Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on this epic excursion from Cairns! You'll hit one of 15 premier snorkelling sites chosen the morning of your tour to ensure that you have the best experience possible. In just an hour, you'll be there, and you'll get over two hours of reef exploration. All the while, you'll be shadowed and guided by a team of master reef guides and naturalists. Whether you've snorkelled before or this is your first time, the team will ensure you get the absolute most out of your time on the reef.

Swim amongst the coral gardens of this UNESCO World Heritage site and revel in the vibrant fish and marine flora of this wonderful ecosystem. With a shorter travel time than most trips to the reef, meaning more time to explore, this is a Cairns opportunity not to be missed!

Info

Inclusions

Half day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour
Snorkelling equipment, including seasonal wetsuits or stinger suits
Prescription masks
Marine life presentation
High-speed transfer to the reef
Over two hours of snorkelling at an exclusive reef location
Fresh and locally sourced snacks

Exclusions

Hotel transfers
Drinks from the bar

Itinerary

Complimentary 30-minute Marine Life Presentation begins at 10.30am at the Pure Snorkelling Pontoon office on D Finger at the Cairns Marlin Marina
Check in starts at 11:00am and closes at 11.30am.
The boat departs at 12pm sharp.
12:30 PM: Departure from Cairns. Settle in as we leave Marlin Marina and cruise towards the Great
Barrier Reef. We'll go through a brief safety briefing before we "blast off" towards adventure!
1:30 - 2:45 PM - Arrive at the reef - Snorkel time! Our crew will introduce you to the site, sharing highlights and what to watch out for under the sea.
2:45 - 3:00 PM: Snack Time & Marine Biology Chat. After snorkelling, we’ll have a quick hydration break and enjoy a mini marine biology presentation from our onboard expert.
3:00 - 4:15 PM: More Snorkelling! Take in more incredible sights underwater with up to 1 hour of snorkel time.
4:15 PM: Return to Vessel. We'll call everyone back on board, sign you in, and do a final headcount. Now it's time to open up the bar for some cheeky drink purchases for the ride home
5:30 PM: Arrival Back in Cairns

Time

Complimentary 30-minute Marine Life Presentation begins at 10.30am at the Pure Snorkelling Pontoon office on D Finger at the Cairns Marlin Marina.
Check in starts at 11:00am and closes at 11.30am.
The boat departs at 12pm sharp.

Duration

This experience is five hours in duration.

Departure Location

This experience departs from D Finger, Marlin Parade, Cairns Marina, Cairns City, QLD 4870.

What To Bring

Swimmers
Towel
Sunscreen, hat, sunnies
Card for onboard purchases from the bar

Terms And Conditions

Participants must be able to swim confidently
Unsuitable for those with any medical or mobility issues, including pregnancy
Not suitable for children under six years old

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

D Finger, Marlin Parade, Cairns Marina, Cairns City, QLD 4870

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From

$199.00

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling, Half Day - Cairns

Highlights

What you can expect