Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of this incredible wonder, making you feel like you're heading out with friends and family. With us, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination, thanks to our custom-designed fast vessels. Whether you're soaking in the fun or learning about the reef’s wonders, every moment with us will be one you'll cherish forever
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Free GoPro Photos
- Stinger Suits (in season)
What's not
- Wetsuits (available for hire)
- Drinks (available for purchase)
- Hotel Transfers
- Prescription Mask (available to hire)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 529 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5An amazing experience...
An amazing experience with amazing staff. I went with my 9 and 11 year old. The 9 year old got tired and Nicole was brilliant and hung out with him and taught him about the reef. She let him lay on the floatie and he out his head in the water to see the reef. My 11 year old followed Sofia, she was the tour guide we followed when snorkelling. The whole crew were so helpful. Dan was also great. My only regret is not bringing a camera. I saw some amazing fish and got up close to a turtle. Thankfully, Sofia took a picture of the turtle with my 11 year old. Highly recommend this tour.
2Waste of your money!!!!
Visibility underwater was poor. The boat ride to the snorkel are was an hour and a half. Not recommended for anyone who gets seasick. If you have wide size feet they don’t have any fins that will fit you. I had to get towed around by a staff member. I WOULD NOT do this activity again!
5This is something everyone should do
This is something everyone should do! Such a unique experience! The guides explain everything very well and are also in the water with you. In the water they give more info about the reef and marine life. Would 100% book again!
5Fantastic experience with Reef Adventures.
Everything went smoothly. Finding the place was easy, and check-in was effortless. The boat trip was fast, the destination was amazing, and the whole experience was highly satisfying. Highly recommended!
3Know before you go
Unfortunately the visibility was not great. This is a great trip options from Cairns, though if I had the opportunity I'd rather take a longer trip from Port Douglas. The reefs are much better out there. The staff and whole operation. Is great. No issue with with the tour.
5Great team.
My twin and I had issues locating the place but found it just in time. The staff were friendly and really helpful throughout the whole trip. Both my brother and I got really sea sick from the bumpy ride and staff were really good at supporting us. The trip itself was not my favourite but purely because the water didn’t have good visibility and was absolutely freezing to even focus on what few fish we could spot. Managed to see a tiny shark and a beautiful turtle which made it better. Don’t let my review hold you back from experiencing it yourself especially with reef adventures, just choose a day with better weather than we did ! 😂
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet 30 mins prior to departure at our Reef Adventures office located at Cairns Marlin Marina on Finger B for check in. Look for our Reef Adventures flags.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 27 travellers
- Operated by
- Reef Adventures
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for non-swimmers
- Not Suitable for children under 6 years
- Not Suitable for people over 65 years
How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 255 experiences we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 255.
- 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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