Top Deck Club by Reef Experience
Want a Reef Cruise with that ‘Celebrity Feel’? The “Top Deck Club” offers personalised service so you can enjoy your day – your way!
Be seated in style in the exclusive Captain’s Wheelhouse. Your own crew member will be caring for you in and out of the water, ensuring you experience the very best the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.
*Minimum of 2 passengers required to book this tour
Highlights
- Personal Guide both onboard and in the water. Your personal crew member ensures your trip flows the way you want it to
- Private guided snorkel tours and/or scuba dive tours for that extra in-water care and attention
- VIP Seating. Reserved table seats in the Captain’s wheelhouse for the entirety of your trip
- Skip the queues – You won’t wait in line for check-in, meals or collecting equipment
- Dine in style. You will be served to your table with fresh, Chef prepared meals. Enjoy a special lunch menu, plunger tea and coffee and a cheese & fruit platter & complimentary sparkling wine on return journey.
All dietary requirements are catered for – please advise when booking
Highlights
Great Barrier Reef VIP Highlights
- Personal valet/guide to assist onboard and during private snorkel and scuba tours
- Exclusive VIP seating in the Captain’s wheelhouse with stunning views
- Fresh, chef-prepared meals served at your table, with plunger coffee and tea
- >5 hours exploring the reef with unlimited snorkeling and 1 x scuba dive included
- Celebrate your return with sparkling wine.
Itinerary
Reef Experience Top Deck Club Itinerary
- 07:30 – First board Reef Experience boat at the Cairns Marina ‘A-Finger’ for check-in
- 08:00 – Departure and safety Talk with snorkel briefing
- 08:30 – Marine Biology presentation, followed by detailed scuba dive briefing for those participating
- 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel and/or scuba dive
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 13:00 – Cruise to our second location
- 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
- 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese and biscuits
- 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns
Included
- Round Trip bus transfers from Cairns accommodation
- Personal valet/dive guide assigned to you for the day
- A la carte Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
- Plunger coffee and tea
- Australian sparkling wine on return from the reef
- Access to the Captain’s wheelhouse Top Deck Club Lounge.
*minimum of 2 people per booking.
Optional Extras
- Underwater GoPro Camera Hire
- Snack Bar Purchases: Soft drinks, chocolate, chips and alcohol etc.
- Great Barrier Reef souvenirs – T-shirts, hats etc
- Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns Business Area
- Second Scuba Dive
What to bring
- Cash and/or credit card for purchases
- Swimming Clothes, Towel, Hat and Sunglasses,
- Proof of qualification if you’re a Certified Diver
How to get there
Reef Experience Top Deck Club departs from
Cairns Marina: ‘A-Finger’ View map to Cairns Marlin Marina
Start boarding at 7:30 am for check-in directly on the Reef Experience vessel.
Arrive back at Cairns Marina at approximately 4:30 pm
Where Can I Park?
Several parking stations throughout Cairns are within walking distance of the Marina. Click here to see where
Important Information
Please note Reex Experience is undergoing maintenance until 31st October 2025. We are currently using the vessel TUSA to continue offering our tours in the meantime. TUSA is located at the same place at Reef Experience, so check-in will remain the same as above.
Reef Experience Important Information for Scuba Diving
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
The best way to see the Great Barrier Reef is in the water, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
Queensland, Australia, has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all regulations, including medical as is the law.
We recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire. Some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Reef Experience Medical Questionnaire
If diving on the day is very important to you, please bring a Letter from your Doctor stating you are Fit To Scuba Dive to avoid any disappointments. Please note, our crew are trained professionals, and it is up to their sole discretion who they take diving and/or snorkelling. No refunds would apply should you be refused to scuba dive due to a medical condition.
Our office will be delighted to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or email us.
Flying after Scuba Diving
Do not fly for 18 hours after a scuba dive for a single no decompression scuba dive.
Do not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.






Nick Heron
0Brilliant to hear but to scuba dive with this company did you need a diving certificate?
Karen
No you dont Nick. As long as you are medically fit according to the Queensland Regulations you can participate in an introductory dive.
Drew
5Michelle looked after us on the Top Deck. She was so helpful and friendly. Our experience was made so much more enjoyable because of Michelle's service and expert diving guidance. Excellent and very helpful.