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Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

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Snorkel The Great Barrier Reef with the M.V. Rum Runner, providing affordable dive trips and a fantastic experience. Option available to upgrade to diving!

Snorkel The Great Barrier Reef with the M.V. Rum Runner, providing affordable dive trips and a fantastic experience. Option available to upgrade to diving!

Highlights

  • Small numbers with a maximum of 16 guests
  • Spend the night on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Hot Showers
  • All snorkelling equipment including wetsuits
  • Experienced friendly crew

This is a 2 day liveaboard outer barrier reef snorkel trip, diving upgrade available!

Designed as an affordable overnight reef experience for the traveller on a budget, backpackers and families looking for the ultimate overnight reef experience. The M.V Rum Runner is a 20m Motor Sailer with bunk style beds, twin and share accommodation. This trip offers the opportunity to meet other divers and travellers from around the world and have a great time with an experienced crew on the reef!

We have at least 3 crew on board each trip, so with a maximum of 14 guests you will receive personalised guidance and support. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol on board to relax after a day diving, just no glass please.

Some medical such as asthma my prevent ability to dive, no problem, the snorkelling is fantastic and safe at all sites! Please advise crew of any medical conditions prior to departure.

We provide:

  • Small numbers with a maximum of 16 guests
  • All meals, tea and coffee provided. Other refreshments can be purchased at the bar or you can bring on board yourself.
  • Bunk Beds
  • Fresh Linin
  • 240 V ac and 12 V dc power points
  • Hot Showers
  • Male & Female toilets
  • All snorkelling equipment including wetsuits.


Boarding E Finger, Berth 3, Marlin Marina, Cairns, at 7am on selected weekdays.


Looking to dive?

Bookme Specials: Dives can be purchased on board. First Introductory Dive $120.00 per person, second intro dive is free. Additional introductory dives for $45 per dive. Certified dives $45.00 each or Cert. Dive Package of 6 dives including night dive for only $120.00 (plus additional $120.00 certified diver gear hire if required). Nominate on your way to checkout if you would like to secure this package or talk to our crew on the day about dive package specials.

Per Person $440.00

What's included

  • All meals, tea and coffee provided. Other refreshments can be purchased at the bar or you can bring on board yourself
  • Bunk Beds
  • Fresh Linin
  • 240 V ac and 12 V dc power points
  • Male & Female toilets
  • All snorkelling equipment including wetsuits

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 2 days

Location

  • E Finger
  • #3
  • Marlin Marina Cairns

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Admin and Fuel Levy of $20 per person per day ( $40 per 2D1N tour ) payable onboard.

Available Bookings from 18 Jan to 31 Jan 2026

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  • Per Person$270.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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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joachimm from Germany wrote on 30 October 2024

Rum Runners

Wie versprochen wenig Comfort dafür super Crew und Toptauchen in kleinen Gruppen am Aussenriff. Sehr nette Gäste an Bord.

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From Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Hi Joachim Thanks for the Review. Glad you enjoyed the diving tour. Thanks for being an excellent diver.

Georg Drache from Germany wrote on 11 January 2017

Exzellent

Sehr schöne Tour auf Rum Runter. Nette Crew, 5 schöne Spots, kaltes Bier gegen kleines Geld erhältlich. Anlagen sauber und angemessen. Hatte eine gute Zeit.

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From Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Thanks for the 5 stars. Glad you had a great time out with us on the Great Barrier Reef. Cheers Captain Jase

Ash from Australia wrote on 25 October 2023

Terrific value, great little trip away

Whilst we were particularly lucky with the most perfect weather conditions you might imagine, I can't say enough about how good the trip was, especially for the price. 6 legit dives for a small added premium on top of the base trip - i don't know if you could find better value in Australia. Thanks Richard for managing the trip, JP for the great captaining work, incredible food and entertainment, Tom for such patience and care with the divers, and to Rena and Miso for their excellent work too. Many thanks to all for the great trip, and to others looking for a trip - they have my recommendation for sure. Go for it

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From Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Thanks Ash!!

shawns4 from Australia wrote on 27 January 2025

One of a kind

Highlight of our Christmas holidays. Took my 12 year old son and wife on a 2 day 1 night live aboard. Completed five dives. One of the rare companies that are not just trying to make a dollar off tourists. Owner and crew love the reef and seemed genuinely excited to share it with us. Core memory experience for my 12 year old, would recommend to anyone seeking a genuinely unique adventure

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From Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

thanks for the review

Ivory from Australia wrote on 12 September 2024

Rum Runner Overnighter

Awesome trip, great crew and a perfect amount of people. Also at a great cost!

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From Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day 1 Night Liveaboard Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip

Thanks heaps. always good to have great people onboard Cheers Richard, JP and Masa

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