Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
Overview
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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
2,320 reviews on TripAdvisor
Visiting the Great...
Davis M,
Mar 28, 2025
5.00Visiting 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
3.00We 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
5.00I '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.
Great Barrier Reef
Victoria A,
Mar 22, 2025
5.00Fantastic day, crew are great, friendly, helpful, food very good. Snorkelling out of this world, what an amazing day. Highly recommended.
Great snorkeling trip with amazing crew
Jennifer P,
Mar 21, 2025
5.00Wonderful experience snorkeling at two different locations! Crew was amazing! Lunch was great! Highly recommended!
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