AUSTRALIA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 reef snorkeling days in Australia worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
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 Divers Den’s Cairns reef day trip, with snorkelling, two outer reef sites, meals, equipment, boat comfort, and practical tips.
“Vanessa and Mazie were amazing!!! I did an introductory dive, one with each of them, and Vanessa was super patient with us and it was awesome! The second dive with Mazie was just fabulous because we had more time to explore and really take in the reef! Lunch was delicious and the cruise manager was just as sweet as pie!! Truly an amazing Christmas I will never forget!”
Review of Cairns’ Ocean Freedom reef cruise, with two snorkel sites, glass-bottom tours, optional scuba, lunch, and practical tips.
“Great day on the boat with the team. Great food, great atmosphere and amazing sights under the water. It’s great because their location is not surrounded by any other boats in the area and feels as the ocean should ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Review of ABC Reef Safaris from Port Douglas, with small groups, marine biologist guides, outer reef sites, lunch, value, and practical tips.
“We have visited all parts of Great Barrier Reef, it is the best snorkeling experience, Sam, Callum and Jason are excellent, they truly love what they do and provide the best possible customer experience, thank you team!”
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 of Reef Magic’s Cairns reef tour, with snorkelling, glass-bottom boats, marine talks, lunch, and practical tips on value and seasickness.
“I would highly recommend this tour with Magic Reef. I signed up for the escorted snorkel experience and Ella and Ethan were outstanding! Ella was very informative and Ethan went the extra mile and took underwater videos and pics with the Read more”
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 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.”
Review of Exmouth’s 2.5-hour Ningaloo Reef turtle snorkel tour, with small groups, local guides, wildlife, costs, tips, and practical details.
“Everything was great, we were picked up on time from our accommodation, a/c small van, boat was waiting, hopped aboard, friendly staff and captain, mask/snorkel was provided, safety information was explained, a spot on reef was chosen, snorkeling begins !!! Snacks and fruit, water, sunscreen provided. Information about the reef and surrounding Indian Ocean, guide was looking out for different sea life to observe 😎”
Review of Exmouth’s 3.5-hour Ningaloo kayak and snorkel tour, with turtles, rays, reef sharks, gear, transfers, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The marine life and how amazing the reef looked. Was surprised to be able to see the amount of marine life from turtles, stingrays and plenty of different fish. Loved the break for a healthy snack too. Liked hearing the guilds knowledge about the marine life.”
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