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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
Underwater Camera hire: AU$80 with an 8GB micro SD card or AU$60 with your own card
Soft drinks and alcohol available at the bar (cash and credit cards accepted)
Return transfers; Cairns City $20p/p. Cairns Northern Beaches $30p/p - Must be booked in advance
Carbon offset - Offset your carbon foot print for only $1p/p
Snorkel: Includes all snorkeling equipment and guided snorkel tour. No experience Required!
One Certified Dive: Includes one certified dive
Certification Required : Proof of scuba diving certification is required prior to undertaking the experience
Private Marine Biologist Host
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.
Operated by Passions of Paradise
2,205 reviews
FengShan Y,Nov 17, 2024
The crews are very friendly and helpful especially Mr Jack. Both my wife and I don't have snorkeling experience and Jack provided a good care from how to wear mask, how to blow out water and how to use fin. We have participated in the both sessions of snorkeling and enjoyed the snorkeling very much. Mr Jack's help plays an important part. Thank you Jack. The programs and environment on the board is good also. I recommend it even for people without snorkeling experience.
Allen G,Nov 9, 2024
The staff was super friendly and helpful. They were focused on keeping us safe while having the time of our lives. The reef was beautiful and the experience was top notch. Our dive master Niles was outstanding!
Susan G,Nov 8, 2024
We had a fabulous time on this cruise to reef! The operation is very professional and safety is a huge priority. We were amazed by the reef and enjoyed our snorkeling. The only disappointment was that we never were under sail, for no apparent reason. We had picked this boat over a faster one to enjoy a sailing experience as well
Scott L,Nov 7, 2024
This was a fabulous excursion. The entire passions team is exceptional. Friendly, knowledgable, and engaged. Two stunning spots for snorkeling on the reef. The Catamaran is well equipped and comfortable. Lunch was hearty and filling. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairns.
Vineta C,Nov 1, 2024
Amazing day, crew members were very kind and helpful, friendly atmosphere. Diving experience was amazing, I felt safe in instruction Alex hands! I would highly advise to be sure that you have either your waterproof phone case or camera rented before you go to the water. We didn’t have one. The views were incredible but I don’t have any picture… Passions of Paradise is the only local company (local family owned) and is part of reef recovery program- trying to restore corals and are very passionate about their job!