Reef Experience: Your All-Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with Cairns' only all-inclusive day tour featuring a FREE dive, delicious meals, and expert guidance.
Reef Experience offers a comprehensive and affordable day trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, delicious meals, and a marine biologist presentation, all in one package. It's the only Cairns reef tour to include a certified or introductory dive in the ticket price.
A brief summary to Reef Experience
- 100 Abbott St, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870, AU
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- Monday 7 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-6 pm
- Thursday 7 am-6 pm
- Friday 7 am-6 pm
- Saturday 7 am-6 pm
- Sunday 7 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Check in at 'A Finger' of the Cairns Marlin Marina by 7:30 am for an 8:00 am departure.
- If staying in Cairns City, take advantage of the complimentary bus transfers to and from the marina.
- Bring your certification card if you are a certified diver.
- If you have dietary requirements, inform Reef Experience at the time of booking.
- Non-swimmers can still enjoy the reef with the help of flotation devices provided by the crew.
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Getting There
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Walking
From the Cairns city center, the Marlin Marina is a pleasant walk. Head east towards the waterfront and follow the Esplanade south. The marina is located near the Reef Fleet Terminal and the Pier Shopping Centre. Allow approximately 15-20 minutes to reach 'A Finger' where Reef Experience is located. No costs involved.
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Public Transport
The Cairns City bus network offers routes to the Cairns Esplanade, a short walk from the Marlin Marina. Check the Translink website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and routes. A single fare within the city is approximately $3 - $4 AUD. From the bus stop, walk east towards the marina.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are readily available in Cairns. A short trip from the city center to the Marlin Marina will cost approximately $10 - $15 AUD, depending on traffic and surge pricing. Specify 'A Finger, Marlin Marina' as your destination.
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