Cairns Best value Day trips & Extended live a board trips to the Outer Barrier Reef including Dive & Snorkeling on Compass and Reef Encounter.

Poseidon is a local family owned business, who are diving and snorkelling enthusiats, that has operated out of Port Douglas for the last 26 years. Our ultra modern 24metre catamaran departs daily at 8.30am and returns at 4.30pm. We cater to snorkellers, introductory divers and certified divers, who can enjoy up to three guided dives, on the spectacular Agincourt Reef. We have a roving permit with 45 moorings to choose from. We offer a reef interpretation talk giving information on the history and ecology of the reef system, followed by a guided snorkel tour where marine life is explained and identified. A tropical buffet lunch including prawns, morning and afternoon tea is also provided.

Get set for your Great Adventure! Based in Cairns, Great Adventures operates an exciting range of day tours to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Our modern highspeed catamarans depart daily to whisk guests away in comfort to the spectacular outer reaches of the reef and the beautiful rainforest-clad Green Island. All tours are accredited with Advanced Eco Certification.

The best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef in all it’s natural beauty is on a day trip on-board the evolutionary T5. Super slick T5 is TUSA Dive’s latest custom built reef craft and is designed with ultimate comfort in mind for day cruising, diving, and snorkelling. TUSA Dive is still operated by the original owners, who pioneered dedicated day dive tours in the region more than 20 years ago. So join the all new T5 and experience the day trip reef adventure of a life time.

See the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef from above with Aviation Adventures in their famous Bubble helicopters . Experience a romantic champagne picnic on your own deserted beach. Fly over some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world, or see the amazing Great Barrier Reef the way it is meant to be seen – from the air!

MARINE WORLD""- is the latest Outer Great Barrier Reef base, offering a huge range of exciting reef activities. Our purpose-built 45 x 12 metre, 2 storey platform features *an underwater observatory *upper sundeck *children's swimming enclosure *sheltered seating area *fresh water showers *spacious deck area *easy access to the water *smaller passenger numbers (MAX 190) *personalised service. We depart Cairns Marlin Jetty at 9am and return by 5:15pm, allowing five magical hours at the Outer Barrier Reef. INTRODUCTORY SCUBA DIVING:- Taking you diving for the first time is Reef Magic Cruises specialty. An introductory dive requires no experience -our friendly, highly qualified instructors will give first time divers an underwater experience they will never forget. There is no better way to experience the Great Barrier Reef! Minimum age restriction 12 years. (Certain medical conditions (e.g. Asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure) may exclude people from diving. Please check when booking. A medical questionairre ...

Cairns Seaplanes offer a range of scenic seaplane flights from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island. Spend a few leisurely hours Green Island, a romantic and secluded getaway to a Sandy Cay on the Great Barrier Reef, or just experience the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef from the air with a 30 or 40 minute scenic flight. Cairns Seaplanes has a flight to suit your needs.

Ocean Spirit Cruises conducts a range of day sailing experiences from the port of Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, to the Great Barrier Reef, offering visitors a boutique reef experience second to none, utilizing the absolute best that nature has to offer.
At Ocean Spirit we pride ourselves in offering a unique experience to the Great Barrier Reef with a high emphasis on quality and attention to detail and service.

For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver Cruises’ friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef known as the Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef. With Quicksilver you can choose to dive, snorkel, or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub, just one metre underwater. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater viewing platform and underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef.
Quicksilver Cruises has a number of vessels and Great Barrier Reef options to suit your reef cruising, snorkelling and diving needs. Choose from; the world's best known outer reef experience, sailing to coral sea islands, dive and snorkel adventures, whichever way you choose, you'll bring home a ...

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One of the fastest vessels travelling to the true outer Great Barrier Reef, Osprey V allows you to spend more time enjoying the reef and less time travelling. This large modern mono-hull vessel offers over 5 hours at 2 amazing outer reef locations, and with activities for the whole family the Osprey provides the perfect day out at great value.

The Osprey departs daily from Cairns at 8:30am and returns at approx. 5:00pm. Enjoy an Aussie BBQ lunch including fish, steak, sausages, vegetarian, tropical salads and pastas. Then relax in comfort in the modern air-conditioned lounges or laze around on the spacious sundeck after joining the many in-water activities.

On the way home sing along with the on-board entertainer Elvis as he sings and performs his famous didgeridoo show.

For the Snorkellers:
Whether you’re a non-swimmer or an Olympic medallist Down Under Cruise & Dive caters for everyone. With professional Divemast ...

Cairns Dive Centre offers you the best diving & snorkelling day trips or extended trips ( live on board) to the Great Barrier Reef. Visit the outer Barrier Reef with us, immerse yourself in this great natural wonder, dive or snorkel amongst the most beautiful reef fish found anywhere. Our passion and knowledge for the reef with bring the experience alive for you. We keep our groups small so we are able to offer greater service to you. Did I mention some of the dive sites s are exclusive to us!

How does a day on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef sound?
Green Island is a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a Marine National park and is the perfect place to snorkel, dive and swim in the warm island waters. View the spectacular reef and abundant marine life from a coral viewing tour, explore Green Island National Park or just relax on the idyllic sandy beach. Big Cat offers a range of packages with a choice of full or half day tours which depart daily at 9am, 11am & 1pm from Cairns.

Activities offered include snorkelling, semi-submarine and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, scuba diving, helmet diving, buffet lunch, time to explore Green Island or simply relax on the white sandy beach. Our friendly crew will help you to organise your activities to make the most of your time on Green Island.

Trinity Inlet...a remote wilderness only minutes away from Cairns! Enjoy a nature cruise along picturesque Trinity Inlet, conveniently departing from the Reef Fleet Terminal. Discover the secrets of this unique and special mangrove-lined waterway and see a rich and diverse array of wildlife including the deadly saltwater crocodile, native birds and over 70 species of fish.
Enjoy crocodile spotting in safety aboard the air-conditioned catamaran, the M.V. Habitat Explorer, before gaining exclusive access to a fascinating commercial Crocodile Farm. Convenient half day tours depart daily at 9.30am & 1.30pm.

Ever imagine yourself snorkelling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef? Turn it into a reality by joining a “Cruise Whitsundays” day tour on board one of the world’s fastest sailing boats. Choose from cruises to Whitehaven Beach, Daydream Island, Long Island to name a few. After a day sailing with us and exploring the reef you will understand why Eco-Tourism is so important to this part of the world.

Ocean Free is a 63 ft schooner sailing daily to Great Barrier Reef and Green Island. Guaranteed small no's ( 35 max) with unparallelled personal service.Specializing in introductory diving (mostly 2 in a group)even offering 1:1 instructor:diver ratio for those needing extra care.
Ocean Freedom is a 21m luxury cruising catamaran departs daily to Upolu Cay and the Great Barrier Reef. Over 5 hours to snorkel, dive or relax 2 destinations including the outer edge of Upolu reef.

Sunlover Reef Cruises operates luxury day cruises to Moore Reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal in the heart of Cairns. Our fast, air-conditioned vessels offer the highest quality experience in discovering the beauty and environmental magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef.

Take advantage of the free inclusions, snorkelling with all equipment provided, guided coral viewing from glass bottomed boat and semi-submersible, along with a sumptuous hot and cold buffet lunch featuring seafood.

Sailaway is a leisurely one hour sail to the stunning Low Isles. Guests have the opportunity to explore this protected coral cay, with white sandy beaches and coconut palms, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the coral sea. Sailaway ensures your enjoyment with small numbers ( max 33 guests) and personal attention from our friendly crew. Guided snorkel tour and interaction with turtles in natural habitat. Pure sailing expereince.

Pro Dive Cairns has an international reputation as one of the best and most professional liveaboard scuba diving companies in Cairns and Australia. Pro Dive offers dive trips and learn to dive courses to the Great Barrier Reef departing from Cairns Marlin Marina daily. Founded in 1983 Pro Dive Cairns operates 3 purpose built, multimillion dollar liveaboard dive vessels and has a specialised diver training facility located in Cairns city with 3 air-conditioned classrooms and a large, 4 meter deep, heated training pool. The training facility is a 5 star PADI dive training centre which ensures learn to dive courses and diver training is of the highest quality and standard. Pro Dive Cairns has 16 exclusive dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef chosen specifically for their abundance of marine life, beautiful coral formations and consistent visibility. With PADI 5 Star scuba diving courses, high quality training facilities, purpose built vessels and liveaboard pleasure diving trips you are sure to have an amazing ...

The tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef harbour an ecosystem rich in marine diversity and exquisite natural beauty. Join Spirit of Freedom for your choice of a 3 to 7 night expedition to world renown diving destinations of the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs, and Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea. These unique ecosystems showcase an amazing diversity from picturesque coral gardens crowned with delicate anemones and colorful reef fish to the 1000 metre walls of the volcanic atolls of the Coral Sea, home territory for reef sharks, whalers, schooling hammerheads, mantas, schools of barracuda and mackeral, and massive red and yellow soft corals. Spirit of Freedom is one of Australia’s most comfortably appointed live-aboard dive vessels, with three decks of living space, generous cabins with private bathroom, and all the amenities of a hotel, complimented by first class meals and outstanding service. 3 Day Cod Hole and 4 Day Coral Sea tours include a one way low level flight over the reef between Cairns and Liz ...

Heli Charters Australia is the largest helicopter operator in North Queensland. With the Tropical North at our doorstep, we have the destination, passion and enthusiasm to showcase the most amazing natural icons and scenery in the region. We are committed to exceeding all expectations... its what sets us apart from any other helicopter experience. Journey with us on our:
• Fly/Cruise Packages – fly one way or both over the spectacular reef and cays to join Down Under Cruises for an afternoon of snorkelling and diving
• U Fly – exhilarating opportunity to fly a helicopter yourself with an fully trained instructor
• Fantasy Flight – escape for a picnic on a secluded Sand Cay or retreat by a cascading Waterfall
• Scenic Flights – the only way to truely appreciate the reef and rainforest from above
• Cairns in a Day – choose Kuranda Rail/Skyrail, Skydive or Cairns Tropical Zoo then fly over the reef to meet with Down Under Cruises for ...

Passions sails daily to two fantastic locations - Michaelmas Cay and the Outer Barrier Reef. Passions is a fast modern 25m maxi cat, taking you to the best locations with the friendliest crew, dedicated to providing a personalised experience with award winning customer servce. SERIOUS DIVING - SERIOUS FUN

Fantasea Cruises offers the following day cruises:
• Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reefworld – the most sophisticated adventure platform on the Great Barrier Reef including a FREE kids club!
• Whitehaven Beach – seven kilometres of glistening white silica sand surrounded by crystal clear waters!
• Whitsunday Islands – daily cruises to Hamilton Island!

Frankland Islands Cruise and Dive offer an amazing Great Barrier Reef Island day tour departing from Cairns. We will make it a day to remember! We have an exclusive license for a national park on the Great Barrier Reef so come and cruise with us and swim amongst the most beautiful fish in the world. Offering introductory diving, snorkeling and an unforgettable island experience we will make your day tour to the reef as enjoyable as possible. Frankland Islands Cruise & Dive is the only Reef Day Tour that includes a River Cruise, Great Barrier Reef and Island experience.

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Fraser Island 4WD tours.
We offer 2 and 3 day Safari Tours to Fraser Island, staying at Eurong and Kingfisher Bay Resorts. We have more permits to see more areas, and offer a greater level of comfort at an extreamly competitive price.

North Stradbroke Island 4WD tours.
We offer 1 Day tours to North Stradbroke Island which includes BBQ lunch, 4WD tour of the Island, and transfers from Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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Aristocat specialises in day tours on the Great Barrier Reef departing from Port Douglas/Cairns. Why not get up close and personal with the reef life by snorkelling or scuba diving, the choice is yours when you cruise with us? Those who travel with us during the months of June to September will have the bonus of seeing the majestic whales.

Calypso is a family owned and operated company providing daily cruises to the Great Barrier Reef from the Marina Mirage, Port Douglas. Calypso travels daily to three breathtaking sites on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, exploring the amazing marine life without any crowds; we are committed to providing an exceptional reef experience.
Our fast, stable and comfortable vessels all have large deck areas and spacious saloons. Our experienced crew provides friendly and professional service. Unwind while you snorkel, take an introductory or certified dive or just relax on board and enjoy a refreshing drink - our boats are fully licensed.

Billfish is a 43ft luxury game boat operating sports fishing charters out of Cairns. Our operation extends from light tackle share and sole charters January to August to Heavy Tackle extended liveaboard or mothershipping, fishing for Giant Black Marlin along the Ribbons Reef and Continental shelf on the Great Barrier Reef from September to December, we can also offer day sole charters on space available notice only.
Our target species can vary throughout the year, depending on the season. On 15 kg line anglers can hook up on Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, Barracuda, Sailfish, Juvenile Black Marlin and other pelagics (surface feeding fish), while heavy tackle fishing targets the giant black marlin.

Snorkel, Dive, Sail, an owner operated sailing catamaran that carries only 20 people to the Great Barrier Reef. Visits Upolu Reef for approx 4 hours, includes all equipment, extra help and instruction for beginners, fun & informative reef education, guided snorkel and dive tours, tropical buffet lunch, afternoon tea consisting of fruit platters, cheese & biscuits and wine

An Australian Adventure is one click away. Great coastal and outback tours through Australia are what we do best. Turn scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, horse riding, desert crossing, and bush survival into an Australian adventure of a life time. Visit the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, ancient Daintree rainforest and Cairns and its lush tropical surrounds on one of our east coast adventures. Let the Whitsundays and Fraser Island take your breath away and take in the beauty of Byron Bay. Tour the outback and visit Ayers rock and the red centre while taking in the amazing landscapes of South Australia and the Northern Territory including destinations like Kakadu, Kings Canyon and The Olgas. Maybe a west coast adventure is more your style with glorious sunsets and the likes of the Pinnacles desert, the Bungle Bungles and Monkey Mia intrigue and excite you. The isolation, red soil, stunning beaches, unique culture and the abundance of natural resources make this a land of beauty and contrast. Adv ...

Experience that once in a lifetime flight, over the sparkling sapphire blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef, or escape to a secluded island paradise for a stay of pure decadence? These scenic helicopter flights depart from both Cairns and Port Douglas. You can enjoy either a scenic flight, visit a coral cay or even combine your flight with a variety of reef cruises.

Relax and let Synergy show you the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Get ready for a day of total indulgence. Sailing to the Outer Barrier Reef, Synergy gives you over three hours to explore the wonders of the World Heritage listed Marine Park. Barbecue lunch is cooked and served on board including fresh local seafood, chicken and a host of gourmet delights. Snorkelling is a must. So what are you waiting for? Avoid the crowds and be pampered with Synergy Reef Sailing, departing seven days a week from Marina Mirage, Port Douglas.

One day and two day tours from Cairns to the Atherton Tablelands, the Daintree and Cape Tribulation area and into the adjoining Outback. The regular tours are conducted in German language, tours in English by special request.

Morning tour
“We take only photos and leave only footprints”. Discover Magnetic Island’s National & Marine Parks from the quiet of your kayak on this fun and adventurous award winning tour. Paddle within metres of huge granite boulders to marvel at the coastlines rugged beauty. Enjoy a tropical breakfast on a secluded, picturesque beach, drift over seagrass beds and coral gardens without disturbing the environment to view nature in the wild on the Island’s only “Advanced Ecotourism” certified tour.

Sunset tour
Take a leisurely paddle in Horseshoe Bay’s calm waters as you soak up the last rays of the sun, reflect over your day with a drink as you watch the sunset behind the anchored sail boats.

Sailing Monday, Wednesday & Friday Evenings.

Enjoy the thrill of sailing! Relax with a gentle afternoon sail onboard the new luxury ‘Lagoon 500’ from France.

Soak up the peace and tranquillity of a tropical Sunset over the Coral
Sea with spectacular mountain views.

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions offer 3, 4 & 7 night Great Barrier Reef scuba diving expeditions.

Mike Ball Dive Expedition’s diving vessel, Spoilsport, is Australia’s most awarded liveaboard dive boat. Her combination of space, stability, and diver conveniences is unmatched. Dives are exclusively conducted at the sites of best biodiversity north of Cooktown on the Great Barrier Reef including the Cod Hole and Coral Sea. Swim with diver size fish, witness sharks up close, dive plummeting walls in gin clear water. Fly Dive itineraries include a 250km scenic reef flight that provides stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.

The liveaboard dive trips Include:
• Twin or double cabins, most with ocean views & ensuite.
• Meals, snacks, soft drinks anytime, wine with dinner.
• Transfers to Cairns city hotels after disembarkation from Spoilsport.
• Low-level 250-km reef flight on Fly Dive itineraries.
• Complimentary Reef Ecology Progr ...

Daily return Ferry transfers to Fitzroy Island, guided Sea Kayaking tours, Rainforest Bush Walks & Beach Hire activities such as: snorkelling, glass bottom boat, ocean trampoline & paddle ski hire.

Whitsundays Sailing Adventures is dedicated to offering world class, quality live aboard sailing and diving adventures in the spectacular Whitsunday Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The vessels are owner-operated resulting in a focus on vessel and crew standards, fantastic food, personalised service and a truly individual and unique experience.

Whitsundays Sailing Adventures operates the most diverse fleet of live aboard, crewed charter vessels in the region with multiple daily departures from Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no fixed itineraries for our scheduled departure cruises. The desires of guests are considered in relation to prevailing weather conditions to ensure that everyone on board enjoys their adventure. All Whitsundays Sailing Adventures vessels provide fantastic meals prepared freshly onboard.

Your adventure begins the moment you arrive in Airlie Beach, gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and the World Herita ...

Awesome Adventures Oz offer a fantastic range of affordable packages based in the stunning Whitsunday Islands. Packages range from 3 days / 2 nights to 6 days / 5 nights and include transfers, Airlie Beach and/or island accommodation and some of the 'must do' activities in the region including the Great Barrier Reef Adventures and Camira Day Sailing Adventure visiting famous Whitehaven Beach.

A dedicated snorkel only vessel carrying a maximum of 23 guests, Aquarius is committed to providing each guest with a unique and personalised experience daily. Indulge in the tranquil waters of the blue lagoon and snorkel effortlessly amongst spectacular marine life including green turtles, parrotfish, fusiliers and clownfish.

Seastar bops along at up to 24 knots getting to Michaelmas Cay in just over an hour. We are the first to arrive - dive or snorkel from Seastar. Take the ferry to the beach & snorkel in the calm & sheltered waters of the island.

After a couple of hours, the crowds arrive, so we skedaddle off to Hastings Reef. A very different reef to Michaelmas, there is more diving, snorkelling or stay dry in the Glass Bottom Boat. After exploring Hastings we scoot back to Cairns. With 2 1/2 hours at each location, there is ample time to enjoy all that each offers.

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For the newest and most amazing adventure, explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, in one of our exclusive mini-submarines.

Descend to the beautiful coral gardens and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. You do not need scuba equipment, a dive licence or training to dive in one of our mini-subs. Join us on Fitzroy Island, near Cairns to enjoy this "once in a lifetime experience".