Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour
Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour
Adult $199 |Child 6-14yrs $159
Family 2A+2C $650
Depart Cairns Daily 12 noon - 5.00pm
Cairns newest & fastest purpose built vessel to the Outer Barrier Reef .Only 40 snorkelers per trip, with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 10 to ensure personalised attention and safety.Join our expert snorkel team, made up of Master Reef Guides and Marine naturalists, on a crowd-free adventure with over 2 hours of snorkelling time. Get ready to discover the reef like never before!
Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we whisk you away on our brand new purpose built vessel designed for speed and excitement with Cairns premier half day trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Our half-day adventure ensures you make the most of your time in Cairns while our fast boat means less travel and more time to explore the mesmerising underwater world.
Join our expert snorkel artisans, made up of Master Reef Guides and Marine Naturalists, on a crowd-free adventure with over 2 hours of snorkelling time at an outer reef location.
Pure Snorkelling has a "roving permit" to 15 destinations on the Great Barrier Reef . Your Captain will choose a site on the day dependent on the best weather and reef conditions, ensuring you get the very best experience available.
The "Pure Snorkelling " experience is best suited for individuals who are confident swimmers and comfortable in an open water environment. If you are not comfortable in the ocean this tour may not be suitable.
Get ready to discover the reef like never before!
- All snorkelling equipment including seasonal wetsuits and stinger suits
- Prescription masks
- Marine life presentation with our Master Reef Guides and Marine Naturalists
- High speed transfer to the reef –1 hour travel time - less travel more fun!
- Over 2 hours of snorkelling at an exclusive reef location chosen from our selection of 15 destinations
- Fresh, locally sourced afternoon snacks
Please note this tour is NOT suitable if you cannot swim, are pregnant or have any musculoskeletal issues that could be aggravated by a potentially bumpy ride, have any cardiac or mobility issues.
Our snorkelling tour is recommended for children aged 6 and above, who are confident swimmers and comfortable in an open water environment. All children will need to be under parental supervision at all times.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Marine safe Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses etc.
- Credit Card for onboard purchases from the bar
- All snorkelling equipment including seasonal wetsuits and stinger suits
- Prescription masks
- Marine life presentation with our Master Reef Guides and Marine Naturalists
- High speed transfer to the reef –1 hour travel time - less travel more fun!
- Over 2 hours of snorkelling at an exclusive reef location chosen from our selection of 15 destinations
- Fresh, locally sourced afternoon snacks
Please note this tour is NOT suitable if you cannot swim, are pregnant or have any musculoskeletal issues that could be aggravated by a potentially bumpy ride, have any cardiac or mobility issues.
Our snorkelling tour is recommended for children aged 6 and above, who are confident swimmers and comfortable in an open water environment. All children will need to be under parental supervision at all times.
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Marine safe Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses etc.
- Credit Card for onboard purchases from the bar
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