Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

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4.87

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Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

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Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please bring swim wear, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat!

Check in will commence at 7.00am at the Reef Fleet Terminal and closes at 7:45am for an 8am departure

Please note: prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Please contact us directly to discuss your suitability for diving.

The minimum age for scuba diving in Queensland is 12 years

Scuba Diving in Queensland; prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Scuba divers must allow 18 hours between their last dive and a flight. You cannot participate in scuba diving if you plan to travel by air within 24 hours of your trip. This includes participating in sky diving activities.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A marine naturalist presentation

Hot and cold chef prepared buffet lunch

Winter Wet Suits or Summer Sun Suits

A stylish fast modern catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations

Prescription Masks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Tea/coffee on arrival

Complimentary Snorkel tour and tuition

All marine park fees and levies

Afternoon tea

Soft drinks and alcohol available at the bar (cash and credit cards accepted)

Return transfers; Cairns City $25p/p. Cairns Northern Beaches $40p/p - Must be booked in advance

Carbon offset - Offset your carbon foot print for only $1p/p

Options

Eco Discovery Snorkel Tour

Eco Discovery Snorkel Tour: Guided snorkel tour with Marine Biologist to discover the Coral Nurture Program and Eye on the Reef Research.

Cruise and Snorkel

Snorkel: Includes all snorkeling equipment and guided snorkel tour. No experience Required!

One Certified Dive

One Certified Dive: Includes one certified dive
Certification Required : Proof of scuba diving certification is required prior to undertaking the experience

One Introductory Dive

One Introductory Dive (12yrs+): One introductory dive - minimum age 12.
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: Prescription medication & certain medical conditions will preclude you from scuba diving without a Queensland Dive Medical.

Reviews

4.87

2,337 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2170

Wow!!
Cathy K,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
First off, WOW! What an experience! I am a non-swimmer and I was very nervous about snorkeling. I read the reviews from other non-swimmers and decided to give it a try. Everyone put on a wetsuit to protect against jellyfish (there were none) and a floatation waste band. There were 4 of us assigned to our amazing guide, Harry. He belted 2 lifesaver rings together and the 4 of us held onto the rings, our faces in the water and Harry pulled us around the reef. The view was amazing!! We saw coral of many colors, fish of every size and color, starfish in bright blue and green. There was a white tipped shark in the area. No turtles. We snorkeled for about 1 hr and then came in for a delicious lunch and they boated us to another location on the reef. We then were able to snorkel for about another hour. My guide Harry was great, gave us a running commentary on what we were seeing and always checked to make sure we were feeling comfortable. He even dove down to a giant clam, waved his hand over it so we could see it close up! All I can say as a non-swimmer, who is afraid of the water, I had the most amazing time and saw things that I never thought I would or could! HOLY CRAP! I SNORKELED THE GREAT BARRIER REEF!!
Best time!
Jana C,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The crew was amazing. Very attentive and concerned themselves with making sure that you were safe and totally enjoyed the experience.
Visiting the Great...
Davis M,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef was a life changing experience! The crew of the ship were a family and treated each one of the guests as family too. Andi, who was our scuba instructor, was amazing! She taught us in a safe and fun way and made the trip a blast. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants some adventure and to see some amazing colors in nature
Overhyped
Franz P,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
We are not sure if the Great Barrier Reef is too much hyped or the tour. We were on the boat with an estimated 100! other people. It was very crowded everywhere on the boat but which was more disappointing at the reef too. The second reef was very small and there was no chance to enjoy the view because other snorkelers where constantly bumping into you (because they were just looking at there cameras or couldn’t swim at all) and you constantly got hit in the face by flippers of people cutting your way off. But the thing which left a very bad taste behind was seeing so many people snorkeling over shallow areas of the reef and beating the corals with their flippers. I know that this behavior is not the fault of the crew but as they bring so many people into those reef they should spread more awareness beforehand and have at least one person who supervises the snorkelers not just in terms of drowning. The reef itself was beautiful but not different from the reefs we’ve been to in Egypt. A big compliment to the cook of the boat. The food was very good! We also saw a big turtle and dolphins swimming alongside the boat which was very cool. All in all it was okay but not worth the hype and money.
Best Snorkeling Ever
Lisa K,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I 've done a lot of snorkeling, but never in the Great Barrier Reef. This snorkeling was, by far, the bet snorkeling experience I've ever had. The boat ride out was fine with lots of seating in the sun or inside in the shade. The tour guides did a great job fitting everyone with stinger suits and snorkels. Then it was onto the reef. I've never seen colors that vibrant or such a variety of fish. All the different kinds of corral and enormous, brightly colored parrotfish were incredible. Make sure to smile for the photographer who will snap some great pictures of your group. On the return ride the marine biologist gave a great talk with photos about the history of the reef and all the creatures you can see there.