great barrier reef tours: marine world — reef magic cruises
Reef Magic Cruises — A Comfortable Stable Activity Pontoon
From where you can play with Wally, the huge Maori Wrasse!!!
If you want to have a wonderful day while learning and practicing different languages at the same time, book a Reef Magic Cruise with us!
This multilingual pontoon (located at Moore Reef, approx 60 km east of Cairns), on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is a site of rare beauty, snorkel, scuba dive, take a semi–submersible tour, a glass bottom boat tour with a marine naturalist, scenic helicopter flight, visit the underwater observatory, or simply relax on a sundeck and let your day drift by. With 5 full hours at the reef, you have time to do it all.
The Marine World platform is excellent for snorkellers, divers and even those that do not want to get wet. Just enjoy the day on the spacious sundeck area with long chairs on the first floor!
Be one of the first group of divers to jump in the water and see Wally “the pet Maori Wrasse” waiting to welcome you! He will not go away until you give him a pat!
Moore Reef is one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most beautiful locations with lots of variety in the flora and fauna. The water visibility is excellent on this reef and you get to see Manta rays, green sea turtles and reef sharks. Such an amazing life underwater!
After snorkeling and diving you will be ready to tuck into a sumptuous buffet lunch, and get ready for your next activity.
Australia’s Latest Outer Barrier Reef Experience
Included in your day:
- 5 full hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Unlimited snorkeling... all equipment and instruction supplied
- Informative reef presentations with Marine Naturalists
- Underwater observatory to see the reef up close. Fish feeding and coral viewing for the non swimmers and children.
- Cruising the reef and staying dry in a glass bottom boat
- A safe swimming enclosure for the children and special snorkel equipment for them too. Childrean are well catered for!
- Semi–submersible tours with interactive commentary to see all marine life up close and you get to stay dry.
- A Dedicated Dive Tender for certified divers to ensure you get the most dive time out of your day
- A Sumptuous hot and cold tropical smorgasbord/buffet lunch (including prawns and sushi)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Lowest passenger numbers to a large two storey platform “Marine World”
- A really friendly, personalised and professional service.
This platform is the latest Outer Barrier Reef base, offering a huge range of exciting reef activities. This purpose–built 45 x 12 metre, 2 storey platform features:
- an underwater observatory
- upper sundeck with shade sails
- children’s swimming enclosure
- sheltered seating area
- fresh water showers
- spacious deck area
- easy access to the water
- smaller passenger numbers (max 140)
- personalised service
The boat departs Cairns from Marlin Wharf at 9am and return at 5:15pm, allowing 5 magical hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Introductory Scuba Diving:
Taking you diving for the first time is a Reef Magic specialty. An introductory dive requires no experience. The friendly, highly qualified instructors will give first time divers an underwater experience they will never forget. There is no better way to experience the Great Barrier Reef!
Minimum age restriction 12 years. Certain medical conditions (e.g Asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure) may exclude people from diving. Please check with us when booking. A medical questionnaire must be completed onboard.
Certified Scuba Diving:
Enjoy certified scuba diving from the dedicated dive tender at exclusive sites such as spectacular drift and wall dives, and colourful coral gardens suitable for divers of all levels. All certified dives are guided by one of the professional dive team to ensure the best, safest and relaxed Outer Barrier Reef underwater experience.
Guided Marine Snorkel Tour/Adventure Marine Snorkel Safari:
Join the Marine Naturalist/Biologist for a personalised and informative guided tour of the reef. A fun, educational and interactive tour, suitable for all ages and swimming capabilities.
See the reef from the air whilst you’re out on the water. You will be amazed.
Heli–Magic:
Introductory Scenic Helicopter Flights:
A bird’s eye view of the breathtaking sights of the Great Barrier Reef.
Scenic helicopter flights available throughout the day. A 5 minute flight just to see if you like it!- Vertical Magic Heli Adventure:
Experience the limits!! An adrenaline rushing climb to 3000ft, viewing the islands, cays and the magnificent drop–offs of the Outer Barrier Reef as you slowly spiral downward. Awesome experience!
- Fly/Cruise:
A picturesque heli flight from Cairns over tropical rainforest, the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef landing at the pontoon and return to Cairns by boat.
Half day and tailor made options also available.
The Tour Specialists tip
FlorenceIf you are going to the reef once or twice whilst in Cairns put this trip on your list. A truly beautiful spot on the Great Barrier Reef. Wonderful for families with little ones. And great for non–swimmers. Catering for all nationalities and a fun crew to look after you.
