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Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkeling Cruise from Cairns
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8 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
AquaQuest has one of the largest back deck areas offering easy access to the jump into the Great Barrier Reef and is fully equipped with modern state of the art facilities. As passengers, you will be provided with unrivalled comfort as you visit some of the best dive and snorkel locations on the Outer Great Barrier Reef at Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs. These reefs are approximately 45 miles (70 kilometers) offshore. These unique sites offer superb coral formations and an abundance of coral and marine life! Come on board and visit two different reef locations, where you'll have the opportunity to swim amongst the underwater locals, including inquisitive Nemos, Turtles, Stingrays and Wally the friendly Maori Wrasse. AquaQuest allows over four hours to explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef, offering quality diving and snorkelling experiences, value for money, and most importantly incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
What's Included
- Fresh hot showers
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Use of Wetsuits/Lycra Suits
- All snorkel/dive equipment
- Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea
- Digital camera hire & professional photo purchase (subject to availability)
- Bar facilities including snacks
- $20 per guided dive
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please make your way to Cairns Marlin Marina - B Finger for boarding from 8:00am and departure at 8:30am
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip from Cairns with Divers Den. Whether you’re snorkelling, a first-time diver, or certified, you'll enjoy an unforgettable day.
Discover the outer Great Barrier Reef, just a 90-minute boat trip from Cairns. Spend five hours exploring two stunning dive sites carefully selected from our exclusive moorings on the Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs. Encounter diverse marine life, from vibrant corals to curious Nemo's, turtles, stingrays, and majestic Maori Wrasse.
AquaQuest, is purpose-built for diving and snorkelling, featuring a spacious dive deck and a sunken platform for easy water access. Choose safe and enjoyable snorkelling, introductory dives with comprehensive pre-dive instruction, or certified diving with options for three spectacular dives.
Enjoy the comfort of large sun decks, air-conditioned indoor spaces, and hot freshwater showers throughout your day on the Great Barrier Reef. After a morning of exploration, savour a generous buffet lunch with a variety of hot and cold dishes, salads, rolls, and tropical fruits to recharge for the afternoon adventures.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No minimum age, child rate is 4 - 14 years
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of customer on cruise ship
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Please bring hat, towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and credit or debit card
- Certified Divers please bring Cert-Card & Logbook
- It is required by Queensland law that you must wait at least 24 hours after diving before going to altitude or flying – there is no guarantee that following these recommendations will prevent decompression sickness. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some medical conditions can pose a hazard during diving, and it is recommended that individuals with these conditions undergo evaluation by a physician, as they may be unable to dive.
Operated by Divers Den
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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