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Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef LocationsGreat Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations
4.759
2040-01-01AUD249
Explore the best of the Great Barrier Reef with this great value full-day cruise from Cairns, visiting two great Outer Reef sites. Cruise onboard a 35-metre luxury superyacht with three spacious decks and a friendly and professional crew. See all the vivid, colourful, World Heritage beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, featuring 5 hours' worth of snorkelling or diving, it's a full-fledged Great Barrier Reef extravaganza. Choose to snorkel or dial up the adventure and scuba dive (no experience necessary!), all equipment included. Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on board the vessel and enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch with fresh steak and seafood, a variety of salads and breads (special dietary requirements catered for too). You'll also be treated to a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits as you cruise back to Cairns. Optional activities include semi-submersible tours, marine biologist tours and helicopter experiences (extra costs apply). Add these on with reservations before travel. Join your friendly crew aboard a comfortable, modern and spacious vessel for an adventure that's as beautiful as it is educational - take in all the marine life, coral, fish and stunning colours at exclusive mooring locations hand-picked for their beauty.
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Very friendly crew and with superb good food!!!!!!
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Great way to spend a day in Cairns! Absolutely worth it
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It was nice experience. Lovely crew. Comfy cruise. We enjoyed it. Nice food. Weather was perfect and warm.
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Is the Reef still one of the Wonders of the World?
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Reef trip from Cairns - two great reefs to snorkel. Choppy, rainy weather did not spoil the experience.
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Fantastic day, beautiful boat and helpful and professional staff. 5 star experience.
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Nice and easy half day trip—glass bottom boat was really great
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Friendly staff, great food, safety was first priority and the boat was clean, spacious and comfortable.
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Staff were attentive and supportive! Everything you need is on board.
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Beautiful boat, reef and experience. The must do when in Cairns. Evolution was stunning.
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An amazing and awesome day trip for me and my bestie.
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Nice cruise! A really good trip, good food and snorkel with turtles a big a fish and a little shark.
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We loved the whole experience
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It was the best I would say
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The best day out!
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Boat and staff excellent
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The crew on the cruise were awesome
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It was a wonderful and delightful experience to witness the majestic and beautiful Great Barrier Reef
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I had a great time out at the reef
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It was a great experience
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The snorkel and dive sites were great and the range of food on board was really good too
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The crew of this ship was very nice and friendly
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Thanks for a great day out on the reef today guys
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Great day with a great team
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As described in the reviews the cruise
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I joined the introductory scuba diving tour
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This is run like a well oiled machine
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An absolutely amazing experience
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Particularly for dive experience
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Except for the sea sickness suffered by majority of the passengers on the outbound journey
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Excellent and efficient organisation
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The cruise was luxury
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We had an incredible experience
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We had a great day with down under crews at Great Barrier Reef
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This was an amazing experience right from when we checked in all of the staff were incredible
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I had a great time snorkeling through this company in Cairns
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We enjoyed the cruise
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The staffs at Downunder Dive was friendly and kind to us from overseas
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We absolutely loved the tour
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My family(2 adults and 1 kid aged 3 yo) took a cruise to Great Barrier Reef on 12th July
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From the moment we checked in til the time we stepped off the boat
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Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise to 2 Reef Locations

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5 hours on the Great Barrier Reef
Snorkel or dive at 2 stunning reef sites
Delicious buffet BBQ lunch
Cairns most luxurious vessel
Fully licensed bar onboard
FREE glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on return
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Explore the best of the Great Barrier Reef with this great value full-day cruise from Cairns, visiting two great Outer Reef sites. Cruise onboard a 35-metre luxury superyacht with three spacious decks and a friendly and professional crew.

See all the vivid, colourful, World Heritage beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, featuring 5 hours' worth of snorkelling or diving, it's a full-fledged Great Barrier Reef extravaganza. Choose to snorkel or dial up the adventure and scuba dive (no experience necessary!), all equipment included.

Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers can enjoy a magical day on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on board the vessel and enjoy a freshly prepared barbecue lunch with fresh steak and seafood, a variety of salads and breads (special dietary requirements catered for too). You'll also be treated to a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits as you cruise back to Cairns.

Optional activities include semi-submersible tours, marine biologist tours and helicopter experiences (extra costs apply). Add these on with reservations before travel.

Join your friendly crew aboard a comfortable, modern and spacious vessel for an adventure that's as beautiful as it is educational - take in all the marine life, coral, fish and stunning colours at exclusive mooring locations hand-picked for their beauty.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Cruise in luxury to the Outer Reef in an air-conditioned catamaran - one of the newest in Cairns!
  • Spend 5 hours at 2 outer Great Barrier Reef locations
  • All water equipment provided and flotation devices
  • Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • Arrival tea, coffee and mini muffins
  • Glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey
  • Experienced, professional dive instructors providing full diving and snorkelling tuition and safety briefings
  • Delicious buffet BBQ lunch including fresh prawns, fish, steak, breads and a variety of salads (GF, DF, Vegan, and Vegetarian options available)
Exclusions
  • Hotel pick ups and drop offs (return transfers additional cost, please book and pay with the tour operator prior to travel)
  • Scuba dive not included in Snorkel Only option
Itinerary
  • 7:15am - 7:45am: Check-in, Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 8.00am: Evolution departs Cairns
  • 9.45am: Arrive at reef location 1, Norman or Saxon Reef for snorkelling and/or scuaba diving
  • 11:30am: Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
  • 1:00pm: Evolution arrives at reef location 2, Hastings Reef, for snorkelling and/or scuaba diving
  • 3:00pm: Evolution departs for Cairns, enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits
  • 4:30pm: Evolution arrives back in Cairns (approximately)
Extras
  • The optional extra activities can be booked with the tour operator before travel:
  • Return transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
  • Semi-Submersible Tour
  • Guided snorkel tours with a Marine Biologist
  • Scenic helicopter flight
  • Introductory and certified scuba diving (please choose the scuba diving package). Additional dives can be booked with the tour operator before travel.
Highlights
  • Visit 2 outer reef locations
  • Cruise onboard 35-meter luxury superyacht with 3 decks
  • Locations vary depending on the day, however, they generally travel to one of the two outer reef locations in the morning (Norman Reef or Saxon Reef) then make their way to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon
  • 5 hours of snorkelling
  • Semi submersible boat tour (optional extra)
  • BBQ lunch
  • State of the art high speed vessel
  • Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
  • Large modern lounges to relax on
  • Fully licensed bar onboard
Time
  • Check-in is from 7.15am - 7.45am at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Marlin Marina, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter.
  • The boat, Evolution, departs at 8am and returns approximately 4.30pm.
Departure Location
  • Check-in is from 7.15am - 7.45am at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Marlin Marina, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter.
  • The boat, Evolution, departs at 8am
What To Bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Change of clothes
  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Drink bottle
  • Cash or Credit Card for additional purchases onboard from the bar
Additional Information
  • Diving: All divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In a commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance from a physician who confirms they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operator's Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions before travel.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or legal guardian.
  • Special dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to travel directly with the tour operator. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
  • If you chose a package with a dive, this includes 1 pre-booked dive only (note: dives are not included with snorkel-only packages). Additional dives can be purchased onboard on the day or directly from the operator before travel.
Cancellation Policy
  • Customers can cancel their trip up to 18 hours before travel for a full refund (2 pm the day before travel). If you cancel within the 18-hour period before travel, no refund will be issued. Rebooking fees of $50 may also apply.
Booking Information
  • Please reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking.

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Valdemar Baran

7 months ago

Amazing experience - a bit pricey when considering add one to a prepaid price

I loved basically every part of the whole experience. You get greeted by the amazing team of people, who take care of you during the whole day trip. It was my first time diving as well - they assured me everything is going to be alright, helped me with everything. You have all the food included, many options of it, the return drink, some snacks, equipment for snorkeling and diving. However, it's a pricey experience, even not considering the price you pay for just the experience. I mean that you have to pay for everything extra. Want a wetsuit if you are just snorkeling - $10, want your photos - up to $110, want to take photos with your phone, buy a waterproof pouch for $60 (it's around $10 in other places). Doesn't feel like much, but when you know that it's basically extra to what you already paid, it adds up to a lot. If not that, 5/5 stars experience and amazing team of people!

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MAURO BANOS CALVO

10 months ago

Nice and funny in the barrier reef cruise with Evolution

The ride was a bit bumpy but the crew member helped my friend to recover from seasick and all went so good. We did 2 stops with plenty of time to snorkel. Food was good although there wasn't much variety of choices, but still the hole experience is 100% recommended.

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vivian li

11 months ago

Very friendly crew and with superb good food!!!!!!

Food is amazing, with steaks, fish, salads, prawn and various choices of seafood… Even just for the boat trip and food and worth the price. There are many water activities with extra price can chose from. I take the helicopter. Nice deal at $199 for 10min...

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