Reef Day Tours

Just north of Brisbane, lies the World Heritage listed Great Barrier reef. Great Barrier Reef tours depart from both Cairns and Port Douglas 365 days a year ferrying around 3 million passengers to snorkel and scuba dive the biggest natural aquarium marine park in the world. All of these Great Barrier reef tours go to specific destinations that they have permits to visit which ensures the reef is not overcrowded in the one location. Some of these reef boat cruises go to islands and sand cays whilst others simply have guests entering the water from the rear of the boat. You can even enjoy a half day Great Barrier Reef tour when you combine your boat cruise with a helicopter transfer to or from the Great Barrier Reef.

Reef Pontoons

On Australia’s Great Barrier Reef there are pontoons or floating platforms which are moored out on the edges of the Great Barrier Reef from both Cairns and Port Douglas which is a bit further north. The stable platforms are your island for the day where you can partake in all sorts of great activities such as scuba diving, helmet diving, scuba doo, snorkel adventures, fish feeding presentations, scenic helicopter flights and much more. A day on a Great Barrier Reef platform pontoon ensures every single person will enjoy their iconic reef experience. These marine reef platforms are also pram friendly and the one from Port Douglas can also cater for guests with a disability.

Scuba Diving

With some of the best scuba diving schools in the world and the world famous warm waters of the world heritage Great Barrier Reef Cairns and Port Douglas should be at the top of your list. If you have never dived before you can experience the feeling with an introductory dive on a day tour or you can enrol in a 5 day scuba diving course to become a certified scuba diver and if you would like to become a professional commercial scuba diver then you can enrol in the advanced diver and rescue diver courses on offer in Cairns and Port Douglas.

Island Tours

A day on a tropical island in North Queensland is the dream of most people. From Cairns there is Green Island and Fitzroy Island and from Port Douglas there is Low Isles and further north from Cape Tribulation you have Snapper Island. Some islands offer lots of GREAT sporting equipment like sea kayaks, stand up paddle boards, scuba diving or other water activities like Sea Walker, semi-submersible submarines, scenic helicopter flights, giant in water trampolines and more. Other islands just offer you the peace and tranquillity to snorkel the coral reefs that surround the island at your own leisure.

Reef Heli Flights

Booking a helicopter tour to see Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is a great way to capture its enormity and beauty from above the ocean when you fly around 500 feet above the water out to the reef pontoons or deserted sand cays. Helicopters can be chartered from both Cairns and further north from Port Douglas for scenic marine flights, half day Great Barrier reef tours out to the pontoons or even chartered for a full day to explore the whole Great Barrier Reef. You can also combine your helicopter scenic flights with a visit to magnificent rainforest locations. Helicopter scenic flights and private charters operate 7 days a week 365 days of the year in Cairns and Port Douglas.

Liveaboard

If you are a certified scuba diver, a rescue diver or just a part time scuba diving enthusiast then a liveaboard scuba diving adventure on the Great Barrier Reef would definitely be on your bucket list as the must do scuba diving holiday of a lifetime. From Cairns you can depart for a 2 day 1 night liveabaord dive tours or 4 day 3 night adventures or you can scuba dive the crème de la crème on the far northern section of the Great Barrier Reef with a 7 day scuba diving adventure at the world famous Cod Hole off the tip of Australia

Cruises

The ultimate in experiencing the Great Barrier Reef is to take a boat cruise which combines the luxuries of a large ship, exploring of remote reefs and Islands but the intimate feel of private charter. Take a journey of discovery encompassing Australian historical towns, World Heritage listed sites and the amazing animals and marine life along the way. The ships are equipped with large SCUBA decks providing easy access to the water for divers and snorkelers, there are also excursion boats and glass bottom boats. This style of boat cruise can cater for the avid diver, or the traveller who wishes to just relax and take in the sights at their own pace.

Fixed Wing

Take an aerial view of the world famous Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree & Cape Tribulation rainforests and Queensland’s fascinating outback country via a fixed wing aircraft to ensure you see the length and breadth of this great country and produce memorable images. Your private pilot will show you the lace like coral reefs on the outer of the Great Barrier Reef along with the remote mountainous green islands scattered along the Australian coastline. Drop into Lizard Island for the day and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon and then hike to the scenic lookouts and learn all about Captain Cooks journey and the pioneers that once lived on this now luxury resort holiday island.