The Great Barrier Reef
A World Heritage listed site and the largest living thing on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef offers waters rich with coral and teeming with marine life. Explore the intricate coral gardens spotting brightly-coloured tropical fish, molluscs and maybe even visiting reef sharks, dolphins and turtles.
Your tour begins as you board a high-speed catamaran. In just 90-minutes you will arrive at a mooring on the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy an informative presentation by a marine naturalist onboard. Once you’re fitted with your equipment enjoy easy access to the water directly from the back of the vessel.
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch, served in air-conditioned comfort aboard the vessel, then return to the water to swim or snorkel some more. If you’re feeling adventurous you can try an introductory or certified scuba experience (at an additional cost).
At the end of your Great Barrier Reef experience you can return to your cruise ship with a greater appreciation for this amazing island continent we call home.
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Tour Code
CNS000
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Location
Cairns
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Activity Types
Snorkeling
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Experience Types
Beach & Water
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Duration
8 hours
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Fitness Level
High
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Price
Adult from $269.99
Children (12 & under) from $269.99
- Lunch included!
Photography
We highly recommend a water proof camera for this tour.
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch, served in air-conditioned comfort aboard the vessel, then return to the water to swim or snorkel.
Special Notes
To make your day as enjoyable as possible, please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and SPF30+ or higher factor sunscreen. Make sure to bring swimmers, a towel, and bottled water. This tour is suitable for guests 6 years and older. Due to the nature of this tour it is not recommended for those who do not wish to swim. Please note swimming is undertaken in a deep water environment from the back of a vessel, not off a sandy shore. Snorkel, mask, fins, and flotation devices are included. Stinger suits, Lycra or wet suits are available for hire at an additional charge. Always snorkel with a buddy. All swimming/ snorkel activities undertaken at own risk. Certain medical conditions including asthma, lung and heart conditions will prevent guests in participating in snorkelling. Guests with the above conditions will be required to complete a medical survey and assesment with trained GBR staff on the day. A 5-10 minute walk to and from the Reef Fleet Terminal is requiredScenic Walk through Cairns
CNS170
Cairns
2 hours
Adult: $59.99pp
Child: $59.99pp
Join us on a 2 -hour walk through “Our Town.” Cairns is a tropical city in North Queensland with a colourful background. Only 140 years old, the first Europeans came here in the rush for gold.
Discover Aboriginal Culture at Tjapukai
CNS200
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $99.99pp
Child: $89.99pp
Enjoy a fun day at Tjapukai Cultural Park learning about the rich culture of the local Aboriginal people. Witness the ancient dreamtime story of the Tjapukai people. Gain an understanding into the impacts of the stolen generation and be inspired by Indigenous heroes past and present as you wander through the History and Heroes walk.
Wild River Tube Ride
CNS120
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $115.99pp
Child: $79.99pp
Equal parts scenic tour and fun filled adventure, this rive tube ride is a great way to explore the beautiful rainforest and have some fun along the way.
Gold Class Scenic Railway
CNS015
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $169.99pp
Child: $129.99pp
Enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful rainforest experiences in Gold Class comfort. Explore the village of Kuranda before boarding your Gold Class train carriage for a spectacular journey through the mountains.
Skyrail and Kuranda Village
CNS010
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $129.99pp
Child: $99.99pp
Enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful rainforest experiences. Take in sweeping views as you ride the skyrail high above the rainforest canopy before exploring Kuranda ‘the village in the rainforest’.
Rainforestation Nature Park - Army Duck
CNS040
Cairns
6 hours
Adult: $169.99pp
Child: $119.99pp
This tour to Rainforestation Nature Park has it all – wildlife presentations, cultural performances and a ride on the amphibious ‘Army Duck’, a vehicle that can drive on land and glide through water.
Green Island Eco Adventure
CNS030
Cairns
6.5 hours
Adult: $179.99pp
Child: $129.99pp
Explore the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef with a visit to Green Island. It’s the only island on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest allowing you to enjoy a combined reef and rainforest experience.
Port Douglas On Your Own
CNS050
Cairns
7 hours
Adult: $69.99pp
Child: $69.99pp
Spend a day exploring the tropical resort village of Port Douglas. With a laid-back atmosphere, air of sophistication and ample restaurants, cafes and boutiques there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Parasailing
CNS070
Cairns
50 minutes
Adult: $119.99pp
Child: $119.99pp
Parasail 90 meters above the water for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Cairns, framed by the backdrop of the Coral Sea and lush rainforest clad mountain ranges.
Horse Riding Adventure
CNS080
Cairns
3 hours
Adult: $155.99pp
Child: $119.99pp
Ride through pockets of rainforest, mangrove wetland, sugarcane fields and native bushland on this horse riding tour offering an authentic country experience. It’s a nature lovers dream.
Nocturnal Wildlife Spotlighting tour
CNS095
Cairns
8 hours
Adult: $215.99pp
Child: $215.99pp
Join a small group for a wildlife spotting tour with a difference. Explore the rainforest at dusk through to night-time, the best time to spot elusive nocturnal animals that come out to play at night.
Skyrail, Kuranda & Butterfly Sanctuary
CNS025
Cairns
5 hours
Adult: $139.99pp
Child: $99.99pp
Marvel at some of Mother Nature’s most amazing creations as you visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and then take in sweeping views from the skyrail, high above the rainforest canopy.
Whitewater rafting on the Barron River
CNS060
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $165.99pp
Child: $165.99pp
If you’re after a holiday that’s action-packed, this tour has you covered. Take a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure along the gorges of the Barron River through World Heritage listed rainforest.
Jet Ski
CNS065
Cairns
1 hour
Adult: $239.99pp
Child: $239.99pp
Feeling adventurous? Why not go for a high speed, head spinning harbour dash on a jet ski? It’s a fun way to explore Cairns Harbour and it’s sure to get your adrenalin pumping.
The Great Barrier Reef
CNS000
Cairns
8 hours
Adult: $269.99pp
Child: $269.99pp
Here’s your chance to explore one of the seven natural wonders of the world – the breath-taking Great Barrier Reef rich with corals and teeming with marine life.
Tjapukai By Night
CNS100
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $179.99pp
Child: $129.99pp
Take part in an awe-inspiring corroboree ritual and watch the spellbinding Tjapukai performers as they bring to life Indigenous culture with song, dance and theatre.
Quad Bike Ride
CNS075
Cairns
3.25 hours
Adult: $169.99pp
Child: $169.99pp
Ready to rev it up a notch? Join friends, family and other fun-loving guests as you zoom along outback adventure trails that wind through an 18-acre billabong on your own quad bike.
Cairns Harbour by Aqua Bus
CNS180
Cairns
1 hour
Adult: $55.99pp
Child: $55.99pp
Explore Cairns by land and sea in just one tour onboard an amphibious vessel. Drive by all the places that make Cairns the capital of the North: and as the best of Cairns unfolds before your eyes your guide will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city.
Skyrail, Kuranda and Scenic Railway
CNS005
Cairns
6 hours
Adult: $189.99pp
Child: $139.99pp
Enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful rainforest experiences. Ride the skyrail high above the rainforest canopy and explore Kuranda village before a spectacular journey through the mountains on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Hartley's Crocodile Adventure
CNS035
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $89.99pp
Child: $79.99pp
Looking for a local wildlife experience of the close encounter kind? Then this is the tour for you. Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Park and watch crocodiles lunge for their lunch during wildlife presentations.
Bad Fishy Jet Boat
CNS085
Cairns
1.25 hour
Adult: $85.99pp
Child: $59.99pp
Get ready to make some waves in Cairns on a thrilling jet boat ride full of twists, turns, stunts and some amazing scenery as well. Bad Fishy – it’s wet, wild and loads of fun!
Kuranda Scenic Railway
CNS020
Cairns
4 hours
Adult: $125.99pp
Child: $89.99pp
Enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful rainforest experiences. Explore Kuranda ‘the village in the rainforest’ before a spectacular journey through the mountains on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Cairns Reef Scenic Flight
CNS055
Cairns
1.5 hour
Adult: $245.99pp
Child: $245.99pp
Take a 45-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and witness one of the seven natural wonders of the world from the best seat in the house.
Fitzroy Island Getaway
CNS205
Cairns
6.16 hours
Adult: $149.99pp
Child: $149.99pp
Take a cruise to Fitzroy Island to enjoy a few hours on the beach. Chose to snorkel or take a glass bottom boat ride over the famous Great Barrier Reef (1 activity included) or just lay on the beach and relax. A packaged picnic lunch will be provided. Stand Up Paddle Board and Paddle Skis also included, first come first served.
