Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch
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Duration
8 Hours
Free Cancellation
72 Hrs Prior
Meals Included
BBQ Lunch
Guide
English
This full-day tour from Cairns takes you out to the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard Evolution, a 35-metre luxury superyacht run by Down Under Cruise and Dive. After check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Evolution departs at 08:00 and you spend about five hours at two outer reef locations: Saxon Reef or Norman Reef first, then North Hastings Reef. Snorkel and swim among the fish, with snorkelling equipment, floatation devices and a lycra sun-suit provided and English-speaking dive instructors on board, or simply relax on the loungers on deck. Lunch is a hot and cold BBQ buffet served on board, with fresh fish, prawns, steak, a vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads, and coffee, tea, a glass of wine and a light snack are included. Evolution leaves the reef at 15:00 and arrives back in Cairns at about 16:30. Please note that an admin and fuel levy of AU$20 per person is paid on board and is not included in the ticket price.
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Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch Price & Options
Highlights
- Cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef aboard the 35-metre luxury superyacht Evolution
- Spend about five hours at two outer reef locations
- Snorkel and swim with equipment, floatation devices and English-speaking dive instructors on board
- Enjoy a hot and cold BBQ buffet lunch with fresh fish, prawns, steak and fresh salads
- Relax on the deck loungers between swims
What's Included
- Cruise on board the 35-metre luxury superyacht Evolution
- About 5 hours of reef time at the outer reef
- Snorkelling at 2 outer reef locations
- Snorkelling equipment and floatation devices
- Experienced, professional English-speaking dive instructors
- Hot and cold BBQ lunch with fresh fish, prawns, steak, a vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads (special dietary needs catered for; please tell us before travel)
- Coffee and tea
- A glass of wine and a light snack
- Free lycra sun-suit hire
What's Not Included
- Admin and fuel levy: AU$20 per person, paid on board
- Wetsuit hire: AU$10 per person, paid on board
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Underwater camera hire
- Semi-submersible tour
- Hotel transfers
- Soft drinks and alcohol (other than the included glass of wine)
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users: the tour is not wheelchair accessible
Child Adult Policy
- Adult: 17 years and over
- Child: 4 to 16 years
- Infant: up to 3 years, free of charge
- Infants must be booked together with an Adult ticket
- Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children
Things To Know
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, a change of clothes, a towel, and cash or a card for bar and souvenir purchases
- You may bring your own fins and regulator; they are also provided on board
Starting End Point
- Meeting point: Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in desk, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns QLD 4870
- Check-in: 07:15 to 07:45
- 08:00: Evolution departs Cairns
- 09:45: Arrive at the first reef, Saxon Reef or Norman Reef
- 11:30: BBQ buffet lunch on board
- 13:00: Arrive at the second reef, North Hastings Reef
- 15:00: Depart for Cairns
- 16:30: Arrive back in Cairns
How To Redeem
- Show your smartphone ticket at the Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal to join the tour
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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The tour includes a cruise on the 35-metre luxury superyacht Evolution, about 5 hours of reef time at two outer reef locations, snorkelling with equipment and floatation devices, English-speaking dive instructors, a hot and cold BBQ lunch with various options, coffee, tea, a glass of wine, a light snack, and free lycra sun-suit hire.
Check-in is from 07:15 to 07:45 at the Reef Fleet Terminal, Evolution departs at 08:00, arrives at the first reef around 09:45, lunch is at 11:30, the second reef visit is at 13:00, departure from the reef at 15:00, and arrival back in Cairns at about 16:30.
An admin and fuel levy of AU$20 per person is paid on board and is not included in the ticket price. Wetsuit hire costs AU$10 per person, paid on board, and other extras like scenic helicopter flights and underwater camera hire are not included.
Adults aged 17 years and over, children aged 4 to 16 years, and infants up to 3 years can join. There is also a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Please bring sunscreen, a hat, a change of clothes, a towel, and cash or a card for bar and souvenir purchases. You may also bring your own fins and regulator, though these are provided on board.
Show your smartphone ticket at the Down Under Cruise and Dive check-in desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal to join the tour.
You can cancel for free at least 72 hours before the visit to get a refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% cancellation fee. About 4% will be deducted from refunds for payment and transaction fees.
You can snorkel and swim among the fish with provided equipment, floatation devices, and English-speaking dive instructors, or relax on the deck loungers between swims.
