Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

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From AUD 260

4.9
2,261 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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

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

Options

One Certified Dive

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

Cruise and Snorkel

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

Be a Marine Biologist!

Private Marine Biologist Host

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.

Operated by Passions of Paradise

Reviews

4.9

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  • Highly recommended

    Trang N,

    Jan 15, 2025

    5.0

    Amazing crew. Absolutely worth the price. I am a nervous swimmer with a teenage daughter. We were both taken care of by Carina (sorry if I mistook your name - the lady who is in charge of our food), and Jett. Both took us to beautiful places and showed us all the cool things about the reef. They made sure to stop and dived down to show us amazing creatures (corals, turtle, jelly fish). You also have options to do it on your own if you're a confident swimmer. Many took the diving one too. The lunch was great (it was not seafood as many reviewed), but I had the best chicken curry (even my daughter who never liked curry before finished all her plate), and it was a full meal. If you have a water resistant camera do bring along. My daughter took these amazing photos with her digicam and it was such great memories.

  • bring a towel so you can...

    Thorne S,

    Jan 14, 2025

    5.0

    bring a towel so you can dry off when you change out of your swim suit into your clothes. This was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this experience.

  • Fantastic tour, very...

    Arve B,

    Jan 14, 2025

    5.0

    Fantastic tour, very service-minded employees made a great day for us on the reef!! Nice food and snacks during the day.

  • I was really excited...

    Jasna G,

    Jan 10, 2025

    2.0

    I was really excited about this trip beforehand however the experience was pretty terrible. They took us out even though it was rainy and the water was very choppy. This made for an awful trip and not the best snorkelling conditions. I was miserable and laying down most of the day because it was nauseating being on the boat with those conditions.

  • We had such a fun time!...

    Samantha W,

    Jan 10, 2025

    5.0

    We had such a fun time! The crew was so friendly and accommodating. I would recommend to everyone and had such a great time

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