Breathtaking GBR Luxury: Snorkel & Dive from Cairns
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Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!
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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
eloiseb587, 10/22/2025 12:59:14 AM
The most incredible day snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef! Simon is an absolute legend! He constantly made sure we were safe and having the best time. He checked in on everyone, was inclusive, and always offered help when needed. Even while snorkelling, he noticed when I was struggling and kindly offered support, which I really appreciated. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. We visited two amazing snorkelling spots that were so beautiful to see. Highly recommend this experience, even if you don’t snorkel you can still see beautiful things! And you can sunbathe on the nets at the front of the boat!
Glenda_W, 10/19/2025 5:11:00 AM
This was an incredible experience. The guides were absolutely amazing, Andi and Simon especially made it one of the best days of Australian trip for my daughter and I. Everything was well organized and executed throughout whole day, lunch was delicious. Entire staff were friendly, funny and so engaged with everyone on boat. This is definitely the tour to book if you want to visit the reef.
Marcia_I, 10/18/2025 7:54:31 PM
A large catamaran with an expert staff who provide all the equipment necessary for snorkeling and scuba diving. All levels of experience are welcome! We had a personal guide who snorkeled with us out to the Great Barrier Reef at two different locations. A delicious lunch was served as well. A fantastic trip and a must do if you travel to Australia!
A9175ZDbrookew, 10/16/2025 8:33:27 PM
Awesome day with such a friendly and knowledgeable crew. The day was perfect, relaxing cruise out to the reef, perfect amount of time at each stop and then another relaxing cruise back to Cairns
peter_w, 10/16/2025 4:48:17 AM
super professional friendly operator; efficient, helpful team on a lovely boat and a great reef trip
Margaret_K, 10/16/2025 4:10:05 AM
Simon, one of the guides, was amazing and made this tour an absolutely unforgettable experience. He offered to have us hang on to a life ring and essentially took us around the reef on a narrated snorkel adventure. He pointed out all the different fish (including a black tip reef shark), knew exactly where to go to see the most amazing things, and took us right up over the shallow corals. What he showed us, and how close we got, are things we never would’ve experienced without him swimming us around! The ride out there is about 2 hours, and rough, but the staff were very close and attentive to all those who weren't feeling well. Highly recommend!
Edward_R, 10/15/2025 8:03:45 AM
Cannot praise this experience enough, from the booking in staff, Thankyou the lovely Oldham lass, for curtailing any worries we had and leaving me stress free. The onboard crew from the Captain/ Skipper to all crew members who ensured everything was hassle free and seamless. Nothing was any trouble. Then to the experience itself The Barrier Reef snorkel, this was made the most exhilarating, informative and pleasurable event ever again by truely dedicated, passionate crew who guide you all the way. Oh and the catering! The food was delicious. Enough said. Would I recommend this trip to anyone? Hell yeah!! Every day of the week. Thankyou Guys. Bucket list no1 - tick. ❤️
Suman_P, 10/14/2025 11:31:57 PM
What a wonderful way to enjoy the outer reefs. The trip was very well managed and guided. Lively commentary throughout the trip and good options for lunch. The team was thoughtful enought to try on multiple diving goggles for me for 2nd dive as I had problems with the ones given for initial dive. Clean boat and diving equipments and informative commentary given about the Great Barrier Reef. Clear instructions about the diving experience and forms that needed to be filled in. An overall day well spent and memories to last a long time. Thank you to the whole team for making it a memorable experience for my first time diving.
jonashT6995MV, 10/13/2025 4:33:28 AM
We had a wonderful time at passions of paradise and would really recommend it. The crew are helpful and nice even for beginner divers
lachlantm, 10/9/2025 9:49:52 PM
Our second time out with Passions! The crew are great, the snorkelling awesome and the scuba diving is amazing! Went on two dives with Jedd - thanks for a fantastic time
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring swim wear, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat!
- Check in will commence at 7.00am at the Reef Fleet Terminal and closes at 7:45am for an 8am departure
- Please note: prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Please contact us directly to discuss your suitability for diving.
- The minimum age for scuba diving in Queensland is 12 years
- Scuba Diving in Queensland; prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
- Scuba divers must allow 18 hours between their last dive and a flight. You cannot participate in scuba diving if you plan to travel by air within 24 hours of your trip. This includes participating in sky diving activities.
Departure point
Please check in at the Passions of Paradise desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at 1 Spence Street Cairns. Check in is open from 7am and closes at 7:45am. Hotel transfers are available at an additional cost. Please contact us directly to arrange.Return details
Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!Redemption
Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal from 7:00 am prior to boarding the vessel. departure is at 8:00am sharp.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund