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‘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
Cruise & Certified Dive
Cruise & Introductory Dive
Dreamtime Full Day Cruise
Reviews
140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful...
Kanchan P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We 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.
Great Barrier Reef day
Tatje D,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We 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
- Viator
5.00A 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.
Great family-friendly snorkel tour!
Kushan B,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I took our 6yo early swimmer and 3yo who just stayed on the boat. I felt both were cared for and equally included in the tour. Isak, Jaman, Lazarus and Kayla were great guides. Lazarus and Jaman especially were very attentive in heloing entertain our 3yo while my husband and I switched who got to go our snorkeling. And of course we saw a lot of great wildlife, including dolphins and sharks.
A walk that's worth it
Adriana L,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00The ride itself was good. The reservations are due to the prior communication from the meeting point, which required the help of Viator and also the fact that the boat moved into the second diving before there was time to finish lunch. Other than that, everything else went well, notably for feeding the fish at the end of the second stop and for explaining the hunting instruments and musical instruments of the Australian Aborigines.
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