Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
The only Indigenous experience available to the Great Barrier Reef. Interact with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they demonstrate their traditional culture as you travel to and from the reef.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
During your journey to Moore Reef, interact with our Indigenous Rangers as they demonstrate the use of their tools and instruments. Once we arrive at our first destination, you will have the opportunity to explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkelling. After two hours at Moore Reef, cruise to Milln or Flynn Reef for a further three hours of in-water activities – snorkelling. A relaxing five hours to explore two premium outer reef sites and gain a deeper cultural understanding of this diverse ecosystem.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Marine Biology presentation
Morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea
All snorkel equipment with instruction
Indigenous welcome, acknowledgement and Creation Story while visiting two premium reef sites
Scuba diving including equipment
Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodation
Options
Cruise & Introductory Dive
Dreamtime Full Day Cruise
Cruise & Certified Dive
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful and Educational
Choffmann1,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an AMAZING tour. The crew is super friendly, the Marine biologists, Jen and Will were super educational, plus all the cultural demonstrations were so impactful. We are touring all of Australia for two weeks and Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef tour were out first stop today. If you want a tour that “gives back” I’d highly recommend this tour. They are doing so much to preserve the reef and help preserve and maintain the coral itself. Very cool experience.
Best experience ever!
709morganb,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolute BLAST on our trip. It was our fist day in Cairns and we booked this a few weeks prior to our trip. Plenty of availability without over booking the boat. Kimmy was one of the best teachers and such a patient guide. We booked the beginner Scuba since we didn’t have our PADI certs. She took her time, making sure everyone was safe. There was no more than 4 people in the group. She went over hand signals, checked in regularly and ensured we were good to go before diving down. After some practice runs, we did a 12m dive around the reef ending back at the boat a little over 40 min after our training began. 40 min might not sound like much but trust me, if you’ve never scuba dived before, it’s PLENTY. All the gear was in great shape, the boat was awesome and we still have plenty of time to snorkel at the 2 reef sites. All in all, what an informative and fun experience that we will remember for a very long time.
Great day out
Serah R,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful day out on the Pacific Ocean. I travelled solo & not once did I feel like I was alone. Everyone was so friendly, snorkelling was a struggle at first because of the flippers, but I got use to it. Towards the end of the trip, the sea was rough & then later we realised it was raining on mainland. The traditional stories and presentations were so informative & it gave me a glimpse of how beautiful the culture is. Would 100% recommend to anyone who would like to learn more about how culture connects to nature.
I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful and fun reef experience!
L9507WQmirjamv,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel tour and had an amazing experience. The crew was genuinely kind, enthusiastic, and always happy to share stories or answer questions, which made the whole day feel very personal. We loved learning about the Aboriginal connection to the reef and hearing more about the marine life from the biologist on board. Both snorkel stops were beautiful, with vibrant coral and plenty to see in the clear water. The day was smooth, relaxed, and very well organised from start to finish. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a meaningful and fun reef experience.
Catered more to...
Debra F,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Catered more to snorkeling than diving Allowed a good long time in the water Number of participants was not too many
Amazing day out on the reef
R585OIsannev,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the snorkel tour with Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel and it was an amazing experience! The staff was incredibly friendly and always happy to explain things and share more stories and insights. The insights into the Aboriginal culture in the area were really interesting, as was the information shared by the marine biologist. Snorkelling at two different sites was amazing - beautiful reef, clear water, and so much to see. The entire tour was very well organised. Highly recommended!
A great combination of...
Kyle S,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great combination of cultural and historical significance about the great barrier reef. The crew is very knowledgeable and extremely kind. The two snorkelling spots have a good variety of fish and coral areas. It was a day full of memorable experiences and would strongly recommend. Not overly crowded either, roughly 40-50 people per trip.
Fun and unique excursion!
Rachel M,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion was one of the best guided tours of a natural area I’ve experienced. It was well planned with snorkel time and had quality food. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The informational presentations about the Great Barrier Reef has a unique and interesting combination of scientific information about the ecosystem and indigenous connection and knowledge of the sea. Truly a fun, educational, and unique way to experience the Great Barrier Reef out of Cairns. Highly recommend!
Wonderful day on the Reef
Y1419WKjulieb,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This particular company, Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel, was referred to us for their emphasis on a more cultural experience. We had a wonderful day experiencing what the Great Barrier Reef has to offer and snorkelled in 2 different locations. Lunch was delicious with a good variety of dishes. The staff was very friendly and accommodating with safety and fun in mind. We were fortunate to have wonderful, calm weather which made for a pleasant catamaran ride both ways. The didgeridoo and spear fishing tools demonstration from the crew was enjoyable and informative. Highly Recommend.
A great day on The Great Barrier Reef
Joshua H,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first time to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and it was amazing! Not only that, but the staff of the Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel were also amazing!
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