Great Barrier Reef Tours

TOUR C

One day Outer Barrier Reef cruise 

This modern catamaran offers professional service, speed, uncrowded (60 person limit) air conditioned, twin-hulled comfort, triple scuba-dive possibility and the chance to go  snorkelling/scuba diving at the best reefs off Cairns (e.g. Flynn, Milln, Hastings, Saxon reefs). They have permits to visit over 15 reef sites, giving them the flexibility to optimise the conditions for any given day. This new boat (launched Sept 2007) has large LCD screens in the main cabin and a proffessional dive photographer to record your adventure so it is easily the best day boat to the outer reef off Cairns.

Departure at 8.00 am from the Cairns Marlin marina with the return between 4.00 and 4.30 pm.

Snorkel - only cost is $165.00 per adult ($95.00 for child) which includes use of regular or prescription masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits and/or lycra suits, guided snorkel tour, reef presentation, fresh, healthy, tasty buffet-style lunch, morning and afternoon tea.

Introductory dive includes all of the above, underwater dive tour with an instructor, use of all quality diving equipment and costs either $220.00 per person for one dive, or $255.00 per person for two dives.

Certified dive includes all of the on-board items above (and the snorkeling tour) and costs $210.00 per person for two dives or $230.00 per person for three dives (all dive equipment included).

Additionally, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Levy (EMC-government tax and Port Management Fee) of $10.00 per person is payable on board. Should you require a transfer to the marina from your accomodation in either Cairns or from the northern beaches, $10.00 per person is also payable on pickup. All prices quoted are for the public tour. This vessel is also available for private charter on request.  

TOUR D

One day sailing to Great Barrier Reef Islands

This luxury sailing catamaran (Lagoon 500 from France) offers professional service, uncrowded (33 person limit) air conditioned, twin-hulled comfort, with relaxing activities like glass bottom boat coral viewing and easy, sheltered snorkelling to find the sea turtles, colourful fish and corals at Great Barrier Reef islands north of Port Douglas which is a one-hour drive north of Cairns. 

The shuttle bus picks you up from your accomodation between 7.30- 8.00am in Port Douglas or 6.30-7.00 am in Cairns and Northern beaches. Departure from the Port Douglas marina is at 8.30am and return at 4.00pm.

This is a luxury sailing, snorkeling day trip costing $165 per adult ($105 for child) from Port Douglas or $180 per adult ($115 for child) from Cairns and Northern beaches. Tour includes return accommodation transfers, morning & afternoon tea and coffee with homemade cakes, superb tropical buffet lunch (including prawns), snorkelling equipment, snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance, guided snorkel tour, glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation, island Heritage Walk, 4 hours at the island and the experience of luxury sailing.

Additionally, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Levy (EMC-government tax) of $5 is payable on board. Prices quoted are for the public tour. This catamaran is also available for private charter on request.