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Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour

Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkelling Tour

By Down Under Cruise & Dive
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$249 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Spectacular snorkelling experience at 2 Barrier Reef spots
  • Award-winning 35-meter luxury superyacht with 3 decks
  • Snorkel the outer reef of beautiful coral & colourful fish
  • BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, steak & salad
  • Enjoy a glass of wine and light snack on return journey

Activity location

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

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Evolution Snorkel Tour - Single Ticket
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
  • Food only

Select this option for a single ticket.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$249.00 x 1 AdultAU$249.00

Total
Price is AU$249.00
Until Wed, 19 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCruise onboard the fastest, most luxurious catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations
  • What's includedWhat's included Unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours reef time
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll snorkelling equipment plus free lycra-suit hire in summer
  • What's includedWhat's included BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, prawns, steak & salads (vegetarian options available)
  • What's includedWhat's included Enjoy a glass of wine and a light snack as you cruise back to Cairns
  • What's includedWhat's included Experienced & professional dive instructors and friendly crew
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If you are 18 or younger, you must have your parent's or guardian's permission.
  • You do not need previous snorkelling experience.
  • Check-in time is from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns QLD 4870
  • Boat departs daily at 8.00am sharp and returns at 4.30pm.
  • Return transfers are available for an additional cost. Please confirm with reservations at least 48 hours prior to travel.
  • Languages spoken onboard: English, German, Japanese and Chinese Mandarin.

What you can expect

Set out from Cairns for a day of snorkelling and sightseeing at 2 spectacular destinations in the Outer Great Barrier Reef. A large, modern vessel carries you to exclusive, protected locations far away from the crowds, where the spectacle of nature is waiting.

Each day, your captain chooses among 12 exclusive moorings at 6 reef locations based on the water and weather conditions, making sure you get the best experience to be found. Seasoned dive masters are on hand to provide an in-depth briefing on your gear and what to expect at each site. Relax aboard the vessel as you leave the Australian coast behind and get your gear ready for some quality time in the sea.

With outer reef locations chosen for their variety and the striking contours of the ocean floor, you're in for an outstanding experience when you plunge into the water. Once you've had a chance to mingle with the amazing sea life of beautiful corals and tropical fish, kick back aboard the vessel to enjoy a barbecue lunch before you cruise back to shore with a complimentary glass of wine to toast to a fabulous day on the Great Barrier Reef!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESReef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEReef Fleet Terminal
    • 1 Spence Street
    • 4870, Cairns City, Queensland, Australia

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

Kari M

Reviewed on Expedia
10 Jan 2025
Australi
This was a bucket list experience that I really enjoyed! The ship's crew (The Evolution), seemed well trained, very experienced and were very thorough, especially when it came to the passengers safety. I had to throw up while enroute to the first stop. I ran to the bathroom, but they were all occupied. One crew member saw my distress and immediately gave me a bag to use and a crate to sit on. He made sure I was OK and made me feel less embarrassed about throwing up. I must say, it was a bit chaotic getting off the boat and into the water at the first stop. It was much smoother at the second stop. The other negative was the lunch. I'm vegetarian and this was communicated and confirmed days in advance. However, there were no hot entrees for me to eat. I had a lettuce, tomato, cucumber salad, a cold pasta salad and bread. It would have been nice if they had some fruit. That being said, they did have coffee/tea and pastries in the morning and wine, cheese and crackers on the way home.
Activity date: 9 Jan 2025

10.0 out of 10

Jean A

Reviewed on Expedia
28 Dec 2024
United States
Well organized, professional staff, relaxing day out on the water with excellent snorkeling.
Activity date: 27 Dec 2024

8.0 out of 10

JessicaH

Reviewed on Expedia
17 Dec 2024
Australia
Unfortunately the day we booked, the boat had engine problems so we were unable to proceed with the trip. However, the staff were amazing at giving us alternatives and managed to get us on another company's tour the same day! Such a shame as I was really looking forward to the tour, but we'll come back another time and book again. Just so thankful they sorted out another tour for us in such a stressful situation.
Activity date: 16 Dec 2024

10.0 out of 10

WEI G

Reviewed on Expedia
8 July 2024
Australia
Great staff! Very organised and the lunch was delicious.
Activity date: 7 July 2024

10.0 out of 10

Daniela Y

Reviewed on Expedia
23 June 2024
United States
A little delay at check in and departure, but well done during the day trip, and right back on time at Cairns. Crew was excellent! From all extra activities I would recommend the snorkelling tour (because of the marine biologist info) but you still can go by yourself around and even there are crew memberse assisting you on the sea.
Activity date: 22 June 2024

10.0 out of 10

Tessa W

Reviewed on Expedia
29 Feb 2024
United Kingdom
Excellent trip would highly recommend. Great crew really helpful, not too busy. Food good, snorkeling amazing. Opportunity for extra trips and very good photos. Definitely take travel sickness pills, bottle of water and i would have taken 2 towels in retrospect. ....would go again that good!
Activity date: 28 Feb 2024

10.0 out of 10

Heather I

Reviewed on Expedia
20 Feb 2024
Canada
An incredible trip, worth every penny. The boat was awesome, the crew were amazing and seeing the reef was life changing. Would highly recommend Down Under Cruise & Dive as they were extremely friendly, helpful and made every part of the day fun and memorable.
Activity date: 19 Feb 2024

10.0 out of 10

Chanmi P

Reviewed on Expedia
30 Dec 2023
Australia
These guys know their stuff! Very orderly and well organised! I would highly recommend this!
Activity date: 29 Dec 2023

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
20 Nov 2023
Great watching locations and very friendly stuff. Excellent.
Activity date: 19 Nov 2023

10.0 out of 10

Yadira A

Reviewed on Expedia
21 July 2023
United States
Excellence. Great service. Well organized. Amazing ship. It doesn’t feel crowded because the ship is very big. The reef is spectacular
Activity date: 20 July 2023

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