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Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel - Great Barrier Reef Day Trip from Cairns

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Join Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel and take 5 hours to explore 2 reef locations and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse ecosystem and our indigenous heritage.

Join Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel and take 5 hours to explore 2 reef locations and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse ecosystem and our indigenous heritage.

Highlights

  • Visit 2 premium reef sites
  • 5 full hours on the Outer Reef
  • Gain a deeper cultural understanding of this diverse ecosystem and our indigenous heritage
  • Free Snorkel equipment hire
  • Freshly prepared lunch
  • Activities for Non-Swimmers
  • Option to upgrade and add on scuba diving or a snorkel tour

Experience one of Cairns' most exceptional and exclusive Great Barrier Reef tours with Dreamtime Snorkel. Join Indigenous Cultural Guides on a day trip to two breathtaking outer Great Barrier Reef locations, immersing yourself in the Dreamtime of this natural wonder. The reef sites you'll visit could be Milln, Flynn, Hastings, Saxon, Norman, or Thetford Reef.

Dive into up to 5 hours of adventure at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, where you can explore two fantastic coral reef spots. Swim in the crystal-clear reef waters and meet fascinating marine creatures and colorful coral gardens. Your package includes snorkeling gear, lycra suits and wetsuit rentals. If you wish you can add on a guided snorkel tour and a chance to feed the fish led by marine experts, and options for both certified and introductory scuba diving.

Get a taste of the past as cultural guides share the Dreamtime tales of the local people, giving you a richer understanding of the diverse ecosystems that make up the Great Barrier Reef.

When you've worked up an appetite, relish a delicious cold buffet lunch with seafood served onboard, along with complimentary morning and afternoon tea.

Extras:

If you wish to take part in any of the following extras simply book direct with Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel after purchasing.The staff will discuss any medical restrictions or requirements with you if applicable:

Introductory Dive: $119 ($139 on the day of travel)

Certified Dive: $99 ($69 for a second dive)

Itinerary

  • 8:15am - Boarding commences at our Dreamtime desk in the Reef Fleet Terminal Building
  • 9:00am - Depart Marlin Jetty Cairns
  • 10:30am - Our in water activities commence at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Approx 12:30pm - Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch
  • 3:30pm - Depart the Reef and enjoy afternoon tea whilst interacting with the Indigenous Sea Rangers on board
  • 5:00pm - Arrive back in Cairns
Adult $255.00
Child $155.00 (4-14 years)
Infant 0-3 $0.00

What's included

  • Visit 2 premium outer reef sites with 5 hours on the reef
  • Cultural guides and Indigenous welcome to country and acknowledgment
  • Marine biologist presentation
  • Freshly prepared lunch, morning and afternoon tea, coffee & drinking water
  • All snorkelling equipment, Wet suits and lycra suits, Personal flotation devices

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 1 Spence St
  • Cairns
  • Qld 4870

Notes

  • Please note, only 1 x Reef site will be visited on our Reef Recovery days (Next scheduled dates are 11th & 29th July 23.

Available Bookings from 20 Jan to 2 Feb 2026

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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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Juliane Franke from Germany wrote on 08 January 2026

Super Trip

Wir haben den Schnorchelausflug mit Dreamtime sehr genossen. Es war alles gut organisiert. Die Stellen zum Schnorcheln sind sehr gut. Toll war auch das Angebot für unerfahrene Schnorchler zunächst eine begleitete Einführung zu bekommen. Ein teil unserer Gruppe hat auch einen richtigen Tauchgang gemacht und wurden dabei super betreut.

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Trixi Friessleben from Germany wrote on 03 November 2024

Gutes Erlebnis

Die Crew von Dreamtime war super und hat spannende Vorträge gehalten. Für die Kondition des Riff kann der Anbieter nicht viel, nichtsdestotrotz darf man nicht ein überragendes Marine life erwarten. Komisch fand ich, dass mir jeder einen anderen Preis für den certified dive genannt hat und ich dann mehrmals nachfragen musste.

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Sarvin Rajoo from Australia wrote on 05 January 2026

Great Team and Very Committed...

Despite our trip being cancelled due to severe weather, I felt compelled to leave a review because of how exceptional the Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel team truly is. Safety was clearly their top priority, and while it was disappointing not to be able to proceed as planned, the way the crew handled the situation spoke volumes about their professionalism and integrity. By all accounts, I felt they did a fantastic job under challenging conditions — calm, capable, and deeply committed to delivering the best possible experience.

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Bradley from New Zealand wrote on 01 January 2026

Fantastic Experience

Very friendly, not crowded, good food , professional, great day.

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wallace110494 from Australia wrote on 16 December 2025

Day tour

Our Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel trip was an absolute success! The entire crew was exceptionally polite and friendly, making the whole day feel easy and welcoming. Everything was flawlessly organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. We got wonderful pictures, and the experience was truly nice throughout the day. Highly recommend this tour .

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