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Inner reef is closer and cheaper, outer reef is better and a longer ride. These 10 sort the day boats out of Cairns and Airlie by which reef they actually reach, what the platform is like and how much of the day is sailing.
Review of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef cruise, with two outer reef stops, snorkeling, scuba options, lunch, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“The trip was very well organized. 170 people on board including staff, but it did not feel crowded or chaotic. Great crew! Good food! Thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Review of Ocean Freedom’s Cairns reef cruise, with two sites, guided snorkeling, glass-bottom viewing, lunch, scuba options, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour! The staff was extremely helpful and professional and made the experience fun. The experience was also well tailored where they thought of every detail. Food was decent too. Highly recommend.”
Review of Cairns Reef Adventures’ four-hour Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour, including boat ride, value, wildlife, safety, and practical tips.
“The crew was fantastic. They took great care of us on the boat and in the water. They were very informative and helpful throughout the day. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef and the absolutely beautiful scenery and aquatic life.”
Review the Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour with two outer reef sites, five hours in the water, lunch, scuba options, and Indigenous culture.
“This was my partner's first dive on the reef and it was incredible. The crew and dive master were so helpful. Such a wonderful crew.”
Review of Quicksilver’s Port Douglas reef cruise, with snorkeling, semi-submarine viewing, lunch, optional scuba, and practical booking advice.
“Great experience with this tour - boat was gorgeous, lots of available seating inside and out on the deck. We took the helicopter ride which was worth the expense- stunning views of the reef. Lunch was great and there was a good supply Read more”
Review of Wavelength’s Port Douglas Outer Reef cruise, with three snorkel sites, marine biologists, meals, photos, and practical booking advice.
“With Marine Biologists on board, and leading snorkeling tours what's not to like. The team are also helping regrow the coral and take readings for the national centre. Plenty of drinks and cake, possibly too much cake... Lol that's probably the only area to pick up.”
Review of Puerto Morelos reef snorkeling: small groups, two 45-minute swims, gear included, family tips, price, logistics, and drawbacks.
“Everyone involved with our snorkeling trip to the reef was fantastic and helpful. We were fitted for gear and checked in, and accommodations were made for a diverse group of inexperienced snorkelers. We had a great skipper and our dive master kept us from harming the fragile reef all while letting us get a glimpse of the local aquatic life. My wife was a wee sick and woozy from the boat ride, and all of the staff were kind and considerate in helping her get her land legs back.”
Review of Port Douglas Outer Barrier Reef cruise with three snorkel sites, optional scuba, meals, gear, guides, and practical tips.
“Shoutout to Ruth for making our first diving experience seamless and so enjoyable”
Review of Sailaway’s 9-hour Mackay Cay reef cruise from Port Douglas, with sailing, snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom viewing, and practical tips.
“We did a great day trip to outer great reef. All was very professional and top standard. We are very happy from this experience dispite a stormy conditions we were coming back.”
Review of Silverswift’s full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns, with three reef sites, snorkeling, scuba, meals, costs, and practical tips.
“It was incredible. The crew members were very helpful. We could enjoy a lot even being a non-swimmer.”
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