Great Barrier Reef Tour: Snorkel Upolu Reef's Marine Life

Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day sailing trip. Discover a diverse array of marine life and vibrant corals at Upolu Reef, accompanied by a knowledgeable snorkel guide for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Upolu Reef - As an owner-operated business, there is a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of customers, with the crew regarded as part of the family. The team takes immense pride in offering enthusiastic and friendly hospitality to guests. The goal is to visit two sites, weather permitting, providing ample time for snorkeling, scuba diving, or simply relaxing on the boat’s bow nets.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Exposure suit
  • Exposure suits are price inclusive for children up to 14 years
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Complementary Guided Snorkel Tour
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and experience The Great Barrier Reef as nature designed it to be. No competitor in this area can match our exceptional personalized service. Join us and our friendly, adventurous crew for a fantastic day on The Great Barrier Reef. Our destination, Upolu Reef, is a stunning location at the edge of the Outer Barrier Reef, brimming with…

Location
Reef Daytripper
Spence Street
Reef Daytripper has temporarily moved to the Marlin Marina F-Finger next to the Salt House. Check in onboard at 7:30am
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jordan_k
Jan 12, 2026
The crew was awesome.... - The crew was awesome. They were very helpful and created a great day for us on the reef. Would definitely recommend!
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Z7444vvhelenp
Dec 31, 2025
Awesome way to end 2025 - What a way to end 2025!! We couldn't have asked for better weather and the crew are so incredibly professional and highly skilled as well as very friendly. The small group is also ideal as it is a more personalised experience and you get to meet people you might not meet in the large boats. It felt like being out with mates. Plenty of room to stretch out too. Fantastic experience.
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Utekv6717lz
Nov 24, 2025
Fantastic day out - Fantastic trip, highly recommended! The crew was so helpful all day, we had great food on the boat and lots of time for snorkeling in two different parts of the reef. I would always choose this again, especially because you’re traveling with a small group.
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Dylan_amaral
Nov 15, 2025
Do this trip!! - Do not do another snorkeling event other than this one! Mikaela and Luke were the best! We were very lucky to have a small group which made it feel very special. 12/10 recommend.
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Kit
Nov 12, 2025
Personal and relaxing - The crew did a great job answering all our questions and making sure everyone was happy; the skipper even helped me out with my leaky mask so that I could go scuba diving (which I highly recommend you do if you get the chance, especially first-timers)! The talk about the marine life was so informative and really interesting, with laminated sheets handed around so you could look at all the wildlife you were about to see on the reef. Saw so many different fish and corals, and the giant clams were especially awesome. We even had a swim-by from a substantially sized shark while we were all on the boat! Really nice, small group of people on this trip—got chatting with folks from all over. Excellent experience for a first visit to the reef.
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Richardsa3928oq
Nov 8, 2025
The Great Barrier Reef on the Reef Day Tripper - My wife and I went out with the Reef day tripper yesterday and had a fantastic day. The boat, the crew and reef location for snorkelling was a perfect day out. The lunch and snacks were great and to round the day off we had champagne, cheese, biscuits and fresh fruit. Luke our guide for the snorkelling was very patient especially with the the not so confident snorkelers in the water, he stayed with you, The reef was beautiful and it was like being in a fish tank with all the fish. The skipper Mikyla and Jamie the other diver was amazing too. Thank you Richard & Susan.
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369mareer
Nov 2, 2025
A great day out without the crowds - A lovely personal experience on the reef with operators that truly care for and respect the reef. I saw more fish and live coral than I expected. I’m 62 and a good swimmer but found the current at this particular reef very strong so it was tiring trying to swim against it all the time.
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C7294wdzacharyb
Oct 29, 2025
Wonderful - Paul, Julian, and Luke were a great crew, and the small group was such a great, personal, and intimate way to share the reef with people! We had a fabulous time at both spots and really enjoyed the slow stroll out and into Cairns that gave us time to enjoy all the beautiful views and conversations!
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P7371retoddh
Oct 29, 2025
Great Day on the Reef - We had a great snorkling trip. Friendly crew who explained things very well. The provided all we needed, including wetsuits and made it simple. We visited two areas saw lots of fish, a turtle, shark, coral...plenty of variety of marine life big and small. The captain and 2 crew were very attentive to each person on board helping as much or as little as needed. My wife and I would definitely recommend.
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Duchesnay
Jan 19, 2026
Terrible experience, company cancelled reservation last minute - Booked a day trip several months in advance with Reef Daytripper after doing extensive research. Was cancelled the day before because the company did not think we would make it to the tour on time as we were on a cruise ship. The ship was in dock for several days and there was no issue in getting there at designated time. Left us day before without our trip to barrier reef which was the purpose of my voyage from North America. Was fortunate to find another company that did not discriminate and made it to the boat and dock near the Daytripper well before their passengers arrived. Needless panic and confusion, and chaos. Very upsetting that was unnecessary. Lack of communication, poor management and customer service.
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From $186
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).