Cairns Premium Catamaran Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Head for the outer reef
on a sailing catamaran

After checking in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, depart at 8:00 AM aboard a spacious catamaran. Enjoy morning tea and the ocean views while the friendly crew explains the day ahead. It takes about 2 hours to reach the outer reef.

Snorkel at the best reef of the day

Reef sites are carefully chosen each day based on conditions, with chances to visit famous reefs such as Flynn, Milne, Norman and Hastings. Snorkel straight from the boat or join a guided snorkel tour, and if you booked the diving option, enjoy an introductory scuba dive. Look out for turtles, colorful parrotfish, anemonefish and more.

Enjoy a lunch buffet and marine presentation

Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch buffet of hot and cold dishes, salads and tropical fruit, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Between swims, relax on the upper deck or on the bow nets, and learn about the reef in the crew's marine life presentation with plenty of time for questions. After lunch, spend about 1.5 more hours in the water.

Cruise back to Cairns in the sea breeze

On the roughly 2-hour return cruise, enjoy afternoon tea and the sea breeze, and experience the catamaran under sail when conditions allow. Beer, wine, cheese and local snacks are available for purchase at the onboard bar. The tour ends at the Reef Fleet Terminal.

※ Marine life such as turtles live in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The itinerary or reef locations may change without notice due to weather, sea conditions and passenger safety.