Best reef Snorkelling tours, Day trips in Cairns, Cairns Snorkelling Trips, and Cairns Outer Barrier Reef Snorkelling Tours.
For Cairns’ largest range of snorkelling tours to the outer barrier reef, contact our local Cairns Tourist Information Centre and ask for our snorkelling specialist who can assist you with all snorkel options including day trips, over night stays, snorkelling trips for beginners through to trips suitable for experienced snorkelers looking to experience the best of the outer barrier reef. We can assist you with all options from Cairns, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Arriving in Cairns last minute and wondering how do I get last minute tickets to the reef, no worries. Just phone us, our staff specialize in last minute trips to The Great Barrier Reef.
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We have Cairns largest range of reef trips and Cairns Snorkelling and diving tours to the Great Barrier Reef.
Utilize our local reef knowledge and 25 years of booking Cairns snorkelling and diving tours. With climate change, not all reef locations & tours are the same, it is now more important than ever to select your snorkelling experience wisely. Not all reefs are the same, the quality of the snorkelling experience varies greatly on the Great Barrier Reef. Contact our staff to discuss the best reef locations from Cairns and Port Douglas for snorkelling.
Below is a list of all Cairns snorkelling/dive tours, contact us so we can to assist you to select the best location for your needs and budget.
Ring or drop in to our Cairns Beaches Tourist Information Centre in Yorkey’s Knob.
Cairns Pontoons
Cairns Pontoons provide great snorkeling and diving experiences. With 3 Cairns pontoons on the Outer Barrier Reef to choose from and another pontoon from Port Douglas also you have 4 great options to visit The Great Barrier Reef.
The pontoon is a man-made structure secured to the sea bed which has great infrastructure, including an underwater observatory and semi-submersible (Which is like a submarine). These are all free inclusions in the ticket price. The pontoon gives you a lot of value for your money. Some pontoons from Cairns have additional benefits, such as, water slides, glass bottom boats and FREE stinger suits, including in the price. As each Cairns pontoons have different benefits and are located in different parts of the Reef, contact us to see which pontoon will best suit your needs and budget. Another advantage with pontoons is they have large shaded areas to protect you from the sun.
Pontoons are very popular for non-swimmers because of the free inclusions such as the semi-submersible (Which is like a submarine), glass bottom boat and easy access into the water, as well as life jackets and other flotation devices.
Each of the pontoons provide lunch, morning and afternoon tea including in the ticket price. Our staff know all the pontoons from Cairns and Port Douglas. We have experienced them all and know the unique advantages of each Great Barrier Reef Pontoon.
We often get asked is it better to go to a pontoon from Cairns or Port Douglas. This depends on where you are staying and if you have a car as it is a 1 hour drive from Cairns to Port Douglas. However we can book you a bus transfer to Port Douglas if you don’t have a car. The reef from Port Douglas is part of the world famous Agincourt Reef system, the beginning of the Ribbon Reefs. From Cairns there is also some beautiful reef systems that we recommend. Phone us on 07 4055 7158 and we can help you work out which is the best Cairns Pontoon or Port Douglas Pontoon for your requirements.
Choose from four different pontoons:
Reef Magic Cruises at Moore Reef
Sunlover at Moore Reef
Great Adventures at Norman Reef or Moore Reef
Quicksilver Cruises at Agincourt Ribbon reefs (Port Douglas)
Michaelmas Cay Outer Barrier Reef
We have the largest choice of reef trips to Michaelmas Cay from Cairns including Ocean Spirit and Seastar Cruises as well as other boats that occasionally take snorkellers to Michaelmas Cay.
Michaelmas Cay is located on the Outer Barrier reef, this is a more natural location with smaller numbers. Imagine, just walking in straight off the beach and discovering beautiful coral gardens located in the lagoon. Michaelmas cay is a wonderful spot for non swimmers, persons no comfortable in the water, families as the water is shallow and is protected by the cay. We really like this location, it is wonderful for all snorkelling abilities from beginners to confident. This is a great location for everyone in your group.
Ocean Spirit
Ocean Spirit goes to Michaelmas Cay on the Outer Barrier Reef most days of the week. Included in your ticket price is your snorkelling gear, large hot and cold buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea. What we really like is the free inclusions like the fascinating semi-submersible tour for coral viewing which is like going in a submarine and you can go on this as many times as you like. On arrival I always enjoy the fish feeding presentation. This boat I personally feel is one of the most stable snorkel boats from Cairns and I greatly appreciate the large outdoor shaded areas on the boat. For nature lovers they will be captivated by the seabird sanctuary on this National Park Outer Barrier Reef cay. The best thing about Michaelmas Cay is Michaelmas Cay, when you are snorkelling in these beautiful lagoon gardens you can not help but be captivated by the corals and marine life. Our staff know Michaelmas Cay extremely well. We regularly visit and we know this location. Just call us for any information on Michaelmas Cay, Michaelmas deals or for family discounts and savings.
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NO Reef Tax when booked through us
SeaStar
SeaStar travels to both Michaelmas Cay for part of the day and then continues onto Hastings Reef. This boat is ideal for visitors wanting to go to 2 locations or selecting a dive. Hastings Reef is an ideal spot for certified and introductory divers as the water is deeper. SeaStar includes snorkel equipment, morning and afternoon tea and guided snorkelling tours and is one of the smallest boats travelling to the reef which makes it a popular choice. Just phone us for information or questions on SeaStar or for which is the best Michaelmas Cay option to suit your group.
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Cairns Outer Barrier reef-Snorkelling off the back of the boat
Silverswift
Silverswift is the only Cairns based vessel to visit three Outer Barrier Reef sites in one day
Down Under Cruise& Dive
Down Under Cruise& Dive – Evolution visits two Outer Barrier Reef sites daily
Reef Experience
Reef Experience catamaran that includes one free dive and visits two reef locations.
Deep sea Divers Den
Deep sea Divers Den – Reef Quest visits two Outer Barrier Reef locations
Sea Quest
Two outer Barrier reef locations, boat is also used as a transfer boat to live aboard vessel
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Whether you are a single, couple, a family or group, we can advise you on the best options for any of these tours as we have first hand experience and knowledge and we have access to the best rates for you.