Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
A maximum of 36 people.
Guided Snorkel Tours.
Glass Bottom Boat.
Optical Masks Included.
Free Facebook Photos (Posted daily).
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Introductory Divers note, Some medical conditions, medications and recent operations can and may prevent you from Scuba Diving. You may require a Dive Medical to Australian Medical Standard AS4005-1.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Buoyancy vest and noodle
Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Buffet lunch
Island access to world famous Michaelmas Cay
Guided snorkel Tour at Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef
Morning & afternoon tea
Wet-suit or stinger-suit (seasonal)
Mask, Snorkel and Fins
Return Bus transfer - Cairns City Area or Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns City Area
Cold drinks and snacks
Introductory Diving and Certified Diving available as optional Extra
What To Expect
Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips
Check in at 7.30 am at Cairns Marlin Marina, E finger directly on board Seastar.
Michaelmas Cay
Located 22 nautical miles (40 km) from Cairns, the same as the distance across the English Channel, and close to the outer reef systems, Michaelmas Cay is the largest of the uninhabited coral cays in the Cairns region; in fact it is huge in comparison. Seastar is the first vessel to arrive at Michaelmas Cay. Very few tour vessels are now permitted access to this sensitive island and now there are only two which travel daily that are permitted the right to use and access the Cay.
Options
Snorkel Only
Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour includes luxury catamaran cruise all equipment and two guided snorkel tours
Reviews
931 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience. Would love to do it again
Neena S,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crew including the captain were amazing. The amenities were clean and accessible. The lunch and tea were lovely and in more than sufficient quantity. Many people of our group couldn’t swim but the crew helped us snorkel with life jackets and were very patient and super helpful. We all had an amazing experience seeing the Great Barrier Reef. The captain kept us updated about the weather conditions and due to choppy seas, some people got sick. The crew were again very attentive and helpful.
Stunning day out
Angela R,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous small boat Outer Great Barrier Reef experience. Friendly crew (high % v pax) who were all over the H&S (but made is simple and easy) and ready to help people at the drop of a hat. Need help getting your flippers on or off? No problem! Super snorkelling experience, fab food, really good communications and instructions pre and during the event. I learned loads about the reef - coloured coral is sick coral. I travelled solo but met lovely people. Totally recommended.
A great day snorkeling.
ANDREW T,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good sized boat - busy but not overcrowded. Food was simple but perfect for a day out on the reef. Crew were excellent. Very professional and well organised. Equipment was good quality and relatively new. We stopped at two snorkeling sites, both of which were very good with plenty of reef fish and a couple of turtles. My family had a brilliant time. One to remember.
Great experience
Lisa S,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00Beware that ocean conditions can change suddenly but other than that it was an awesome day. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, the reefs were unbelievable and the food was fantastic
Perfect day
Margot B,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Most fantastic day!! Team and service was next level and they got a s to amazing reefs for spectacular snorkelling.
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