Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Day Tour - Superyacht Evolution - Cairns

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Experience the best Reef Boat in Cairns with Down Under Dive's Great Barrier Reef tour, and travel onboard the most luxurious super-yacht, EVOLUTION, to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

Experience the best Reef Boat in Cairns with Down Under Dive's Great Barrier Reef tour, and travel onboard the most luxurious super-yacht, EVOLUTION, to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

Highlights

  • Cruise onboard 35-meter luxury superyacht with 3 decks
  • Locally owned and operated for 30 years
  • 5 hours of snorkeling or diving at 2 outer Great Barrier Reef locations
  • BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads
  • Professional instructors available all day long to assist you through the natural maze of beautiful coral and fishes
  • Enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on your cruise back to Cairns

Experience the best day at the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. The large modern vessel provides a superior ride to protected reef locations. Discover the magic of the Great Barrier Reef and explore two outer reef sites snorkelling. Down Under Cruise and Dive have selected their outer reef locations based on variety and bottom contours, to provide the best experience for experienced snorkelers, beginners and children of all ages.The outer reef locations, Norman Reef or Saxon Reef, are usually visited in the morning, before making our way to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon to explore this second reef site.

Enjoy snorkelling at both reef sites with all snorkelling equipment and tuition provided or add some adventure to your day with a variety of our optional activities including up to 3 introductory or certified scuba dives, semi-submarine or marine biologist tours and helicopter scenic flights.

You will be treated to a generous full BBQ lunch with prawns, steak, fish and a variety of salad options (special dietaries also catered for), and a complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits on the return journey as you cruise back to Cairns.

ACTIVITIES:

  • Snorkelling - enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours of reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef sites. Explore the underwater marine world with an abundance of fish, stunning coral formations and other marine life! Snorkelling is included.
  • Scuba Diving - upgrade and choose the dive package to enjoy either an introductory scuba dive or a certified scuba dive for certified divers. This package includes one pre-booked dive at a discounted rate. Additional 2nd and 3rd dives can be purchased directly with the tour operator before travel. Please be aware at peak times dive availability can sell out due to pre-bookings.


Departure Location: Reef Fleet Terminal Building (1 Spence Street Cairns) at the Down Under Dive check-in counter. You can make your own way there or book transfers.

Transfers: Please arrange with the operator after booking - $23pp from Cairns City and $34pp from Outer City and Northern Beaches and $99pp from Port Douglas (min 2 passengers required).

Adult Snorkel $275.00 (Adult Snorkel)
Child Snorkel $170.00 (Child Snorkel 4-16 years)
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult $365.00
Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child $260.00

What's included

  • Full-day outer Great Barrier Reef tour with snorkeling
  • 5 hours reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
  • BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads (special dietary options available)
  • All equipment & floatation devices provided
  • Free lycra/sun-suit hire
  • Complimentary glass of wine with cheese and biscuits on return journey
  • Tea, coffee facilities and a light morning snack on arrival

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Check-in from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal
  • 1 Spence Street Cairns. Boat departs at 8.00am sharp.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Child: 4 - 16 years. Infants (Under 4 years): Free

    All Tours are subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. All dives are weather permitting and at the captain's discretion. No refund for incomplete dives. Should a cruise not operate for any such reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or refund for days lost only. The operator reserves the right to cancel any tour, change vessel type or arrange an alternate carrier if the numbers in a group, or tour are insufficient. If you booked a scuba dive, certain medical conditions (eg. 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 and Conditions before travel.

    For Certified Diving, evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.

Available Bookings from 20 Jul to 2 Aug 2026

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  • Adult Snorkel$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Snorkel$136.00

  • Adult Snorkel$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Snorkel$136.00

  • Adult Snorkel$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult Snorkel$247.00
  • Child Snorkel$136.00

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  • Child Snorkel$136.00

  • Adult Snorkel$220.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child Snorkel$136.00

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  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

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  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00

  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Adult$292.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Trip Plus Scuba Dive Child$208.00
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Wang from Taiwan wrote on 23 August 2019

外堡礁一日遊

非常豪華的郵輪,工作人員很盡責的協助遊客,也會在海裡帶著游泳至珊瑚群浮潛,值得來玩

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rachelh48 from Australia wrote on 01 May 2026

What a well organised company

Staff were exceptional, friendly, professional, and clearly very well organised. The whole experience felt well run, and the team were always willing to help, which made a big difference. The only downside had nothing to do with the company, but it’s important to mention, the wind conditions. I’d strongly recommend checking wind forecasts carefully and planning your reef trip around calmer days if possible. We experienced very large waves, and many people on board became quite unwell. At times, it felt unsafe to move around the boat while travelling to the reef, which made that part of the trip quite unpleasant. That said, the two reef stops were absolutely amazing. The reef itself is stunning, although conditions were still quite rough with strong currents, so you do need to be mindful of how quickly you can drift. The food was also fantastic. Overall, despite the challenging conditions, I would highly recommend this experience just be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly

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kanew8 from United Kingdom wrote on 20 April 2026

A fun day out

The trip itself was fun and seemed very well organised. Only downside wasn’t much sea life seen accross both spots that we stopped at. Crew could have also made us aware that the reefs had a tidal system as me and my partner both ended up hurting our legs on the reef as the tide went out without us knowing

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Mel Davis from Australia wrote on 18 March 2026

Fun day

We had a fun day. Crew were lovely and friendly. Just would have loved more time in the water

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Marcello De Carolis from Australia wrote on 12 March 2026

Review experience

We recently joined a trip that included the option of a scuba dive. Before making our final decision, we spoke with a crew member on the boat and were told there would be no problem if we decided not to proceed with the dive. However, during the safety briefing we realized the instructions were given in a language we were not comfortable with. Since diving requires clearly understanding all safety procedures, we felt it would be irresponsible to participate without fully understanding the briefing. We therefore chose not to do the dive. Importantly, we did not use the service and our decision did not affect the operation, as other passengers were able to join and pay for the dive on the boat. Unfortunately, despite explaining this situation, the company refused to refund the AUD 65 per person (AUD 130 total) that we paid for the dive. While the trip itself was enjoyable, this experience was disappointing. In our view, charging for a service that was not used—especially when the decision was based on safety and after being told there would be no issue canceling—is not a fair outcome for customers.

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