Great Barrier Reef Tour: Intimate Snorkeling Adventure
4.8
429 Ratings
Cairns City

Discover the Great Barrier Reef intimately with our half-day snorkeling tour. Enjoy a thrilling journey on custom vessels and cherish unforgettable moments.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great Barrier Reef - Embark on an exciting journey to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef!
    With a limit of just 27 guests, this tour offers a personalized experience without the crowds.
    The adventure begins at Cairns Marlin Marina, where guests will board one of our speedy vessels for a thrilling ride to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 1.5…
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What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Free GoPro Photos
  • Stinger Suits (in season)
What's Not Included
  • Wetsuits (available for hire)
  • Drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Prescription Mask (available to hire)
Additional Information

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of this incredible wonder, making you feel like you’re heading out with friends and family. With us, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination, thanks to our custom-designed fast vessels. Whether you’re…

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Location
The Pier Shopping Centre
Pier Point Road
Meet 30 mins prior to departure at our Reef Adventures office located INSIDE the Pier Shopping centre. The crew will then meet you and lead you down to the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(429 Ratings)
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Inspiration802253
Feb 13, 2026
Amazing - Caitlyn and Marie were awesome!!
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Karen
Feb 13, 2026
Great Experience. - Wonderful experience with Reef Adventures. We did the half day trip for snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef. Twenty seven guests, off the boat, with two great guides, Katelyn and Frankie, and pilot Victor. They explained alot about the coral and fish and took wonderful care of us. Even taking underwater pictures of what we were seeing and sharing them with us. Highly recommend this trip and company.
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Lovag903
Feb 13, 2026
AMAZING - PERFECT!! Higly recommend, straff was so helpful and caring! Perfect tour, fast boat and good snorkling
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Abbie_f
Feb 12, 2026
was a good first time... - was a good first time experience! guides were absolutely fantastic. would 100% recommend this experience.
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Taylor_m
Feb 10, 2026
Absolutely the best time! - The 3 team members were knowledgeable and very helpful. They took great care of us in and out of the water. We saw many different marine life we haven’t seen at other snorkeling areas including a sea turtle! It was enough time in the water and we had a blast on the boat there and back. This was my husband’s must have for our trip and it did not disappoint. 100% recommend. If we had time, we would have done more excursions with this team.
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Kevin_c
Feb 9, 2026
Frankie and Lilly the legends… - Booked the half day snorkeling, had never been snorkeling , so had no idea what to expect. It was awesome, Frankie and Lilly were our guides, I cannot explain how fantastic these two girls are, the whole crew were great, but these two girls were just magnificent. My brother and I are weak swimmers, Lilly, while keeping the whole group together from behind, literally dragged me around the sea with a rope and floaty. I wouldn’t have appreciated the reef as much without her, my brother was struggling to work his snorkel out, Frankie fixed that in seconds. We had the best time and it was purely down to the two girl, they are an asset to the company, the are just two good humans and both my brother and I are so very grateful to them.
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Chakira_a
Feb 8, 2026
Awesome day! - It was a great half day tour with great tour guides and pictures on gopro's included :D Quick hour ride to the reef and 1.5 hrs of snorkling
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Sandra_w
Feb 2, 2026
Really great experience,... - Really great experience, the crew were fantastic, loved the playlist and would do it again, just enough time in the water so if you’re pressed for time on your trip a half day is just enough
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Dxg28m6qd8
Feb 1, 2026
A must! - Professional, and organized. Great equipment. Fabulous captain and crew. Boat ride on Mad Max to the reef was smooth. Beautiful guided snorkel site: saw rays, turtles, thousands of fish and a black tip reef shark.
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Mary_a
Feb 1, 2026
Fun with the Sea Life! - That the guides, Lily, Taylor & Maria do their best for guests to see the most sea life available, enjoy their time in the water all the while with safety as their top priority.
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