What's included on our day tour

Included in your day tour:

Shuttle 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.

Breakfast

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.

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.

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.

Glass 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.

Snorkelling

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.

Wine, 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

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.

What’s Included Summary .. its the best value tour on the Great Barrier Reef

Round Trip bus transfers from all Cairns City accommodation houses
BBQ Breakfast
Five and 1/2 hours on the Outer Barrier Reef
Unlimited Snorkelling at 2 spectacular reefs
Scuba dive for introductory dive or certified divers
Marine biologist presentation
BBQ lunch
Wetsuit
Glass Bottom Boat
Equipment hire
Reef Safe sunscreen
A glass of wine, cheese, biscuits
Tropical fruit platters
Reef taxes
Onboard photographer
Tea, Coffee and water

Cameron Huxford

02:39 02 Feb 20

Amazing time out on the reef, the staff are all very friendly and fun to have as tour guides. The free scuba dive included is one of the best things I’ve ever done, and I jumped at the chance to go for another scuba dive at the second location. Also, the spots we went to were great for both snorkelling and scuba diving. 100% going with reef experience again when we come back to cairns. Cheers guys!

Beatriz Macedo Silva

04:24 27 Jan 20

I had a great experience with Reef Experience when I did the scuba dive in November 2019. What a wonderful place to dive! The crew was lovely and supportive once I had a little bit of seasick. The food was delicious and the vessel was very comfortable. I really recommend Reef Experience.

Kenjoe Bu

01:52 19 Jan 20

I went on a snorkeling and scuba diving trip with this team yesterday and it was a great experience. There was a marine biology session while we were heading out to the reef which was great but the scuba diving was definitely the highlight, even as a first timer the instructors were super helpful and would guide you along the whole dive. Would recommend.

Adam Kopec

02:59 12 Jan 20

Great experience. Friendly staff (mix of American and Australian) that are humorous and make you feel welcome and warm to join them. Snorkeling and dive experience was very memorable. Price was good relative to all the other multiple companies I compared with in terms of quality, reviews, and the actual experience being offered. The price in general across all the companies in the area appear a little high, though this company offers the best value for the money.

Syed Haider

09:13 09 Sep 19

I and my friend visited the Great Barrier Reef through this tour. I do not know how to swim at all and my past experience with snorkeling has not been great at all (in Mexico) so I was very nervous. The crew is extremely helpful and everyone knows everything. They won't pass you on to someone else if you have any questions or concerns. Amy, one of the crew members, understood that I cannot swim and she did not try to belittle me by saying that there was nothing to be afraid of in the water. She helped me through the process and ensured that I have the best snorkeling experience like others do. She held on to the tube and helped me from the point I put my foot into the water until the point I was safely back on the ship. Amy is strong and amazing. I won't ever forget her. The ocean does get rough during the return trip but it is an ocean - what can we expect? This was one of the best experiences I have ever had and I would strongly recommend going to them. They are really kind and helpful.