Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

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4.57

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Overview

Available languages

English

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs, where you’ll encounter vibrant corals, with frequent sightings of turtles, stingrays, and more. Whether you're snorkelling, trying an introductory dive, or enjoying certified dives, AquaQuest, our modern vessel, offers comfort and convenience with a spacious deck, easy water access, and state-of-the-art equipment. Relax on sun decks, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and freshen up with hot showers as you create unforgettable memories on the reef.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

No minimum age, child rate is 4 - 14 years

Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of customer on cruise ship

Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive

Please bring hat, towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and credit or debit card

It is required by Queensland law that you must wait at least 24 hours after diving before going to altitude or flying – there is no guarantee that following these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some medical conditions can pose a hazard during diving, and it is recommended that individuals with these conditions undergo evaluation by a physician, as they may be unable to dive.

Tours are subject to the risks and perils of scuba diving in changeable conditions in an open water environment. The operator reserves the right, for customer safety and/ or the safety of our crew or other scuba divers, to prevent any customer’s participation in scuba diving if they are deemed physically or medically unfit to do so or in their sole discretion. The operator does not refund for failed dive medical questionnaires.

No compensation is offered if you should be unable to complete all offered dives

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Fresh hot showers

Tropical buffet lunch

Use of Wetsuits/Lycra Suits

All snorkel/dive equipment

Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea

Digital camera hire & professional photo purchase (subject to availability)

Bar facilities including snacks

Guided Diving

Options

Snorkeling

Snorkeling is the easiest way to discover the Great Barrier Reef, it is as simple as breathing. If you have never snorkeled before, don't worry, a briefing is held on board

1 Introductory Dive

Book this if you are not certified and want to try a dive, Medical may be required

2 Certified Dives

Add the GBR to the list of places you've dived at! Book 2 Dives if you are certified diver (cert card required)

Operated by Divers Den

Reviews

4.57

1,256 reviews

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142

So much fun!!
92h2qmvn9c,
Mar 11, 2025
5.00
What an incredible experience. Def felt safe snorkelling (as a non swimmer). Very professional and attentive crew members/divers made sure our safety was number one priority. Very much a once in a lifetime experience.
Fun but snorkeling is very challenging in rougher waters
BruceDAmora,
Feb 23, 2025
4.00
It was very choppy the day we went but generally I think snorkeling does not offer as good an experience as scuba diving. I recommend either getting certified before you go or plan to sign up for beginner dive group.
Be wary of the intro dive…
Abbey B,
Feb 17, 2025
3.00
I have to say that I was extremely disappointed in the intro dive portion of the trip. I specifically added that because reviews said that they were patient with people who were nervous… I found it to be quite the opposite. On top of the process feeling rushed (we were in the water for a total of maybe 3 minutes before plunging in), I got stuck in a group with two people who had already gone, so it felt as though the other two of us were being pushed to get on with it. I know of others who went in that felt uncomfortable with the pace at which it went. I instantly swallowed a bunch of water and instead of checking if I was okay, I was kind of just shoved out, and the instructor seemed annoyed. It’s unfortunate, because at first I felt really comfortable with the instructor. The snorkeling portion was decent, and the food was alright but not enough for everyone to be full from. Unfortunately, I can’t say that I’d recommend this tour.
Avoid Divers Den
Stephen C,
Feb 8, 2025
1.00
The dive excursion was not on par with most other places around the globe from my many diving experiences. The biggest negative was the money grab from the tour operator, Divers Den. It wasn’t clearly spelled out on the Viator excursion booking but there are additional fees if you plan to dive with a guide. The dive guide seemed more focused on herding everyone through each dive as quickly as possible rather than identifying interesting things along the way. It was rushed and both of my dives ended with more than 1,100 psi of air in my tank that started with 2,000 psi. At the end of the trip you can expect to encounter aggressive attempts to pay for unauthorized photos of your dive at exorbitant prices…so if you want photos bring your own camera. Overall the experience was well below my expectations. If you’re planning a diving excursion to the Great Barrier Reef out of Cairns, my strong advice is the search for a much better tour operator than Divers Den.
Must do
Ian J,
Feb 1, 2025
5.00
Excellent tour. One of the coolest experiences ever. The reef is amazing as were the crew. Everyone needs to do this at least once in their lives. My favorite was the huge parrot fish. You can actually hear them biting food off of the reef.