Passions of Paradise Reef Snorkel Cruise Cairns

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    Buffet Lunch, Morning & Afternoon Tea

Spend a full day on the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise, a local Cairns operator whose environmental credentials and attention to detail have earned many awards, including the Australian Tourism Award for Adventure. Your day starts at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, where you board a 25-metre high-performance catamaran and sail out to two outer reef locations. Each day the captain chooses the sites best suited to the weather, so you get the best conditions on the water. At each stop you can snorkel among turtles, colourful fish and an incredible variety of coral, with all the equipment you need provided, plus a wetsuit in winter or a lycra suit in summer. If you would like to go below the surface, you can choose the option that adds one introductory scuba dive. Between swims, an eco-accredited guide gives a marine naturalist presentation on board. Morning tea and afternoon tea are served during the day, along with a chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch made fresh daily, with hot and cold dishes and fresh tropical fruit. With a friendly crew dedicated to making your trip memorable, it is a relaxed and personal way to see the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns.

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Passions of Paradise Reef Snorkel Cruise Cairns Price & Options

Full Day Snorkelling Cruise

A full-day sailing trip from Cairns to two outer reef locations, with snorkelling, morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch on board.

Inclusions

  • All necessary equipment
  • Snorkelling tour
  • A full day of snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef locations
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • A chef-prepared buffet lunch made fresh daily on board
  • Wetsuits in winter and lycra suits in summer
  • An on-board marine naturalist presentation by an eco-accredited guide

Starting End Point

  • Passions of Paradise desk, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
  • Check-in is from 7:00 AM until 7:45 AM; the boat departs at 8:00 AM sharp
  • Please arrive on time; latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
US$ 186.79 US$ 186.11

Full Day Snorkelling Cruise + 1 Intro Scuba Dive

The full-day sailing trip from Cairns to two outer reef locations with snorkelling, plus one introductory scuba dive on the reef.

Inclusions

  • All necessary equipment
  • Diving / snorkelling tour
  • One scuba dive
  • A full day of snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef locations
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • A chef-prepared buffet lunch made fresh daily on board
  • Wetsuits in winter and lycra suits in summer
  • An on-board marine naturalist presentation by an eco-accredited guide

Starting End Point

  • Passions of Paradise desk, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
  • Check-in is from 7:00 AM until 7:45 AM; the boat departs at 8:00 AM sharp
  • Please arrive on time; latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded
US$ 247.91 US$ 247.22

Itinerary

About 24 h
  1. 07:00

    Meeting point

    Reef Fleet Terminal

    You can choose to depart at the following times: 07:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking.

  2. Attraction

    Great Barrier Reef

  3. 17:00

    Drop-off

    Reef Fleet Terminal

    You can choose to return at the following times: 17:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.

Highlights

  • Sail from Cairns on a 25-metre high-performance catamaran to the outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Explore two outer reef locations and get up close to turtles, colourful fish and an array of corals
  • Enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea and a chef-prepared tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold dishes and fresh tropical fruit
  • Your captain selects the sites best suited to each day's weather conditions
  • Learn about the reef from an eco-accredited guide's marine naturalist presentation

What's Included

  • All necessary equipment
  • A full day of snorkelling at two exclusive outer reef locations
  • One introductory scuba dive (Introductory Scuba Dive option only)
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • A chef-prepared buffet lunch made fresh daily on board
  • Wetsuits in winter and lycra suits in summer
  • An on-board marine naturalist presentation by an eco-accredited guide

What's Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • On-board underwater photography services
  • Return transfers from Cairns city or the northern beaches

Child Adult Policy

  • Snorkelling option: children aged 4-14 travel on a Child ticket
  • Snorkelling option: children aged 0-3 join free of charge
  • Introductory Scuba Dive option: the Child ticket is for ages 12-15; no ticket is offered for children under 12
  • Guests older than the child age range of their option travel on an Adult ticket

Things To Know

  • Lunch consists of 5 cold salads and two hot dishes (one meat-based, one vegetarian or vegan), freshly baked bread and fresh tropical fruit
  • Allergies are catered for on request
  • Bring a change of clothes
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap or hat
  • Bring swimwear
  • Bring cash

Starting End Point

  • Meeting point: Passions of Paradise desk, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns
  • Please make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal
  • Check-in is from 7:00 AM until 7:45 AM; the boat departs at 8:00 AM sharp
  • Please arrive on time; latecomers and no-shows cannot be refunded

How To Redeem

  • Present your mobile voucher
  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date

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.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

The cruise departs from the Passions of Paradise desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Check-in is from 7:00 AM until 7:45 AM and the boat departs at 8:00 AM sharp. Please make your own way to the terminal.
No. Return transfers from Cairns city or the northern beaches are not included, so please make your own way to the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns.
Morning tea, afternoon tea and a chef-prepared buffet lunch made fresh daily on board are included. Lunch has 5 cold salads, two hot dishes (one meat-based, one vegetarian or vegan), freshly baked bread and fresh tropical fruit. Allergies are catered for on request.
Yes. On the snorkelling option, children aged 4-14 travel on a Child ticket and children aged 0-3 join free of charge. On the Introductory Scuba Dive option, the Child ticket is for ages 12-15 and no ticket is offered for children under 12.
Yes. All necessary equipment is included, with wetsuits in winter and lycra suits in summer. Bring your own swimwear, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap or hat.
You can cancel free of charge at least 72 hours before the scheduled cruise to receive a refund, less approximately 4% payment and refund processing charges. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the cruise incur a 100% cancellation fee.

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