Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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 & 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.

Reviews

4.86

1,297 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1183

The whole experience was...
James L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The whole experience was great we were novice snorkellers and the staff could not have been more patient and helpful
Really Great Day Out
Emma T,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Really great day out on the reef. Great snorkelling locations, friendly and knowledgeable crew. Definitely recommend.
Everyone had fun. They...
Jennifer D,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Everyone had fun. They enjoyed the snorkeling, the food and the trip as a whole. It is a great opportunity to see the reef and wildlife responsibly.
Great experience, Great tour company!
Carla M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Calypso 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
5.00
Excellent 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?)