Great Barrier Reef Day Tour with Reef Experience from Cairns
Adult $260 |Child 4-11 years $175
Family 2A+2C $695
Departs Daily 8.00am - 4.30 pm
Join us onboard the high-speed Catamaran 'Reef Experience' for a great value day on the Outer Barrier Reef. Your day includes Cairns CBD hotel transfers, breakfast, One FREE Scuba Dive, lunch, Snorkelling, and a light snack on the journey home. Great value! Cairns only all inclusive Great Barrier Reef day tour.
Join us onboard the high-speed Catamaran “Reef Experience” for an unforgettable day visiting 2 pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations and discovering the breathtaking wonder of this World Heritage environment. Maximum 75 passengers. Reef Experience is Cairn’s only ALL-inclusive Great Barrier Reef Day Tour which also offers a FREE Scuba Dive. Catering for all levels in swimming, snorkelling and Scuba Diving, everyone will find the perfect way to experience the Great Barrier Reef. Experienced swimmer or snorkeler? the crew will show you the best patches of coral and can tell you where to find the marine marvels that call the reef their home. Never snorkelled before or can’t swim? Friendly and professional crew are always ready to jump in and assist everybody who needs assistance to have fun and enjoy the magic the reef has to offer, ensuring that you are comfortable with your equipment and introducing you to some of our friendly fish! A day on the Great Barrier Reef will be one of the most memorable days in your life.
- FREE Pick up and Return to Cairns City Accommodation
- Up to 6 hours at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Unlimited Snorkelling at morning and afternoon locations.
- All equipment INCLUDING wetsuit hire & lycra suits
- FREE Scuba Dive
- Certified Dive qualified OR
- Resort Dive no-experience is necessary at the first reef location for everyone over age 12 and medically fit to scuba dive.
- Medical Conditions do apply
- FREE Marine Biology Presentation
- Breakfast consisting of barbecue bacon & egg rolls, coffee, tea and fruit platters
- Delicious Buffet BBQ lunch with an assortment of fresh salads
- Cheese & fruit platter & complimentary wine on the return journey
- No hidden costs!
- Second introductory/resort dive – $ 70
- Second certified scuba dive – $ 60
- Guided certified scuba dive – $ 15
- Underwater Camera $89 -For safety reasons, resort (introductory) divers cannot use camera on their 1st dive.
- Professional Underwater Photographer -
- 1 photo $35 3 photos $45 5 photos $54
- Unlimited photos $96
- Prescription Masks $10
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical.pdf
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Public Holiday surchages are payable on board DIRECT on the day of travel
A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to all Queensland public holidays listed below
Payable direct on the day of travel
Labour Day 5th May 2025
Show Day 8th July 2025
King's Birthday 6th October 2025
Boxing Day 26th December 2025
Christmas Day 25th December)$100.00 Surcharge
New years day 1st January 2026
Australia Day 26th January 2026
Easter 3-6th April 2026
Anzac Day 25th April 2026
Labour Day 4th May 2026
Terms and conditions of travel
20% cancellation fee for cancellations made 30 days or more before the departure date.
• 50% cancellation fee for cancellations made within 30 days of the departure date.
• 100% cancellation fee for cancellations made within 14 days of the departure date.
3.2 We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to reschedule or alter a reservation.
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Diving Terms - To avoid disappointment on your day of travel, we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete the medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age and/or medications may prevent you from scuba diving. You will also be required to complete the questionnaire on the day of travel. Dive Medical questionnaire
Flying and Scuba Diving - Please remember you need to allow 24 hours after scuba diving before flying or travelling to altitude. You can fly then dive.
- FREE Pick up and Return to Cairns City Accommodation
- Up to 6 hours at two pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Unlimited Snorkelling at morning and afternoon locations.
- All equipment INCLUDING wetsuit hire & lycra suits
- FREE Scuba Dive
- Certified Dive qualified OR
- Resort Dive no-experience is necessary at the first reef location for everyone over age 12 and medically fit to scuba dive.
- Medical Conditions do apply
- FREE Marine Biology Presentation
- Breakfast consisting of barbecue bacon & egg rolls, coffee, tea and fruit platters
- Delicious Buffet BBQ lunch with an assortment of fresh salads
- Cheese & fruit platter & complimentary wine on the return journey
- No hidden costs!
- Second introductory/resort dive – $ 70
- Second certified scuba dive – $ 60
- Guided certified scuba dive – $ 15
- Underwater Camera $89 -For safety reasons, resort (introductory) divers cannot use camera on their 1st dive.
- Professional Underwater Photographer -
- 1 photo $35 3 photos $45 5 photos $54
- Unlimited photos $96
- Prescription Masks $10
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical.pdf
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Public Holiday surchages are payable on board DIRECT on the day of travel
A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to all Queensland public holidays listed below
Payable direct on the day of travel
Labour Day 5th May 2025
Show Day 8th July 2025
King's Birthday 6th October 2025
Boxing Day 26th December 2025
Christmas Day 25th December)$100.00 Surcharge
New years day 1st January 2026
Australia Day 26th January 2026
Easter 3-6th April 2026
Anzac Day 25th April 2026
Labour Day 4th May 2026
Terms and conditions of travel
20% cancellation fee for cancellations made 30 days or more before the departure date.
• 50% cancellation fee for cancellations made within 30 days of the departure date.
• 100% cancellation fee for cancellations made within 14 days of the departure date.
3.2 We require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to reschedule or alter a reservation.
______________________________________
Diving Terms - To avoid disappointment on your day of travel, we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete the medical questionnaire before booking as some medical conditions, age and/or medications may prevent you from scuba diving. You will also be required to complete the questionnaire on the day of travel. Dive Medical questionnaire
Flying and Scuba Diving - Please remember you need to allow 24 hours after scuba diving before flying or travelling to altitude. You can fly then dive.
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