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Great Barrier Reef Overnight Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Meals included
Highlights & inclusions
Spot turtles, reef sharks and fish
Sail to the Great Barrier Reef
Wake to sunrise over the Coral Sea
Snorkel up to nine coral reefs
Sleep overnight in a cosy cabin
Watch for dolphins on the sail home
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$669.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Set sail from Cairns on a two day, one night cruise to the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, snorkelling and diving across up to nine spectacular coral reefs. Swim through coral gardens and towering bommies as you meet curious marine life, from sea turtles and small reef sharks to schools of pelagic fish.
With a maximum of 12 passengers, your days are filled with unlimited snorkelling, guided tours and optional introductory or certified dives, including the rare thrill of a night dive beneath the stars. As the sun sets and rises over the Coral Sea, you will sleep aboard in a cosy cabin with fresh linen and shared hot showers, while homemade meals keep you fuelled between adventures. On the relaxed sail back to Cairns, keep watch for dolphins surfing the bow wave and humpback whales in season. This is an overnight reef escape that no day trip can match.
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What you need to know
- 2 day and 1 night Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive cruise
- Exclusive access to moorings across 9 reefs
- Morning and afternoon tea plus snacks
- Homemade meals prepared onboard
- Unlimited snorkelling with guiding on request
- 1 free 10 minute try dive for first time divers
- All snorkelling and dive equipment including wetsuits and stinger suits
- Cabin accommodation with fresh linen and bath towels
- Shared hot showers
- Bunk style accommodation
- Hotel transfers
- Bar purchases onboard, with no BYO permitted
- Merchandise for sale and underwater camera hire
- Certified and introductory dives, available as onboard purchases only
- Reef levy of $40 per person, payable onboard, covering the environmental management charge, port charge and admin fee
- Dietary requirement surcharge of $10 per person for vegan, gluten free or dairy intolerant meals, payable onboard, with requirements advised at the time of booking
- __Day 1__
- Board the boat, meet the crew and settle in over morning tea
- Set sail for the outermost reefs off Cairns. On the way you will take part in introductory and certified dive briefings and a marine naturalist talk, with plenty of time to relax and get to know your fellow passengers
- Arrive at your first outer reef location, chosen to suit the experience levels onboard. Depths range from 5 to 28 metres, giving divers plenty of options, while snorkellers explore extensive coral gardens teeming with marine life. Keep an eye out for turtles, small reef sharks and schools of pelagic fish, then sit down to lunch
- Move to a second reef location where large coral bommies sit alongside a dramatic reef wall. Dive to 18 metres or snorkel the shallow reef flats
- Rest from the water with a cheese plate, with time to relax and mingle
- Enjoy dinner once the day's activities wrap up
- Gather for the night dive briefing, with the dive usually starting after sunset
- Wind down afterwards with a tea, hot chocolate or a drink from the onboard bar, swapping tales from the day
- __Day 2__
- Wake to dawn over the Coral Sea and slip into the warm tropical water for an early snorkel or dive, a wonderful time to spot reef sharks, turtles and cruising pelagic fish, before breakfast is served
- Cruise to the next location, often a large coral bommie standing in 24 metres of water with rich surrounding coral gardens close to the boat and a great chance to see reef sharks. Morning tea is served
- Head to the final dive location, where coral draped walls rise from 18 metres around a circular lagoon for more superb diving and snorkelling
- Spend time over these shallower reefs of soft coral and isolated bommies, or simply soak up the sun, read a book and take in the views. Lunch is served before departure
- Hoist the sails for the journey home, often with dolphins surfing the bow wave and humpback whales in the winter months. Relax and enjoy the company as you approach one of Australia's most scenic harbours, with mountains rising on either side above a tropical city skyline
- Check in at 7.45am, departs at 8am
- Returns at 4pm on the second day
- Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- This experience departs from Berth 2, A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD 4870.
- Dive card and log book for certified divers
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, beach towel and camera
- Warm clothes for cooler months and evenings
- One small overnight bag, with storage for additional luggage available on request
- Cards or cash for any onboard purchases, including trip balances, extra diving activities and other charges
- Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years
- Not suitable for children under 4 years, non swimmers or those with mobility issues
- Suitable for participants with a moderate level of fitness who can swim, snorkel or dive
- Minimum 4 participants required for the tour to operate, with a maximum of 12 participants
- An additional reef levy is payable onboard
- Participants must be 18 years and over as this experience involves alcohol; photo ID may be required
- All snorkellers and divers must complete a medical questionnaire, which is attached to your voucher at the time of booking
- Certain medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease or epilepsy may preclude diving, with the final decision made by qualified instructors
- If a listed medical condition applies, participants must provide a doctor's certificate declaring them fit to dive
- Allow a minimum of 24 hours after multiple dives, or 12 hours after a single dive, before flying
- In extreme weather conditions the experience may be cancelled if safety is a concern; you will be contacted by the experience provider and rescheduled
- Times and locations visited may vary depending on weather conditions
- The cruise vessel is subject to change without notice
- Reconfirm your booking with the experience provider a week before your trip
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
