Unforgettable GBR Luxury Snorkel & Dive Cruise from Cairns
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Enjoy the most customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling sleek, luxury catamaran from Cairns! Snorkel and dive 2 very different and unique Great Barrier Reef Sites. "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay reef area - an aquarium style coral garden with the most beautiful clear blue azure waters. Spend six hours (more than any other reef tour) to snorkel or scuba dive (see options below) these Marine Park protected areas. Absolutely no rush in the day. Enjoy complimentary Glass- Bottom Boat tour and Adventure Drift Snorkel tours with your onboard marine naturalist. This cruise is limited to 75 guests, ensuring quality customer service and passenger comfort.
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
jimbJ3428MW, 10/15/2025 10:04:44 PM
The crew was excellent & energetic!!! The food provider was exceptional! The tour was phenomenal! Would highly recommend.
Chuck R, 10/12/2025 9:07:14 PM
We had a wonderful day! Deanna was scared to death of snorkeling and the crew took great care of her. She had a memorable experience and will do it again. Over all the crew was delightful and helpful. They were all w hard too. They all seemed to do whatever job needed done, whether dive coaching or washing dishes. The food severed was plentiful and delicious. There was plenty to drink and after finished diving the boat turned in to a party. If we had another day we would have gone again.
380babakj, 10/11/2025 7:23:45 PM
Great snorkelling and diving experience! The crew was very professional, friendly, and well-organized. The equipment was in excellent condition, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Really enjoyed my scuba dive with Tori . She was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and relaxing. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairns and wanting to explore the Great Barrier Reef!
Susan_S, 10/10/2025 12:14:45 AM
Low key, easy going, tentative staff. Very tuned in the the needs of every one on the boat. I would recommend.
kellymM2716KU, 10/9/2025 3:18:28 AM
Absolute most smashing experience of my life! GREAT CREW!!! Anna, Storm, Skipper you guys could not have given us more fun. Rolling in with Pump Up the Jam 10/10.
marchN1415WE, 10/6/2025 1:30:00 AM
An amazing day on the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Freedom. The snorkeling was beautiful, but the two introductory dives with my daughter were the absolute highlight. Tori, our underwater guide, was outstanding, calm, patient, and incredibly supportive, making us feel completely safe and confident during both dives. Thanks to her, we saw a small reef shark, clownfish, a manta ray, giant clams, and even a little stingray! Everything was perfectly organized, the crew was great, and the whole day felt relaxed and special. One of our best days in Australia, the tour was absolutely worth it.
rachaelmV2284RW, 10/4/2025 11:15:32 PM
Amazing day out on the reef. Easy to find the pick up location and enough room in the boat for everyone. Experienced team who put safety first. We had two different drop off points throughout the day and both were stunning - full of amazing coral and all the fish you could think of. We also lucked out and saw a sea total and reef shark as well. Although we didn’t need assistance - anyone who wasn’t a confident swimmer was able to be guided around by one of the experienced divers while wearing a life vest and had the option to hold onto a life ring along with the guide. We were briefed on how far out we could go and were carefully watched by the captain theoughout the day to make sure everyone was ok and staying in the assigned space. We chose to snorkel instead of dive and we don’t think we missed out on seeing anything at all. We had more than enough time at each drop spot to see everything and take our time moving around the coral. We spent a total of about 4 hours actually in the water. Lunch I didn’t find personally all that great but there were plenty of options and more than enough food for everyone. This didn’t ruin any part of the day for me because the trip is about seeing the reef not food. We were also given snacks twice on our return back to cairns so no one was left hungry.
Jennifer_K, 10/3/2025 3:36:31 AM
This adventure was so fun and the crew were so nice. Would definitely recommend and would go again.!
juliem0ntauk, 9/30/2025 7:27:59 PM
This trip was excellent! The reef was amazing ! The staff were super helpful and friendly. The entire staff went out of their way to make us feel special. I LOVED the first stop on the reef. I thought the second stop was kinda dumb with the tiny “Nemo “ fish. I would have preferred two stops with amazing fish. More big fish. Manta Ray, turtles, etc. I saw turtles - no Mantas. Seeing them in the wild. It was amazing. It was better than I imagined.
Lily B, 9/29/2025 8:20:42 AM
We had a great time, staff were awesome people and so helpful. Plenty of fresh yummy food. We enjoyed every second of it, it was such a beautiful experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 75 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
- The order in which the snorkeling and dive sites are visited may changes as it is dependent on the conditions on the day
- Please note: All DIVERS will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions or taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving
- Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.
- If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required. Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
Departure point
Starting point is at the Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (RFT) located 1,Spence Str Cairns .Return details
Enjoy the most customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling sleek, luxury catamaran from Cairns! Snorkel and dive 2 very different and unique Great Barrier Reef Sites. "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay reef area - an aquarium style coral garden with the most beautiful clear blue azure waters. Spend six hours (more than any other reef tour) to snorkel or scuba dive (see options below) these Marine Park protected areas. Absolutely no rush in the day. Enjoy complimentary Glass- Bottom Boat tour and Adventure Drift Snorkel tours with your onboard marine naturalist. This cruise is limited to 75 guests, ensuring quality customer service and passenger comfort.Redemption
On day of tour - Check-in with your voucher details at the Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal located at 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Check-in commences at 7:15am. Boarding the boat from 7:30am on A Finger - just in front of the Reef Fleet Terminal. Please ensure ALL adults travelling have completed their Pre-Boarding Waivers prior to check-in. Please note All Child Fares (including family packages) will require proof of age at check in.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund