Transport by Boat in Cairns

Compare 8 transport by boat in Cairns, with prices from €57. Top rated: Cairns Jet Boat Ride (4.9★).

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ronas898·2026-10-17· ★ 5.0

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Flight Adventure

Great Barrier Reef snorkeling

It was really nice to see a part of the Great Barrier Reef!! The guides took us on a boat and explained what we needed to do before we went snorkeling. It took around an hour to get to the snorkeling place and then it was 1,5 hours in the water and another hour back. Unfortunately, I got sea sick and had to go back to the boat early but the guides and staff were super kind and helpful about it. And even though I couldn’t see everything there was to see, I still had a great experience! My flight was unfortunately cancelled due to the weather, but the experience for snorkeling was really cool and the guides took pictures of everyone!

Karen-Eve B·2026-02-28· ★ 5.0

14 Day Tour from Sydney to Cairns Fraser Island and Whitsundays

Choose Via Tours for an excellent personalized small tour experience

This small well run tour company offers excellent, well organized, and well executed tours for small groups of 9 to 16 people. We discovered that it was like traveling with a group of fun friends. Even as the oldest people (70s) in the group, we enjoyed the pool parties, snorkeling, surfing, exciting natural sites, seeing Australian animals, music in the buses and group Meals with younger travelers. We had occasional free afternoons to explore or nap! We are very well traveled and found this to be one of the most enjoyable tours we have had based on the small number and the expertise, compassion, flexibility, and knowledge of the driver and tour guide. Our trip was led by Eoin (Owen) and Tahnee, They were terrific. Their knowledge allowed us to enjoy locally family owned restaurants, snorkeling tours, surfing lessons, and very personalized services, and beautiful Hotels with good amenities. Choose Via!

hanne376·2026-02-04· ★ 5.0

7 Day Brisbane to Cairns Boutique Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef

Amazing Australia

The trip was amazing with Jason, our fearless professional guide!!! Very knowledgeable about the fauna and animal life through the areas we traveled. Also, always pointed us to good places to eat!! The group was small, only 6 people, which made a nice coherence with Jason. We enjoyed his professional leadership, his open and willing friendship, his friendly personality !! An amazing unforgettable trip to Australia!!

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget for transport by boat in Cairns?
Plan on €160 to €5065 per adult, which covers half of the 8 options on this page. The cheapest is the Cairns Jet Boat Ride at €57.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
One experience on this page includes pickup: the Rainforest River Tubing and Cairns Jetboating for 1 Day 2 Tours. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. One option takes 2 hours or less. Most last about 4 days.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 4 of the 8 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 7 of the 8 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The Cairns Jet Boat Ride is rated 4.9 from 455 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.

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