Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

From $193.46 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (15-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (4-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-3) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cruise & Certified Diving

2 Adults x $273.96

$547.92

Approx Total

$547.92

1 Certified Dive: Explore the Great Barrier Reef with a certified dive from the Reef Magic pontoon

Cruise & Introductory Diving

2 Adults x $280.34

$560.68

Approx Total

$560.68

1 Introductory Dive: No experience necessary to go scuba diving from the Reef Magic pontoon

Cruise & Snorkel Safari

2 Adults x $242.67

$485.34

Approx Total

$485.34

Cruise & Snorkel Safari

Cruise & Coral Gardens Snorkel

2 Adults x $235.64

$471.28

Approx Total

$471.28

Coral Gardens Snorkel Tour

Cruise & Scenic Heli

2 Adults x $314.19

$628.38

Approx Total

$628.38

10 minute Scenic Heli Flight: Departing from the Reef Magic platform, view the reef from above in this 10 minute scenic helicopter flight.

Cruise & Snorkelling

2 Adults x $196.05

$392.10

Approx Total

$392.10

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Korean, Japanese, English, French, Dutch
Hot/cold buffet lunch
Marine biologist presentation
All taxes and fees
Glass bottom boat tour & underwater reef viewing observatory
Morning and afternoon tea with tea, coffee, and filtered water throughout the day
Snorkeling equipment including mask & snorkel, fins and wetsuit/lycra suit rental.

Transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches are at an additional cost.
Optional activities: introductory scuba diving, helmet diving, certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist, SEABOB jet-powered snorkeling experience, and scenic reef helicopter flight
Prescription snorkel and dive masks are available for rental on board

Overview

On this 8-hour tour from Cairns, cruise out to an activity platform on the outer Great Barrier Reef for a day of exploring this natural wonder in different ways. Reef Magic's location is selected for its water clarity, coral quality, and diversity of marine life, which you can see while snorkeling or taking a tour by glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible vessel. Learn about the wildlife from on-board marine biologists, and choose to participate in more activities, if you wish, like scuba diving or a helicopter ride (additional expense). All ages and swimming abilities are welcome. Buffet lunch is included as well as morning and afternoon tea.

Meeting points

Please go directly to the vessel to check in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Depart Cairns on a fast catamaran, which provides a smooth 1.5-hour to the outer Great Barrier Reef. When you arrive at the pontoon, begin your exploration of the reef, a complex and diverse ecosystem home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 400 types of coral, 200 types of birds, and 20 types of reptiles. Snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon, go scuba diving with a certified dive or introductory session (no experience necessary), or join the on-board marine biologist for a guided snorkeling safari (diving and guided snorkeling at your own expense). Our marine biologists conduct a presentation in the only science lab on the reef. You can also enjoy a session with our marine biologist, who points out resident fish like "Wally," the Maori wrasse. You can even stay dry and view the marine life from the semi-submersible reef viewer, glass-bottom boat, or underwater observatory. Other optional activities (own expense) include a helmet dive for a scuba-style experience up to 3 m deep, or a scenic helicopter flight for an aerial adventure over the reef. Or, simply relax and enjoy the tropical weather on the sundeck.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring a swimsuit, hat, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and cash or credit card for any on-board purchases
All diving is subject to the completion of an on-board medical questionnaire. Certain medical conditions (such as asthma, epilepsy, and high blood pressure) and medications may exclude individuals from diving. Minimum age to dive is 12 years with parent/guardian permission required for those under 18 years. Certified divers must produce their certification cards. After diving, intervals of 12-24 hours are recommended prior to flying in any type of aircraft dependent on depth of dives and total accrued dive time
Helicopter flights: Route flown and type of aircraft used are subject to weather, air traffic control, aircraft availability and, ultimately, the pilot's discretion. Maximum of 1 infant allowed per flight. Maximum combined passenger weight limits apply

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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