Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Eco Tour from Cairns | Queensland
Step into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime lore with Indigenous sea rangers and embark on a unique, educational eco tour of the Great Barrier that incorporates one of the world's oldest living cultures.
- Experience the charm of the Great Barrier Reef on the Dreamtime cruise
- Explore two different islands in one day trip with this ECO Certified experience
- Gain an in-depth understanding of local culture and ecosystems from your guide
- Enjoy a wide variety of water activities or just sit back and relax to soak in the environment
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Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Tour
Additional Info
Infants (ages 0–3 yrs old) nay join free of charge. Please indicate in the Requests & Remarks section if you are traveling with an infant
Boarding starts at 8:15 am, with final boarding at 8:45am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. The tour returns at 5:00 pm
What's included in Great Barrier Reef Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Eco Tour from Cairns | Queensland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Board the boat at Reef Fleet Terminal wharf and grab your complimentary snorkel equipment and flippers
Depart from Marlin Jetty Cairns
Arrive at Outer Great Barrier Reef and enjoy two pristine coral reefs plus glass-bottom boat tour
Enjoy a cold buffet lunch
Return snorkel, flippers, life jacket, and lycra suits
Depart the Reef and enjoy afternoon tea whilst interacting with the Sea Rangers on board
Arrive back in Cairns
Food and Drinks
— What You Can Expect —
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel is a unique Great Barrier Reef experience incorporating the world's oldest living culture and some of Australia's most amazing marine life. Traditional Owners have passed down their dream time stories over tens of thousands of years and now we can bring them to you.
Snorkelers and divers will experience two premium outer reef sites. Cruise directly to Moore Reef where you will have the opportunity to explore the underwater world (as an optional extra).
After two hours at Moore Reef, cruise to Milln or Flynn Reef for a further three hours of in-water activities—snorkeling and diving, catering for beginners through to certified divers. A relaxing five hours to explore two premium outer reef sites and gain a deeper cultural understanding of this diverse ecosystem.
Divers can also join introductory or certified dives at an additional cost on the day. After working up an appetite, enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch with seafood onboard—plus a complimentary morning and afternoon tea. Most importantly, you’ll witness the beauty and bright colors of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef with your own eyes. Marvel at the coral and its teeming marine life, and capture your experience in this amazing ecosystem.
Don’t forget, this is the only Great Barrier Reef cruise that allows you to interact with original clap sticks and fire poles plus get live demonstrations of traditional dances and the didgeridoo. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable tour that's committed to sustainability!
Inclusions
- Snorkeling equipment
- Guided tour service
- Indigenous welcome and acknowledgment
- 2 premium outer reef sites
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Cold buffet lunch
- Wet and lycra suits
- Hotel transfer (According to your choice)
- Insurance
- Other expenses not mentioned above
- In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
- Asthma, Epilepsy, High blood pressure, Acrophobia, Heart disease, Pregnant women
- Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity
- Travelers are advised to wear comfortable shoes
- Travelers must bring their own swimwear, towels, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen
- Snorkeling is a very strenuous activity. Please stay alert and check with staff to see if you are fit to go into the water
- Travelers are advised to carry a small amount of cash or a credit card for personal expenses. Please do not carry valuable items as there is no safe on board and the suppliers will not be responsible for any losses
- Travelers with motion sickness are advised to take precautions or bring their own medicine
- Please arrive promptly at the meeting point as the boat will leave on time and refunds or rescheduling will not be granted to late arrivals
- Actual itinerary is dependent on weather and transportation conditions
- Please arrive at the wharf 30 minutes prior to the departure time and check-in at the vessel at 08:30 am. Regrettably, failure to arrive before this time will most likely be classified as no-show and result in forfeiting the booking and it cannot be refunded or transferred
- If you choose a package with transfer service, please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day
Meet
Venues
- Reef Fleet Terminal WharfBetween08:15 - 09:00View on Map
- Agincourt Beachfront Apartments
- Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Meeting / End Points
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Boarding starts at 8:15 am, with final boarding at 8:45 am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
- Tour departs at 09:00 am, subject to availability
- Tour arrives back in Cairns at approximately 5:00 pm
