Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Journey to the Great Barrier Reef. Dive into the ocean with our Green Island catamaran cruises or helicopter flight. Discover the reef's marine life.
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Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.
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Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.
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Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.
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Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.
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Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.
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Spend a full day exploring Fitzroy Island with round-trip cruise, snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat tour, and access to rainforest trails.
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Discover vibrant marine life with ample time to snorkel at Welcome Bay, under the jetty, and Nudey Beach—Australia’s top-rated beach.
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Hike rainforest trails to the Summit or Lighthouse track for sweeping island and reef views, or relax on pristine coral beaches.
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Learn from an onboard reef presentation and visit the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to deepen your understanding of island ecology.
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Choose variants with snorkel safaris, kayak tours, or helmet diving to customize your adventure and enhance your reef experience.
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Experience Fitzroy Island in just half a day, perfect for a quick visit from Cairns to explore its beauty.
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Travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran that serves as your base, offering comfort and convenience while you explore the island’s beauty.
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Enjoy over two hours of free time to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, relax on stunning coral beaches, or wander rainforest trails at your own pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding both snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour, or include a delicious lunch for the ultimate hassle-free adventure.
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Experience Fitzroy Island in just half a day, perfect for a quick visit from Cairns to explore its beauty.
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Travel aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran that serves as your base, offering comfort and convenience while you explore the island’s beauty.
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Enjoy over two hours of free time to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, relax on stunning coral beaches, or wander rainforest trails at your own pace.
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Upgrade your experience by adding both snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat tour, or include a delicious lunch for the ultimate hassle-free adventure.
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Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.
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Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.
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Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.
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You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.
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With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.
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Cruise from Cairns to Fitzroy Island on a high-speed catamaran and spend the day exploring tropical rainforest, white-sand beaches, and coral-filled waters.
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Snorkel straight from the shore using the provided gear and flotation vest, or stay dry with a guided glass-bottom boat tour over vibrant reef gardens.
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Enjoy a fresh tropical lunch box filled with island-style bites—perfect for a relaxed beachside meal or quick break between swims.
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You’ll have up to 4.5 hours of free time to explore the island at your own pace—swim, sunbathe, hike rainforest trails, or just slow down and soak in the serenity.
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With everything taken care of, this day trip is ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking for a no-fuss Great Barrier Reef island experience.
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Journey to Green Island aboard the spacious 'Big Cat' catamaran and enjoy a full day exploring this unique coral cay, where vibrant reef meets lush rainforest—entirely at your own pace.
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Choose how you'll witness the underwater magic. Snorkel straight off the pristine beaches, glide over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat tour, or descend for a submariner's view in our semi-submarine. Guided snorkel safaris are also available.
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Wander shaded rainforest boardwalks under ancient trees, relax on sun-kissed white sand beaches, or dive into the turquoise waters. Enjoy up to 5 hours of leisure time to explore Green Island's beaches and rainforest trails independently.
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For a fully planned day, opt for the tour that includes a buffet lunch. You'll enjoy freshly-prepared hot and cold items with native Australian ingredients from an award-winning restaurant.
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Journey to Green Island aboard the spacious 'Big Cat' catamaran and enjoy a full day exploring this unique coral cay, where vibrant reef meets lush rainforest—entirely at your own pace.
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Choose how you'll witness the underwater magic. Snorkel straight off the pristine beaches, glide over coral gardens on a glass-bottom boat tour, or descend for a submariner's view in our semi-submarine. Guided snorkel safaris are also available.
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Wander shaded rainforest boardwalks under ancient trees, relax on sun-kissed white sand beaches, or dive into the turquoise waters. Enjoy up to 5 hours of leisure time to explore Green Island's beaches and rainforest trails independently.
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For a fully planned day, opt for the tour that includes a buffet lunch. You'll enjoy freshly-prepared hot and cold items with native Australian ingredients from an award-winning restaurant.
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Set off on a high-speed half-day cruise to Green Island aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran—perfect for those short on time.
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Choose your reef encounter: snorkel through vibrant coral gardens or relax on a glass-bottom boat tour for stunning marine views.
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Receive a quick yet thorough safety briefing before diving into your aquatic adventure, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
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Spend over 2 hours on the island—stroll rainforest boardwalks, unwind on sandy beaches, or upgrade to a semi-submarine ride for a unique underwater view.
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Designed for busy travelers, this experience delivers the essential highlights of the Great Barrier Reef in one efficient and memorable trip.
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Set off on a high-speed half-day cruise to Green Island aboard a modern, air-conditioned catamaran—perfect for those short on time.
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Choose your reef encounter: snorkel through vibrant coral gardens or relax on a glass-bottom boat tour for stunning marine views.
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Receive a quick yet thorough safety briefing before diving into your aquatic adventure, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
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Spend over 2 hours on the island—stroll rainforest boardwalks, unwind on sandy beaches, or upgrade to a semi-submarine ride for a unique underwater view.
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Designed for busy travelers, this experience delivers the essential highlights of the Great Barrier Reef in one efficient and memorable trip.
- Soar over turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and isolated sand cays for an unrivaled bird’s‑eye view of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy the comfort of a modern, air‑conditioned high‑wing aircraft with spacious, guaranteed window seats.
- Get expert live commentary and learn more about iconic landmarks like Green Island and Arlington Reef.
- Capture breathtaking photo opportunities of intricate reef formations, dramatic continental shelf edges, and abundant marine life.
- Perfect for families, adventure seekers, and photography lovers looking for a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef.
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- Soar over turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and isolated sand cays for an unrivaled bird’s‑eye view of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy the comfort of a modern, air‑conditioned high‑wing aircraft with spacious, guaranteed window seats.
- Get expert live commentary and learn more about iconic landmarks like Green Island and Arlington Reef.
- Capture breathtaking photo opportunities of intricate reef formations, dramatic continental shelf edges, and abundant marine life.
- Perfect for families, adventure seekers, and photography lovers looking for a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef.
- Set sail on an elite reef expedition aboard a luxurious 35‑metre superyacht that combines expansive decks, elegant comfort, and high‑end service.
- Enjoy guided water activities at two handpicked reef sites, then fly above the reef on a thrilling 10‑minute heli-flight with panoramic views.
- Indulge in a gourmet BBQ buffet with complimentary wine, ensuring an all‑inclusive dining experience that perfectly complements the luxury setting.
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- Set sail on an elite reef expedition aboard a luxurious 35‑metre superyacht that combines expansive decks, elegant comfort, and high‑end service.
- Enjoy guided water activities at two handpicked reef sites, then fly above the reef on a thrilling 10‑minute heli-flight with panoramic views.
- Indulge in a gourmet BBQ buffet with complimentary wine, ensuring an all‑inclusive dining experience that perfectly complements the luxury setting.
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Start your day in Cairns and cruise to two outer reef sites, where pristine coral gardens and clearer waters set the scene for snorkelling or diving.
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Enjoy live expert commentary and friendly guidance that make vibrant marine life feel accessible, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned explorer.
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Recharge between reef stops with a tropical BBQ buffet lunch onboard, keeping you fuelled and ready for more underwater moments.
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Start your day in Cairns and cruise to two outer reef sites, where pristine coral gardens and clearer waters set the scene for snorkelling or diving.
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Enjoy live expert commentary and friendly guidance that make vibrant marine life feel accessible, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned explorer.
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Recharge between reef stops with a tropical BBQ buffet lunch onboard, keeping you fuelled and ready for more underwater moments.
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The Moore Reef pontoon is equipped with activities suitable for all ages, including a giant waterslide—the only one of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass-bottom boat tours, all snorkeling equipment, and an underwater observatory.
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Enhance your reef adventure with additional experiences, such as the Seawalker helmet dive or guided snorkel tours, perfect for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
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The Moore Reef pontoon is equipped with activities suitable for all ages, including a giant waterslide—the only one of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Spend 4 hours exploring the reef by taking advantage of the free inclusions such as glass-bottom boat tours, all snorkeling equipment, and an underwater observatory.
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Enhance your reef adventure with additional experiences, such as the Seawalker helmet dive or guided snorkel tours, perfect for swimmers and non-swimmers alike.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Consider booking a combo ticket to get more bang for your buck. You get entry to attractions like Melbourne SkyDeck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Yarra River cruises, with prices starting at AU$63.
Peak season in Australia is between December and February, aka summertime. It's best to book a few days in advance during this time to avoid tickets being sold out. Bonus points for avoiding long lines at the aquarium.
Special experiences like Jelly Lab Experience, Penguin Passport, Shark Dive Xtreme, & Glass Bottom Boat are not included in your SEA LIFE Melbourne ticket. You can purchase separate tickets for these at the aquarium.
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About SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
SEA LIFE Melbourne houses diverse marine species, including seahorses, tropical fish, and the small but mighty King penguins. Explore the 10 themed zones of the aquarium, today!
The aquarium is home to one of the Australia’s largest saltwater crocodiles, Pinjarra.
The aquarium features Australia’s only penguin colony in a sub-Antarctic exhibit.
SEA LIFE Melbourne welcomes over 10 million visitors per year, making it one of the top aquariums in Australia.
Why visit SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium?
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Main Entrance
There is one entrance to SEA LIFE Melbourne, located between King Street & Flinders Street, opposite Crown Entertainment building.
Last admission for the day is usually one hour before closing time. Make sure to plan your visit accordingly.
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