Great Barrier Reef Tour • Great Adventures
Adult $288.00 | Child $152 (4-14yrs)
Family 2A+2C $740
Depart 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:
- 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.
- Introductory dive $194
- Certified dive $142
- Scuba Doo $185
- Guided snorkel tour Adult $76 Child $40 Family $192
- 10 minute Scenic helicopter flight $199 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
- 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
- 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.
- Introductory dive $194
- Certified dive $142
- Scuba Doo $185
- Guided snorkel tour Adult $76 Child $40 Family $192
- 10 minute Scenic helicopter flight $199 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
- 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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