Great Barrier Reef Tour: Snorkel and Dive Adventure

Embark on a personalized luxury catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive, snorkel, and sail with an award-winning company, exploring vibrant coral reefs and encountering colorful fish and turtles.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great Barrier Reef - Passions of Paradise have access to over 26 destinations on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Each day you will visit 2 of these locations chosen for their suitability to the weather conditions. Snorkel or dive with our experienced crew and view an underwater world teeming with marine life and spectacular coral reefs.
What's Included
  • Marine naturalist presentation
  • Lunch included
  • Seasonal suits provided (Winter Wet Suits or Summer Sun Suits)
  • Travel on a stylish fast modern catamaran
  • Prescription Masks available
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Tea and coffee served
  • Complimentary Snorkel tour with tuition
  • All marine park fees and levies included
  • Snacks available
What's Not Included
  • Soft drinks and alcohol available at the bar (cash and credit cards accepted)
  • Return transfers; Cairns City $25p/p. Cairns Northern Beaches $40p/p - Must be booked in advance
  • Carbon offset - Offset your carbon foot print for only $1p/p
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Great Barrier Reef with a company lauded for its 30 years of excellence in providing personalized day journeys. Departing from Cairns, the 80-foot catamaran delivers you to two unique spots on the reef where you can opt to dive or snorkel amongst vibrant fish, turtles, and a spectacular collection of…

Location
1 Spence St
Spence Street
Please check in at the Passions of Paradise desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street Cairns. Check in is open from 7am and closes at 7:45am. Hotel transfers are available at an additional cost. Please contact us directly to arrange.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Francescagq6518mr
Aug 11, 2025
The great coral reef 🪸 - A truly beautiful experience with a breathtaking coral reef. The team was very well organized, with great attention to both the preservation of the reef and the safety of the guests. We especially appreciated Roberto for his professionalism and friendliness, and Lily for her deep knowledge of the corals and their inhabitants, as well as her kindness in sharing it all with us.
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Joann_w
Aug 10, 2025
Snorkel Great Barrier Reef experience - Absolutely fabulous.. fantastic crew, service and equipment Great food and music. Easy and comfortable and very very safe.
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Rowlandtravels
Aug 9, 2025
Wear a PATCH if you get seasick! - Great tour! The workers were very professional & helpful! The back had 4 ladders that go down into the water for easy access. They had a photographer that can take your pic in the water for purchase. We went to 2 stops. There was quite a bit of coral bleaching compared to the reef out of Port Douglas. No jellyfish. They provide float belts if you want to use them to help you float. They provided tea, coffee & water throughout the tour. Lunch was several types of salads, chicken/rice & sandwiches. It is an 2 hour boat ride both to & from the reef & the boat rocked a lot. Several people were vomitting! They sell sea sickness medicine if you need it for $4, but I would recommend wearing a patch if you get seasick!
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Tcoogs73
Aug 8, 2025
Great reef experience. - Great company and professional staff. Did the 1 hour additional snorkel with a marine biologist which I recommend doing. Very knowledgeable.
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218belindag
Aug 6, 2025
Most amazing day! - Crew were exceptional! Customer focused, caring and extremely knowledgeable. Had the best day exploring the reefs, saw so many beautiful fish even got to see a turtle and reef shark! The whole experience was Extremely well run, easy and safe. A core memory locked in! Thank you passions
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David
Aug 6, 2025
Best Great Barrier Reef Tour - Such an amazing time. Can’t recommend enough. Never met such a friendly, fun and helpful crew ever. We went with our 6 year old who can barely swim and never snorkelled. Libby, a member of crew, pulled our family around so patiently and pleasantly on both of our snorkels. All the staff are amazing, special shout out Libby and Simon. Thank you team. Hopefully we can come again soon.
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Melissabh5768tw
Aug 4, 2025
Definitely recommend this local business! - Great crew and a beautiful vessel. We did the snorkel as well as the scuba and some soaking in of the sun as well. The food was top notch and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt very prepared for the water and learned a lot on the way back to Cairns.
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Christinasy3180uw
Aug 3, 2025
Great Barrier Reef: unforgettable thanks to Passion of Paradise Guided Tour 🐠 🐠 - I don’t usually jump into deep ocean water, especially when I can’t touch the bottom. But Marco took the time to talk with me, listened without judgment, and helped me face the hesitation head-on. With his support, and Lea’s calm encouragement, I spent over three hours in the reef and actually truly enjoyed it instead of fearing it. Dave got to complete his first official dive after getting certified with Jeb. Massive milestone. Hayden and Storie did an assisted dive with Andi before joining me. The reef? Absolutely stunning. Coral, marine life, the water and all is beyond magical! If you’re thinking about seeing the Great Barrier Reef, Passion of Paradise is worth it. They’re not just tour guides; they’re the kind of crew who help you push past the nerves and make the most of it. Plus they share history and if you know me well, you know I ask lots of questions. They answered all of them with their extensive knowledge!! #GreatBarrierReef #PassionOfParadise
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Hilary
Aug 3, 2025
This staff is passionate about the reef - The staff were fantastic. It is obvious that they love what they do and love sharing their passion for the great barrier reef with all the guests
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Carys
Aug 11, 2025
Incredible - Had an amazing experience snorkelling on the reef! My tour guide Lily was especially lovely and helped identify different fish and corals! All the food and equipment was planned out including a nice bar! Would give it five if slightly smaller group ( there were about 95 people so some water reef traffic)
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From $174
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).