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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel Trip with Explore Group - Departs Shute Harbour

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See the world beneath the waves and snorkel at one of the most famous reefs - The Great Barrier Reef!

See the world beneath the waves and snorkel at one of the most famous reefs - The Great Barrier Reef!

Highlights

  • At least 3.5 hours spent at the Great Barrier Reef!
  • Cruise to the reef on a modern dive/snorkel vessel with two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating, a partially shaded deck and fresh water shower on-board
  • Delicious filling buffet lunch on board as well as morning and afternoon tea.
  • Experienced snorkel guide in the water with you for assistance and instruction (1 for every 20 guests)
  • Informative commentary about the reef en route to your snorkelling destination
  • Access the underwater world with ease from the swim platform at the back of the boat

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, take the plunge to see for yourself the abundance of coral and marine life this outlandish landscape has to offer on Explore Groups full day tour.

No trip to the Whitsundays should go without experiencing the Great Barrier Reef. One of the Seventh Natural Wonders of the World, the Great Barrier Reef is a remarkable ecosystem with an abundance of marine life and coral on display.

Departing Airlie Beach (Shute Harbour), jump on board and experience a full-day snorkelling adventure with Explore Group. You’ll be taken to discover selected moorings around Bait Reef - the closest of the outer reef locations, and will travel between sites in comfort on board their custom-built dive/snorkel vessel.

Diving - want to experience more?

Certified Diving: Purchase Includes trip and snorkel plus all equipment hire and two dive sessions on the reef.

Adult $280.00
Child 5-17 years $140.00 (5-14 years)
Adult Trip + Cert Diving $420.00
Child Trip + Cert Diving $280.00

What's included

  • Delicious filling buffet lunch on board as well as morning and afternoon tea
  • Informative commentary
  • All snorkelling equipment including wetsuits in the cooler months and exposure suits in the summer months
  • Floatation jackets also provided for those not so confident in the water
  • Licensed bar on board for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage purchases
  • $6.50 Reef Levy included in price

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Meet at 06.35am for check in
  • for a 06:45am departure. Meeting point is at Shute Harbour Terminal Lot 296 Whitsunday Dr
  • Shute Harbour QLD 4802

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5

  • As you need to enter the water to enjoy the reef, this cruise is not suitable for those that cannot swim. Minimum age for the tour is 5 years.

Notes

  • Departures: Departs Airlie Beach's Shute Harbour at 6:45am and returns 5.20pm

    Meeting Point: 6:35am, Meeting at Shute Harbour Terminal at our check in desk.

    Please Note - For Diving: Children must be 12 years and older to participate in diving, and 14 years old to take part in our Discover SCUBA Diving Course (Intro Diving). You must complete a diving medical questionnaire before being able to dive with us. All certified divers must produce their certification card or log book at the time of booking.

    Alternative Snorkel Sites:

    Occasionally strong winds prohibit us from reaching Bait Reef, on these days we will snorkel on the best of the numerous alternative fringing reef sites within the Great Barrier Reef, this offering a similar exceptional experience with an abundance of marine life.

  • Price per person includes $6.50 Reef Levy

    Child Age Range: 5-14 years inclusive.

Available Bookings from 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult$280.00
  • Child 5-17 years$140.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00

  • Adult Trip + Cert Diving$420.00
  • Child Trip + Cert Diving$280.00
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

fantastic!!
fantastic!!
james salijevic from Australia
Hall family at little black reef
Hall family at little black reef
Cam from Australia
Yellowtail fusilier (Caesio cuning)
Yellowtail fusilier (Caesio cuning)
Grace from United States
Good experience albeit some key disappointments
Yellowtail fusilier (Caesio cuning)
Grace from United States
Good experience albeit some key disappointments
Yellowtail fusilier (Caesio cuning)
Grace from United States
Amazing trip perfect journey
Amazing trip perfect journey
Nizar serhan/Samar Benamar from France
Great day
Great day
Robert from Australia
Great day
Great day
Robert from Australia
Great day
Great day
Robert from Australia
magical day
magical day
Rebecca Martinero from Australia
Perfect day on the reef
Perfect day on the reef
Evette Henderson from Australia
Perfect day on the reef
Perfect day on the reef
Evette Henderson from Australia
Perfect day on the reef
Perfect day on the reef
Evette Henderson from Australia
Beautiful
Beautiful
gillianm1 from Australia
Karen
Karen
Karen Crupi from Australia
Karen
Karen
Karen Crupi from Australia
Karen
Karen
Karen Crupi from Australia
Great day out
Great day out
katherinep2 from Australia
Great day out
Great day out
katherinep2 from Australia
Fantastic experience with a fabulous team
Fantastic experience with a fabulous team
Edgard from Luxembourg
Great experience
Great experience
Stephan from Netherlands
Great experience
Great experience
Stephan from Netherlands
Great experience
Great experience
Stephan from Netherlands
Fantastic day on the reef
Fantastic day on the reef
Naomi Paver from Australia
Fantastic day on the reef
Fantastic day on the reef
Naomi Paver from Australia
Fantastic Staff
Fantastic Staff
Sharyn from Norway
Fantastic Staff
Fantastic Staff
Sharyn from Norway
Fantastic Staff
Fantastic Staff
Sharyn from Norway
Awesome!
Awesome!
Priscila Fuller from Brazil
Enjoying our Explore experience!
Enjoying our Explore experience!
Ximena Nahmias from Chile
Great trip
Great trip
bradleyn from NZ
Great trip
Great trip
bradleyn from NZ
Great trip
Great trip
bradleyn from NZ
Great Day
Great Day
anac6 from Portugal
Great Day
Great Day
anac6 from Portugal
Whitehaven bliss!
Whitehaven bliss!
Abbi Galletly from Australia
Great Snorkelling
Great Snorkelling
Noni from Australia

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Detlef Nittka from Germany wrote on 22 March 2020

Schöne Tour, trotz teilweise schlechtem Wetter

Aufgrund der Wetterlage ging die Tour leider nicht zum Outer Reef, sondern zu zwei Spots bei Hook Island. Die Crew war sehr nett und hilfsbereit, da nur 21 Gäste an Bord waren, war die Fahrt und auch die 2 Schnorchelausflüge sehr angenehm. Beim ersten Spot war leider aufgrund der hohen Tide und des unruhigen Meeres nicht viel zu sehen, der zweite Spot war aber sehr schön. Es gab zwar nicht so viele Fische wie am Outer Reef zu sehen, aber ganz tolle Softkorallen. Wir hatten die Tour für 160 AUS$/Person "Last minute" gebucht. Das Geld war gut angelegt. Vielen Dank noch an das Team von Skipper Sean.

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Senthuran Selvanathan from Germany wrote on 23 November 2019

Das Great Barrier Reef war wie ausgestorben

In dieser Bewertung geht es nur um die Kulisse des Great Barrier Reefs, denn das Explore Team war super nett, zufriedenstellend und sehr hilfsbereit! Jedoch hätte ich mir eine warme Mahlzeit zum Lunch gewünscht. Leider war ich sehr enttäuscht vom Great Barrier Reef, da ich eine bunte Vielfalt von Fischen erwartet hatte. Das Riff war leider auch nicht bunt. Es war so, als wäre das Riff ausgestorben. Es waren nur vereinzelnd paar tolle fische zu sehen. Ich habe leider mehr erwartet. Beispielsweise einen Fischschwarm. Das Riff war leider nicht reich an Fischen besetzt..

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Joerg Backhaus from Germany wrote on 09 August 2019

Ein perfekter Tag

Schon das finden des Treffpunkts Marina Point D war gut organisiert, denn wir landeten zunächst bei Point c. Aber Explorer hatte auch dort jemanden postiert, der uns gleich im Empfang nahm und auf der Liste abhakte, Sicheitsbriefing, Schnorcheln, Essen, Trinken, Verpflegung und Wale aus nächster Nähe - almes super. Der Kapitän und alle Besatzungsmitglieder handeltfn professionell aber stets freundlich. So wurden wir nach jedem Tauchgang von ihm und einer unabhängigen Assistentin per Zählgerät abgezählt, wobei jeder auf seiner Standposition verharren musste. Auch bei der Rückfahrt sah man, wie eingespielt dieses Team war und wie zufriesen auch der Captain mit seiner Mannschaft war, in dem er das eine oder andere Lob fallen ließ. So war es ein durch und durch schönes Erlebnis, bei dem auch die Rahmenbedingungen perfekt waren.

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Mathilde Kampe from Germany wrote on 20 March 2019

Super schöner Tagestrip

Mir hat es richtig gut gefallen. War alleine unterwegs und das Team war einfach (wie fast alle Australier) so nett und gut drauf. Das Boot war mega schön und komfortabel, Essen war gut und die beiden Riffspots auch! Ein gelungener Tag mit kleinen Riffhaien, Nemos, Schildkröten,.. Kann ich ohne Bedenken nur weiterempfehlen ??

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Heinz from Austria wrote on 05 November 2018

Hat gut gepasst

Alles bestens, zu berücksichtigen ist nur, dass es sich bei dem Trip um begleitetes Schnorcheln habdelt. Ein individuelles Schnorcheln wird nicht erlaubt, man hat in der Gruppe zu bleiben.

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