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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Trip from Cairns aboard AquaQuest | Cairns

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8 hours 30 minutes
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  • 5 hours at the reef, exploring two stunning dive sites rich in marine life
  • Onboard AquaQuest, the newest vessel for diving and snorkeling, you'll find a spacious deck and easy water access
  • Enjoy large sun decks, air-conditioned indoor spaces, and hot freshwater showers
  • No previous experience is needed, just be comfortable in the water 

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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Trip from Cairns aboard AquaQuest

Inclusions

  • 5 hours at the outer reef for up to three dives/snorkel sessions at 2 exclusive sites

  • Snorkelling and scuba equipment, air fills, tuition and briefings

  • Guided snorkel tours

  • Fresh tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold options

  • Morning and afternoon tea

  • Wetsuits/lycra suits and free prescription masks

  • Fresh chilled drinking water, Tea and coffee

  • Hot fresh water showers

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfer

  • Tips

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Other expenses not mentioned above

Additional Info

  • Please note that Introductory and Certified Diving are available for adults only

  • Optional Extras — Intro Diving Day Trip: Take the plunge and try your first scuba dive with our expert crew as your guides

  • Optional Extras — Certified Diving Day Trip: Cross the Great Barrier Reef off your 'must-dive' list with up to three dives at two amazing outer reef sites

  • Please note that Optional Extras (Introductory and Certified Diving) are available for adults only

FromNZD $307.58Per Person
Available from 20th Jul 2025

What's included in Great Barrier Reef Full Day Trip from Cairns aboard AquaQuest | Cairns

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

08:00

Check in at Cairns Marlin Marina and board the boat

Check in at Cairns Marlin Marina and board the boat
08:30

Depart Cairns and receive safety briefings as we travel to the outer reef

Depart Cairns and receive safety briefings as we travel to the outer reef
10:00

Arrive at first snorkel and dive site

Arrive at first snorkel and dive site
12:45

Move to second site and enjoy lunch

13:30

Continue diving and snorkelling

Continue diving and snorkelling
15:00

Depart reef site

16:30

Arrive back in Cairns

Food and Drinks

Lunch
AquaQuest, the newest vessel, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck, easy water access, and state-of-the-art equipment
AquaQuest, the newest vessel, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck, easy water access, and state-of-the-art equipment
Spend five hours at the reef, visiting two stunning dive sites with diverse marine life, including colorful corals, turtles, and giant Maori Wrasse
Spend five hours at the reef, visiting two stunning dive sites with diverse marine life, including colorful corals, turtles, and giant Maori Wrasse
Optional Extras — Intro Diving Day Trip:On your introductory dive, descend to 12 meters (40 feet) and experience the amazing marine life beneath the waves
Optional Extras — Intro Diving Day Trip:On your introductory dive, descend to 12 meters (40 feet) and experience the amazing marine life beneath the waves
Optional Extras — Certified Diving Day Trip: Dive with a buddy or let our expert guides show you the best underwater sights
Optional Extras — Certified Diving Day Trip: Dive with a buddy or let our expert guides show you the best underwater sights

— What You Can Expect —

Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns. Whether you’re a snorkeller, first time diver or certified diver, you’ll spend a magical day with Divers Den.

Discover the marine wonderland of the outer Great Barrier Reef, just a 90-minute boat trip from Cairns. We’ll spend five hours at the reef and visit two stunning dive sites. These are expertly chosen from our exclusive moorings on the Norman, Saxon and Hastings reefs to bring you the best quality conditions and diverse marine life, from colourful corals to inquisitive Nemos, turtles, stingrays and giant Maori Wrasse.

AquaQuest is our newest vessel and purpose-built for diving and snorkelling. It has a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform offering easy access to the water, plus state of the art equipment. Choose safe and enjoyable snorkelling for you and your family, introductory diving with full pre-dive tuition, or certified diving for a choice of three spectacular dives. Travelling with both certified divers and keen snorkellers? No problem – you’ll share your journey out on the reef together on the same vessel, and complete your dives/snorkel experiences at the same dive sites.

During your Great Barrier Reef day trip, enjoy our large sun decks, air conditioned indoor spaces and hot fresh water showers. After a morning spent exploring the reef, enjoy a generous buffet lunch with a range of hot and cold foods, salads, rolls and tropical fruit to refuel for the afternoon.


— Dive Sites —

Two sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef, the best options will be selected based on the day's conditions to show the most colourful and diverse sights in these warm, clear waters.

  • Norman Reef/ Saxon Reef/ Hastings Reef

Inclusions

  • Please arrive at the designated location 30 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • No refunds will be provided for late arrivals or circumstances beyond control, including medical issues, airline delays, bad weather, and similar situations
  • The cruise company reserves the right to alter the itinerary or cut short the tour in the event of medical emergency, inclement weather conditions, or for any safety reasons, at the sole discretion of the Master of the Vessel
  • The tour operator is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal items, including theft
  • No refund or compensation will be given for any unused equipment or courses or guides in the event you are unable to complete the entire tour
  • The itinerary times are subject to change. The cruise company reserve the right to alter vessels, dive locations, and prices without prior notice

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Purchase Summary

  • Please note snorkelling is not suitable for children under 4 years old
  • If you have special dietary requirements, please advise at the time of booking
  • Please read the Can I Dive page before purchaisng
  • Please click here for more FAQs and Terms & Conditions

– What to Bring–

  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen 
  • Swimsuit and towel 
  • Certcard and logbook for certified diving 
  • Reusable water bottle

Valid Period

The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

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