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Board Reef Experience, a 24 m aluminium catamaran, at Cairns Marlin Marina and cruise to two Outer Reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy unlimited snorkeling with equipment at both sites, and one scuba dive is included in the price, either a certified dive or an introductory dive for beginners aged 12 and over. Meals are provided all day, from a breakfast roll and barbecue lunch to wine and cheese on the way back. You can also hear a talk by a marine biologist on board.

Board Reef Experience and
head to two Outer Reef sites
Check in on Reef Experience at Finger A, Cairns Marlin Marina, by 7:30 AM, and depart at 8:00 AM. The two reef sites are chosen on the day from Hastings, Norman and Saxon Reefs or Breaking Patches, depending on weather conditions.
On the roughly 1.5-hour cruise to the first reef, enjoy a bacon and egg roll prepared by the onboard chef. Complimentary tea and coffee are available all day while the vessel is stationary.
Scuba dive or snorkel at the first reef

At the first reef, enjoy the scuba dive included in your tour price. Certified divers can dive, and first-timers can join a 20-minute introductory dive. You can also snorkel over the reef instead of diving.
Enjoy a barbecue lunch and a marine biologist talk

Back on board after the morning session, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch of barbecued meats, vegetables and a variety of salads. The resident marine biologist explains the marine life you have seen or are about to see.
Explore the second reef and cruise back with wine

At the second reef, enjoy unlimited snorkeling or join an optional additional scuba dive at extra cost. On the return cruise, relax with a complimentary glass of wine, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit. You will arrive back in Cairns at around 4:30 PM.
※ Sea turtles and other marine life live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ Reef sites are chosen on the day depending on weather, and the schedule may change.
Meeting point :
Reef Experience vessel, Finger A, Cairns Marlin Marina
Reef Experience Finger A Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Meeting point information:
Go directly to the Reef Experience vessel moored at Finger A of Cairns Marlin Marina and board. Check-in is at 7:30 AM, and the boat departs at 8:00 AM sharp. Please make your own way to the marina, as coach transfers are not included.
Reef Experience Finger A Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia