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Premium Great Barrier Reef & Coral Cay Cruise from Cairns
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Small-group reef experience with a maximum of just 36 guests
- Over 5 hours exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef and coral cay
- Snorkel, dive or relax with expert crew and guided reef activities
- View vibrant coral and fish from a glass-bottom boat
- ECO-certified tour supporting reef conservation and sustainable tourism
Activity location
- Queensland
- Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Directly at Vessel Seastar E, Finger Marlin Marina Cairns
- Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
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Premium Great Barrier Reef & Coral Cay Cruise from Cairns
- 1d
Activity duration is 1 day 1d - English
What's included, what's not
- Morning and afternoon tea with coffee to keep you refreshed all day
What's included What's included - Fresh hot & cold buffet lunch, with vegetarian options available
What's included What's included - Island circumnavigation for birdwatching (weather permitting)
What's included What's included - Small-group experience with attentive, personalised service
What's included What's included - ECO-certified tour supporting reef conservation and responsible tourism
What's included What's included - Fully guided snorkel tours at both reef locations
What's included What's included - High-quality snorkelling equipment including mask, snorkel and fins
What's included What's included - Optical prescription masks available on request
What's included What's included - Wetsuit or lycra stinger suit provided seasonally for comfort and safety
What's included What's included - Life jackets and pool noodles for relaxed, confidence-building snorkelling
What's included What's included - Comprehensive reef briefing and marine interpretation from expert crew
What's included What's included - Glass-bottom boat tour at Michaelmas Cay for effortless coral viewing
What's included What's included - Transfers to and from Michaelmas Cay via tender
What's included What's included - Hotel transfers: Available for an additional fee – AUD $30 per person (Cairns city) or AUD $40 per person (Northern Beaches & outer Cairns areas)
What's excluded What's excluded - Scuba diving (introductory or certified): Available at an additional cost and conducted by experienced, safety-focused instructors. To ensure everyone’s wellbeing, certain medical conditions, medications, or recent surgeries may limit participation. In some cases, a Dive Medical in line with Australian Medical Standard AS4005.1 may be required prior to travel. Our crew are always happy to discuss this with you before the day.
What's excluded What's excluded - Souvenirs and merchandise: Including hats, T-shirts, and other keepsakes
What's excluded What's excluded - Additional snacks and cold drinks: Available for purchase onboard
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
What you can expect
Experience the very best of the Great Barrier Reef on this premium, high-speed day cruise from Cairns aboard Seastar 1.
With air-conditioned comfort and a fast cruising time of just 1 hour and 15 minutes, you’ll spend less time travelling and more time enjoying the reef.
Your first stop is beautiful Michaelmas Cay, the largest of the region’s uninhabited coral cays. Here you can join a guided snorkel tour, explore the reef from a glass-bottom boat, try an introductory scuba dive (optional), or simply unwind on the sandy beach surrounded by turquoise waters.
After a short 20-minute cruise, continue to Hastings Reef, located on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. This vibrant reef site offers exceptional snorkelling and certified diving opportunities, with colourful coral gardens and abundant marine life. Guided snorkel tours are available, or you can explore independently at your own pace.
Throughout the day, the friendly and experienced crew provide reef interpretation, snorkelling instruction, and attentive service.
Morning and afternoon tea are included, along with a hot and cold buffet lunch served onboard.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Queensland
- Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia | Directly at Vessel Seastar E, Finger Marlin Marina Cairns
- Cairns City, Queensland, Australia