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based on 15 reviews of Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Cairns
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This was fantastic! The whole setup was first class from the get-go. Seeing the reef up close is something to behold. Do this tour!
Reviewed by: Karen J, Canada, May 2009
I'm the first time to play diving. It's really my unforgettable experience. As the location is quite far away and only have limited time, we can only play max 2 activities. Finally I played Ocean Walk and Scuba Diving. As I'm the first time to play, instructor is very friendly and bring me to see great barrier reef and super big fish can be touchable.
Reviewed by: Leung Y, Hong Kong, January 2009
Amazing. The tour guide and the cruise staff was awesome, helpful, and the trip itself was awesome. I can only say good things about this trip.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, November 2008
We had never snorkeled before but as long as you watched the video and are comfortable in the water you will have no problems. There are lots of workers to help you in any way. I took a ginger sea sickness pill to help in case of rough waters. The reef was beautiful.
Reviewed by: Lawrence K, Canada, August 2008
The weather was a bit rough on the way out on our trip, but once anchored at the platform all the sea sickness soon wears off at the sights of this amazing place. The staff are really friendly and helpful whenever you need anything.
Reviewed by: Neil K, United Kingdom, April 2008
We had a fabulous time. Probably the best day we had in Australia! And we did some fun stuff!!!! Great guides, great boat! A wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: David H, United States of America, October 2007
Reef trip was very well organized and could not have asked for a better trip!
Reviewed by: Ashley O, United States of America, May 2007
What a day! Staff were excellent, all facilities were clean and more than adequate for the 400+ passengers. We were lucky, the boat even stopped for a bit of whale watching!
Reviewed by: Loreta M, United Kingdom, September 2006
Terrific staff - once in a lifetime event!
Reviewed by: Robert W, United States of America, September 2008
Good day but need more time.
Reviewed by: Steven H, United Kingdom, August 2008
This Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns was very well organised.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Ireland, April 2008
There is high demand for use of limited facilities. The snorkeling area was quite crowded at times. However, the semi-submersible boat was a great way for views of the larger Reef area.
Reviewed by: Jurek P, United Kingdom, March 2008
This was a good experience. I would give it four stars, but we forgot our swimsuits, so we were not able to fully participate. However, the cruise was great, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was decent, not super. We enjoyed the semi-submersible ride, but if you don't swim there's not a whole lot to do.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, July 2007
We enjoyed this tour a lot. It was a long day but worth it. The ship and facilities were very nice. The experience isn't as good if you don't go in water, but you can still see a lot from the "semi-sub" and the underwater observatory area.
Reviewed by: Don O, United States of America, June 2007
Far too commercialized, spoiled idyllic location and experience of visiting the Great Barrier Reef. The whole trip felt rushed and too much emphasis on selling snorkel, dive trips and merchandise etc. OK if you have never been underwater before or have never been snorkelling or diving. We felt as though diving and snorkel trips were hurried and a bit of a 'cattlemarket' experience. For any experienced divers or snorkellers I would strongly recommend spending fairly expensive excursion costs on an alternative more isolated reef trip.
Reviewed by: Neil M, United Kingdom, January 2007
