Half Day Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Highlights & inclusions
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November 2024
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What you can expect
Dive into an unforgettable family-friendly adventure with a high-speed journey to the pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef, departing from Cairns. Onboard our brand-new, purpose-built vessel, designed for speed and comfort, you’ll reach exclusive reef sites like Briggs, Sudbury, and Moore in just one hour. With a maximum of 38 passengers, this intimate tour ensures a personalized and crowd-free experience, perfect for families looking to create lifelong memories together.
Once at the reef, enjoy over 2.5 hours of snorkeling guided by friendly experts who cater to all experience levels, ensuring everyone feels confident and safe in the water. Marvel at vibrant coral gardens, spot dazzling tropical fish, and immerse yourself in the magic of one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Kids will love spotting marine life, and adults can soak in the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
This half-day trip is perfect for families wanting to make the most of their Cairns adventure. With less travel time and more time exploring, it’s a fast, fun, and unforgettable way to experience the Great Barrier Reef together!
Location
What you need to know
- Snorkelling equipment including seasonal wetsuits/stinger suits
- Prescription masks
- Marine life presentation
- High speed transfer to the reef
- Over 2.5 hours of snorkelling at two reef locations
- Fresh, locally sourced afternoon snacks
- Hotel transfers
- Soft drinks/alcohol from the bar
- 11:45-12:15 - Check in & meet the team
- 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
- This experience takes place in D Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina, Marlin Parade, Cairns
- This experience takes place in D Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina, Marlin Parade, Cairns
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Suncream, hat, sunnies etc..
- Card for onboard purchases from the bar
- Not suitable for people cannot swim or people who suffer from any medical or mobility issues, including pregnancy, that may be aggreviated by a bumpy ride.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
- 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
- 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 day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-AA85
- This experience is supplied by Pure Snorkelling
