Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns | 8 hours 30 minutes

1245 Reviews | Cairns & the Tropical North
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1 Introductory Dive
2 Adults x $213.93
$427.86
Approx Total
$427.86
Book this if you are not certified and want to try a dive, Medical may be required
2 Certified Dives
2 Adults x $213.93
$427.86
Approx Total
$427.86
Add the GBR to the list of places you've dived at! Book 2 Dives if you are certified diver (cert card required)
Snorkeling
2 Adults x $162.84
$325.68
Approx Total
$325.68
Snorkeling is the easiest way to discover the Great Barrier Reef, it is as simple as breathing. If you have never snorkeled before, don't worry, a briefing is held on board

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Fresh hot showers
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Use of Wetsuits/Lycra Suits
  • All snorkel/dive equipment
  • Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea
  • Digital camera hire & professional photo purchase (subject to availability)
  • Bar facilities including snacks
  • Guided Diving

Overview

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns. Explore two exclusive reef sites on the Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs, where youā€™ll encounter vibrant corals, with frequent sightings of turtles, stingrays, and more. Whether you're snorkelling, trying an introductory dive, or enjoying certified dives, AquaQuest, our modern vessel, offers comfort and convenience with a spacious deck, easy water access, and state-of-the-art equipment. Relax on sun decks, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and freshen up with hot showers as you create unforgettable memories on the reef.

Meeting points

Please make your way to Cairns Marlin Marina - B Finger for boarding from 8:00am and departure at 8:30am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns with Divers Den. Whether youā€™re snorkelling, a first-time diver, or certified, you'll enjoy an unforgettable day. Discover the outer Great Barrier Reef, just a 90-minute boat trip from Cairns. Spend up to five hours exploring two stunning dive sites carefully selected from our exclusive moorings on the Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs. Encounter diverse marine life, from vibrant corals to curious Nemo's, turtles, stingrays, and majestic Maori Wrasse. AquaQuest, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform for easy water access. Choose safe and enjoyable snorkelling, introductory dives with comprehensive pre-dive instruction, or certified diving with options for three spectacular dives. Enjoy the comfort of large sun decks, air-conditioned indoor spaces, and hot freshwater showers throughout your day on the Great Barrier Reef. After a morning of exploration, savour a generous buffet lunch with a variety of hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls, and tropical fruits to recharge for the afternoon adventures.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • No minimum age, child rate is 4 - 14 years
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of customer on cruise ship
  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
  • Please bring hat, towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and credit or debit card
  • It is required by Queensland law that you must wait at least 24 hours after diving before going to altitude or flying ā€“ there is no guarantee that following these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some medical conditions can pose a hazard during diving, and it is recommended that individuals with these conditions undergo evaluation by a physician, as they may be unable to dive.
  • Tours are subject to the risks and perils of scuba diving in changeable conditions in an open water environment. The operator reserves the right, for customer safety and/ or the safety of our crew or other scuba divers, to prevent any customerā€™s participation in scuba diving if they are deemed physically or medically unfit to do so or in their sole discretion. The operator does not refund for failed dive medical questionnaires.
  • No compensation is offered if you should be unable to complete all offered dives

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.6

1245 reviews

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  • 3 stars
    53
  • 2 stars
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