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Cairns to Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise with 2 Reef Visits & BBQ Lunch

4.98 reviews
Cairns Bay· Cairns
by Headout
Duration8 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Start your day with an easy pickup in Cairns, where a brief check-in and safety briefing will prepare you for an exciting adventure at the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Board a comfortable vessel that soon departs for your first reef destination, brimming with marine life. Here, a certified guide explains your options: opt for a snorkeling session or test the waters with an introductory dive. In the afternoon, you’ll have a tropical BBQ buffet lunch and move on to a second reef site, where you can again choose your preferred activity. Whether you decide to snorkel among the corals or dive deeper into the reef’s mysteries, expert guidance is always available. The day wraps up with a comfortable return to Cairns, leaving you with a reef experience that caters to both snorkelers and aspiring divers. Optional upgrades, such as an introductory dive or guided snorkeling, let you tailor your adventure.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    4.9(8 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹18,745

    Includes: Full-day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef · Round-trip transfers from select hotels in Cairns · Round-trip superyacht transfers from Cairns to 2 reef sites (North Hastings & Saxon or Norman) · +8 more

Badges are worked out from the providers' own prices, reviews and cancellation terms. Hich is never paid for placement. You book and pay on the provider's site.

What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring along your sunscreen, swimmers, towel, change of clothes, refillable drink bottle, and cash or credit card for bar and souvenir purchases.

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Cairns, Cairns, Queensland
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End point
Cairns, Cairns, Queensland

Good to know

Restrictions

  • Not recommended for guests with heart conditions or high blood pressure

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring along your sunscreen, swimmers, towel, change of clothes, refillable drink bottle, and cash or credit card for bar and souvenir purchases. What's not allowed For the certified dives, you will need to produce your certification card. For intro dives, no experience is necessary. The experience is restricted for guests aged 12 and under. Note that the following is not allowed during this experience: large bags. Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted. Accessibility Divers over 65 must have medical clearance from a physician confirming they are fit to dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and any prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name, and practice, and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Special dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the activity provider. Additional information This activity is dependent on the weather. All divers are required to complete an onboard medical questionnaire.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.