The Tour Specialists Tour Blog - Boat Charter

For that once in a lifetime experience, why not stay a little longer and really immerse yourself in the surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, Outback Queensland or the Rainforest? We have some amazing extended experiences available to get you inspired… —Cairns Cruise Ship— Ease yourself into a longer stay with a comfortable cruise style […]

It’s not all pool bars and rainforest tours in Far North Queensland. The rivers, estuaries and of course, the Great Barrier Reef provide a fertile ground for a huge variety of fish and is a must see destination for any keen fisherman. Of course the famous Barramundi is pretty high on the most wanted list […]

Coming to enjoy a stay in Far North Queensland?  Well a visit to the Great Barrier Reef is a must do of course.  Whilst The Tour Specialists have dozens of shared vessel departures daily which are fantastic options to see the reef, for those who would prefer a more boutique arrangement, we have our wonderful […]

  Are you looking to do something a little different these Christmas School Holidays in Cairns North Queensland?  Take a look at this! Don’t be fooled by the budget friendly price, this is not just another sleepy longwinded commentary tour of the Cairns Trinity Inlet. This is an hour of pure excitement mix with fantastic […]

If you have come to the Great Barrier Reef looking for a small, personalised tour, then Ocean Free is the vessel for you. With a maximum of 25 passengers, your day will be relaxed and uncrowded as you sail the seas towards Green Island, bringing up memories of your favourite pirate movie! The beautiful Ocean […]

  1 Hour Cairns Wetlands and Wildlife Tours   The minute you set your eyes on her you know why she is called Awesome! With racing colours of red and white and 4 x 300 horse power 4 stroke engines capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometres an hour It’s Awesome! You just need […]

  Having some sort of disability does not stop you from having a good time and enjoying all there is to see and do in the Cairns and Port Douglas region just like every other able bodied person.   Wheelchair Friendly Tours The Cairns Tour Specialists have researched all the tours and activities in the […]

This is a thought going on in a lot of heads at this time of year as the countdown to Christmas Eve gets closer and closer. You wrack your brain for things you think your man may like or things he may have mentioned thru the year that he wished he had but he would […]

Giant Black Marlin season has officially started and female Black Marlin have begun to move from the Pacific Ocean off to the coast of Cairns on a 250 kilometres stretch of the Great Barrier Reef. During the migration season Black Marlin are caught here, in the Great Barrier Reef, more than anywhere else in the […]

How great is it that Far North Queensland are the leaders in jellyfish research, implementing safety precautions, recording incidents, publicly explaining warning signs as a way to predict the presence of these marine creatures and supplying all the rock solid facts. We were the first to document and research these marine stingers and continue to […]

There are good and bad addictions in life, this is definitely one of the good ones…no scrap that it’s one of the GREAT ones! Any certified diver knows the freedom that is felt when you don your equipment, slip into the water and sink beyond the surface to a weightless mass. As a dive master […]

    Travel first class to one of the most beautiful places on the planet – the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. This journey offers a full day five star luxury reef sailing that is personalised beyond comparison. The 62 foot sailing catamaran sails gracefully through the tropical waters between Port Douglas and out to […]

One of my roles as a Marine Naturalist was to peruse the reefs and provide commentary on the semi-submarines and glass bottom boats. These boats are designed to provide absolute viewing pleasure of the Great Barrier Reef and not get wet. For those who have never seen these vessels in action here’s a quick explanation […]

Kelly – A Cairns Holiday Specialist Tour Specialist worked for many years on the Great Barrier Reef as a Dive and Snorkel tour instructor..How cool are these fishy facts!! When you work in tourism on the Great Barrier Reef you never know what to expect, yes your day has a certain routine that you stick […]

Chocolates or a Gift Voucher? This question of what do you give your loved ones for Easter nowadays is a question on many parents and partners lips because the world is getting more and more conscious of health and well-being and the fact that our country suffers from quite a bit of obesity. The days […]

Dive, Snorkel or stay dry with the incredible semi-submarine tours and scenic Helicopter tours on the Great Barrier Reef with the award winning ‘ Hall Of Fame’ Quicksilver The stunning Agincourt Ribbon Reefs which lay parallel to the continental shelf is the furthest you can go on the Great Barrier Reef. The ‘Ribbons’ in the […]

What better to do with 5 knots of wind on a hot Cairns summer day? Go to the Great Barrier Reef of course! Silverswift is a luxurious catamaran that visits three gorgeous reef sights in the one day. Crew were helpful and friendly from the get go and extremely organised when it came to our […]

  Give the Gift of a Tour or an Experience for Christmas What a great new idea for a Christmas gift! Give the gift of an experience, a gift that will definitely never be re-gifted or sold on e-bay, and you can also join in and buy one for yourself to make that present even […]