Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Great Adventures Pontoon
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August 2026
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A fantastic day out at Koranda. A must for your visit to this region.
Wow the sky rail is absolutely amazing. It is 7.5 kilometres long and so very high up above the trees. A wonderful experience. We did not know at time of booking about the gold class option for the train, but we are told it is very worthwhile. Kuranda is quite a large suburb with lots of restaurants, there are two markets which go on and on and have a good variety of items. The Butterfly and Bird parks are quite good. Also there are gardens and Koalas to see. A fantastic day out.
GBR pontoon reef trip with diving, snorkelling, semi sub, viewing platform.
Great trip, dive, semi sub and viewing platform was the best. Didn’t get to have lunch due to lack of time doing activities when finished. Dive instructor was very good and just got a bit dizzy doing the intro dive test. The pontoon facility makes this day trip so cool and can’t wait to do it again. Well done to staff helping the people feeding seagulls and l hope the mother-in-law will not make me pay for this for too long, lol.
What you can expect
Depart from Cairns and explore the numerous, stunning wonders of the famous Great Barrier Reef on this great value snorkel cruise tour! Join one of the region's most respected and longest running reef tour operators for a day out on the water aboard their spacious and fast air-conditioned catamaran. Head for the less commercialised outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef and take in all of the sights and enjoy a delicious morning tea along the way before arriving at the Outer Reef.
You'll have three hours here to enjoy the best of the reef however you see fit, with a huge range of entertaining reef adventures you won't be left bored or unamused. Take advantage of the free snorkel equipment and view all the wondrous marine and coral life from the water, climb aboard a semi-submersible vehicle for an incredible look at the reef's aquatic life without getting wet, and relax in the sun while enjoying the delicious hot and cold buffet lunch - the choice is yours! See, learn, play, swim and experience all this exquisite part of the reef has to offer before re-boarding the vessel and heading back to Cairns and enjoying a cheese and biscuit platter on the return journey. A comprehensive, reasonably priced and extremely accessible Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns, book this Outer Reef snorkel cruise online today!
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What you need to know
- Air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
- Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
- Morning tea cake selection
- 3 hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
- Hot and Cold buffet lunch
- Snorkel equipment
- Use of buoyancy vests
- Reef education presentation
- Coral viewing semi-submersible
- Underwater observatory with guided eco reef talk
- Afternoon tea whilst at the platform
- Cheese and biscuits for the return journey
- Hotel pick ups and drop offs
- Fuel Surcharge: Due to significant volatility in fuel supply and operational costs, a surcharge will apply and be collected at check-in on the day of travel (Adult - $10 AUD, Child - $5 AUD).
- Scuba Diving
- Scuba Doo - personal underwater scooter
- Helicopter Scenic Flights
- Optional extras can be purchased on the day of your cruise
- The Great Barrier Reef - the world's most unique and amazing marine spectacles
- Sleek Wavepiercing Catamaran giving you the smoothest ride
- Spacious Floating Platform with the ultimate in facilities
- Viewing amazing coral and fish species
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Coral viewing by semi-submersible sub
- Underwater observatory fish & coral viewing
- Cruises depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 10.30am and return at 5.30pm. Check-in commences at 9.30am and boarding commences at 10.10am
- Your Tour Voucher (which you will receive once the booking and payment is processed)
- Camera
- Swimming costume and beach towel
- Hat, sunscreen and shirt for sun protection
- Cash for drinks at the bar
- Credit cards for shopping and optional tours
- Fuel Surcharge: Due to significant volatility in fuel supply and operational costs, a surcharge will apply and be collected at check-in on the day of travel (Adult - $10 AUD, Child - $5 AUD).
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this experience
- Vessel subject to change without notice
Recent reviews
A fantastic adventure for the whole family. A must do at least once in your lifetime.
Very well organised. Lots of help from the staff where required. Plenty of room for all guests. Facilities are fantastic for out in the middle of the ocean. Buffet lunch was more that you could ask for. Not gourmet but very tasty. The 3 hours we spent there was just enough to tire us out. We did miss the semi submersible boat as it only departs 3 times and we just missed it on its last trip as we were having too much fun snorkeling. I would not recommend this activity if you have major mobility issues.
This is a great opportunity to access a once in a lifetime adventure. There are lots of options: snorkel, scuba, dive helmets, semi submersible, glass bottom viewing, helicopter.
This is a great opportunity to access a once in a lifetime adventure. There are lots of options: snorkel, scuba, dive helmets, semi submersible, glass bottom viewing, helicopter.
Spent a half day at the Outer Great Barrier Reef. We had an awesome time.
Spent a half day at the Outer Great Barrier Reef. We had an awesome time. I highly recommend it.. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Yes
