Port Douglas to Great Barrier Reef Cruise with Guided Snorkel and Lunch

Cruise from Port Douglas to the Great Barrier Reef for a full-day catamaran trip with guided snorkel, reef talk, lunch, and optional scuba dive.

Getting started

Begin your day by boarding the luxury large catamaran for your full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns, with hotel transfers from Port Douglas available if you select this option. Once on board, meet your professional local guide and crew who outline the day's schedule and safety procedures. Settle in with morning tea as you cruise toward the reef and prepare for snorkeling or your included introductory or certified scuba dive, depending on your chosen option.

What to expect

Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Spend the day at the Great Barrier Reef with guided water activities, onboard talks, and relaxed time on a spacious catamaran.

Features

• Join a guided snorkel tour on the reef, with your guide pointing out coral formations and marine life while you explore the underwater world.

• Use the provided snorkeling equipment, including lycra suits, so you can be comfortable in the water without needing to bring your own gear.

• Learn more during an interpretive reef talk led by your professional local guide, who explains reef ecology and what you are seeing in the water.

• Enjoy morning and afternoon tea along with a buffet lunch served on board, giving you breaks between time in the water.

• If you select a dive option, complete one introductory or certified scuba dive, subject to medical and safety requirements, to experience the reef below snorkel depth.

• Relax on the luxury large catamaran during the journey to and from the reef, with the environmental management charge included in your ticket so the operator can support reef protection efforts.

Wrapping up

After your final snorkel session or scuba dive, rinse off, change into dry clothes, and enjoy afternoon tea as the catamaran returns to Cairns. Guests with hotel transfers from Port Douglas, if you select this option, are taken back by coach at the end of the cruise.