Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour Cairns – $245 Total
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with the Reef Experience Insider Snorkel, an exclusive full-day snorkelling experience from Cairns available through selected agents.
For $235 per adult plus the $10 fuel levy ($245 total), enjoy a complete day on the outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting two spectacular reef locations with breakfast, lunch, snorkelling equipment and a marine biologist presentation included.
This experience has been designed for travellers who want to spend their Great Barrier Reef day snorkelling, exploring and learning about the reef without an included scuba dive.
Quick Highlights
- Exclusive Insider snorkel fare – $245 total per adult
- Visit two outer Great Barrier Reef locations in one day
- Enjoy breakfast onboard as you cruise from Cairns
- Snorkel amongst colourful coral and tropical marine life
- Marine biologist presentation included
- Lunch, snorkelling equipment and wetsuit/stinger suit included
- A full-day Reef Experience adventure created especially for snorkellers
Your Reef Experience Insider Snorkel Day
Start Your Morning in Cairns
Your adventure begins at Marlin Marina in Cairns, where you’ll check in and board Reef Experience for your full-day journey to the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Once onboard, settle in and enjoy breakfast as you cruise towards the reef.
It’s an easy start to a very special day.
Learn About the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef becomes even more fascinating when you understand what you’re looking at.
Your Insider Snorkel experience includes a marine biologist presentation, giving you an introduction to the reef ecosystem, its coral and the extraordinary marine life that calls it home.
Then it’s time to see it for yourself.
Snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Reef Experience visits two outer Great Barrier Reef locations during the day.
After your snorkelling and safety briefing, grab your mask, snorkel and fins and head into the water.
Explore coral gardens and watch for the incredible variety of marine life found on the Great Barrier Reef.
Every day is different, and that’s part of the magic.
Visit Two Reef Locations
One reef location isn’t the end of your adventure.
During the day, Reef Experience moves to a second outer reef location, giving you another opportunity to snorkel and discover a different part of the reef.
Reef sites are selected according to the day’s conditions, allowing the crew to choose suitable locations for your Great Barrier Reef experience.
Enjoy Lunch Onboard
When you’re ready for a break from the water, enjoy lunch onboard Reef Experience.
Relax, refuel and take in the surroundings before heading back into the water for more reef time.
Tea and coffee are also included during your day.
One More Snorkel
Spend your afternoon making the most of your time on the Great Barrier Reef.
Look below the surface for colourful reef fish, intricate coral formations and the many other marine creatures that may appear during your visit.
Then settle back onboard Reef Experience for the cruise home to Cairns.
FAQs
What is the Reef Experience Insider Snorkel?
The Reef Experience Insider Snorkel is a dedicated full-day snorkelling experience from Cairns. It includes two outer Great Barrier Reef locations, breakfast, lunch, snorkelling equipment and a marine biologist presentation without an included scuba dive.
How much is the Reef Experience Insider Snorkel?
The adult fare is $235 plus a mandatory $10 fuel levy, making the total price $245 per adult.
Is scuba diving included?
No. The Insider Snorkel has been designed specifically for snorkellers, so scuba diving is not bundled into the fare. Diving may be available as an optional extra for eligible guests, subject to availability and applicable requirements.
Do we visit two Great Barrier Reef locations?
Yes. Reef Experience visits two outer Great Barrier Reef locations during the day. The locations are selected according to conditions.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, a towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable clothing. Your snorkelling equipment and wetsuit/stinger suit are included.
Book the Reef Experience Insider Snorkel
Make your Cairns reef day about what you came to see, the Great Barrier Reef.
Enjoy breakfast onboard, learn about the reef from a marine biologist, snorkel at two outer reef locations and spend a full day discovering one of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.
Reef Experience Insider Snorkel – $235 + $10 fuel levy. $245 total per adult.
Highlights
Quick Highlights
- Full-day outer Great Barrier Reef adventure from Cairns
- Visit two beautiful outer reef locations
- Dedicated snorkel-only Reef Experience fare
- Snorkelling equipment included
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Wetsuit or stinger suit included
- A relaxed way to experience the Great Barrier Reef without an included scuba dive
Itinerary
Full Experience Breakdown / Itinerary
Check-In at Cairns Marlin Marina
Your Great Barrier Reef day begins at Marlin Marina in Cairns.
Check in for Reef Experience and meet the friendly crew before boarding for your full-day reef adventure.
Cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Settle in onboard Reef Experience as you cruise from Cairns towards the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Breakfast is included, giving you time to relax and prepare for the day ahead.
First Reef Location
Arrive at your first outer Great Barrier Reef site and prepare to snorkel.
After the safety briefing, collect your equipment and enter the water to explore the coral and marine life below.
Second Reef Location
Reef Experience visits a second outer reef location during the day.
The crew selects reef sites according to the conditions, giving guests the opportunity to experience another part of the Great Barrier Reef.
Lunch Onboard
Enjoy lunch onboard between reef activities.
Tea and coffee are also available during the day.
Afternoon Snorkelling
Return to the water for more time snorkelling and exploring the reef.
Every reef visit is different, with the possibility of seeing colourful reef fish, corals and other marine life.
Cruise Back to Cairns
After the final reef session, relax onboard for the return journey to Cairns.
Included
What’s Included
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- Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise aboard Reef Experience
- Two outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Snorkelling
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit or stinger suit
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Reef safety briefings
- Professional Reef Experience crew
Optional Extras
Optional Extras
Optional activities and purchases may be available onboard, subject to availability and eligibility.
These may include:
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- Introductory scuba diving
- Certified scuba diving
- Marine biology snorkel experiences
- Underwater photography
- Photo packages
- Additional onboard purchases
Scuba diving is not included in the Reef Experience Snorkel Only fare.
Any diving is subject to medical, age, safety and operational requirements.
What to bring
What to Bring
We recommend bringing:
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- Swimwea
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothing
- Camera
- Reusable water bottle
- Any personal medication you may require
- Money or card for optional onboard purchases
- Certified diver card if you may wish to enquire about certified diving onboard
How to get there
How to Get There
Departure Location
Marlin Marina, Cairns
Guests should make their way to the Reef Experience departure point at Cairns Marlin Marina.
Check-In
Check-in from approximately 7:30 am.
Please arrive with enough time to complete check-in before departure.
Getting to Marlin Marina
Marlin Marina is centrally located on the Cairns waterfront and is within walking distance of many Cairns CBD hotels.
Taxi, rideshare and local transfer options are also available.
Paid parking is available in and around the Cairns city and marina precinct.
Important Information
Important Information
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- This is a snorkel-only Reef Experience fare.
- Scuba diving is not included in the tour price.
- A mandatory $10 per person fuel levy applies.
- The tour price is $235 per adult plus the $10 fuel levy.
- Total customer price is $245 per adult.
- Reef locations are selected according to weather, sea and operating conditions.
- The order of activities may vary.
- Guests should follow all safety instructions provided by the crew.
- Diving activities are subject to age, medical and safety requirements.
- Weather and sea conditions can change throughout the day.
- Reef Experience may alter the itinerary where required for safety or operational reasons.
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