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Reef Daytripper Great Barrier Reef Small Group Sail and Snorkel Day Trip
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
Wed 6 Jul
Thu 7 Jul
Fri 8 Jul
Sat 9 Jul
Sun 10 Jul
Mon 11 Jul
Tue 12 Jul
- Adult$154.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$130.00
- Family$525.00
- Adult$154.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$130.00
- Family$525.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great Great Teamwork
MarcoAntonio GuimaraesOliveira from
Australia
Great Great Teamwork
MarcoAntonio GuimaraesOliveira from
Australia
There's a Saying..You Get What You Pay For....
Andrew from
Australia
There's a Saying..You Get What You Pay For....
Andrew from
Australia
There's a Saying..You Get What You Pay For....
Andrew from
Australia
Have a GO
Michael Maitala from
Australia
Fantastic
Benjamin Tassone from
Australia
Fantastic
Benjamin Tassone from
Australia
Fantastic
Benjamin Tassone from
Australia
Great barrier reef exploring
Bernadette Diaz from
Australia
Great barrier reef exploring
Bernadette Diaz from
Australia
The best experience ever
Ivy Thay from
Australia
Reef Daytripper
scottp1 from
Australia
Visiting the Reef is a must but note ...
Helen Hooton from
Australia
Fabulous day!
Leonee Dixon from
Australia
A wonderful trip to the reef
Ram from
Australia
A wonderful trip to the reef
Ram from
Australia
Amazing day out!
Nadia Gangemi from
Australia
Amazing day out!
Nadia Gangemi from
Australia
Best experience to have at Cairns
Yerim from
South Korea
Best experience to have at Cairns
Yerim from
South Korea
Best experience to have at Cairns
Yerim from
South Korea
Such a fun day and the crew were amazing
Nadia from
Australia
Amazing day on the reef
shirleyh from
Australia
Amazing day on the reef
shirleyh from
Australia
Amazing!
rosanneb from
Australia
Amazing!
rosanneb from
Australia
Amazing!
rosanneb from
Australia
Sue
Sue Prider from
Australia
Great cruise, great crew
Chip from
Australia
Great time and experience!
Sara García Gonzalez from
Australia
Great time and experience!
Sara García Gonzalez from
Australia
Great time and experience!
Sara García Gonzalez from
Australia
Amazing experience and great crew
agustinal1 from
Australia
Amazing experience and great crew
agustinal1 from
Australia
Best of the best
savo smiljic from
Australia
Best of the best
savo smiljic from
Australia
Best of the best
savo smiljic from
Australia
Starfish
Amari Clements from
Australia
A very special day out
pamt1 from
Australia
A very special day out
pamt1 from
Australia
A very special day out
pamt1 from
Australia
A day well spent
Hafizzi from
Malaysia
Phil and Les
lesley turner from
Australia
Phil and Les
lesley turner from
Australia
Phil and Les
lesley turner from
Australia
Best crew best day
leoniem from
Australia
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour
Matthew from
Australia
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour
Matthew from
Australia
Best trip ever
kail1 from
Germany
Fantastic Day all round
Lauren from
Australia
Fantastic Day all round
Lauren from
Australia
Amazing Staff
alejandrah from
Chile
Amazing Staff
alejandrah from
Chile
Amazing Staff
alejandrah from
Chile
Awesome trip!
Megan Adelheid from
NZ
Great day out in the ocean
alexandrap3 from
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Wang from
Taiwan
Great Barrier Reef
Wang from
Taiwan
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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kail1 from Germany wrote on 26 February 2020
Best trip ever
It was a great trip to the reef. Staff is polite, spots for snorkeling are awesome and a lot of wildlife at the spots. Would definitely do it again !
Shania Brown from Australia wrote on 12 November 2021
SO GOOD
literally the best tour I've ever been on
aliced2 from Sweden wrote on 17 March 2020
Awful crew
Did sign up for intro diving. Awful crew that will stress you out, esepcially Mikaela. Happy I followed my gut feeling and cancelled the diving last minute and just snorkel cause I later found out their oxygen tanks were leaking. Nice dive-intro from asian guy in crew who was helpful and service minded, other 2 had a teribble attitude that ruined the trip. Slow boat and skipper with attitude.
Helen Hooton from Australia wrote on 09 May 2021
Visiting the Reef is a must but note ...
We had perfect weather for our visit to the reef. Although we understood it to be a 'sailing' trip, there was no sailing at all (engine was on all the time as apparently the main sail was broken). Yacht only allows for a small group of people which is much nicer. Food was terrific and the snorkelling was wonderful at Upolo Reef. I would recommend doing the guided snorkelling tour as the guide knows where all the good spots are. Current can be strong so use a noodle! Advice and instructions given by the crew was thorough (although they could have been a bit more friendly - seemed to be a 'job' rather than a passion). Overall a great day!
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Matthew from Australia wrote on 18 July 2020
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour
Yes it was the best day on the Reef Friday 17 July twenty amid COVID-19 stresses. We woke up early morning in Cairns cold wet air just how I remembered from my early years. Sun came up but still chilly as ever. Drove to the 10 hour park opposite the casino, no our destination is not the casinos. Parked and payed the $18 for 10 hour’s parking amid our crazy early morning packing rush of our essentials. Took ourselves to the boat for a 7:30 check in, greeted with a warm welcome compensating the cold morning air by the three day trip Boat staff. Sat and relaxed for the trip out to the reef during which the staff instructed us on our schedule and safety. We took the first dive around 10:30 am, omg I got salt water up my throat first up. Soon figured out the snorkeling. Wow just lost for words to describe how beautiful the reef is through a set of standard goggles. Forget 4D theatre, nothing beats being right there in the cool water being it’s winter. After an hour 30 it was time to move to the next dive spot 5 minutes away and scoff our gourmet sandwiches and lunch. Then straight back into the water for another hour 30 of exploration of Australia’s best reefs. After that time to head home with a nice snack and complimentary beer or wine. The best day ever if you want something to reset.