Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time snorkelling and less time travelling. Newly launched in Cairns by two established operators, Pure Snorkelling offers experienced local knowledge coupled with a fast modern vessell taking you to one of the best Great Barrier Reef locations chosen from a selection of over 15!
Pure Snorkelling is also the only boat to offer a Marine Life Presentation before you get in the water! Join our Marine Biologists at 1030am before your trip to learn about our unique eco system!
Additional Info
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
Not Recommended for children under the age of 6 years of age
What To Expect
Brace yourself for the thrill of a lifetime as this speed machine rockets you to the best reefs in record time, so you can dive into the action faster than ever before. Pure Snorkelling's half-day snorkel adventure maximizes your experience with more snorkelling and less travel time. Join our expert snorkel artisans, made up of Marine Biologists and Marine Interpreters, on a crowd-free adventure. With 15 exclusive outer reef moorings to choose from to suit the conditions of the day, get ready to discover the reef like never before.
Options
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
What‘s Included
Perscription Masks
Free Marine Bio Presentation before Departure!
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Wet Suits or Sun Suits (seasonal)
Mask & Fins
Hotel return transfers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
300 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling
Robert P,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great boat and crew! Two hours of snorkeling was perfect! Highly recommend this tour! Captain Alex and crew of biologists could not have been better!
10/10 recommend
Noah I,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the most incredible experiences of our lives. The team were so helpful, accommodating, and insightful. We were lucky enough to visit the Sudbury Reef and it did not disappoint.
A bucket list experience!!!
andreasZ503HZ,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible afternoon, snorkelling for the first time with my kids and extended family. The team were so great! Super organised, knowledgable and fun. They really made it an unforgettable experience! Beyond stoked!
G’Day Mate all the way from Miami, Florida
Evelin F,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Great Barrier Reef tour was an unforgettable experience and a true bucket-list adventure! From start to finish, the staff was exceptional. The biologists on board were knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the reef and marine life. A special thank you to Kiki, Matt, Captain Izzy, and Lauren for making the day so enjoyable. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to safety made us feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the trip. Before heading out to the reef, they provided a thorough 30-minute orientation that helped us feel prepared and confident. The entire experience was well organized, educational, and absolutely breathtaking. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef in person was something we’ll never forget. Bucket-list item officially checked off! Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Australia. 🌊🐠🐢
Go for it, guys—it's worth it.
Heiko U,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hi everyone, You guys were amazing—thanks for a fantastic half-day! What a setting, what an experience! The weather was perfect, and you were the icing on the cake—more than just friendly, helpful every single minute, and full of zest for life. Just keep it up and hold onto your enthusiasm—you truly love what you do, and you give people wonderful, memorable experiences! Thanks again, and G'day from Germany—Best regards, Heiko
Great half day...
Brian P,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great half day experience! They even had a talk for about 30 minutes with one of their marine biologists to learn about what you would see- highly recommend as it prepped well for the day. They have several sites and chose based on the weather for the best location. On the Reef, the guises were in the water to show you around and help out anyone who needs it. Great friendly staff and action filled experience!
Great service & sea creatures spotting
ninatG4246IV,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guides were super friendly and helpful! They made sure to point out the best places to look in the water. My friend and I saw sea cucumber, parrot fish, lots of surgeon fishes, clown fishes and their egg nest! Bailey helped us film the close-up video too.
Most engaging staff and amazing experience…. Bucket List Item ✅
Susan z,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a well orchestrated, incredible experience. The guides went above and beyond. They were so friendly and made such an effort to get to know everyone on the boat. And it was obvious they absolutely loved their job. So nice to see young adults engaged in this way! They all seemed to have some type of marine biology background and were so happy to share their knowledge. The trip to the reef was very bumpy. We were all warned in advance and given the option to take sea sick medication beforehand. When we arrived to the reef the waters were still choppy but the staff and captain assured our safety and my son and I felt absolutely at ease. Seeing the Great Barrier Reed was on my bucket list and I can’t think of a better way to have checked this one off!! Also… the half day option was perfect!
Bucket List Item!!!
Evan K,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A bucket list item!!! The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible things I've gotten to see, and the Pure Snorkelling team made sure we had the best time possible. I appreciated doing the half-day tour instead of a full day, allowing us to go out to the reef, swim for 2 hours, and come back, and still have time for evening plans. When I come back to Cairns, I'll definitely make sure to re-book this trip!!
Great experience
J3041STvanessac,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, it was incredible. The staff were friendly,prepared and patient! I definitely recommend this activity
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