Snorkelling Cairns

If you are interested in an easy and satisfying snorkelling trip that is perfect for absolute beginners and experts alike, then snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Queensland, is just the thing for you. The time you spend snorkelling at this Australian ocean wonderland will be packed with impeccable visuals and amazing memories of colourful fish and pristine visibility conditions.

The best part about snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef is that it is extremely easy. Irrespective of whether you are an amateur or an expert snorkeler, the experience here is guaranteed to be equally satisfying. Your confidence level will be increased quite quickly, after which you can enjoy heading out to more challenging yet completely charming patches of reef. Now, there are quite a few tour options that you can choose from depending on whether you wish to snorkel just offshore or head out on longer cruise journeys. To make things easier for you, here’s a bit of information about a few of the best tours on offer:

Cruise Dive Heli – Get High Package

Get on the Osprey V luxury vessel and depart from Cairns to explore the wonders of the Outer Great Barrier Reef for an experience unlike any other. This tour will allow you to snorkel in the pristine waters before getting ready to scuba dive – and it’s all part of the package!
If you are a first time diver, you will receive extensive help by diving experts; whereas certified divers can either join expert guides or dive with their friends. You’ll discover the reef and undersea landscapes in ways that are totally unique and exciting. Next, there’s a helicopter ride planned out for you that will take you on an enchanting flight of ten minutes to spot turtles, sharks and whales from above the Great Barrier Reef. As a bonus, there are live performances by in-house entertainers as well on your way back to Cairns at the end of the tour!

Reef Boat Day Trip – Reef Magic

Explore the Great Barrier Reef to the best with this amazing tour, which will help you witness the secluded Outer Reef and enjoy the luxury of the ‘Marine World’ activity platform. The eye-catching, impeccable colours of the coral and its diverse marine life will completely mesmerise you!
This trip is guaranteed to give you a world class experience that only Marine World can provide. There’s more than enough space on the vessel so you can be assured of utmost comfort and outstanding services as you enjoy your trip. Not only will you snorkel in the pristine waters of the coral lagoon, you can also scuba dive or head out on a guided snorkel safari – that too with a certified marine biologist!

Reef Boat Day Trip – Sea Quest

This is a snorkelling trip unlike any other, for it allows you to complete three dives on the outer reef, snorkel at two different sites and offers the best value for your money. Hop on board the Sea Quest and check out snorkelling sites at locations like Norman, Saxon Reefs and Hastings. Enjoy complimentary coffee & tea and a buffet style lunch all through your trip and enjoy the Outer Reef as much as possible!

Green Island Reef Cruise Half Day – Reef Rocket

Ride the Reef Rocket and visit Green Island in utmost luxury, comfort and style. Green Island is a protected Marine Park that is located on the Great Barrier Reef. It has immaculate coral cay islands, featuring lush rain forest surrounded by white sandy beaches and extensive coral reefs. Try your hand at snorkelling here to be amazed by bright schools of fish, anemones, starfish, eels, shells, giant clams and a whole lot more!