Sightseeing Cruises

Cairns to Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Cruise to Pontoon with Glass Bottom Boat & Semi-Submersible Tours

Tourists enjoying a full-day cruise from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef, exploring marine life through a glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours

Explore the Great Barrier Reef with an exciting cruise and choose to snorkel or dive into one of the most complex ecosystems in the world.

Highlights

Cruise to the outer reef on a comfortable catamaran and enjoy the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.
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.
Explore the sea while staying dry on a semi-submersible tour aboard a special submarine with wide viewing windows.
Sail on a glass-bottom boat and get a glimpse of the aquatic world under you.
Relax on the spacious sundeck as you sail near the world's largest coral reef.
Savour a delicious buffet lunch that also serves fresh seafood.
Upgrade your ticket and enjoy exploring the waters through a guided snorkeling tour or an introductory dive.

Inclusions

Full-day tour to Reef Magic Pontoon from Cairns
5 hours at reef activity pontoon
Snorkelling equipment with safety instruction
Lycra suit and wetsuit
Buffet lunch (menu here)
Morning and afternoon tea
Tea, coffee, and drinking water
Guided snorkeling tour (if option selected)
Introductory dive (if option selected)
10-minute scenic helicopter flight (if option selected)
Seawalker helmet dive (if option selected)

Access to:

Glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tour with commentary
Fish feeding and Great Barrier Reef marine biology presentation
Sundeck, fresh water showers and changing rooms
Underwater reef viewing observatory
Infants safety swimming enclosure

Cancellation policy

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

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John

5/5

Dec, 2023

The staff were wonderful and we were amazed at all the sea creatures we came across

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Your experience

Enjoy the magic of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the most complex marine ecosystems in the world, through this cruise. Your adventure will start with a cruise to the outer reef on a comfortable catamaran. Here, the water is the healthiest and clearest - giving you the perfect conditions to experience the best of the reef. Interact closely with the exotic Australian marine life in a fish-feeding session with an onboard marine biologist. They will also introduce you to the various species native to the region. With all safety equipment and instructions provided, feel free to explore the underwater world.

This ticket also offers you the option to upgrade to a guided snorkeling tour or a dive into the fascinating clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Top off this exciting adventure with an appetizing lunch buffet. You'll get to relax on the spacious sundeck while cruising, making your day the perfect combination of refreshing and thrilling in the waters of the world's largest coral reef.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring your swimsuits, towels, sun protection (SPF 30+ and water resistant), hat sunglasses, camera, and cash/credit card for onboard purchases.
Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Safety is a priority, so the diving experience is restricted for children under 12 years.

Accessibility

Certain medical conditions like asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, or specific medications may exclude individuals from diving.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

A medical questionnaire must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian for divers under 18 years.
After diving, intervals of 12-24 hours are recommended prior to flying depending on the depths of dives and accrued dive time.
Helicopters for scenic flights have maximum weight limits to ensure safety. Here’s a quick guide: 3-seat: 240 kg (529 lbs), 4-seat: 320 kg (705 lbs), and 6-seat: 490 kg (1,080 lbs).

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.