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Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Day Tour - Superyacht Evolution - Cairns

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Experience the best Reef Boat in Cairns with Down Under Dive's Great Barrier Reef tour, and travel onboard the most luxurious super-yacht, EVOLUTION, to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

Experience the best Reef Boat in Cairns with Down Under Dive's Great Barrier Reef tour, and travel onboard the most luxurious super-yacht, EVOLUTION, to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

Highlights

  • Cruise onboard 35-meter luxury superyacht with 3 decks
  • Locally owned and operated for 30 years
  • 5 hours of snorkeling or diving at 2 outer Great Barrier Reef locations
  • BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads
  • Professional instructors available all day long to assist you through the natural maze of beautiful coral and fishes
  • Enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on your cruise back to Cairns

Experience the best day at the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. The large modern vessel provides a superior ride to protected reef locations. Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef and explore two outer reef sites snorkelling. Down Under Cruise and Dive have selected their outer reef locations based on variety and bottom contours, to provide the best experience for experienced snorkelers, beginners and children of all ages.The outer reef locations, Norman Reef or Saxon Reef, are usually visited in the morning, before making our way to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon to explore this second reef site.

Enjoy snorkelling at both reef sites with all snorkelling equipment and tuition provided or add some adventure to your day with a variety of our optional activities including up to 3 introductory or certified scuba dives, semi-submarine or marine biologist tours and helicopter scenic flights.

You will be treated to a generous full BBQ lunch with prawns, steak, fish and a variety of salad options (special dietaries also catered for), and a complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits on the return journey as you cruise back to Cairns.

ACTIVITIES:

  • Snorkelling - enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours of reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef sites. Explore the underwater marine world with an abundance of fish, stunning coral formations and other marine life! Snorkelling is included.
  • Scuba Diving - upgrade and choose the dive package to enjoy either an introductory scuba dive or a certified scuba dive for certified divers. This package includes one pre-booked dive at a discounted rate. Additional 2nd and 3rd dives can be purchased directly with the tour operator before travel. Please be aware at peak times dive availability can sell out due to pre-bookings.


Departure Location: Reef Fleet Terminal Building (1 Spence Street Cairns) at the Down Under Dive check-in counter. You can make your own way there or book transfers.

Transfers: Please arrange with the operator after booking - $23pp from Cairns City and $34pp from Outer City and Northern Beaches and $99pp from Port Douglas (min 2 passengers required).

Adult $249.00
Child $149.00
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult $329.00
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child $229.00

What's included

  • Full-day outer Great Barrier Reef tour with snorkeling
  • 5 hours reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
  • BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads (special dietary options available)
  • All equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • Complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits on return journey
  • Tea, coffee facilities and a light morning snack on arrival

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Check-in from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 1 Spence Street Cairns. Boat departs at 8.00am sharp.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Child: 4 - 16 years. Infants (Under 4 years): Free

    All Tours are subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. All dives are weather permitting and at the captain's discretion. No refund for incomplete dives. Should a cruise not operate for any such reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or refund for days lost only. The operator reserves the right to cancel any tour, change vessel type or arrange an alternate carrier if the numbers in a group, or tour are insufficient. If you booked a scuba dive, certain medical conditions (eg. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operator's Medical Questionnaire and Terms and Conditions before travel.

    For Certified Diving, evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.

Available Bookings from 22 Nov to 5 Dec 2024

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  • Adult$224.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$224.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$224.00
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$119.00

  • Adult$224.00
  • Child$119.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$296.00
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$263.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$183.00

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

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Beverly Kendy from Canada wrote on 20 November 2024

Take this tour!

This is well oiled machine!.The Evolution is a large luxury yacht, with a great crew that pays impressive attention to safety! It’s a Beautiful boat & a very organized day of snorkeling at 2 locations .Snacks provided in the morning & afternoon with a delicious lunch included in between. Highly recommend this trip!

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Rachel Ryan from New Zealand wrote on 07 November 2024

Best snorkel ever !

The crew were so friendly and helpful! They definitely made the experience flawless ! I saw so much beautiful sea life I even saw a turtle on my snorkel ! I would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back :)

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Anna from Czech Republic wrote on 06 November 2024

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Scuba diving with Down and under cruise crew was one of the best experiences I ever had. Everyone was really friendly and we got to see some amazing fishes! I really recommend to go with them.

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Shelagh Brown from United Kingdom wrote on 24 October 2024

Book the Reef tour with Down under - brilliant

Absolutely brilliant day. Great team, friendly helpful professional. Great food and lots of it (shout out to the Chef , great job). Boat lovely, plenty of space. The Reefs just amazing. Definitely recommend Down under

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Diana Merrick-Tyler from Australia wrote on 18 October 2024

Reef tour that has it all

Friendly staff ,beautiful views, and decent size lunch.

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