Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities
Overview
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7 hours
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible.
There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
Reef education presentation
Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
Environmental Management Charge
Underwater observatory
Morning and afternoon tea
Hotel pick up and drop off
Optional activitiés
What To Expect
Great Barrier Reef
Great Adventures will take you to an exclusive and spacious activity platform on the majestic Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive, view the reef from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tour.
Great Barrier Reef
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
Options
Reef Pontoon only
Reef Pontoon Tour: Enjoy 3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes snorkeling gear, semi-sub tour, buffet lunch, and more.
1 Intro Dive & Reef Pontoon
3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes 1 Intro Dive, snorkeling gear, semi-sub tour, buffet lunch and more.
1 Cert Dive & Reef Pontoon
3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes 1 Certified Dive, snorkeling gear, semi-sub tour, buffet lunch and more.
Reviews
125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Catering was poor...
Ferida M,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
2.00Catering was poor quality. The underwater observatory was crammed and hardly saw anything. The only experience I enjoyed was the skoobydoo and it was not included in the package. I had to pay $185 extra for that.
Highly recommend Viator for anyone planning their next adventure — reliable, organized, and truly customer-focused.
Sarina M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00I appreciate how professional and responsive the team was throughout our communication. It really made a difference during a stressful situation.
Great company
Justin P,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The organization and crew were fantastic. They were very attentive to each guest. It was a great day.
Excellent
Alice P,
Jan 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Crew members were great and always helpful! Recommend to everyone! Accommodations were very good and boat was easy to board and deboard.
Unforgettable Great Barrier Reef Experience!
Subashree R,
Dec 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on the tour! If was well organized, allowing us plenty of time (~3 hours) for various water activities. Snorkeling and gear were included, and we also opted for the Scuba-Doo experience - a pricey but unforgettable add-on, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Our guides were incredibly helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, making sure we felt comfortable throughout. A valuable tip: rent a Go-Pro on board (AUD 108) to capture unlimited moments, as individual photos from the third-party photography crew on board cost around AUD 35 each. You're also welcome to bring your own Go-Pro. The Great Barrier Reef's breathtaking beauty exceeded our expectations, with stunning underwater landscapes and marine life.
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