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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
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: Includes one certified dive
Certification Required : Proof of scuba diving certification is required prior to undertaking the experience
Snorkel: Includes all snorkeling equipment and guided snorkel tour. No experience Required!
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.
2,449 reviews
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mroyer,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
The Great Barrier reef excursion was exceptional from beginning to the end. The Staff was so helpful and caring. We did the Snorkel and saw a lot of cool and colorful fish. We were taken to 2 different reefs. Enjoyed it a a lot. They provided coffee, cookies, and fruit in the morning. the lunch that was prepared was fabulous. There were so many choices. I definitely recommend this excursion.
Julie A,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Great trip with plenty of room to move about the catamaran. Great food, great crew! Couldn’t fault! Best of all, amazing snorkelling!
Artem Z,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
The obvious tour to do in Cairns: see the world-famous Great Barrier Reef! A great deal for what you pay: the snorkeling was the best I've experienced anywhere in the world - so many colorful fish to see! (you can easily be absorbed in a school of fish and swim with these amazing creatures of the sea) There's a photographer who sells pictures from the entire journey at the end and gets shots of everyone. Phoebe was an amazing team leader and do not miss the fascinating scientific lecture on the way back!
JoAnn W,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely fabulous.. fantastic crew, service and equipment Great food and music. Easy and comfortable and very very safe.
Ariel Z,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
Great and very helpful onboard staff! Experience as described. Windy day so the ride was pretty bumpy and it takes a long time to get there and back, full day and maybe an hour and a half of being in the water.
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