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, we are deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our customers, treating our crew as part of our family. We take immense pride in offering warm and enthusiastic hospitality to our guests. Our 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 is located on the Marlin Marina D-Finger - at the end of the finger, last boat on the right. 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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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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Sairz101
Oct 26, 2025
A Wonderful Experience - This tour was absolutely amazing. The small group made it feel personal and relaxed, and the guide was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and full of great info. Sailing on the yacht was smooth and peaceful, and snorkelling over the reef was unforgettable. The colours, the fish, and the calm water made it feel like another world. A simple lunch was provided, which was great—one less thing to worry about during the day. One suggestion: it would be nice if the snorkelling included a few pause points, so people could catch up or just float and enjoy the view at their own pace. Overall, a beautiful day out on the reef. Highly recommended!
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Taylor_c
Oct 23, 2025
Highly recommended, a... - Highly recommended, a perfect group size for a relaxing trip to some great spots on the reef. The crew were attentive and knowledgeable about the reef, and made sure to point things out throughout the trip. The food was also great. Highly recommend!
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C1712pslucac
Oct 15, 2025
Amazing - Beautiful experience, highly recommended! The crew was professional and super attentive. I will return one day in the future.
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Sharon_r
Oct 4, 2025
Incredible experience - Amazing experience in a small group. Really spectacular! Don’t miss out if you can possibly take this excursion.
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Teresacarmenb
Sep 27, 2025
Perfection from start to finish! - What an awesome trip to the Great Barrier Reef with an awesome crew! Lunch was simple but filling and you can go for seconds, cheese nuts n crackers pair with champagne !!! Cheers! You have it all! Plus it’s privately owned so you get better service because we are the select few not 100 patrons on board.
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N3362qssandyb
Sep 8, 2025
Awesome day - Great day in spite of rough waters. The crew was amazing, and the food was good. Very safety conciouse, boat was well equipped and gear was on good shape
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John
Sep 6, 2025
Unforgettable reef adventure with great crew, minor hiccups - The captain and female instructor were excellent and very professional. One of the male instructors was less personable and gave me the wrong wetsuit size twice without apologizing. The trip offers a lot to see, but the travel time to and from the reef felt quite long. I recommend bringing motion sickness tablets, as they aren’t available onboard. I appreciated the crew accommodating my request to bring my own lunch and keeping it cold. Despite the hiccups, it was an unforgettable experience, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it.
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Kay
Sep 20, 2025
65 years plus take notice - Avoid if 65 or older. Firstly, the crew were wonderful, food was great. However, the policy that anyone 65 years or older must wear a "snorkelling vest" is disappointing on two counts as there was no proviso for strong swimmers and experienced snorkellors to prove themselves. The "snorkelling vests" are just life jackets which make snorkelling unpleasant and deep diving is impossible. They DO NOT provide snorkelling vests, a specialised vest that fits more securely than a life jacket and can be fitted so it does not ride up in the water like a life jacket, no matter how tight it is made. This spoilt my day. Conditions on the reef were very cloudy and rough, so that added to the disappointment of the day. If you do decide to do this tour, do take some sort of motion sickness treatment. 6 out of 8 of the people were motion sick due to the rough conditions on the day - one to the extent that he was unwell, was throwing up in the water as we were trying to snorkell, and then slept for the rest of the day. It's around a two hour trip out under a small sail and motor, perhaps a bit quicker back in depending on conditions. Once again, a fantastic, caring crew. The owner of this business was not present but his crew were great.
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From $163
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).