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Great Barrier Reef Adventure from Cairns including Snorkeling

4.2 (88)
Cairns City, AU
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Great Barrier Reef Adventure from Cairns including Snorkeling

4.2 (88)
Cairns City, AU
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef with this incredible tour. From the spacious reef activity platform, you'll have the opportunity to explore the majestic Outer Reef and witness the coral and marine biodiversity at its most extreme. Whether you're a snorkeler or a non-swimmer, there's an abundance of activities for all ages to enjoy. Dive into the crystal-clear waters, view the reef from the underwater observatory, or take a ride on the air-conditioned semi-submersible. For those looking for an extra thrill, there are optional activities available such as scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights, and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter. With so much to offer, this adventure is guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Book now and embark on the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 7 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef
  • Abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers
  • Opportunity to snorkel and dive in the coral and marine biodiversity
  • Exciting optional activities like scuba diving and scenic helicopter flights
  • Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
  • Reef education presentation
  • Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
  • 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
  • Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
  • Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
  • Environmental Management Charge
  • Underwater observatory
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Optional activitiés

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Introduction

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Barrier Reef with the Great Barrier Reef Adventure from Cairns Inc Snorkel. Set sail from Cairns on a journey to the magnificent Outer Reef, where the coral and marine biodiversity are at their most extreme. Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform is your gateway to an underwater wonderland filled with vibrant coral and an abundance of marine life. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will leave you breathless.

What to expect?

During this 420-minute adventure, you can expect a wide range of activities to choose from. Whether you are a skilled swimmer or a non-swimmer, there's something for everyone. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and explore the vibrant coral gardens up close during a snorkeling or diving session. If you prefer to stay dry, immerse yourself in the underwater world through the underwater observatory or the air-conditioned semi-submersible. Get ready to witness the mesmerizing marine life in their natural habitat.

Who is this for?

The Great Barrier Reef Adventure is perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and anyone who wants to experience the wonders of the world's largest coral reef system. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a family with children, this tour offers activities suitable for all ages and swimming abilities. Everyone can create their own unique adventure and make unforgettable memories on this one-of-a-kind experience.

Why book this?

Embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the Great Barrier Reef for an unparalleled opportunity to witness the breathtaking beauty of this World Heritage site. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and be amazed by the vibrant colors and diverse marine life that call the reef home. With Great Adventures, you'll have access to their exclusive and spacious activity platform, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Whether you choose to snorkel, dive, or simply observe from above or below the surface, you'll be immersed in a world of wonder and natural beauty.

Good to know

Please note that this tour includes a variety of inclusions, and additional exciting activities such as scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights, and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are available at an extra cost. It is recommended to check in at the Great Adventures counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 9:30am to obtain your boarding pass, as the vessel departs at 10:30am. Prepare for an adventurous day exploring the Great Barrier Reef and be sure to bring along your sun protection, swimwear, and a sense of wonder.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Great Barrier Reef Adventure rave about the breathtaking beauty of the reef and the incredible diversity of marine life they encountered. Many were captivated by the vibrant colors of the coral gardens and the peacefulness of swimming among the fish. The spacious reef activity platform and the range of activities available received high praise, with visitors appreciating the opportunity to choose their own adventure. Overall, reviews reflect a sense of wonder and amazement at the natural wonders found in the Great Barrier Reef.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Great Barrier Reef

Great Adventures will take you to an exclusive and spacious activity platform on the majestic Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive, view the reef from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tour.

Admission Included

Great Barrier Reef

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.

Reviews

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4.2 (88)

John L

Absolutely spectacular way to experience the Great Barrier Reef! The staff and facilities were exceptional! Ruby in particular was absolutely amazing from start to finish!

Irene S

Was on a holiday in Cairns with mum and she insisted that we must check out this world popular GBR. Honestly, we might not have done this if I check out all the reviews and pictures prior to booking. 1) Green Island - perhaps my mistake as I went to the wrong side of the island (near the sun deck areas) to check out the place. Being a non swimmer which I don't normally have problem snorkeling around provided there's a life jacket, I was like of surprised that you gotto RENT one if needed. With the kind of price charged for the overall tour, I really wonder how much it gonna costs the operator to offer a 'necessity' for safety purposes. After all, I am pretty sure not everyone gonna take it. Was told by some boat mates that you could see a turtle or two + more fishes near the jetty area. The areas near to the sun deck areas literally has nothing much to offer - water is at low visibility, rather murky. It's really not like how they describe, you can see fishes just close by. I have been to Fiji where I can easily see school of baby sharks swimming around just by the shores. Talking about the sun deck area, I was really annoyed as well by the staff's approach telling me that all benches are out for rent. If I remember correctly, it's at 45 dollars for unlimited time. Guess what, I was merely just putting my phone on the table or probably seconds of sitting on the bench since I am taking selfie. I was eyed and sounded twice despite even the blind can tell that I am taking photos around. 😓 Please be more considerate, after all, am not resting at all on any of the bench. *1 selfie takes max of 5 seconds. 2) Outer Reef - hospitality was not too bad, staffs are friendly and attentive to questions posted. Perhaps the crowd is not too overwhelming for our boat today, everything seems to be nicely organized and arranged. I am blessed and lucky that we do not have any issues on long queues on food, overselling of reef activities (in fact none approached us, probably due to we are Asians and doesn't look like one that gonna do the activities much 😂). Food is OK, though I thought it gonna be a nice seafood buffet since the tour is priced on the higher end. We did the semi-subs once we arrived at the pontoon. Guess what, this experience is the main reason why we are joining the tour, especially since mum don't snorkel or swim. Sadly, it's such a big disappointment - not just from me, but few others too from Aus or Canada that I have spoken too. You really can't see much - water is not crystal clear like, not much variety of fishes... Honestly, it's kind of a waste of time. Some of us in the semi-subs were really cracking jokes that 'imagination is all you need" .😂 Well, perhaps we have seen something way better just within my own country in Malaysia! Bleached corals instead of the anticipated colorful underwater world is a real big disappointment to the GBR. Nevertheless, I am glad that I have at least made the trip here in 2024 instead of when the GBR is totally gone in 20/ 30 years time.... 🙏

JohnD_P

This "experience" only made it to 2 stars because of the personable and friendly crew. Otherwise it was a disappointment on many fronts - the viewing windows on both the sub and submerged deck of the platform were dirty, streaked, and gave a prounced blue-grey tint to everything in the water. Several parts of the submerged platform hatch entry way edges were badly and dangerously rusted. Surprisingly, the number and types of both fish and coral were better from the platform than from the moving sub! Most of the staghorn coral was bleached and broken, though some was still blue and alive. Other corals appeared to be in bad shape as well. The sole highlight was the occasional appearance of "Wally", a very large Maori Wrasse, around the submerged platform viewing windows. The primary way we wanted get in the water, the Scuba Doo, was booked up, even though the attendant at the ticket office told us otherwise (so we actually bought swimwear on that advice!) . Even had that been available there were other issues. There were only coffin sized changing facilities; there were no lockers to store your valuables so someone in your party would have to remain out of the water to hold those. The single good thing about water activities was that Lycra suits were provided for sun and stinging jellyfish protection; BUT sadly I don't recall any mention of that in the tour material. Had one known all of this and still decided to go, the way to do so would be in swimsuit and flip-flops with no valuables whatsoever. Lunch was merely so so. The fresh melons were the exception, being very good. What made lunch a harrowing hassle was that the vast majority of the tour attendees were Chinese. They lined up for lunch well before its starting time and then piled two plates precariously high with every available offering, greatly taxing the serving staff. Seating for lunch was grossly insufficient for the number of passengers, and much of it had already been "reserved" by the Chinese covering the tables up up with mountains of bags. We only managed to get lunch late in the serving and had to return to the tied up boat to find a place to eat it.

Amanda_S

Absolutely devastated!! The reef around the pontoon was dead. No colour whatsoever. Very few fish The submersible was cloudy … nothing at all to see. Very few fish to view from the cloudy observation area. All in all we really wished that we had booked a completely different trip. Certainly not worth the money. Everyone I have previously spoken to had raved about the reef …… this is NOT … the trip to go on if you want to see colour and beautiful reef. I would suggest that you avoid at all cost!! So many more trips less expensive and hopefully take you to a better part of the reef!

John_W

A wonderful trip out to the reef. The itinerary was exactly as published. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food provided on the reef pontoon was very good. The submersible was really good, especially for the non swimmers. One tip - When entering the Reef Terminal to exchange your Viator voucher, look for the Quicksilver Group placard. Highly recommended.

David_B

Great day out very professional plenty of staff to answer questions under water viewing platform was good and the semi submersible was good

AllisonLee_M

Great experience and such a well run trip. We booked this off a cruise ship and easy to walk to from the port. The experience was identical to what the cruise ship was offering and half the price. The ride out to the platform was comfortable and plenty of seating. The crew did a great job of offering optional adventures and also getting snacks during the ride. Once on the platform it was so easy to get in the water and the reef was amazing. The only time it was crowded is if you stayed close to one of the floating rafts what are there for people who get tired or don't swim well. We were amazed how pristine the reef looked with so many people. Lunch was great, loved the fresh water showers and had plenty of time to snorkel as much as we wanted. Highly recommend.

paullsoucy

We left in the rain but the experience was fantastic. The weather improved but was still overcast and it didn’t matter. The reef and the fish were amazing. The included semi-submersible was OK if you are not planning to snorkel but you see far mare of the reef and the fish if you plunge in and snorkel. My wife and I have snorkeled in Florida, Tahiti and Hawaii, and this, by far, was the best.

Aine C

Journey to Green island was smooth but the staff were really pushing you to buy things ( helicopter, parasailing) which was really annoying. Went to Green island was impressed when we arrived but no working showers and again pushing you to buy things . Trip to reef was again staff pushing products to buy . Things on the platoon was very unorganised and could have been managed better . Corals were beautiful and enjoyed this .

Melanie_S

The 3 of us loved every bit of this tour. Communication was great beforehand since we weren't sure about timing and location from our cruise ship. We made it in time and we're impressed immediately. Special shout out to Michael helping us to register for the guided snorkeling and addressing health issues. And KEVIN for above and beyond snorkel guidance, picture taking and keeping us safe in a strong current. Did I mention the yummy cake? Such a great snack. Lunch buffet was passable not gourmet but hot tasty sufficient and decent choices. Several well- manned stations to collect and fit gear and then into the water on your own or with guide. We did both and saw much more with guide. Semi submersible we did not plan on using but a schedule was posted. Back on board there was coffee tea and cheese and crackers on return alcoholic beverages available. The highlight - as it should be was the reef. All sorts and number of fish but the coral was the star.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-07 21:53
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