Great Barrier Reef: Snorkel and Dive Adventure

Experience the luxury of diving and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef aboard the AquaQuest. Swim with vibrant marine life and create unforgettable memories!

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5RM857J9+92V - Embark on a day trip from Cairns with Divers Den to experience the marvels of the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re snorkelling, a novice diver, or certified, an unforgettable day awaits.
    Explore the outer Great Barrier Reef, just a 90-minute boat ride from Cairns. Spend up to five hours discovering two breathtaking dive sites,…
What's Included
  • Fresh hot showers
  • Lunch
  • Use of Wetsuits/Lycra Suits
  • All snorkel/dive equipment
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Digital camera hire & professional photo purchase (subject to availability)
  • Bar facilities including snacks
  • Guided Diving
Additional Information

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, just 90 minutes from Cairns. Discover two exclusive reef sites on the Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs, where vibrant corals and frequent sightings of turtles, stingrays, and more await. Whether you’re snorkeling, trying an introductory dive, or enjoying certified dives, AquaQuest,…

Location
B Finger Cairns Marina
Marlin Parade
Please make your way to Cairns Marlin Marina - B Finger for boarding from 8:00am and departure at 8:30am
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Journey03963170498
Oct 31, 2025
Do it!! - Great trip suitable for anyone from scuba diver to novice snorkeler. We were lucky and had great weather and calm seas and it was a true bucket list experience.
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S6675ntkk
Oct 26, 2025
A Great Day! - What a great day! I was with this company 6 years ago and was so impressed then, that I decided to do it again with my wife. Diver’s Den quality and professionalism was just as I remembered it. The quality of safety is very high and they explain things really well. The staff are personal and outstanding! My wife was hesitant going snorkelling and they took the time and care to give her the confidence to try it which she did. She really enjoyed it! The snacks and food are really good too. They do not skimp on the quality or quantity. The star of course is the Great Barrier Reef. Words cannot do it justice - you have to go to see it yourself. Diver’s Den is a company that makes that experience fantastic.
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A4562ylnicks
Oct 23, 2025
Brilliant trip. - A wonderful day snorkelling on the outer reef. The crew were great, the weather was perfect and the variety of life under the surface was absolutely amazing:
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Kim_r
Oct 21, 2025
Wonderful day - What a lovely experience. The crew made everyone feel comfortable especially the introductory divers. Appeared very safety conscious. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The underwater photos were fantastic.
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Clintosdulio
Oct 19, 2025
Great single day Cairns Dive experience - I had a single spare day in Cairns so headed out on the single day reef trip. The whole operation was very well run and organised, especially when it came to managing groups signed up for different activities. Very friendly and attentive crew, super friendly and detail/safety focused. The boat itself, Aqua Quest, is as well appointed as any dive boat you will find. Of course if you aren’t familiar with diving in Cairns you need to be aware that dive boats here are BIG. You will be on a boat with maybe 100 other people, not all will be divers and not all will be hugely competent. That is diving in Cairns so have realistic expectations. I had all my own gear but I did take note that all the on board rental gear looked to be very well maintained and of quality. We had 3 dives at Norman reef (two sites) and all were 40-50 minutes, solid length for tourist dives. The morning dives were pretty rapid fire, short surface interval then back in for the second dive. We are talking 12-15m dives so no drama there at all. Then it was a fairly run of the mill buffet style lunch, simple but tasty whilst changing sites, followed by third dive. This isn’t a boutique ultra length 30m dive experience, you are in Cairns, but for a fun day out, super casual nice dives in lovely warm waters it was great. I have to mention my guide Baeksong. They were so good at looking after the entire group. Trying to manage a diverse experience level underwater with everything from freshly open water through to an experience rescue diver is no easy talk. BK took the time to ensure I was still having great dives even if they were pretty simple and I really appreciated that. They certainly made my day out on the water. Every dive is great dive if you are having fun. Wouldn’t hesitate to head out with Divers Den again in the future.
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Ailish_d
Oct 18, 2025
My cheeks still hurt.... - My cheeks still hurt. Partly from holding the snorkel in my mouth, partly from smiling so much. It was such an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend. I did get a little sea sick on the way out as conditions were rough, but that did not takeaway from the spectacular coral and colourful fish.
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Desmond_m
Oct 14, 2025
Excellent - All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I was snorkelling for the first time, so there was lots of care and I felt very safe. Thank you,
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Chiara_p
Sep 27, 2025
Great experience - That was a wonderful experience with an amazing team ! They brought a good energy throughout the day, they were always making sure that everyone was having a good time I did snorkeling and it was so beautiful, that was actually on my bucket list to snorkel at the great barrier of reef and I don’t regret it I would definitely recommend to anyone, and hopefully I’ll be back in town to try scuba diving!
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Sulaman
Sep 27, 2025
Intro Dive and Snorkelling - This was my first time snorkelling and diving and the team made me feel super safe the entire time. I enjoyed the intro dive so much that I decided to do a second one in the afternoon location as well.
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Steve_b
Sep 22, 2025
Great trip to the reef. ... - Great trip to the reef. All staff aboard were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend Divers Den for your reef experience
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From $180
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).