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 & 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.
Reviews
1,288 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience, Great tour company!
Carla M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Calypso was a great tour company in all aspects. From questions answered months before the tour to seeing us safely away, each team member was exceptional. While everyone was helpful, notably our PADI, Nick, was a patient instructor with me, and made my husband’s intro dive at the Great Barrier Reef his favorite part of our trip. Also, Jospehina in the tour shop went way above and beyond by helping us to find a way back to the ship before it took off that evening. Thank you to the captain and crew for going to great lengths to keep us safe on really choppy seas that day.
Excellent experience. My...
Cecily S,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience. My husband and I were both going to dive but due to having a medical condition (asthma) without an official note from a Queensland physician certified physical examinations for divers, I was unable to do the dive. Totally understood as this is a safety concern and I still snorkelled and had an incredible day, and my husband still did the dive and also had the best day. The instructors were all great and extremely professional, and the marine biologist on board was excellent and gave a lot of detail about what we would see that definitely added value to the experience. The food/snacks also great. It was quite rough going out on the way to the reef so definitely take the anti-emetic they offer! Highly recommend this experience overall. (Maybe health questionnaire sent out in advance of trip would be helpful to ID those who have contraindications to diving/potentially get exam to allow for diving?)
Great experience!
Alexandra R,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience for both snorkelers, novice and certified divers! We saw humpback whales on the way out.
Fantastic full day trip...
Aparna K,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic full day trip to the reef! We went to 3 different sites at Opal Reef. Solid itinerary, friendly crew, great time.
Beware seasickness! But amazing snorkelling!
Shinead C,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00The reef and snorkelling were amazing! Clear view of fish and coral and even spotted a sea turtle! Please ensure you take seasickness tablets before boarding if prone to it. We had very choppy conditions! Many travellers took medication but were still sick on the way to the reef. I will definitely bring my Sealegs medication next time! Please check out Sealegs or something stronger with anti nausea properties if prone to travel sickness on this experience.
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