Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

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.

Options

Dreamtime Full Day Cruise

Cruise & Introductory Dive

Cruise & Certified Dive

Reviews

4.90

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

137

Wonderful day on the Reef
Y1419WKjulieb,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This 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
5.00
This 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!
Fantastic reef day
Julie B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From start to finish everything was excellent. Friendly staff, cultural touches, food, equipment and the two reefs we visited were amazing. Well worth booking with this Aussie owned tour Co that is committed to sustainability and ecotourism. We enjoyed the indigenous stories and information/artifacts on board. A staff member also played the Didgeridoo! Well done DreamTime Dive and Snorkel.
Experience par excellence
Arvind V,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Once in a lifetime experience... Need to exprience it with Glen and team... Wonderful team.. Also, On board got to know about Aboriginal culture, way of life, history alongwith details of instruments and equipment
Great day at the reef
Keith W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pickup & drop off was easy. The boat and equipment were in great shape. We enjoyed the staff. The lunch and snack were good. The reef was the star attraction and was wonderful.
Excellent
bradaI3226GW,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a most excellent day. The guides gave us interesting talks about the reef formation, explaining both cultural and scientific formation. The coral and fish life at Norman and Hastings reef was excellent! Giant Clams, I saw and followed a turtle and a whale and her calf on the way out and back! I’ve done many trips to the reef with various operators and this one was the best
We had a wonderful...
Kanchan P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience with the PADI certified divers and guides. They patiently explained all the requirements for both snorkeling as well as diving. The boat ride is quite bumpy so those who have motion sickness will find this boat ride quite painful. Even those of us who normally don't get motion sickness were a bit queasy. It helps to sit somewhere were you can get fresh air and breeze. But no pain no gain right! Both the times that we got into the water we got to experience the beauty of the GBR and why it is worth it. A must do when you visit Cairns. Especially with DreaTime Dive and Snorkel.
Amazing divemaster (Perrine)!
Dustin T,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've dived in Egypt, Belize, Tobago, and Fiji, but Perrine (goes by Pe-Pe) with Reef Unlimited was the best divemaster I've ever had. A few of us had some anxiety going in and rather than lose patience (as many other divemasters normally do) she led us through calming breathing exercises and gave us lots of time to adjust. She is ultimately the reason I kept diving that day. I wish the SCUBA world had more empathetic instructors like her!
Great Barrier Reef day
Tatje D,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We arrived early so we would know where to go. The boat is at the end of the ramp but the name is on a marker on a post at the start of the ramp. The people were very friendly and helpful, definitely there to make sure we had a good time. We snorkeled at 2 locations and had plenty of time to do so. We came in before they called everyone in. Lunch was light - salads and small sandwiches. Great for getting in the water and in between snorkels. There was coffee tea and cookies on the way out and fruit, pastries and tea, coffee on the way back. It was small enough the we felt like we were looked after yet plenty of space to roam on our own. There were two bathrooms - one had a shower for a quick wash off of sea water. Which felt really good. All in all a long day our but came back feeling like we’d been on the reef
A wonderful reef snorkeling experience
Matthew S,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A well run tour, very helpful and friendly staff. All the snorkeling equipment was in good condition and the reefs were amazing. I loved the input from the First Nations guides, it was wonderful. We had a calm day, but if like me you suffer from motion sickness, make sure you take preventative drugs.

From A$231.00