Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Adventure

Dive into adventure with a half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling trip. Experience top sites with the fastest boat in Cairns. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great Barrier Reef - Prepare for an exhilarating experience as this high-speed vessel swiftly transports you to the finest reefs, allowing you to dive into the excitement quicker than ever. Pure Snorkelling’s half-day snorkel adventure enhances your experience with more time in the water and less time traveling.
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What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Prescription Masks
  • Wet Suits or Sun Suits (seasonal)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel return transfers
Additional Information

Pure Snorkelling provides a half-day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. As the quickest boat in Cairns, it ensures more time for snorkelling and less time spent on travel. Recently introduced in Cairns by two seasoned operators, Pure Snorkelling combines expert local insights with a swift, contemporary vessel, transporting you to one of the premier Great Barrier Reef spots selected from over 15 options!

Location
Pure Snorkelling
Marlin Parade
Please check in directly on the boat at 11:15am on D Finger at the Cairns Marlin Marina. Boat Departs at 12:00pm.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Monika
Mar 18, 2025
Highly recommend this tour and this tour company - What an amazing day and tour team The crew was both friendly and knowledgeable. They had wonderful hospitality. The special reef they took us to was private., just our group of about 30. The reef was spectacular
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626joannav
Mar 15, 2025
Fabulous - Fabulous half day tour. I can't express enough how amazing the staff were they made our day, I was nervous getting into the open sea, it was choppy but they stayed with us all, kept us safe and allowed us to enjoy it. First time snorkeling for my daughter and although I've gone it before it was a long time ago and I'm in my 50s yet they made us both feel relaxed & confident. I can't recommend them enough.
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Ronni_s
Mar 14, 2025
Beautiful, well equipped... - Beautiful, well equipped excellently staffed boat! The onboard instruction regarding the use of the snorkeling equipment and safety measures while in the water was well presented. Having a marine biologist on board was a wonderful and much appreciated treat as well as the scones and fresh fruit provided!! Should you intend snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, Pure Snorkeling is the way to go!
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M9970pqkevinc
Mar 13, 2025
Wonderful day - Right from stepping on the boat until saying goodbye, everything was very pleasant today. We thought even if we didn’t snorkel, the enjoyable ride out to the reef would have been worth it. Fast clean, boat and only 40 patrons in comfortable seats; it was very personable both in the boat and in the water. Especially liked when the staff would offer to and guide us out to see some interesting creatures we would have otherwise missed. The 5-hour trip was the right duration.
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Kctravelovo
Mar 13, 2025
Perfect snorkelling experience - Perfect snorkelling experience! Highly recommend this tour. All the staff are friendly and professional, they care about safety and take good care of everyone. I saw beautiful coral, fish and turtle. Thank you for this wonderful experience !
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Pd47
Mar 13, 2025
great experience, friendly/ professional crew - overall great experience with pure snorkelling, boat as per previous reviews is in good condition, so is the rest of the gear they provide, friendly, caring and knowledgeable staff, tour was ran at about half capacity on the day. felt very safe throughout, took us to two spots, both very rewarding. provided cut fruit and scones as refreshment. 12pm departure was also a plus for me. would recommend
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Gavinw763
Mar 12, 2025
Amazing afternoon on the reef! - Wow! What an amazing afternoon! Very welcoming staff; very fast almost brand new boat. It was great to have a marine biologist on board, who was so knowledgeable! We visited two sites and the coral reefs were so vibrant and full of life. We saw a turtle and unbelievably a Tiger shark decided to make an appearance! Absolutely amazing experience! Just wow!!
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Inspire25158714837
Mar 8, 2025
Miracle ocean coral reefs - Staffs are amazing for giving us a precious moment. The ship is very clean and quite new. If you are Japanese, a Japanese man would assist you everything in Japanese. Anyway I really recommend you to offer this company!!
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Barbara_l
Mar 7, 2025
Outstanding!! - The best snorkeling tour I’ve ever experienced! (and I’ve been on many) First things first, the boat “Pure Snorkeling” is new, state of the art in technology and power. Its colourful paint job makes it easy to spot at the marina. All the snorkeling equipment on board is new and well maintained. The boat itself is clean and comfortable with 2 spacious and clean bathrooms. Snacks and water are served during the trip, alcohol is available for purchase, but only after the conclusion of the tour. Secondly, The Crew! They’re awesome! They are certified, experienced and professional but also engaging, friendly and fun. They are also very knowledgeable about the sea life and the coral reef. The crew love what they do, and it shows!! From our first contact with Nicole, the reservations concierge, to the crew, Captain Byron who welcomes you aboard to Michelle, who expertly outfitted us with the proper equipment, to Lydia and Taiki who gave us instructions on how to use the equipment and instructions on hand signals that might be used by the Captain that are designed to keep everyone safe in the water. 2 instructors were in the water at all times with a floatation ring which provided a place to rest or a place to just hang out and ask questions about the sea life. Thank you Pure Snorkeling for a wonderful experience! Barbara L
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J3771bycraigs
Mar 7, 2025
Would highly recommend - Staff are kind and always there for you they will take you to the best bits of coral. I would highly recommend. Would go again.
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