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Cairns to Green Island and Outer Reef Sailing Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch

Scuba diving during Cairns to Great Barrier Reef and Green Island Small-Group Sailing Cruise
Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef
Tourists snorkeling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef, vibrant coral and fish visible, during Cairns trip.
Group of tourists snorkeling at the Outer Great Barrier Reef on a sunny day during their trip from Cairns

Duration

9 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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    • Sail on a small-group cruise with early access to Upolu Cay and the Wonder Wall, ensuring a personalized marine adventure each moment.

    • Enjoy guided snorkel tours led by marine experts with a high crew-to-guest ratio, delivering safety and unforgettable insights throughout the journey.

    • Relish a premium buffet lunch onboard featuring smoked salmon, prawns, and more—perfectly complementing your immersive reef exploration.

    • Capture early, exclusive access to pristine reef sites with a glass-bottom boat option for non-swimmers, ensuring every guest gets an extraordinary view.

    • Full-day cruise to Great Barrier Reef and Green Island cruise

    • Small group cruise

    • Round-trip transfers from Green Island

    • 6 hours of reef time (Upolu Cay & Outer Edge Upolu Reef)

    • Adventure drift snorkel tour with marine naturalist

    • Glass-bottom boat tour

    • Coffee/tea, Danish pastries, and fresh fruit on boarding

    • Buffet lunch with salmon, prawns, meats, salads, breads

    • Tropical afternoon tea – cheese platter / fresh fruit platter/cake platter

    • Reef talk by a marine interpreter, fish feeding session

    • Scuba diving demonstration, 2 guests per instructor

    • Snorkeling fee and equipment

    • All reef levies and fees

    • Recreational area and environmental management charges

    • Certified and non-certified diving experiences

    • Round-trip bus transfers

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Start your day with the crew at Marlin Marina in Cairns, where you’ll learn about your day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Then, step onto the boat, relax, and take in the expansive view.

    Your trip will include a visit to Upolu Cay and the Wonder Wall, two of the reef’s most beautiful spots. Whether you dive right in or prefer the glass-bottom boat, you’ll get an up-close view of marine life.

    Lunch onboard will feature a buffet with a gourmet twist, featuring everything from smoked salmon to seasonal fresh fruits. As a bonus, the crew-to-guest ratio is high, so you’ll be pampered with personal attention.

    As you sail back to Cairns, you’ll have enough beautiful memories to last you until your next adventure.

  • What to bring

    • Bring sunglasses and sunscreen to beat the island heat.

    • Pack your meds – better to be prepared, just in case they’re not available onsite.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    • Guests with asthma, diabetes, heart conditions and epilepsy are restricted from participating in the scuba diving experience.

    Additional information

    • Guests traveling with a toddler may bring a small, light carry-on travel folding pushchair to be used on the island but not on the boat.

    • Children must be supervised by their parents at all times.

    • Guests can convey their dietary preferences or allergy concerns to the operator 24 hours prior to the trip.

    • Guests must be at least 12 years old to do an introductory dive.

    • Guests with contact lenses or glasses can use the prescription masks on board the boat at an additional cost for their snorkeling or scuba diving experience.

    • All divers (including certified divers) must complete a dive medical questionnaire aboard the boat.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    Boarding point

    • Board your cruise at Reef Fleet Terminal.

    • Address: Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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