Outer reef snorkelling day tour
Full day | Easy | Current Cairns/Port Douglas adult day-tour range; operator, pontoon, and season change price.
Where to visit
Where to visit in Great Barrier Reef?
Queensland, Australia
Quick answer
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast coral reef system off Queensland, usually visited by day boats from Cairns, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach, or reef island bases.
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast coral reef system off Queensland, usually visited by day boats from Cairns, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach, or reef...
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Introductory scuba dive add-on
30-45 minutes underwater | Moderate | Typical add-on range on reef day vessels after medical/safety screening.
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon before or after reef day
1-2 hours | Easy | Public lagoon entry is free.
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Good first tap
Visit for coral gardens, tropical fish, reef pontoons, snorkelling, introductory diving, and one of Australia most important natural icons.
Best time
June to October for drier weather and clearer seas
How to reach
Base in Cairns, Port Douglas, or Airlie Beach, then join a licensed reef vessel from the local marina.
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