will be provided. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Cruise & 1 Certified Dive
Cruise & 1 cert dive with a PADI dive master. All snorkel/dive equipment, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. Certification cards are required.
Reviews
1,330 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The team were awesome and...
Miranda M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00The team were awesome and made sure we had all the gear and some idea of what we were doing. We got to see so much wildlife at all three spots which were all completely different from each other. A great day out, would 100% recommend
Incredible sights, on a very comfortable boat with helpful and friendly guides
David M,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00I acknowledge that this tour is expensive, but it was completely worth the investment. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and none of our family of four will ever forget it. The boat was a very comfortable spot to spend the day (when we weren’t in the water) and the food was tasty (albeit not fancy — but we didn’t sign up for the food!) The places they took us to snorkel were absolutely amazing. We went to three different spots, and each on was more amazing that the last. At two different locations, the guides gave us tours of the reef, to point out interesting featured (like a GIANT giant clam). They also had free wet suits available for everyone, which we happily used to keep warm during the slightly cooler winter season. We spent over three hours in the water, which was more than enough. (In fact, I came back a bit early on the final dive as I was getting a bit tired and chilly — but others stayed out the whole time, including the rest of my family). We saw whales and a sea turtle from the boat too, which really added to the experience. The only aspect of the tour that wasn’t quite as polished as the rest was the talk that one of our guides gave between dive sights. Her facts seemed a bit muddled, and she contradicted herself with dates and ages. That was more amusing than anything else to us, as we were there for the sights — which we got in spades. But if you are seeking an educational tour, this one may not be for you.
Reef snorkelling
Karen M,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent day snorkelling over the Great Barrier reef. Calypso boat, and crew were very knowledgeable and happy to help everyone.
Exemplary
Kate E,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything about this activity was excellent. The care and attention from the staff was exemplary. I couldn’t fault them on anything. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to everyone.
Fabulous trip!
Suzanne M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is amazing… do it! Really helpful, friendly staff and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.
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