Cairns Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Tour – AquaQuest
Visit two outer reef sites from Cairns with up to five hours at the reef. Snorkel gear, a guided snorkel and buffet lunch are included; diving costs extra.
Spend more of your day in the water on AquaQuest’s two-site outer reef trip from Cairns. Operated by Divers Den, this day tour allows up to five hours at the reef, with locations selected from moorings including Norman, Saxon and Hastings Reefs.
Two sites, with support on board
Snorkel equipment, a Lycra suit, instruction and a guided snorkel tour are included. A lowered stair platform provides water access, with flotation aids available. Between sessions, return to the boat for a hot and cold buffet lunch, refreshments and a break.
This is a boat-based open-water trip, best suited to confident swimmers. Conditions can include waves and current; there is no glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible.
Introductory and certified diving can be added at extra cost. Certified divers should check the difference between guided and unguided options, as a guide carries an additional charge.
- Two outer reef sites selected for conditions.
- Up to five hours at the reef.
- Guided snorkel tour included.
- Buffet lunch and morning and afternoon tea.
- Optional introductory and certified diving.
- Return cruise from Cairns.
- Snorkelling equipment, instruction and site briefings.
- Guided snorkel tour.
- Lycra suit.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Tea, coffee and cold water.
- Lifeguard supervision.
- Check in at the AquaQuest boat on B Finger at Cairns' Marlin Marina. Boarding begins at approximately 8:00 am, departure is at 8:30 am, and return is at approximately 4:30 pm.
- The reef sites are open-water locations. You should be a confident swimmer with reasonable fitness; waves or current may be present. Flotation devices are available.
- Introductory diving requires no previous experience and has a minimum age of 12. Participation can be restricted by medical conditions.
- Certified divers must provide proof of certification. Diving and snorkelling participants must complete a safety waiver.
- All diving is additional to the tour fare. Guided diving for certified divers costs extra.
- There is no glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible.
- Bring a towel, hat, sunglasses, sun protection and a change of clothes. Additional beverages can be purchased on board.
- Follow your booking confirmation for final meeting arrangements and timings. Advise any participation or dietary requirements before travel.