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Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour with Reefworld Pontoon

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Cruise The Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury catamaran! The Great Barrier Reef is one of nature’s biggest accomplishments, and what better way to take it all in than sailing on a high speed catamaran with spacious air-conditioned lounges, huge viewing decks, catered refreshments and comfortable seating.

Cruise The Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury catamaran! The Great Barrier Reef is one of nature’s biggest accomplishments, and what better way to take it all in than sailing on a high speed catamaran with spacious air-conditioned lounges, huge viewing decks, catered refreshments and comfortable seating.

Highlights

  • Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
  • Spend four hours at Hardy Reef
  • Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
  • Access to underwater observatory
  • Semi-submarine guided tour
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
  • Optional activities (own expense) including guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving

Join Cruise Whitsundays for a day on the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie beach aboard a luxury catamaran!

The Great Barrier Reef is one of nature’s biggest accomplishments, and what better way to take it all in than sailing on a high speed catamaran with spacious air-conditioned lounges, huge viewing decks, catered refreshments and comfortable seating. At various times of the year you can sight whales among other wild life.

Relax as you cruise to one of two pontoons at different reef sites. Work on your tan, chill out undercover or explore the reef from the underwater viewing chamber, the semi-submersible submarines, or get in the water with your snorkel and up close to the stunning marine life. Explore the unique world of the coral walls, study the amazing fish varieties and be delighted by the giant groper!

Included in your cruise is your buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and tea and coffee during the day. Our vessels are catered by award-winning Airlie Beach restaurants, supplying a banquet of tropical cuisine and seasonal delights. A bar is available on board for purchasing cold refreshments.

Our care for the environment

Cruise Whitsundays has a strong environmental ethic. We believe the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays natural environment are the most important aspects of our operation. We want to ensure the reef will be preserved for the future, so our activities and operations are designed to follow world-best environmental practices.

Departure Times:

Port of Airlie: 8:00am, 6:10pm

Hamilton Island: 9:00am, 5:00pm

Adult $309.00
Child $159.00 (Child 4-14 years)
Infant $0.00 (Infant 0-3 years)

Location

  • 24 The Cove Road,
  • Port of Airlie

Notes

  • Child 4 - 14 years

Available Bookings from 22 Dec to 4 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$309.00
  • Child$159.00
  • Infant Free

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Dominik from Poland wrote on 01 April 2017

Snorkeling na Wielkiej Rafie

Impreza przygotowana w bardzo profesjonalny sposób. Warto skorzystać z oferty całodziennego rejsu na rafę.

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Faith Appleton from Australia wrote on 22 March 2017

Best Experience Ever

A spontaneous road trip put me in Airlie Beach for a weekend. This cruise was so fantastic! I loved every minute and took advantage of the introductory scuba dive - which I loved. My only recommendation world be, if your a picky eater or 'real' coffee love, make sure you take a few snacks/a cup of coffee with you in the boat :)

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Marlene Harris from South Africa wrote on 01 March 2017

Great barrier reef day trip

Good facilities. Excellent food. Attentive staff. Informative!

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S B from Australia wrote on 01 August 2023

Disappointing

-snorkelling spot is really average, corals are bleached -3hrs by boat to go to the snorkelling spot -60% of passengers were sick vomiting this morning on the boat, it was chaos - staff is really pushy to sell things: rent a gopro, an helicopter ride, pictures, scuba diving, it is non stop during the cruise - it is not premium, it is mass tourism - 2 toilets for 90 passengers

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Maria from Australia wrote on 06 January 2017

Ah-mazing!

Do it! This is simply unforgettable! If you are not planning on being in the water the whole time- do the half day!

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