Cairns: Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive
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Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This 35-metre luxury fast superyacht departs Cairns with 5 hours spent exploring 2 spectacular and exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations for an adventure-filled day. Visit two different outer reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef for the chance to see tropical marine life. Delicious fresh BBQ lunch, tea, coffee, light snack and glass of wine on the return journey is included. Upgrade to include additional water adventures such as introductory or certified scuba dive or a scenic helicopter flight. Top quality equipment and instruction provided by friendly and professional instructors.
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Jeffrey_C, 10/15/2025 6:54:29 PM
Very friendly staff, a great experience. The crew explained everything for every step of the journey. Beautiful snorkeling locations
Jiang, 10/15/2025 3:31:40 AM
Friendly, warm, helpful, wonderful and hard working staff. I wish the company could have made the arrangement to accommodate those who want to join in both helicopter flight and glass bottom boat tour as well.
jiangqihua, 10/14/2025 8:21:09 PM
The staff were friendly and we had a detailed briefing about the trip while on the boat. The ride out to the reef was a bit rough, but I felt fine once we anchored and the snorkeling began. The food provided was also of high quality and very tasty. Highly recommended.
Lorna_H, 10/14/2025 5:29:50 AM
Staff all friendly , funny , knowledgeable and helpful from check in to disembarking, whole experience was flawless, well looked after and safe. Plenty of time at 2 reefs for snorkelling, with the option of adding on a small snorkelling tour with a marine biologist and a glass submersible. Add ons/photo purchases are reasonably priced compared to other trips I have been on. Reefs locations were lovely luckily were crystal clear the day I visited, saw a sharm, turtle, eels, clams and lots of variety of fish. The cake snacks / free tea coffee , buffet lunch and cheese&wine were all included and were delicious! Would 100% recommend a great day out to visit the great barrier reef and a wonderful safe company to do this with
Gabriella_H, 10/13/2025 4:37:35 PM
if you come to Cairns, join this trip wont hurt you. It will healed you. So amazed to see those beautiful creation. Great job for all the Evolution team.
johntW4260OZ, 10/13/2025 6:13:03 AM
Travelled the Great Barrier Reef today with Down Under Cruise & Dive. The Evolution superyacht was clean and beautiful, the staff were professional and the whole day and structure was super well organised. Highly recommend- top tier !
DKJPUS, 10/13/2025 5:06:19 AM
We had a fantastic experience snorkeling at 2 different parts of the Great Barrier Reef. The crew was exceptional and professional. The provided lunch was good. Overall an outstanding experience which we would do again when in Cairns.
Christian_A, 10/12/2025 4:52:38 PM
One of my best experiences until now! The staff were very nice and friendly! The activities were amazing!
Darren_C, 10/10/2025 7:28:11 PM
A great day out. 2 different reefs. Food was excellent. BBQ steak, giant shrimp, fish, salads.... etc. The crew were also excellent.
Suzi_K, 10/9/2025 7:15:28 PM
Everyone on the cruise was extremely friendly and greeted nicely the whole time. They did not make it a tourist trap, instead made it an experience to remember. The food was phenomenal. They did not cheap out on the food. The boat was clean. They made snorkeling a breeze, even for first timer. There were helpers every step of the way. My daughter did scuba diving, and she had the best experience. The best experience ever.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs 8.00am.
- All divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In a commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operators Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel.
- Children aged and under 12 years (introductory) and 10 years (certified divers) are not permitted to participate in onboard diving activities as per Queensland Australian Law.
- Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or legal guardian.
- For Certified Diving, evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.
- Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
- Due to comfort, weight and balance of the aircraft, the weight limit for helicopters is 130kg. Please contact the supplier directly for further information.
- Special dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to travel directly with the tour operator. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options are available.
- If you chose a package with a dive, this includes 1 pre-booked dive only (note: dives are not included with snorkel-only packages). Additional dives can be purchased onboard on the day or direct with the operator prior to travel.
Departure point
Check-in is from 7.15am to 7.45am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Evolution departs 8.00am sharp. Return transfers are available for an additional cost. You must contact Down Under Dive to book.Return details
Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef. This 35-metre luxury fast superyacht departs Cairns with 5 hours spent exploring 2 spectacular and exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations for an adventure-filled day. Visit two different outer reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef for the chance to see tropical marine life. Delicious fresh BBQ lunch, tea, coffee, light snack and glass of wine on the return journey is included. Upgrade to include additional water adventures such as introductory or certified scuba dive or a scenic helicopter flight. Top quality equipment and instruction provided by friendly and professional instructors.Redemption
CHECK-IN: from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs 8.00am sharp. TRANSFERS: return transfers can be booked directly with the tour operator's reservations. Additional costs apply. Email: reservations@downunderdive.com.au SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: you must confirm your special dietary requirements at least 24 hours prior to travel. DIVE MEDICALS: All divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In our commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. This can be provided by your own GP before you leave for your holiday. SCUBA DIVING: Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operator's Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel. CERTIFIED DIVERS: If booking a certified dive, guests must be able to produce a Diving certification which is a document (usually a wallet-sized plastic card) recognizing that they are authorized to perform a solo scuba dive with the dive certificate indicating that they have successfully completed an open-water dive course as a minimum requirement. HELICOPTER: Due to the comfort, weight, and balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 130kg will be required to pay an additional fee. Please contact the operator to check prior to travel if you are unsure.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund