Discover the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest and most spectacular coral reef system. It comprises over 400 types of coral, and is home to over 6,600 species of sea life. Spend the day exploring its dazzling colours of coral and tropical sea life by snorkelling, scuba diving, or viewing the spectacular beauty in a glass bottomed boat or semi-submersible. All operators provide snorkelling, scuba equipment, and instruction. Be sure to take an underwater camera with you.
Tours to the reef and nearby islands depart daily from Cairns aboard express ferries, luxury cruisers and a sailing catamaran. You have the option of enjoying the day on a pontoon anchored at a reef location, or selecting a tour that takes you to a variety of reef sites. Choose from the tours listed below. We’ll advise your courtesy coach pick-up time when you book. As reef tours are always popular, we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Pre-bookings are essential during peak holiday periods.
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Sunlover Reef CruisesAt Sunlover Reef Cruises, we have had the pleasure of introducing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the magic of the Great Barrier Reef through our express daily luxury cruises from Cairns. |
from AUD $60.00
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Down Under Cruise and DiveJoin Down Under Cruise & Dive, located in Cairns, Australia, on a journey of adventure, fun and good times to the Outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Whether its snorkelling, diving or learning to dive on the Great Barrier Reef. |
from AUD $10.00
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Passions of ParadiseTravel with us from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on a magnificent 25 meter custom designed sailing catamaran. |
from AUD $76.50
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Reef Magic CruisesOur luxury fast catamaran transfers passengers to the reef in only 90 minutes and is located easy walking distance from Cairns inner city accommodation or a short coach transfer from the northern beaches. |
from AUD $6.00
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Ocean Free,Ocean FreedomOcean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. |
from AUD $10.00
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Raging Thunder AdventuresRaging Thunder Adventures is the largest adventure company in Australia. We have a reputation for excellence and have established ourselves as a World Leader in Adventure Tourism. |
from AUD $76.50
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