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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 and light snack on return journey

The large modern vessel provides a superior ride in all weather conditions to exclusive protected Reef locations. Professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience!

Evolution has exclusive moorings at several outer reef locations. 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.

Down Under Cruise and Dive have selected their outer reef locations based on variety and bottom contours, so to provide the best experience for experienced snorkelers, beginners and children of all ages.

Enjoy a full BBQ lunch and a complimentary glass of wine and a light snack on the return journey.

ACTIVITIES:

Snorkelling - Enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours 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!

Scuba Diving - 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 prior to travel. Please be aware at peak times dive availability can sell out due to pre-bookings.

Departure Location: Reef Fleet Terminal Building at the Down Under Dive check-in counter.

Transfers: Please arrange with the operator after booking - $18pp from Cairns City and $25pp from Outer City and Northern Beaches and $82pp from Port Douglas (min 2 passengers required).

Adult $240.00
Child $140.00
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult $320.00
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child $220.00

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 (vegetarian options available)
  • All equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • Tea, coffee facilities and a glass of wine and light snack on return journey

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 prior to travel.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Adult$215.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$215.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$215.00
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$215.00
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$215.00
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$215.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Adult$192.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$112.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$285.00
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$285.00
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$176.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$256.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$161.00

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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Matthew Limbert from New Zealand wrote on 06 September 2022

Great reef experience

A very well organised company with great crew.

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Cassandra Dinham from Australia wrote on 27 August 2022

Whatta great day

We headed out on Evolution for our second time yesterday and had an amazing day! Weather was rough but it didn’t matter, scuba intro dive was magic and the staff were awesome 😎 snorkeling was so much fun with so many different beautiful fish and coral to see. Lunch was delicious and enough that no one could possibly go hungry and then there were the photos taken by the onboard photographer… absolutely incredible and the best souvenir for a day at the reef

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Jacqui Kirby from Australia wrote on 05 September 2021

Amazing dsay on the reef

Great crew, incredible yacht that’s well maintained and clean. Lunch and some snacks provided.

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nafisurr from Australia wrote on 27 July 2021

Rockiest Experience ever.

For someone how has never been snorkeling, it was probably the most terrifying experience ever. From the get go, so many passengers were throwing up. The anti nausea pills did absolutely nothing for us. 4 hours after the pill we were still throwing up multiple times. Once in the water, tour instructor was not too engaging or encouraging at all. Both of us were given the wrong gear and were drowning in our own mask. 2nd time was the charm were we could actually see under water with our mask.and it was absolutely beautiful.The coming back part was the worst ,the yacht kept tilting from one angle to the other. It was even hard to walk without tripping over.

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Marta FerrerRodríguez from Australia wrote on 17 January 2024

Really disappointing

The ocean conditions were absolutely not suitable for this kind of trip. Many people (I would say more than 30%) were vomiting and not able to swim at all. It was an expensive way to spend a bad time. The company should cancel the trip if the conditions are that bad.

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