Great Barrier Reef Tour: Snorkel and Dive Adventure

Explore the vibrant underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns. Discover the diverse marine life and stunning coral formations at three different dive sites. Perfect for confident water enthusiasts.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Silverswift Dive & Snorkel - Your day begins as you board the boat at Marlin Wharf. The ultra modern 29 meter catamaran will be your base for the day. Throughout the day you’ll visit three different locations which may include Thetford, Milln and Flynn Reef. Each stop showcases a different aspect of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. At each site…
What's Included
  • Use of Prescription masks
  • Lunch included
  • Guidance from a professional guide
  • Environmental Management Charge (EMC) covered
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Choice of water activities: snorkeling, introductory diving, or certified diving
  • Dive equipment provided (for diving options)
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Guided snorkel tour with reef expert
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
  • Optional activities (if options not selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an all-day excursion from Cairns to the vibrant underwater ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef. Regardless of whether you’re an expert or a newbie, a snorkeler or a scuba diver, this dive and snorkel journey from Cairns offers an exceptional glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity and unique coral varieties the Great Barrier Reef is renowned…

Location
1 Spence St
Spence Street
Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Silverswift Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am, boarding commences at 8:00am. Vessel departs 8:30am.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jillian_g
Feb 22, 2025
Great Experience!! - Getting to see three different sites was really cool, each one was a little different. The pre-brief was very informational. The crew were all helpful and informative. The nature talks between locations helped us to know what we were looking at. This cruise provides prescription goggles and basic sea sickness pills. The lunch was delicious and plentiful - both in amount and options. Bucket list item successfully and exceptionally checked off!!
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Dawn_w
Feb 20, 2025
Still great in cloudy day - Don’t be afraid to go if the weather looks iffy.Was cloudy all day but we still saw so many beautiful fish and coral. Company did a great job
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Mollyaw5206fy
Feb 16, 2025
Great experience for seeing the Great Barrier Reef - Brilliant day out on the reef. So much opportunity for snorkelling and scuba diving if you choose. We went to 3 diving spots all with beautiful coral and wildlife which we were able to spot. All crew members were lovely and very helpful, one even gave us a talk about different types of coral and wildlife and what we could find. The food was amazing and we were both so full at the end. There is opportunity also to pay for professional underwater pictures however these are a little expensive in my opinion but a great souvenir.
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Bill_f
Feb 13, 2025
Great diving experience. - Turn key exceptional experience. Dive master Michael was wonderful and informative. Food and service exceeded expectations.
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Spenser_d
Feb 11, 2025
The Silverswoft and its... - The Silverswoft and its crew made for an incredible reef experience. The cruise out to the reef sites was lovely and the ship was stocked with snacks and beverages both for the included morning/afternoon teas and lunch as well as for purchase in between. They also have some stuff to help with seasickness if you need. The reef sites were incredible and they really maximize the time you get at each by making everything run efficiently. They are also very flexible - my partner and I both bought intro scuba dives. I decided after the briefing at the start of the day that I just wanted to scuba and they let my partner do a second dive for free (normally A$80 at the time of this review). You can also get a refund if you end up in the same situation but if you book through Viator, you have to go through Viator to get it, so this ended up being way nicer anyway.
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David_m
Feb 8, 2025
Great experience - Staff was great you could tell they enjoyed there work. Got about an hour at each site. The food was great. Had a great experience
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Buoy_k
Feb 4, 2025
It’s really a good... - It’s really a good experience! I love it and I’ll be back again next year and recommend to my family friends
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Rob_m
Jan 30, 2025
Swimming off the reef - Friends recommended this cruise vendor. Excellent. We snorkelled at 3 different spots. Saw Sea turtles, baby shark. Plus this team is working with the government to ensure that the reef remains healthy. On board meal was excellent.
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Debbie_m
Jan 10, 2025
Grat day on the water - A very nice day on 3 beautiful dive sights. Great weather. Good food. Friendly staff. Saw a reef shark.
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Piao414
Jan 9, 2025
Wonderful day - Booked onto the intro dive Great Barrier Reef tour and it was amazing. Whole crew obviously love what they do and had a wealth of knowledge. Special shout out to Kenji for being a very patient and calm dive instructor!
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