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
  • Complimentary Snorkel tour, tuition, and marine naturalist presentation
  • Winter Wet Suits/Summer Sun Suits/Prescription Masks/Snorkeling Equipment Available
  • Visit two exclusive Outer Reef locations for snorkeling and exploration
  • Cruise aboard a stylish, modern high-speed catamaran
  • All marine park fees and levies
  • Indulge in a hot and cold…
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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Debbie_h
Jan 16, 2026
Exceptional! Do not hesitate. - Thoroughly enjoyed our two dives with Passions of Paradise. David was great, easing our anxiety right away. Made the experience so rewarding in our small group of only 4 divers. Thankful too that they could accommodate my non certified husband and provide a great day for him as well. Highly Recommend!
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U9174emmaryw
Jan 15, 2026
The best!!! - Perfect! Staff was so knowledgeable and helpful!!! Skilled, and friendly!! Admission fee and length of tour was awesome!
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Hollygi5838gk
Jan 14, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal! - Best experience, more than I could have asked for. I tried scuba diving for the first time, and our instructor Simon was amazing. He made me feel completely safe, and his guided tour through the reef turned this bucket-list experience into everything I hoped for and more. The marine presentation on the way back to the dock was also phenomena, it was inspiring to hear about all the incredible work the company does to give back to the reef and protect this natural wonder. 100/10 experience, couldn’t recommend it more highly!
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613dantez
Jan 13, 2026
Passions is Perfect! - Passions has an outstanding team, every single person was attentive, helpful, and so kind. Our experience with them was our favourite part about Cairns! The food on board was also great!! And hearing about the reef conservation from the marine biologist Lily on board was amazing. She taught us so much that we didn’t already know. They’re the most sustainable boat in that port. Only good things to say about this boat and crew!!
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Rashmibala_v
Jan 10, 2026
Fantastic experience... - Fantastic experience which was very well organised by super friendly crew and a delicious lunch. The snorkelling was phenomenal.
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R6824cmlaurenh
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful experience, well worth the trip! - This was such an incredible experience! The staff really goes the extra mile to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable the entire time, and it really is the perfect length of a tour. Our group was ~50-60 people, but it didn't feel crowded or overwhelming at all. The one thing that I really thought stood out was that not only did they emphasize their role as one of the only local tour companies left, they also took time to share about the conservation efforts of the reef and the work they have done to preserve it. Definitely one of those things that makes you feel like your money is going to the right place. Couldn't recommend it more, they did a stellar stellar job!
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Shihyin_c
Jan 4, 2026
The crew was great taking... - The crew was great taking care of us with a wide range of snorkeling/diving experiences making sure everyone had a good time. Our 8 year old son is the youngest in the water and our family went into the water with a guide. Our guide Harry was great keeping us safe and comparable and take us around to explore the reef. The ride to Great Barrier Reef was long for 2 hours but the reef was the best I’ve seen so it’s worth the ride! The snorkeling gears were in great condition and plenty of snacks, water/coffee/tea and lunch. I’d recommend taking your tour with Passions!
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Derrick_h
Jan 4, 2026
The Passion Crew were... - The Passion Crew were accommodating, courteous and lots of fun to be around. Harry was very patient with me as inexperienced snorkler
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Flyer47803023892
Jan 3, 2026
The best reef trips - locally owned. - Our family had an amazing trip on the passions of paradise. We found the tour itself to be incredible, first class, and full of wonderful staff working on the boat. From the incredibly capable captain, to the super attentive dive masters, snorkel instructors, pursers and cooks. The meals and snacks were first class and well presented. The entire staff came around regularly to check on us to make sure we were doing OK. They discussed what was going on next, and taught us how to use the right equipment set up in the right way. They really made our trip. Their experience, customer service, and happy nature made everyone happy on our trip. The staff treated us like family, particularly Parker, Lenah, and Ben for the amazing amount of time that they spent with us. Their knowledge about the reef and the city of Cairns made the trip even better. Parker really stood out to us, even though we come from cities with rival football teams. He helped us out with every thing we needed and wasn’t shy to strike up a conversation. It is one of the last locally owned boat which made all the difference - go with the locals - it makes a difference! Thank you for the trip of a lifetime!
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Katie_m
Jan 13, 2026
No complaints. Phoebe was... - No complaints. Phoebe was very good and helpful in rough seas. Food was good. Safety review good. All crew friendly.
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From $185
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).