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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

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Overview

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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

What To Expect

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Great Barrier Reef

Passions of Paradise have access to over 26 destinations on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Each day you will visit 2 of these locations chosen for their suitability to the weather conditions. Snorkel or dive with our experienced crew and view an underwater world teeming with marine life and spectacular coral reefs.

5 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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.

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.

Cruise and Snorkel

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

Reviews

4.87

2,379 reviews

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  • Absolutely fantastic day....

    Emma R,

    Jun 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely fantastic day. The staff are all super friendly. The food was amazing. It was our first time snorkeling and the staff took safety very seriously. I felt supported the whole time. An experience of a life time.

  • Amazing! terrific!! Incredible!

    Emma W,

    Jun 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The BEST experience in Cairns!!! My husband and I came for our honeymoon and seeing the Great Barrier Reef was a must!! This company is the bees knees!! They were so professional and definitely made you feel comfortable with the activity you want to do. My husband and I decided onboard to add the intro to scuba diving. We were given all the necessary steps and started out strong but we couldn’t equalize and had to get out before actually swimming around. They have you do a pretty specific training before just letting you free. Since my husband and I didn’t get the full experience they did offer to let us try again, but we declined. I was honestly proud of myself for getting as far as I did. Along with the terrific staff, you get amazing food, hot drinks, a nice little biology lesson (it’s not boring), and the nice boat ride to the reef and back. It is a long day but totally worth it!! Can’t miss this experience while you’re in town!!

  • Lovely boat, exceptional...

    kristin h,

    Jun 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lovely boat, exceptional crew, excellent food! Best tour I’ve ever been on snorkeling in the reef will definitely be back! Highly recommend!!!

  • Passions crew are awesome!

    Kimberly W,

    May 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The crew on board passions were entertaining, caring and seemed to really love what they do and working with each other. Even thought it was a rough day and lots of people were sick I saw lots of attention and care for everyone on board. The snorkelling spots were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thanks to the passions crew.

  • We had the best time -...

    Laura D,

    Apr 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had the best time - thank you! The staff were engaging and helpful, the boat and equipment were excellent, lunch was delicious and plentiful. I couldn’t fault anything - would recommend!

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4.87
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