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Port Douglas Cruises

Explore the corals of the Great Barrier Reef with cruises departing from Port Douglas, Cairns. With a range of activities such as snorkeling, diving, or glass-bottom boat tours, there's something for everyone. Select your preferred family-friendly cruise for an exciting underwater adventure.
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Slide 1 of 11, Cruise ship anchored at Great Barrier Reef with clear blue waters.
Cruise ship anchored at Great Barrier Reef with clear blue waters.
Snorkelers exploring coral reefs in clear waters, Outer Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Tourists snorkeling among colorful fish in clear waters of Great Barrier Reef during Cairns cruise.
Guests relaxing on cruise ship deck overlooking the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Buffet on deck during Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns.
Instructor guiding tourists on diving equipment during Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise, Australia.
Snorkeler near sea turtle in clear waters of Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Cruise ship anchored on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with coral formations visible below.
Tourists and instructor preparing to dive in Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Divers exploring coral formations in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Cruise ship near snorkelers on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
4 hrs
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  • Spend a day on a catamaran visiting three outer reef sites, with a local team leading water time so families and mixed-age groups feel at ease.

  • Start your day at sea by stepping aboard a luxury catamaran, meeting your professional local guide, and enjoying morning tea as you head to the reef.

  • Follow your guide on a snorkel tour over the reef with equipment and lycra suits included, then learn more during an interpretive reef talk onboard.

  • Enjoy morning and afternoon tea plus a buffet lunch onboard, with relaxed breaks between snorkels and your environmental management charge included.

  • Upgrade your day by adding a scuba dive to your reef visit, with options that cater to first-time and certified divers when you select tickets.

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  • Spend a day on a catamaran visiting three outer reef sites, with a local team leading water time so families and mixed-age groups feel at ease.

  • Start your day at sea by stepping aboard a luxury catamaran, meeting your professional local guide, and enjoying morning tea as you head to the reef.

  • Follow your guide on a snorkel tour over the reef with equipment and lycra suits included, then learn more during an interpretive reef talk onboard.

  • Enjoy morning and afternoon tea plus a buffet lunch onboard, with relaxed breaks between snorkels and your environmental management charge included.

  • Upgrade your day by adding a scuba dive to your reef visit, with options that cater to first-time and certified divers when you select tickets.

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AU$319

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