Cairns Outer Reef Pontoon Cruise – Great Adventures
Visit an outer reef pontoon from Cairns with around three hours for snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and the underwater observatory. Buffet lunch included.
Enjoy the outer Great Barrier Reef from a pontoon that gives swimmers and non-swimmers several ways to take part. Great Adventures cruises from Cairns to its activity platform, with around three hours at the reef.
A base for different interests
Enter the water from the lowered snorkelling platform, using the included equipment and instruction. Between swims, return to the pontoon for a break. A semi-submersible tour and underwater observatory provide reef views without needing to swim.
Reef presentations and fish feeding add context to what you see, while a hot and cold buffet lunch and refreshments are included. This variety makes the trip worth considering for a group with different levels of interest in swimming.
Scuba diving and guided snorkel tours are separate paid activities. Check availability and eligibility before adding them, and plan your pontoon time so there is room for the activities you most want.
- Around three hours at an outer reef pontoon.
- Snorkel equipment and instruction included.
- Semi-submersible tours for dry reef viewing.
- Access to the underwater observatory.
- Buffet lunch and reef presentations.
- Return cruise from Cairns to the outer reef pontoon
- Around 3 hours at the pontoon
- Unlimited snorkelling with equipment and instruction
- Lycra suit and lifeguard supervision
- Guided semi-submersible tours
- Access to the underwater observatory
- Reef presentations and fish feeding
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Tea, coffee and cold water
- Check in at the Great Adventures desk inside Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Boarding begins at 10:00 am, and the tour returns around 5:30 pm.
- Semi-submersible tours are included and do not need to be pre-booked.
- Flotation devices and buoyancy vests are available for snorkelling.
- Introductory diving has a minimum age of 12 and may be restricted by medical conditions.
- Certified divers must show proof of certification. All dives are guided.
- Bring a towel, sunglasses, hat, change of clothes and sun protection. Additional drinks can be purchased.
- Diving, guided snorkel tours, scenic helicopter flights and Scuba Doo are optional extras, subject to availability.
- Follow your booking confirmation for final meeting arrangements and timings. Advise any participation or dietary requirements before travel.