Great Barrier Reef Adventure from Cairns including Snorkeling

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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.

Green Island & Reef Pontoon

Island & Outer Reef: 2 hours at Green Island and 3 hours at our Outer Reef Pontoon. Includes 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.

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

4.33

122 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great company
Justin P,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The organization and crew were fantastic. They were very attentive to each guest. It was a great day.
Excellent
Alice P,
Jan 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Crew 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
5.00
We 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.
A must do experience in Cairns
Neil S,
Nov 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Did the scuba doo, snorkling, and semi submersible. Would totally recommend doing all these activities. My advice would be to do the semi sub in the second trip of the afternoon as usually the first one is pretty packed. But make sure you get on the second because sometimes they only run 2 in the afternoon. I also recommend to budget a good amount of time to snorkel. There is A LOT you can see and with a life jacket and flippers it doesn't take much energy to stay afloat and moving. The lunch is not bad but honestly it's not the reason you are doing this experience :).
Highly recommend helicopter ride with Great Barrier Reef trip
hr69k4pffs,
Nov 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Had an amazing time beautiful Hotel absolutely amazing trip out to the Great Barrier Reef very caring staff and educational. Highly recommend helicopter ride and going to the Great Barrier Reef in the submarine absolutely incredible.