Great Barrier Reef Tour: Intimate Snorkeling Adventure

Discover the Great Barrier Reef intimately with our half-day snorkeling tour. Enjoy a thrilling journey on custom vessels and cherish unforgettable moments.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Upolu Reef - Embark on an exciting journey to the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef for a snorkeling adventure at the stunning Upolu Reef.
    With a limit of just 25 guests, the tour promises a personalized experience without the crowds.
    The day starts at Cairns Marlin Marina, where guests will board the fast vessel ‘Mad Max’ for a thrilling…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Stinger Suits (in season)
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Wetsuits (available for hire)
  • Drinks (available for purchase)
Additional Information

We offer an intimate and unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience, far from the crowds. Our goal is to immerse you in the natural beauty of this incredible wonder, making you feel like you’re heading out with friends and family. With us, the journey is just as thrilling as the destination, thanks to our custom-designed fast vessels. Whether you’re…

Location
Reef Adventures Cairns
Pier Point Road
Meet 30 mins prior to departure at our Reef Adventures office located inside the Pier Shopping centre (its just past the Shangri-La lobby). The crew will then meet you and lead you down to the boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michaeldublin181
Jan 31, 2025
Family trip to snorkel in the Barrier Reef - Fantastic experience with the Reef Adventures team. Excellent equipment and Ken took great care of my wife to ensure she could enjoy this amazing experience even though she is not a swimmer. Boat was really fast and thanks to the crew we had great fun on the journey. Would highly recommend this trip. Loved it.
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Kylie_p
Jan 26, 2025
Great half day activity! - The Reef Adventures team are friendly and experienced, and did a fantastic job at getting us to the reef and showing us a beautiful spot. The boat ride was fun, if a little wet/damp, and windy. You put your provided stinger suits on in the shop, so wear swimmers ready to put them over. We saw lots of coral, fish galore, small sting rays and a small shark. Very exciting! The half day length is perfect to not get too tired. We were in the water for around 1.5 hrs. Thanks Cass and crew for a wonderful morning out on the GBR!
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Tamera_t
Jan 26, 2025
We had the best day! - Staff are super fun, knowledgeable and helpful! There were tons of fish and other marine creatures, it surpassed our expectations.
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Tammye89
Jan 25, 2025
Excellent Tour! - This is a fantastic tour. We booked this because we didn’t want to spend 10 hours on a snorkel trip. The boat is faster, which cuts out a lot of time. The ride out and back was about an hour each way. We spent about 2 hours snorkeling. This is a guided snorkel, you all stick together in the same general area. The reef was spectacular. We saw jellyfish, a sting Ray, clams, coral, and a lot of other beautiful fish. The staff were amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We did wear stinger suits, which were pretty comfortable. The equipment was in good shape, lifejackets and noodles were available. We highly recommend this tour!
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Davidgf1645vb
Jan 24, 2025
Cool. Fish. Everywhere - Our guides were patient, charismatic, laid-back, and knowledgeable. They gave a great primer on how to use our snorkeling equipment, and when I set up my goggles incorrectly, they quickly helped me get back on track. In a relatively short trip, we saw tons of incredible fish, but the highlight for me was holding a giant sea cucumber that one of our guides plucked right off of the ocean floor. My only complaint, and it is very minor, is that I wish we had more time to snorkel and see even more sea life. The time truly flew by, probably because it was such a magical experience.
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Taniaa467
Jan 22, 2025
Best reef morning cruise - It was amayzing morning g. We went at 8 am. Crue is so good with everything. Swam with us and showed us directions s to see the most of the reef in limited time. Bonus gopro pictures whi h uou cqn get for free.
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W4290gwmikeg
Jan 21, 2025
Reef Adventures Half Day Snorkel Trip - Amazing time. The small boat made for a great experience. The equipment was new and in good condition. The crew were fantastic and did all they could to make it a great trip! Highly recommend them!
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Joeysz9028rt
Jan 21, 2025
Highly recommended this reef trip👌 - Everything was 10/10 on our trip yesterday! The friendly, fun and informative staff, the brand new boat and quality snorkelling equipment. The reef was incredible as well as the visibility being breathtakingly clear. We all had an unforgettable morning. Thanks Reef Adventures!
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Leanne_b
Jan 12, 2025
Great day out! No frills,... - Great day out! No frills, just snorkelling from the moment we arrived at Upolo Reef. Friendly, informative crew. 4 hours was just the right amount of time for this experience.
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Kathleen_p
Jan 12, 2025
Amazing experience - The crew of Reef Adventures, Cas, Ken, Lachy, Noel, and Pat, were amazing! They went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience for everyone. I can't thank them enough for fulfilling my lifelong dream.
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