Passions of Paradise Cairns
Adult $260.00| Child $160|Family $740
Departs Cairns daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
This Great Barrier Reef Tour is another of my favourites as a local. Why? Passions of Paradise is a true local family business operating since 1987. In 2017 they built Passions III at 30 meters. It is one of the fastest and largest sailing catamarans in Australia. Visit 2 unique outer reef locations where you can dive and snorkel. This is one of the most popular Cairns reef tours and is normally fully booked in advance!
Duration - Daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Enjoy a personalised day on the Great Barrier Reef with a friendly crew dedicated to making your trip memorable and a local operator whose environmental credentials and attention to detail have earned many awards, including the Australian Tourism Award for Adventure. Passions 25-metre high-performance catamaran sails daily from Cairns to two unique outer reef locations, where you can dive and snorkel with turtles, colourful fish and see an amazing variety of corals.
Sailing on a stylish and fast catamaran with an air-conditioned saloon and plenty of deck space
High quality masks, snorkels and fin
FREE tuition for those new to snorkelling
FREE flotation vests
FREE guided snorkel tour
FREE 10 minute in-water introduction to SCUBA skill
Morning Tea
A diverse tropical buffet of hot & cold selections including tropical fruit
Afternoon tea
Cold drinks and souvenirs available for purchase
An on board Marine Naturalist presentation
Reef Levy included on all passengers to cover park entry fees and administration costs.
Seasonal Wet Suit Hire or Sun Suit included in ticket price and available on board
Towel
Hat
Sunglasses
Reefsmart sunscreen
Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
Change of clothes
Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
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