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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Overview

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9 hours

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Enjoy the most customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling sleek, luxury catamaran from Cairns! Snorkel and dive 2 very different and unique Great Barrier Reef Sites. "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay reef area - an aquarium style coral garden with the most beautiful clear blue azure waters. Spend six hours (more than any other reef tour) to snorkel or scuba dive (see options below) these Marine Park protected areas. Absolutely no rush in the day. Enjoy complimentary Glass- Bottom Boat tour and Adventure Drift Snorkel tours with your onboard marine naturalist. This cruise is limited to 75 guests, ensuring quality customer service and passenger comfort.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A maximum of 75 people ensures a unique and personalized experience

The order in which the snorkeling and dive sites are visited may changes as it is dependent on the conditions on the day

Please note: All DIVERS will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions or taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving

Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.

If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required. Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tea and coffee throughout the day

Luxury fast stylish catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on season)

Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood

Platters of tropical fruit, cheese and crackers

Freshwater showers

Environment Management Charge (EMC) and port fees

Snorkeling instruction and in-water crew assistance if required

Six full hours on the Great Barrier Reef with stops at two uniquely different reef locations

Snorkeling tour with a marine naturalist in a highly protected Marine Park zone of the GBR

Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, and buoyancy vests)

Guided interpretative Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour on Great Barrier Reef site

Informative Glass Bottom Boat Tour On Great Barrier Reef site

Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving

OPTIONAL Diving : x1 or x2 cert dives / x1 or x2 Intro dives

What To Expect

1

Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

After check-in board the vessel, grab a coffee, a Danish pastry, fresh fruit & settle in. After just over an hour we arrive at our first Great Barrier Reef destination - the beautiful "Wonder Wall " on the outer edge of Upolu reef. Snorkel, SCUBA (extra) this stunning Great Barrier Reef site teaming with fish and marine life. Experience an informative complimentary Glass Bottom Boat & Adventure Drift Snorkel tour with our very attentive guides. After a morning of activities enjoy a large scrumptious lunch as we cruise to Upolu Cay. Snorkel this "coral garden" tropical oasis - look out for turtles & sting rays! When conditions allow you can even land on this glistening white coral Cay! Enjoy six hours of snorkelling, relaxing between these 2 uniquely different reef sites. After a magical day we return to Cairns serving fresh fruit, cheese and crackers and cake arriving back in Cairns by around 4.15 pm . We are thrilled to now have you as part of our ever growing Ocean Freedom family!

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
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Great Barrier Reef

Our Marine Guides will enthrall you on a reef and marine life discovery on an a highly informative and engaging Adventure Snorkel Tour and Glass Bottom Boat Tour at our two unique Upolu Reef sites - "Wonder Wall" on the Outer Edge Upolu Reef and our "Aquarium" coral garden reef site amongst the beautiful shallow, azure coloured waters of Upolu Cay Reef. These sites are in Marine Park highly protected zones where no fishing is allowed, hence the abundance of fish and marine life. Come and find your favourite Hollywood Nemo character! With 6 hrs of actual un-rushed reef time you have plenty of time to do both complimentary activities and continue exploring yourself under the guidance of our attentive crew!

6 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour + Two Introductory Dives

Two Introductory Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Tour + One Introductory Dive

One Introductory Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Snorkel Tour

Snorkel only: Great Barrier Reef Catamaran Cruise from Cairns including snorkeling

Tour + One Certified Dive

One Certified Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Tour + Two Certified Dives

Two Certified Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.

Snorkel Family Pack (2ad+2ch)

Snorkel only Family Pack: Great Barrier Reef Catamaran Cruise Family Pack from Cairns including snorkeling (2 adults + 2 children 4- 14 years)

Reviews

4.83

1,695 reviews

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  • The best reef experience without a doubt

    Garren B,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a small family owned business delivering the best reef experience you can imagine. The crew are super experienced and there to make sure you get the absolute best out of your reef experience. And to top it all off, we even got to see whales on our way back to the pier. The perfect day.

  • Memorable Trip to the Reef

    Kim I,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The staff were awesome! So attentive and so committed to everyone enjoying the reef. My partner was afraid and they were incredibly kind and encouraging to make sure that he had fun-and he did. The two reef spots were terrific. So many fish, corals, and turtles. Water was very clear. Just a lovely tour. Highly recommend.

  • Great Barrier Reef must do trip 🦘☀️🔥

    Lee W,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great day out. Superb snorkeling. Facilities were great and staff were excellent and super friendly and supportive. Food also was tops ⭐🦘☀️🔥

  • Amazing team. We will be back

    Clara H,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely amazing team. Staff are organized, friendly, always there to help when needed. We travel with family- two children with one is only 6 years old and one elderly 65 all 1st time snorkeler. Staff are patient and encouraging all of us to try a bit more, and go for one more time even though this creates extra workload for them but they don’t want us to miss out. Food is fresh and quite fulfilling. All staff greeted us at the end of the day and even they remember my little ones’ name Joshua who were super excited to come back already. Super recommend. I lost my osma action that is the only pity.

  • 5 Star service highly...

    Stephen S,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    5 Star service highly recommend! The crew was super friendly. From the ride out to the snacks and lunch and snorkeling it was an amazing experience!

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4.83
1,695 reviews
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