Explore the best of the Great Barrier Reef both in & above the water with this great value full day cruise package from Cairns, visiting several great Outer Reef sites throughout the course of the day! Featuring a comprehensive tour itinerary, you'll get to see all the vivid, colourful, World Heritage beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and have the chance to view it up close for yourself with included use of all the state-of-the-art snorkel and scuba equipment included in the price. Join your friendly crew aboard a comfortable, modern and spacious craft for an adventure that's as beautiful as it is educational - take in all the marine life, coral, fish and stunning colours at several exclusive mooring locations hand-picked for their beauty.
Relax on board the vessel in these amazing surroundings and enjoy a freshly prepared, Aussie-style barbecue lunch with fresh steak and seafood, snack on tasty cheese platters, enjoy a drink and much more. Featuring 5 hours' worth of snorkelling or diving, it's a full-fledged Great Barrier Reef extravaganza all for a single great price. If you're wanting to see the reef in a day, then book this Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel package from Cairns online today!
Inclusions
- Cruise onboard luxury 35-metre superyacht, Evolution
- 5 hours outer reef time
- 2 unique outer reef locations
- Unlimited snorkelling with all equipment
- Delicious BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak and a variety of salads (Vegan, Vegetarian, GF, DF)
- Tea, coffee and mini muffins
- FREE lycra/sun-suit hire
- FREE glass of wine and snack on return
- PADI qualified dive instructors and Master Reef Guide
- Spacious air-conditioned lounges and upper deck to relax in comfort
Exclusions
- Hotel pick ups. These are available for $24pp from Cairns & $35pp from Northern Beaches Hotels, and $100 from Port Douglas
- Transfers are NOT included in your rate and will be payable directly to the driver on the day of the tour (see the 'Hotel Pickup' section below on how to arrange a pick up)
- $20 per person Administration / Fuel Levy Charge which is payable on the day of travel
Extras
- Introductory or Certified Dives available to pre-book
- Scenic Heli Flight available to purchase directly with operator
- Marine Biologist Snorkel Tour available to purchase directly with operator
- Semi-Submersible Tour available to purchase directly with operator
- Wetsuits available to purchase onboard
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)
- Hot BBQ lunch
- State of the art high speed vessel
- Spacious sundecks for sunbathing
- Large modern lounges to relax on
- Fully licensed bar onboard
Time
- Tours depart daily from the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 8.00am and return approximately 4.30pm. Check-in commences from 7.15am and closes at 7.45am. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and the tour departure point
Hotel Pickup
- If you wish to book hotel pick up, please select your pick up location during the check out process. This is NOT included in the price of your ticket and will be payable directly to the driver on the day of your tour.
- Transfers from Cairns Hotels $24pp
- Transfers from Beaches and Outer City Hotels $35pp
- Transfers from Port Douglas $100pp
- If you do not require hotel transfers please select "CHECK IN AT THE REEF FLEET TERMINAL - DOWN UNDER CRUISE AND DIVE DESK @ 07:15" during the check out process.
What To Bring
- Sunscreen, hat, change of clothes
- Swimmers and a towel
- Cash or Credit Card for additional purchases (Soft Drinks, Chocolates, Underwater Cameras, T-shirts etc.)
- $20 per person Administration / Fuel Levy Charge
Additional Information
- Certain medical conditions and medications may exclude some people from scuba diving. If you are concerned about any medical conditions, please consult your doctor
- A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive
- Divers 65yrs and over must provide a current AS4005-1 dive medical prior to travel
- All divers will need to fill in a Medical Questionnaire prior to scuba diving
Booking Information
- It is highly recommended to reconfirm your booking on arrival in Cairns and confirm your hotel pick up departure and pick up time if required. For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details are included on your tour voucher
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of the tour. Vouchers presented on a mobile device are also accepted
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
Shikeera
Down Under Cruise and Dive
Welcome aboard Evolution, Cairns most luxurious outer Great Barrier Reef cruise! Join us for snorkelling, scuba diving and so much more. Big enough to take you to the edge, small enough to make it personal!.
“If you have never tried diving, take advantage of the discounted diving package options. You will be able to experience scuba diving for not much more than the standard tour price.”