Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
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Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This 35-metre luxury fast superyacht departs Cairns with 5 hours spent exploring 2 spectacular and exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations for an adventure-filled day.
Visit two different outer reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef for the chance to see tropical marine life. Delicious fresh BBQ lunch, tea, coffee, light snack and glass of wine on the return journey is included. Upgrade to include additional water adventures such as introductory or certified scuba dive or a scenic helicopter flight. Top quality equipment and instruction provided by friendly and professional instructors.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in is from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs 8.00am.
All divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In a commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operators Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel.
Children aged and under 12 years (introductory) and 10 years (certified divers) are not permitted to participate in onboard diving activities as per Queensland Australian Law.
Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or legal guardian.
For Certified Diving, evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.
Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
Due to comfort, weight and balance of the aircraft, the weight limit for helicopters is 130kg. Please contact the supplier directly for further information.
Special dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to travel directly with the tour operator. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options are available.
If you chose a package with a dive, this includes 1 pre-booked dive only (note: dives are not included with snorkel-only packages). Additional dives can be purchased onboard on the day or direct with the operator prior to travel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Personal flotation aids - life jackets and noodles
Use of snorkelling and scuba equipment
Free lycra/stinger suit hire
5 hours reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
1 pre-booked dive (if dive package is selected. Additional dives can be added once onboard)
All Fees and Taxes
10-minute Scenic Flight (if selected)
Glass of wine and a snack on return journey
BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, salads (Veg, GF, DF & Vegan options)
Private transportation
Options
One Introductory Dive
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 2 sites. Includes 1 introductory dive, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear.
Cruise, Intro Dive and Heli
Cruise, Dive and Heli Flight: Outer Barrier Reef Cruise including 1 introductory, a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight, and buffet lunch.
One Certified Dive
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 2 sites. Includes 1 certified dive, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear.
Snorkeling Only
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 2 sites. Free time for snorkeling and swimming. Includes buffet lunch, snorkel gear.
Snorkeling and Heli Flight
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef including a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight and free time to snorkel
Operated by Down Under Cruise and Dive
Reviews
3,302 reviews
Nice staff, but disappointing
Mark H,
Jan 22, 2025
4.0Boat was clean and well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. However, there were many guests on the boat. A bit cramped and very crowded snorkeling. The web site was ambiguous about diver requirements and because of this, we were not allowed to dive, which was very disappointing. Also, the reef was disappointing. Very brown and not much color. Lots of colorful fish, though.
Best experience
Courtney P,
Jan 22, 2025
5.0Loved it! Best experience! Everyone was so lovely! Was soo much fun.. food was pretty standard but still worth it!
Exciting trip to Great Barrier Reefs
Norman G,
Jan 22, 2025
5.0Lots of fun and exciting. Also great service. Boat ride was smooth. The reefs were beautiful with great coral and fish.
Fantastic tour with 2...
Orsolya N,
Jan 20, 2025
5.0Fantastic tour with 2 stops at the reef, amazing snorkeling with plenty of coral and fish, you don't even need to pay for a dive, although that was great too, they have been patient with me, but you've got to perform some of the activities before going down in order to be allowed to go. The crew on the boat was fantastic and funny, they made sure we had a good time. Lunch was really delicious with huge shrimps, grilled fish, steak, and all sorts of salads on the side. Most dishes were gluten free, all I could not have was the pasta salad and bread. You can also buy some pills on the boat if you're sea sick, which I did, and they worked fine. Overall, it has been a fantastic day trip and the highlight of our holiday, would definitely recommend it.
Great Dive Experience
Marte M,
Jan 19, 2025
5.0We had a fantastic experience. 8 people (4 adults and 4 teenagers) with 4 of us doing the intro dive. The crew did a great job explaining how the dive would work and walking us through the equipment. If you're on the fence on doing the intro dive I highly recommend. Jack is fantastic. Loved going to the two different dive sites and seeing so many different fish and coral. Maybe we just got lucky, but our ride out and back was super smooth. Some of my party brought sea sick meds and no one needed them. Yes it's a large tour. Our day had 150 people, but it really never felt crowded. Lots of room on the boat and at the dive sites. Had a question about our booking and Matt was great about answering my emails quickly even though it was after hours. I really appreciate that As a good to know, if you are diving and take any kind of medication or have any sort of medical condition, I would come prepared with a letter from your doctor that you are cleared to dive.
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