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Cairns: Best Value All-inclusive Reef Trip With Scuba Dive

4.063 reviewsGreat Barrier Reef

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 8 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on our Cairns Outer Barrier Reef tour! Visit two breathtaking outer Reef sites (weather dependant), perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving. One 20-min introductory or 40-min certified scuba dive is included (subject to medical conditions), giving you an up-close encounter with vibrant coral gardens and exotic marine life. Start your day with a freshly prepared breakfast egg & bacon roll and enjoy a hearty BBQ lunch made onboard by our dedicated cook. As you cruise back to Cairns, unwind with crackers, cheese, and a glass of wine. Our fun and passionate crew ensure an unforgettable experience filled with expert guidance, laughter, and adventure. This is truly the BEST VALUE day trip to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Snorkelling time at 2 Outer Barrier Reef sites
  • Delicious BBQ lunch with fresh salads- alll made fresh onboard
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Tea and Coffee whilst vessel is stationary
  • Bacon and Egg roll, Vege roll, Fruit Platter
  • 1 Scuba Dive (20-min introductory or Certified, subject to medical conditions)All equipment included
  • Restroom on board
  • Marine Biologist presentation of the reef
  • Afternoon Tea- Cheese, Biscuits and Fruit Platter

What's not

  • 2nd Introdcutory Scuba Dive $75
  • 2nd Certified Scuba Dive $55
  • Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour $40
  • Guided Dive, per Certified Diver $15
  • Fuel Levy

Itinerary

  1. 7.30am Boarding Starts directly at the vessel, located on A Finger at the Cairns Marline Marina 8.00am Depart 8.30am Breakfast is served & briefings conducted

    1 hAdmission included

  2. Travel to the Great Barrier Reef! 1.5 hours travel time. Please note we are also a transfer vessle to our overnight liveboard Reef Encounter. This usually take about 15 minutes. Visit Hastings, Saxon, or Norman Reefs We have access to multiple sites across these reefs. The skipper will choose the best two locations on the day, depending on the weather.

    2 h

  3. Spend up to 2 hours at the first outer reef site, enjoying snorkelling and/or scuba diving, relaxing onboard, or simply soaking up the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

    2 h

  4. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch onboard before cruising to a second outer reef site, where you will have up to 1.5 hours to continue snorkelling, scuba diving, and exploring the incredible marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

    2 h

  5. Depart the Reef and head back to Cairns Marlin Marina. Enjoy a glass of wine, cheese & crackers and share your new memories with new friends! 1.5 hour travel time

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please meet directly at the vessel 'Reef Experience' for boarding at 7:30 am on "A" finger at Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns City.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 75 travellers
Operated by
Reef Experience
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 89 day trips we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 38 of 89.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore, Daintree rainforest to the north and the Atherton Tablelands inland.

Cairns sits on Trinity Bay between the sea and a wall of forested ranges. The Esplanade has a public saltwater swimming lagoon and a long boardwalk beside mudflats where wading birds feed, and the Botanic Gardens hold tropical plants and a rainforest boardwalk. The city is the departure point for boats to the Great Barrier Reef, including the coral cay of Green Island and the rocky Fitzroy Island, and for flights over the reef.

Top-ranked sights in Cairns & the Tropical North: Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, Green Island.

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