Great Barrier Reef: Snorkel Adventure Tour

Dive into the Great Barrier Reef’s vibrant marine life with a thrilling snorkelling adventure from Cairns. Explore, relax, and savor a delicious beachside lunch.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5RM79XP8+VC9 - Gather with your team at the Pier Shopping Centre in Cairns to check in for your exciting journey. Proceed to the Cairns Marlin Marina and embark on a speedy vessel for a thrilling ride to the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef with a guided snorkel at two breathtaking locations selected by our…
What's Included
  • Guided Snorkel
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Free GoPro Photos
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Wetsuit (available to hire)
  • Prescription Mask (available to hire)
  • Hotel Transfers
Additional Information

Gather with your group at the Pier Shopping Centre in Cairns and prepare for your adventure. Proceed to the Cairns Marlin Marina and embark on a speedy vessel for an exciting journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef with a guided snorkel at two breathtaking sites selected by our skipper for optimal…

Location
Reef Adventures Cairns
Pier Point Road
Look for the Reef Adventures flags INSIDE The Pier Shopping Centre and staff will be waiting to greet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ruth_g
Apr 11, 2026
The Best Snorkel Adventure Ever - This was absolutely the best snorkeling experience we’ve had. Our guides were so knowledgeable, the coral was the highlight! Fabulous array of beautiful fish. Don’t miss this!
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Katherine_m
Apr 10, 2026
An absolute must do! - The absolute best crew, full of knowledge and fun! Hayley, Elenor and Lincoln made our trip unforgettable! Hayley has the most knowledge I’ve ever seen and her passion for the animals and reef makes the trip so lively! I greatly appreciate that they’re a family run business with an emphasis on reef preservation and care. There’s no better company to book with
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Andrew_f
Mar 31, 2026
It’s how you handle the situation that matters! - We unfortunately arrived in the morning to hear that the weather was too windy to go out in the small group boat we had booked. The team was super apologetic about the situation and immediately arranged to refund our money. Additionally, they had made arrangements with another tour company with a large Catamaran to take us and honour the price we paid with Reed Adventures. They also escorted us to the ticket window of the new company and waited to ensure everyone who they had to cancel was looked after. It was a bad situation that they went above and beyond to make right. I could not ask for any more what a stand up group. My only regret was not being able to tour the reef with them because, based on their cancellation service, I could only imagine the tour would have been phenomenal. Thanks again for your efforts given the unexpected weather.
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Jen_s
Mar 30, 2026
Small group, family feel, and fun - We snorkeled two sites in the outer reef, which were spectacular. It was a small group (25 people max) which was great. Our guides and skippers (the owner and his daughter) were so friendly and helpful and constantly checking if everyone was happy. They were genuinely concerned that everyone enjoyed their day. They provided snacks (fresh fruit and lamingtons) and a lunch and they took care of dietary needs (I requested no red meat). They took music requests on the way back to Cairns. If I’m ever back in Cairns, I would book this exact tour again. I really liked how it wasn’t crowded and the staff paid so much attention to their guests. Highly recommend!!!
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Wendy
Mar 24, 2026
Full day Great Barrier Reef tour is a must do - Bucket list activity, so beautiful and enjoyable despite the rough seas making for a very sporty ride. Crew was excellent, kind, helpful and observant Appreciated the photos being available Catered to my vegan dirt which was also appreciated Thanks for an excellent day
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Grandtour66360986954
Mar 22, 2026
Awesome morning on the reef - Tour was amazing. Conditions were very choppy but our amazing guides (Hayley, Joelle and skippers Diego and Maddy) gave us a fantastic experience despite the conditions. They all knew their stuff and were so helpful throughout the morning. We got to see some of the corals and fish of the reef and also spotted some dolphins on the way out. Couldn’t recommend Reef Adventures enough
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Andrea_a
Mar 21, 2026
Lovely day - I felt safe with my family in there hands.I had some trepidation but was quickly assured. Joelle,Maddie and Aaron were top notch! I appreciated that we could utilize life jackets to feel more secure. We had a great day!
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Mathieu
Mar 20, 2026
Up close and personal with the reef - The guides were very informative and helpful. Was a great experience getting to see the reef up close
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Pablo
Mar 18, 2026
Do it - Amazing experience. 100% worth it. Highly recommend the full day experience as you get an opportunity to check two different sites. By the second immersion you are more familiar with the environment and gear and can deeply enjoy the breathtaking underwater views. Great crew, always prioritising people’s safety and wellbeing. The smaller fast boat makes the experience feel more adventurous than the massive boats you’ll see around.
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Navigator39156099995
Mar 19, 2026
I have a broken shoulder. I showed up and showed it to them but they charged me(?) That is totally unethical- call them! - They charged me for not taking me. I have a broken shoulder. Call them and get my money
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From $184
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).