Great Barrier Reef Day Tours

Port Douglas Calypso Reef Cruise

Adult $309.00 | Child $199.00 | Family 2A+2C $817.00
8:30 am
4:15 pm

Agincourt Reef is regarded as one of the most significant sites of this natural wonder. Here you’ll find rich, diverse coral gardens that help form these protective ocean walls, filled with hard and soft corals as well as the reef’s most iconic species such as sharks, stingrays, turtles, groupers and cods, maori wrasse and parrotfish.

Dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a day trip from Port Douglas. First-time divers can experience an introductory dive with our qualified PADI instructors – no prior experience needed. Certified divers can explore vibrant coral walls, swim-throughs and caves alongside our expert dive masters, with the option of a drift dive if conditions allow. Prefer to stay on the surface? Snorkelers will love the colourful reef life, with optional guided snorkel tours available for a deeper insight into this underwater paradise

  • Three reef sites on either Agincourt or Opal Reefs
  • Dedicated snorkelling vessel (subject to availability)
  • Morning & afternoon tea, tropical buffet lunch
  • Snorkel equipment incl. lycra suits, wetsuits, flotation devices & prescription masks
  • Guided snorkel tour & interpretive reef talk
  •  7:00am to 8:20am
    • Check In – Free parking is available if making your own way to Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas. Transfers are available for a small fee, although have limited capacity, from Port Douglas accommodation.
      Upon arrival, check-in directly at the Calypso vessel at 8:20am
  • 8:20am to 8:45am
    • Boarding Commences – At 8:20am at the Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas. As the Calypso crew welcome you aboard you will be fitted out with your own snorkelling equipment before relaxing with light refreshments.
  • 8.45am to 10:10am
    • Cruise Time – It is time to sit back and relax while we travel to our first site.
  • 10:20am to 11:15am
    • First Snorkelling Site – All guests will enjoy an informative talk on how to use the equipment and to snorkel safely. Crew are in the water to help as everyone explores our first snorkelling site. Morning tea is served.
  • 11:50am to 1:30pm
    • Second Snorkelling Site – We travel to our second breathtaking site where guided snorkelling tours are available before a tropical lunch is served. After all that scrumptious food, a reef interpretive talk will be conducted by one of the crew.
  • 1:45pm to 2:45pm
    • Third Snorkelling Site – A short cruise to our final snorkelling site before enjoying afternoon tea.
  • 2:45pm to 4:15pm
    • Cruise Home – Returning at approximately 4:15pm.
  • 4:30pm to 6:00pm
    • Transfers – Transfers back to your accommodation (if pre booked)
  • Introductory Dive $99 2 Dives $198
  • Certified Diving 1 Dive $79 2 Dives $100
  • Transfers from Port Douglas $12.00
  • Transfers from Palm Cove A$50 Ch $30
  • Underwater camera hire & beverages

Peak Season 
5th July – 10th October 2025
20th December 2025 – 18th January 2026
st April – 19th April 2026
27th June – 11th October 2026
19th December 2026 – 17th January 2027

Off Peak Season
19th January until 31st March 2026
20th April – 26th June 2026
12th October – 18th December 2026
18th January – 31st March 2027

 

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Reef smart 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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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.

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Janice Welsh
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I had the pleasure of booking my recent trip through Cairns Discovery Tours in Cairns and I must say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.From the very beginning, Maryanne and team were extremely easy to work with. Their communication was clear, prompt, and effective, which gave me confidence that everything was being handled smoothly. No matter how many questions we had, they responded with patience and helpful details.Since we were completely new to Cairns, their recommendations were invaluable.Another highlight was the deal they worked out for us. They managed to customize the itinerary in a way that was both budget-friendly and full of experiences.Overall, I highly recommend Cairns Discovery Tours to anyone planning a trip to Cairns. They are professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about making your journey memorable. I would definitely choose them again for my future travels.Thanks once again Maryanne and Taam!
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Kim Ryan
4 months ago
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Greg Scher
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