Great Barrier Reef Tour • Great Adventures
Adult $312.00 | Child $172 (4-14yrs)
Family 2A+2C $805
Fuel Levy payable direct on the day of travel $10 Adult $5 Child
Departs Cairns Daily 10.30am – 5.20pm
Discover the Great Barrier Reef and spend 3 unforgettable hours at the Outer Reef activity platform where both swimmers and non-swimmers can immerse in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore a range of activities from snorkelling to underwater observatories to guided tours for a closer look. Relax as you enjoy the sundeck taking in the views of the reef with a delicious buffet lunch.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef with our special offer
Free Upgrade – Save $30 and include Green Island on your outer reef trip.
Departure 8.30am from Cairns as you start your adventure with a visit to Green Island , where you’ll have 2 hours free time to explore. Includes snorkelling equipment or enjoy a leisurely or take a swim in the island swimming pool before continuing to the Outer Reef Platform.
Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Departure 10.30am from Cairns
Spend 3 hours and experience the stunning beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The stable reef activity platform offers a perfect base for both swimmers and non-swimmers. Here’s what you can do:
Inclusions
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
- Morning tea cake selection
- 2 hours Green Island (if upgrade chosen)
- 3 hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
- Snorkelling equipment
- Use of buoyancy vests & lycra/stinger suits
- Reef education presentation
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater reef Observatory
- Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
- Afternoon tea and coffee are available whilst at the platform, and cheese and biscuits are served on the return journey.
Optional extras
- Introductory dive $205
- Certified dive $154
- Scuba Doo $190
- Guided snorkel tour Adult $88 Child $45 Family $222
- 10 minute Scenic helicopter flight $228 per person
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical.pdf
What to bring
- 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
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For over 28 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Cairns with thousands of travellers, offering authentic, community-connected tour experiences.
👩🏫 Expert Local Guides
Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.


















