Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.-
Take a guided journey to the outer Great Barrier Reef, with 2 exclusive snorkeling stops, 5 hours of aquatic fun, and a special BBQ lunch.
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Travel in comfort and style aboard a luxurious reef vessel, Evolution, towards the mooring locations, ensuring less travel time and more time for fun.
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Stop at either Saxon or Norman Reef and dive into the waters to discover the underwater world filled with multi-colored fish and corals.
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Savor a delectable BBQ lunch with vegetarian options before heading to North Hastings Reef, where you can snorkel or upgrade to dive.
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Fun fact: The story goes that in 350 BC, Aristotle watched an elephant use its truck for breathing while swimming; that is how the idea for snorkeling came to be!
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Take a guided journey to the outer Great Barrier Reef, with 2 exclusive snorkeling stops, 5 hours of aquatic fun, and a special BBQ lunch.
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Travel in comfort and style aboard a luxurious reef vessel, Evolution, towards the mooring locations, ensuring less travel time and more time for fun.
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Stop at either Saxon or Norman Reef and dive into the waters to discover the underwater world filled with multi-colored fish and corals.
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Savor a delectable BBQ lunch with vegetarian options before heading to North Hastings Reef, where you can snorkel or upgrade to dive.
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Fun fact: The story goes that in 350 BC, Aristotle watched an elephant use its truck for breathing while swimming; that is how the idea for snorkeling came to be!
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Go on a trip from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reed and enjoy up to five hours exploring two reef sites, perfect for both experts and beginners.
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With an expert guide and all necessary equipment provided, you'll have a comfortable and safe experience!
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Indulge in a tropical buffet lunch with a selection of hot and cold dishes, plus tea, coffee, and chilled water to keep you refreshed all day.
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Unwind on spacious sun decks, relax in air-conditioned indoor areas, and freshen up after your adventure with hot freshwater showers onboard.
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Fun fact: The Norman Reef is home to the largest mollusc in existence, the Giant Clam!
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Go on a trip from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reed and enjoy up to five hours exploring two reef sites, perfect for both experts and beginners.
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With an expert guide and all necessary equipment provided, you'll have a comfortable and safe experience!
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Indulge in a tropical buffet lunch with a selection of hot and cold dishes, plus tea, coffee, and chilled water to keep you refreshed all day.
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Unwind on spacious sun decks, relax in air-conditioned indoor areas, and freshen up after your adventure with hot freshwater showers onboard.
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Fun fact: The Norman Reef is home to the largest mollusc in existence, the Giant Clam!
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Immerse yourself in a full-day tour exploring the surreal Outer Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling in crystal clear waters amidst vibrant coral and fish.
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Onboard the luxury Evolution, enjoy up to 5 hours of sea time including an option to scuba dive, either as an introductory course or as a certified diver (at additional cost).
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Indulge in a delicious BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, and vegetarian options too as you soak in the marvelous scenery around you.
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Witness the reef from a bird's-eye view on a scenic helicopter flight as you spot varied marine life, and end with a complimentary wine and snack on the cruise back to Cairns
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Fun Fact: The reef is the largest living structure that can be spotted from space and is home to a staggering 1,500 species of fish and over 400 types of coral.
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Immerse yourself in a full-day tour exploring the surreal Outer Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling in crystal clear waters amidst vibrant coral and fish.
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Onboard the luxury Evolution, enjoy up to 5 hours of sea time including an option to scuba dive, either as an introductory course or as a certified diver (at additional cost).
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Indulge in a delicious BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak, and vegetarian options too as you soak in the marvelous scenery around you.
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Witness the reef from a bird's-eye view on a scenic helicopter flight as you spot varied marine life, and end with a complimentary wine and snack on the cruise back to Cairns
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Fun Fact: The reef is the largest living structure that can be spotted from space and is home to a staggering 1,500 species of fish and over 400 types of coral.
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Cruise to the outer reef on a comfortable catamaran and enjoy the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Feed and engage with exotic marine life with an onboard marine scientist, and explore the underwater world on your own with all snorkeling equipment and safety instructions provided.
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Explore the sea while staying dry on a semi-submersible tour aboard a special submarine with wide viewing windows.
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Sail on a glass-bottom boat and get a glimpse of the aquatic world under you.
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Relax on the spacious sundeck as you sail near the world's largest coral reef.
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Savour a delicious buffet lunch that also serves fresh seafood.
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Upgrade your ticket and enjoy exploring the waters through a guided snorkeling tour or an introductory dive.
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Cruise to the outer reef on a comfortable catamaran and enjoy the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Feed and engage with exotic marine life with an onboard marine scientist, and explore the underwater world on your own with all snorkeling equipment and safety instructions provided.
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Explore the sea while staying dry on a semi-submersible tour aboard a special submarine with wide viewing windows.
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Sail on a glass-bottom boat and get a glimpse of the aquatic world under you.
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Relax on the spacious sundeck as you sail near the world's largest coral reef.
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Savour a delicious buffet lunch that also serves fresh seafood.
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Upgrade your ticket and enjoy exploring the waters through a guided snorkeling tour or an introductory dive.
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Set sail from Cairns on this cruise to explore the pearly beaches and the lush rainforest of Green Island with a small group of your fellow travelers.
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Strap on your safety gear and go for a snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef to discover staghorn corals, giant clams and reef sharks.
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Feast on some Tasmanian smoked salmon, fresh salads, and bread as you listen to your marine interpreter dish out interesting facts about the reef.
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Stroll lazily on the boardwalks of Green Island or conquer your fear by scuba diving at an additional cost in the blue-green waters of Pinnacle Reef.
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Did you know? Captain Cook named the island Green Island after his chief observer and astronomer-in-charge on the Endeavour, Charles Green.
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Set sail from Cairns on this cruise to explore the pearly beaches and the lush rainforest of Green Island with a small group of your fellow travelers.
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Strap on your safety gear and go for a snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef to discover staghorn corals, giant clams and reef sharks.
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Feast on some Tasmanian smoked salmon, fresh salads, and bread as you listen to your marine interpreter dish out interesting facts about the reef.
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Stroll lazily on the boardwalks of Green Island or conquer your fear by scuba diving at an additional cost in the blue-green waters of Pinnacle Reef.
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Did you know? Captain Cook named the island Green Island after his chief observer and astronomer-in-charge on the Endeavour, Charles Green.
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Cruise from Port Douglas for a full day at the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, exploring this largest living structure on Earth visible from space.
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Snorkel at Opal and Agincourt Reefs, exploring three sites packed with colorful marine life and coral formations with a guide. All gear is provided!
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Experience the journey, not just the destination, on your luxury catamaran as you enjoy complimentary teas, lunch, and a reef talk to enrich your understanding of the region.
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Take your adventure up a notch with an optional introductory diving experience and dive into the deep blue at one of the three sites, led by PADI instructors.
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Fun fact: The Great Barrier Reef is greater in size than the United Kingdom, Holland, and Switzerland combined!
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Cruise from Port Douglas for a full day at the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, exploring this largest living structure on Earth visible from space.
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Snorkel at Opal and Agincourt Reefs, exploring three sites packed with colorful marine life and coral formations with a guide. All gear is provided!
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Experience the journey, not just the destination, on your luxury catamaran as you enjoy complimentary teas, lunch, and a reef talk to enrich your understanding of the region.
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Take your adventure up a notch with an optional introductory diving experience and dive into the deep blue at one of the three sites, led by PADI instructors.
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Fun fact: The Great Barrier Reef is greater in size than the United Kingdom, Holland, and Switzerland combined!
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Experience a piece of tropical paradise with a day trip to Fitzroy Island along with snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and round-trip ferry transfers.
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Relax on the white sands of the secluded Nudey Beach or hike up the Summit Trail to get a stunning view of the ocean from the island's highest point.
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Enjoy a selection of hot dishes, salads, charcuterie, and prawns that will surely delight your taste buds as you sit and take in the island’s beauty.
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The glass-bottomed boat tour will give you a glimpse into the underwater world without getting wet, and those who want to get even closer can use the snorkeling equipment available for hire.
Did you know? Captain James Cook named Fitzroy Island after the 3rd Duke of Grafton, Augustus FitzRoy.
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Experience a piece of tropical paradise with a day trip to Fitzroy Island along with snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and round-trip ferry transfers.
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Relax on the white sands of the secluded Nudey Beach or hike up the Summit Trail to get a stunning view of the ocean from the island's highest point.
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Enjoy a selection of hot dishes, salads, charcuterie, and prawns that will surely delight your taste buds as you sit and take in the island’s beauty.
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The glass-bottomed boat tour will give you a glimpse into the underwater world without getting wet, and those who want to get even closer can use the snorkeling equipment available for hire.
Did you know? Captain James Cook named Fitzroy Island after the 3rd Duke of Grafton, Augustus FitzRoy.
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Spend up to 6 hours on Fitzroy Island with return ferries from Cairns and the option to tailor your outing.
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Upgrade to include a freshly prepared picnic lunch and snorkel gear to explore the island's colorful coral reefs.
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Or stay dry while spotting sea turtles and tropical fish on a guided glass-bottom boat tour around Fitzroy Island.
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You can also choose a guided snorkel safari with a marine biologist to exclusive coral reef spots unavailable to other visitors.
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Fun fact: Fitzroy Island is home to Nudey Beach, consistently rated one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft, white sand.
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Spend up to 6 hours on Fitzroy Island with return ferries from Cairns and the option to tailor your outing.
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Upgrade to include a freshly prepared picnic lunch and snorkel gear to explore the island's colorful coral reefs.
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Or stay dry while spotting sea turtles and tropical fish on a guided glass-bottom boat tour around Fitzroy Island.
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You can also choose a guided snorkel safari with a marine biologist to exclusive coral reef spots unavailable to other visitors.
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Fun fact: Fitzroy Island is home to Nudey Beach, consistently rated one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft, white sand.
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Sign up for just the perfect getaway to Green Island with access to fun activities like snorkeling and glass bottom boat tour with the gang.
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Explore the boardwalks which display the rich European and Aboriginal histories of the island or relax on the white silky sand beaches.
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Listen to your driver dish out important facts about the corals and the thriving marine life you’ll see from the comfort of a glass bottom boat.
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Upgrade your experience to include a buffet lunch or 50-minutes of snorkeling to make your Green Island experience more wholesome.
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Did you know? Green Island is home to the Nicobar Pigeon, which is considered the closest relative to the extinct dodo.
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Sign up for just the perfect getaway to Green Island with access to fun activities like snorkeling and glass bottom boat tour with the gang.
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Explore the boardwalks which display the rich European and Aboriginal histories of the island or relax on the white silky sand beaches.
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Listen to your driver dish out important facts about the corals and the thriving marine life you’ll see from the comfort of a glass bottom boat.
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Upgrade your experience to include a buffet lunch or 50-minutes of snorkeling to make your Green Island experience more wholesome.
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Did you know? Green Island is home to the Nicobar Pigeon, which is considered the closest relative to the extinct dodo.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Consider booking a combo ticket to get more bang for your buck. You get entry to attractions like Melbourne SkyDeck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Yarra River cruises, with prices starting at AU$63.
Peak season in Australia is between December and February, aka summertime. It's best to book a few days in advance during this time to avoid tickets being sold out. Bonus points for avoiding long lines at the aquarium.
Special experiences like Jelly Lab Experience, Penguin Passport, Shark Dive Xtreme, & Glass Bottom Boat are not included in your SEA LIFE Melbourne ticket. You can purchase separate tickets for these at the aquarium.
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About SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
SEA LIFE Melbourne houses diverse marine species, including seahorses, tropical fish, and the small but mighty King penguins. Explore the 10 themed zones of the aquarium, today!
The aquarium is home to one of the Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles, Pinjarra.
The aquarium features Australia’s only penguin colony in a sub-Antarctic exhibit.
SEA LIFE Melbourne welcomes over 10 million visitors per year, making it one of the top aquariums in Australia.
Why visit SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium?
Plan your visit
Main Entrance
There is one entrance to SEA LIFE Melbourne, located between King Street & Flinders Street, opposite Crown Entertainment building.