• Cape Tribulation snorkel tour – the fastest boat ride to the outer Barrier Reef.  In only 25 minutes and you are then snorkelling 2 coral reefs
• Small group tour only 25 people and you are on the reef for two hours swimming with turtles on our half day snorkel tours
• We are an Advanced Eco Tourism marine company on the Great Barrier Reef and an award winning tour operator 
• Departing from beautiful Cape Tribulation on a half day snorkel tour in the morning or in the afternoon

Leave the crowds behind with our half day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour. You’ll share your experience with only 24 fellow snorkelers on reefs that no other tour boats visit.

What To Expect

Leave the crowds behind with our half day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour. You’ll share your experience with only 24 fellow snorkellers on reefs that no other tour boats visit. The journey to these pristine reefs takes only 25 thrilling minutes in a rigid inflatable boat that is driven by 700hp engines and departs from the shores of Cape Tribulation in the Daintree Rainforest.

Visit Undine and Mackay Reefs for two hours of snorkelling beautiful untouched corals beds, teeming with a huge variety of marine life. A regular hotspot for turtles, also keep your eyes peeled for rays, little reef sharks, giant clams and the odd octopus passing by not to mention the many species of colourful resident fish.

Features & Highlights

Check In

Check in for your half day tour is at the Turtle Rock Café across from PK’s Backpackers on Cape Tribulation Road, in the Daintree rainforest, perfect spot to get a coffee and snacks before your reef trip. Wet suits and/or lycra suits are issued on check in allowing them to be worn on the journey out to the reef.

Boarding is directly from the beaches; that exact point where two World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest National Park meet. The crew will guide you down to the departure site on Myall beach which is a 5 minute walk or transfer you by courtesy coach to Cape Tribulation Bay depending on weather conditions.  

Once aboard the crew will assist you with storing your belongings in the dry boxes on board (enough room for a small day pack) before you are whisked away on an undeniably fun ride with twists and turns to the first reef site.

Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour Itinerary

Morning Tour

• Check in – 08:00am
• Departure – 09:00am
• Return – 12:30pm

Afternoon Tour - Peak Season Only

• Check in – 12:00noon
• Departure – 13:00pm
• Return – 4:30pm

Getting There

• Complimentary transfer from Cape Tribulation accommodation availableTwo hour self drive from Port Douglas
• Three hour self drive from Cairns
• Allow approx $30 for Daintree Ferry river crossing for a car (return)
• The Daintree Ferry river crossing service operates from 6:00am to midnight

Great Barrier Reef Half Day Snorkelling Tour

You do not need to have snorkelled previous to your trip out on the Great Barrier Reef as the experienced crew will provide you with free snorkel tuition and a guided snorkel tour if you require, floatation noodles and life rings are used for non-confident swimmers. Depending on the weather conditions on the day, you may anchor in a shallow blue lagoon surrounded by spectacular reef or drift along with the boat in waters a little deeper on the reefs edge.

Crew will distribute snorkelling equipment on arrival to the first site and assist you with fitting your mask, snorkel and fins correctly. Take your time to slowly explore Undine and Mackay Reefs reefs and enjoy up close and personal experiences with an abundance of marine life, you’ll have approx. 1 hour snorkel time at each site. The crew are very passionate about this unique eco system and will share their knowledge with you throughout the day.

All snorkelling equipment is supplied and you can hire wetsuits and prescription masks, lycra suits are included in the price.

See all Great Barrier Reef tours from Port Douglas and Cairns.  

Read The Tour Specialists Blog for all the things you need to know before you go. 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Daintree Rainforest

Departure Time

• Morning Tour: check in 7.45am, returns 12.30pm.
• Afternoon Tour: check in 11.45am, returns 4.30pm - operates during peak seasons only.

Departure Instructions

• Check in & meeting point will be The Turtle Rock Cafe and Jungle Lodge
• If staying in Cape Tribulation Courtesy pickups from Cape Tribulation accommodation are included
• Time of pick up will be advised on booking – please do not be late

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• Undine Reef
• Mackay Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

4.5 hours in total

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Sunsuit/wetsuit hire: $8 per person
• Prescription Mask Hire: $20 per person
• On Board Purchases (water, soft drink, chocolates and underwater cameras)

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

Not suitable for those that cannot swim or may have back injuries or may be pregnant

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Swimming costume
• A jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkelling
• A bag including a towel and hat
• Cameras in a waterproof case or Tupperware
• Camera (charged)
• Cash for water, soft drinks, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board
• Cash for drinks and snacks

• Children are to be supervised by parents or guardians at all times and must be confident swimmers
• 2nd Child Travels Free