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Reef Daytripper - Great Barrier Reef Small Group Sail and Snorkel Day Trip

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Sail away on Reef Daytripper as we visit the Great Barrier Reef aboard a charming catamaran! We take our small group of passengers to the picturesque Upolu Reef for fun filled day out on the Reef!

Sail away on Reef Daytripper as we visit the Great Barrier Reef aboard a charming catamaran! We take our small group of passengers to the picturesque Upolu Reef for fun filled day out on the Reef!

Highlights

  • Small group sailing tour to the Great Barrier Reef! (Max. 20 guests with 4 crew)
  • Local owned and operated
  • All snorkel gear provided and an opportunity to upgrade to Scuba Dive
  • Casual and informative reef education provided
  • Complementary guided snorkel tour provided
  • Eco-friendly tour - lowest carbon foot print of any Cairns operator

Enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere!

We aim to visit two sites around Upolu Reef and will spend just under 4 hours here - this gives you plenty of time to snorkel, dive or just relax on the boat and soak up the sun!

You are welcome to join our free guided snorkel tour. For this our dive professionals aim to enhance your snorkelling experience by pointing out and explaining the many different marine species that local the reef, along with some migratory animals such as turtles, sharks and rays.

We give the option for you to sign up for SCUBA diving on the day. All tuition, equipment and a guide are included in the dive price and, we can accommodate both certified and introductory diving. We aim to offer you unlimited time for dives, which means we won’t rush you at any point. This gives you; ample time to relax, adjust to the underwater realm and explore the wonders of the reef at your leisure.

Please note: Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification, and a medical questionnaire; must be successfully completed by all candidates prior to diving.

Certified Diving - $65

Introductory Diving - $70

Diving can be purchased onboard the boat on the day - Spaces are limited, please contact Reef Daytripper after booking if you have any questions about diving options or to reserve your space. Contact details will be on your booking confirmation.

For snorkelers - Wetsuit and stinger suit hire available onboard for $6 rental fee. Wetsuit hire is included for divers.

Departure point: Cairns Marlin Marina - at the end of D Finger - We are situated at the very end and are the last boat on the right.

Check in time: 7.15am for 7.45am departure

Returns: Approx. 4.30pm

Adult $220.00
Child $180.00 (14 years and under)
Family $740.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

What's included

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
  • Drinking Water

Duration

  • Allow approximately 9 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Cairns Marlin Marina - at the end of D Finger.
  • We are situated at the very end and are the last boat on the right.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Scuba Diving:

    SCUBA diving can present certain health risks, and ALL candidates are subject to a medical questionnaire before diving is permitted. Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification. The minimum age for diving is 12 years.

    Generally, a 12-hour wait is advisable before any pressurised flights and a 24-hour wait if a diver has done multiple dives over several days or decompression stop diving. Specific advice is usually available from the recognised dive tables selected for the dive.

    Terms and conditions:

    Please note: The company reserves the right to cancel the trip, or use another vessel due to poor weather conditions or mechanical problems. Selected reef sites visited may change with no notice.

    No refund is applicable if you fail to show up on the confirmed travel date. $15 per person marine park and passenger levy is payable by all persons travelling to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This fee is included in the price of your ticket.

Available Bookings from 22 Nov to 5 Dec 2024

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  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$198.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

  • Adult$175.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$180.00
  • Family$740.00

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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Julie from New Zealand wrote on 05 November 2024

Amazing crew and trip

This is the trip you need to go on. Entertaining lovely crew, fabulous snorkeling spots. Lovely fulling lunch, even wine crackers, cheese and fruit served on way back A++++ SAW REEF SHARKS, MANTA RAY, TURTLE, GIGNORMOUS CLAMS, CORAL, FISH OF ALL COLOURS

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chantalkoot from Netherlands wrote on 31 October 2024

Amazing trip

The trip was amazing. The crew was really nice and helpful. With the snorkeling we stayed with the crewmember and got to see all the goods of the reef.

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Helen Tucker from United Kingdom wrote on 26 October 2024

Experience of a lifetime

Fantastic value for money ! Great atmosphere on the boat with friendly crew. We were lucky to have the perfect day - the sea was really calm , visibility great and the snorkelling was amazing . A very memorable experience !

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shairah09 from Australia wrote on 24 October 2024

Great time for my parents

Well done in organising such a great trip for my parents. Both of them around 70 years old enjoyed the trip, the support and friendly crew on board!

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Hannah Hannane from France wrote on 16 August 2024

Thank god the weather was lovely

We booked this trip because of the low number of participants and because it says it’s an ecotourism thing. Those parts were kinda true, but what we didn’t really enjoy was the way the crew felt a bit unfriendly, no nice vibe between them and towards us. The main issue was probably the divemaster that talked to us like we were idiots everytime we asked for something (wrong size of wetsuits, to change fins, etc), or the way he was asking us to get ready or stuff about the dive. To the point where I felt uncomfortable to dive with him and preferred canceling it. I wish the trip was more alive, maybe a bit of music and a bit of interactions with us would’ve felt a bit better but yeah… thank god the weather was nice and we were able to appreciate a bit of the natuee 🩵

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