Go snorkeling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day cruise from Cairns. Relax on board your 80-foot (25-meter) luxury catamaran as your captain sails to two exclusive locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Choose to snorkel or dive, with full instruction provided by guides, and see an array of colorful fish, sea turtles, and corals. Your tour includes morning and afternoon tea, and a buffet lunch, with additional beverages available for purchase.

Full-day Great Barrier Reef catamaran tour with snorkeling and scuba diving
Visit two spectacular locations on the Great Barrier Reef
Choose to snorkel or scuba dive, open to all levels of experience
See a variety of tropical fish and other marine life
Enjoy a buffet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea
Relax on a luxury catamaran with a top-notch crew
Learn about the animals and ecology of the Great Barrier Reef

What's Included

A stylish fast modern catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Snacks
Complimentary Snorkel tour and tuition
Use of Snorkeling equipment
A marine naturalist presentation
All marine park fees and levies
Winter Wet Suits or Summer Sun Suits
Prescription Masks

Underwater Camera hire: AU$80 with an 8GB micro SD card or AU$60 with your own card
Soft drinks and alcohol available at the bar (cash and credit cards accepted)
Return transfers; Cairns City $20p/p. Cairns Northern Beaches $25p/p - Must be booked in advance
Carbon offset - Offset your carbon foot print for only $1p/p

Departure & Return

Departure Point

1 Spence St, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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.

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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 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
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Scuba Diving in Queensland; prescription medication and certain medical conditions 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.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 68 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

about cancellations

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns by Luxury Catamaran?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise from Cairns by Luxury Catamaran?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

Highly recommend this tour, Note - If you have any medical issues, or have had any recent surgery, contact the tour directly , they will let you know if they need a doctor's letter giving you the OK to dive!

Where better to try scuba diving than the Great Barrier Reef?

Reviews

5.0

1,455 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

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Hastings all the way!!

SheikhUzair_A, Jun 2022

The staff was the best. They all were genuinely nice and friendly. Ariel stood out for me. She helped me in snorkelling and she made sure all the questions were answered thoroughly. The name suits her. One can easily feel overwhelmed, scared and nervous but the staff will make all the effort to help and support. The presentation on the reef was quite amusing. It was intelligent to have that presentation on the way back as it creates distraction from sea sickness. It worked for me. Everyone in the staff was making sure if we were comfortable and created a pleasant environment. The weather wasn't great but it was still an amazing experience. Loved how they all stood out on the deck to wave us good bye :)

Excellent

Sonya_C, Jun 2022

The staff were very friendly and professional. I felt safe at all times. Food was excellent and fresh. Presentation on the reef was very informative.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Sonya! Thanks for taking the time to write us a review! We really appreciate your kind words, and will pass them along to the staff!

Photo under water and...

Gulshan_G, Jun 2022

Photo under water and staff was so friendly specially Simon Thank you Simon Nice and fresh fruit Very tasty lunch full of salad

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Team! Thanks for taking the time to write us such a great review! We will pass along your comments to Instructor Simon. All the best!

Excellent service.Very...

Xiaoyi_F, Jun 2022

Excellent service.Very friendly and lovely staff.Take care everyone nicely.Best cruise I’ve never seen before.definitely will book this cruise again . Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks you for your kind words! We are glad to hear you had a great day with us!

Great reef tour. Highly recommended.

Paul_H, Jun 2022

We had a great time on our reef tour. The coral was amazing. The boat, food, service, and equipment provided by the tour was very good.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Paul! Thank you so much for your review! We are pleased you enjoyed your day with us!

Lots of fun!

Celine_B, Jun 2022

The crew was amazing and it was magical to swim in the reef, even on a cloudy day. The boat was beautiful and really comfortable, it was really an amazing day

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Celine! Thank you for taking the time to write us such a great review! We are glad you had a great trip with us!

Paradise

Christine_W, Jun 2022

Snorkeling among the coral, fish and seeing the clam shells. Enjoyed a delicious lunch. The staff where excellent, Febee looked after us while snorkeling and pointed out things of interest, a delightful girl. Erin also a beautiful helpful girl. I had a wonderful day.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Christine! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We will be sure and let our staff know how much you enjoyed your trip!

Fabulous

Pamela_F, Jun 2022

Great day Crew were excellent Food was good The reef was beautiful to see From the boat it is a good experience

Response from Host, Jun 2022

HI Pamela! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! We are pleased to hear that you had such a great day with us!

Great day

Callie_F, Jun 2022

Staff were super friendly. Went to stop swimming spots with lost to see. Really lovely day with great experiences and food.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Callie! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Amazing and total worth it!

Ray_C, Jun 2022

This is a must-do activity while you're in Cairns. The crew of the Passions of Paradise we absolutely fantastic. As a solo traveler, it was awesome meeting many new people and it was beyond my imagination to be able to see the reefs and all the aquatic life around them. I would highly recommend doing scuba diving even if you are not scuba certified. 10/10 would do again

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Ray! We are so glad you had such a great time on our tour and enjoyed everything! Thanks for leaving us such a great review!

Highly recommend

Carolyn_G, Jun 2022

We were so nervous about scuba-diving is the sea to a point where I was not going to be able to do it. I would like to thank all the staff who encouraged us to go down and give it a go. I would like to thank Simon especially who was a great instructor who made us so relaxed and safe. Had such an amazing time so I would recommend going with passions.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Carolyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to write and let us know how much you enjoyed your trip! We will pass along your comments to instructor Simon as well. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday!

Great day out

Michael_K, Jun 2022

We got taken to some very spectacular parts of the reef plus the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was beautiful

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Michael! Thanks for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your day with us!

5* tour

Lynn_W, Jun 2022

All staff on board were very supportive and adjusted communication and direction according to everyones ability. A very well organised tour and the lunch was tasty too. On the reef itself it was good to see safety measures being followed. Thanks to Jorge for his guided snorkel and pointing out specific fish. The underwater photographer was great too. Great to see an Australian based company and staff "passionate" about what they do.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a great review! We will be sure to let Jorge know how much you appreciated his guided snorkel tour!

Great

Michelle_G, May 2022

Great staff and made the day enjoyable! Went out of their way to make sure everythinbf went smoothly. Did not like how all were packed so tightly in the boat though with noone wearing a mask

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi team! We wanted to take the time to thank you for writing such a great review! We understand your concerns over the crowd density and issue of mask wearing. We do strongly encourage social distancing when possible on the vessel, and because we fall outside of public transport regulations, we defer to the public health mandate that only recommends mask wearing for anyone who has any cold or flu-like symptoms. The staff are constantly cleaning and disinfecting the vessel in an effort to keep all our passengers safe and healthy. Thanks again for your comments, as we always welcome feedback that gives us the chance to reflect and improve.

Loved snorkelling, the...

LEANNE_G, May 2022

Loved snorkelling, the crew on passions were fantastic very knowledgeable and professional great food, would highly recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks! We are so glad you had such a great day!

Bucket List - Check

Barbara_M, May 2022

I don’t have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to express how wonderful our day was. Not a single member of our group was under 60 and we were outfitted perfectly based on our swimming, physical, and medical capabilities. For one of our group, snorkeling The Great Barrier Reef was a bucket list item and it ended up fulfilling every expectation for her and for all of us. The team on the boat worked well together and all knew what to do while being helpful and accommodating to guests. The equipment was spot on. The food was very good and the mint tea and chocolates we ate at the end of the trip topped it all off perfectly. Anyone that wants to snorkel the GBR safely and comfortably would love this journey.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Barbara! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We are glad you and your group could experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with us and enjoy all of our amenities! Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon!

Epic day out

Dean_T, May 2022

First time on the reef and it did not disappoint. The crew was great and accommodating. We were taken to teo different spots on the reef which were both unique. Three sisters was our fav. Also liked hearing about the programs that were in place to help keep the reef around for years to come.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Dean! Thank you so much for taking the time to review our trip! We are super proud of the conservation activities we do on the reef, and we are glad passengers like yourself enjoy hearing about.

Worth every minute and dollar.

Kelvin_S, May 2022

Definitely the snorkeling and wonderful crew. The grub was also tasty and music pretty groovy. All in all a memorable experience.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Kelvin! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are glad you had a great day out with us!

1 traveler found this review helpful

Excellent day.

Donna_R, May 2022

One out of four people could not attend on the day due to a viral infection, Liane Patterson. The Operator said you should offer a refund and they were going to send you an email requesting this. Thank you.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Donna, thank you for reaching out to us. Could you please contact us at reservations@passions.com.au so we can follow this up with you?

Never have a second thought.. all crews are just awesome!!!!

Locs_M, May 2022

All crew members were so helpful and aces their customer service. It was a good decision we went with them. They made sure everyone is safe and having a good time. They are not boring crews. i love the food too prepared by Russel. I will definitely recommend to my friends and family. Such an amazing experience.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi team! Thanks for the great review! We will be passing along your comments to chef Russell! Thanks again!

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