Included in your day tour:

Reef Experience shuttle bus transfersShuttle Bus

For those staying in the Cairns Business District area, bus transfers to and from your accommodation to the boat are included on your day trip.

Cairns Best Reef TourBreakfast

BBQ bacon & egg rolls are served.

Your dietary requirements will be met; please advise upon booking. All food is locally sourced and prepared fresh by our onboard chef.

best reef tour Marine Biology Presentation

is a great way to learn about the marine life on the Great Barrier Reef from our resident onboard expert as you journey to your first reef destination.

Cairns Best reef cruise Free scuba dive

All scuba dive equipment hire is included in your trip along with one free scuba dive (certified or resort dive)!*
Everybody over 12 can have a go who meets medical requirements.  See the ‘Important Information’ page.

whats includedGlass bottom boat tours

are a great way to witness life beneath the waves comfortably and have it all explained by our marine experts.
(weather permitting)

Lunch

Buffet style lunch is served with a wide variety of meal options with healthy salads on the side.

Your dietary requirements will be met; please advise upon booking. All food is locally sourced and prepared fresh by our onboard chef.

Great Barrier Reef Family Day TourSnorkelling

Unlimited morning and afternoon snorkelling at two reef locations. Non-swimmer snorkel tours are also included throughout the day for those who require assistance in the water.

Best Reef TourWine, cheese and crackers

Enjoy a light snack with wine on the journey back to Cairns.

Refreshments

Tea & coffee is served throughout the day except when the boat is moving.

Sunscreen

is provided onboard free of charge. We highly recommend using sunscreen because you will be out on the ocean in the sun all day.

Reef Levy

We include mandatory reef tax and fuel levies for visiting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in the trip cost, so there won’t be extra hidden charges on the day.

 

See: Tour Itinerary

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What to bring

Cash or credit card for purchases of snacks, souvenirs, professional photos, underwater camera hire or additional scuba dives.

Proof of certification if you are a certified scuba diver.

 

Optional extras

  • Second introductory scuba dive at the afternoon reef location – $65.00
  • Second certified scuba dive at the afternoon reef location – $55.00
  • Professional underwater photographs taken on the day
  • Underwater camera hire
  • Marine biology informative snorkel tour $25.00
  • Scuba guide for qualified scuba divers (guides are free for those who do not hold a scuba licence)
  • Prescription masks if required – $10.00
  • Souvenirs: Great Barrier Reef T-shirts, hats etc.
  • Bus transfers to the marina for those staying outside the Cairns business area.

 

Reef Experience is licensed to take 155 people to the Great Barrier Reef we cap those number at 100 for greater customer comfort.