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
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.
Reef Pontoon only
Reef Pontoon Tour: Enjoy 3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes snorkeling gear, semi-sub tour, buffet lunch, and more.
Reviews
128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Barrier Reef pontoon
Lesley W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing trip to outer reef pontoon via Green Head. Perfect weather calm and no wind. Not too many people snorkeling on top of each other. Lunch great
Fun trip to see the Great Barrier Reef
Jeff B,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good crew on this excursion! Loved the Great Barrier Reef. We were not going to be back in time to board our ship due to a time change for boarding. We took the helicopter ride that was offered on the excursion itself and loved it!! Flew over the Reef and got back to Cairns in plenty of time.
Despite being a cloudy...
Ian k,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite being a cloudy day the water was warm and we thoroughly enjoyed our day on the Reef. Well organised nad would do again.
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.
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