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From Cairns: Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Experience Tickets

Snorkelers exploring coral reef during Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Experience from Cairns.
Snorkeler exploring vibrant coral reef during Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Experience from Cairns.
Visitors observing marine life through a glass-bottom boat on the Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel tour from Cairns.
Participants learning traditional fire-starting on Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel tour from Cairns.

Duration

8 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Enjoy a unique Great Barrier Reef tour that lets you experience adventure, along with a close look into the region's indigenous heritage.

    • Visit two of the premium outer Great Barrier Reef sites.

    • Take your pick from snorkelling, introductory diving, or certified scuba diving while visiting two premium outer Great Barrier Reef locations

    • Explore a thriving underwater world as you snorkel in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

    • Get a chance to see anemones, clownfish, angelfish, and more fascinating marine species.

    • Gain an insight into the region's diverse ecosystem and indigenous heritage as you interact with indigenous rangers.

    • Watch live demonstrations of traditional dances, listen to the didgeridoo, feed fish, and much more.

    • Sip on complimentary morning and afternoon tea, and relish in a delicious cold buffet lunch.

    • Guided snorkel tours (based on option chosen)

    • Certified scuba diving (based on option chosen)

    • Intro scuba diving (based on option chosen)

    • English-speaking guide

    • Snorkeling equipment

    • Lunch

    • Complimentary drinks, morning and afternoon tea

    • Insurance

    • Personal expenses
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Krystal Traver

    Krystal

    Oct 2025
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    Our experience was wonderful, and the staff were incredible. We definitely recommend Dreamtime!
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  • From snorkelling and feeding fish to a deep dive into Indigenous heritage and traditional dance demonstrations, this experience offers a little of everything for a truly memorable day. Guests can choose to snorkel or upgrade their experience with introductory or certified scuba diving while exploring the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef.

    Equip yourself with a snorkel, fins, and wetsuit (included in the ticket) and explore coral gardens teeming with marine life such as anemones, angelfish, clownfish, sea whips, clams, and more.

    Spend time with Indigenous rangers as they share stories of the Reef’s diverse ecosystem and cultural heritage. Watch demonstrations using traditional clapsticks and fire poles, and enjoy performances of traditional dances and the didgeridoo. Complimentary morning and afternoon tea, along with a cold buffet lunch, are included to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

  • COVID Safety Information

    • All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.

    • Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.

    • All guests are recommended to bring along face masks for safety.

    • It is recommended to maintain social distancing with other guests (2 meters apart).

    • Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers are available upon request.

    Timings

    Daily at 9am

    Important Information

    • This activity is not wheelchair, pram/stroller accessible.

    • This activity is not recommended for those with impaired physical mobility.

    • This activity is able to accommodate special dietary requirements (allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs).

    • You are advised to bring along a change of clothes, sunscreen, caps or hats, swimwear, cash, towel, and sunglasses.

    Discounted Tickets

    Infants aged 0-3 go free. Children aged 4-14 and families with 2 adults and 2 children enjoy reduced ticket prices (carry a valid photo ID).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

    • Please arrive 15-20 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel.

    • Address: Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Wharf, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    • The nearest bus stop is Abbott Street near Shields Street (Hail n Ride), within a 7-minute walk from the meeting point.

    • Bus #850 will bring you here.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.

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