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 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.
Cruise & Snorkelling Only
Cruise including snorkeling and all necessary equipment will be provided. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
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
Reviews
1,314 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Most Amazing Unforgettable Experience!
Danielle N,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 11/10 Experience – Thank You, Calypso Reef Cruises! From the moment we stepped on board, the team at Calypso Reef Cruises were nothing short of amazing. So friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful — you can really tell they love what they do. We asked last minute if we could try scuba diving for the first time, and they went out of their way to make it happen. What we thought would be one dive turned into two incredible dives thanks to the confidence and support we were given. A massive shoutout and thank you to Delphine, our scuba instructor — she was absolutely amazing. So calm, kind, and patient. I was really close to backing out of the dive, but Delphine saw how much I wanted to do it and made me feel completely comfortable and safe. I’ll never forget that. This was one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives — thank you again to everyone at Calypso, and especially to Delphine. Highly, highly recommend!
A must do
Linda L,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great experience. The coral and fish were amazing. The crew were super helpful and we felt safe at all times. The food was good also. It was a bumpy wet ride but all good fun
Amazing! The staff was...
Eliana K,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The three diving sites were great and we got to see a lot of cool corals and fish.
Unreal day, people and experience. 5*
Justin F,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00An amazing day! From start to end it was so professional, but also really friendly and informative. We were doing our explore first scuba dive and was really put at rest by the instructors, and Astrid who took us down was just amazing, and really settled u'd, got us comfortable with all the practical things you need and found us a shark, Nemo, Dory and the rest of the gang you all want to see. The snorkeling was just as good, on the first one Astrid had to kindly tap me on the shoulder and ask me to come back because I was enjoying it so much, and the whole things was amazing. Shout out to the official photoapher who took some amazing shots of me and the boyfriend, and also they person who did our lunchtime talk (it could had been Freya, but not sure) as it really gave insight and some facts that blew our mind. I've anorklex elsewhere in Euraaia but this was literally wow! The icing on the cake was sering a blue fin great trevally which was literally wow!, and to cap it all we saw lots of whales, some close up as the captain made sure we were close but respectful when w we spotted some. Ecological best practice was first and foremoar it seemed which was great. Finally food was yummy and having a (inexpensive and reasonable) bar for the return journey was a nice touch. Great value, lovely people, modern clean boat, and such skill and care meant this is absolutely 5* and rated!
Had an amazing time...
Katrina N,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had an amazing time snorkeling. Our boys did an into scuba dive. The staff was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Would definitely recommend this.
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