Port Douglas snorkel and dive tours include a full day reef trip visiting 3 reef sites on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The dive & snorkel spots of Opal and Agincourt Reefs hold an abundance of colorful marine life and corals to explore.
6:50 - 8:20am - Guests are collected from their Port Douglas accommodation.
8:15am - Guests who are making their own way are to check in at the Calypso Shop at Crystalbrook Marina.
Once guests board the vessel, they are asked to remove their shoes (and place them either in an allocated shoe container on board or in their
own bags) and are fitted with a mask, snorkel and fins. These are kept with the guests for the day.
8:45am - Vessels depart the Crystalbrook Marina. Guests are welcomed on board, an outline of the day announced and safety briefing
conducted by the crew
10:15am - Arrive at first reef site. Divers will be briefed while travelling to the reef. Once moored, divers are ready to go while all other guests are
joined together for a snorkel briefing. Morning tea is served before moving to our second reef site
11:55am - Second reef site. Snorkelling and diving available. Lunch is served and an interpretive reef talk is conducted by one of the crew.
Guests can join in on a guided snorkel tour.
1:40pm - Third and last reef site for the day. Snorkelling and diving available. Afternoon tea is served.
2:45pm - Vessels depart outer Great Barrier Reef
4:15pm - Arrive back at Crystalbrook Marina
4:25pm - Transfers commence back to your Port Douglas accommodation
Please note: timings above are a guide only.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. The primary appeal is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting.
It appeals to all ages because of how little effort there is, and without the exhaled bubbles of scuba-diving equipment. It is the basis of the two surface disciplines of the underwater sport of fin swimming.
Is this your first time snorkelling? Read our Travel Tips on Snorkelling.
Introductory Scuba Diving Lesson
Introductory Diving is open to everyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef. It is scuba diving for beginners. No previous scuba experience is necessary and anyone aged 12 years and over who passes the dive medical questionnaire can try an Introductory Scuba Dive. Please note there are some health ‘conditions’ which may prevent you from trying introductory scuba diving. The most common reasons include asthma, epilepsy, heart conditions and/or prescription medication (other than the contraceptive pill).
Once you have decided you want to try this new experience out (and you won’t regret it!) the PADI qualified scuba Instructors on board MV-CAL provide safety and equipment briefings on the cruise out to the first reef site. They also show you the basic hand signals that divers use to communicate with each other under the water.
Restrictions of Flying: Allow 12 hours after the completion of a single dive to go altitude flying or 18 hours if participating in multiple dives.
Read our Travel Tips on introductory scuba diving before going out to the reef
Certified Scuba Diving On The Great Barrier Reef
The more experienced divers (Must provide proof of certification) can enjoy up to three dives during the day, including drift and wall dives on the outer edge on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Port Douglas is the place to be if you want to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales as it is the only place in the world you can actually do that.
Permits to swim with whales are very limited and only three boats out of Port Douglas have one.
Ten guests will be allowed in the water at one time and will be holding on to a rope the whole time, guests are then rotated to give everyone a turn.
Minke Whales are very curious by nature and will come up close to swimmers.
The official Minke Whales season is from July to August.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no guarantee you will see whales even during whale season as they are wild animals and very unpredictable.
Calypsos high quality snorkel and dive tours from Port Douglas offer a memorable underwater experience for everyone when they join in for a full day reef tour exploring the outer Great Barrier Reef just 70km North of Cairns.
The captain of the boat will choose three different reef sites to visit during this full day Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive tour. Each coral reef site will have its very own eco-system and support a differing varierty of marine life at each one.
This luxury boat has a large back platform for easy access into the water with the reef just meters away for your snorkeling adventure and is only one of three boats departing from Port Douglas where you can swim with whales during whale season which is usually June to July. Learn more about the places to see whales on the Great Barrier Reef for an unforgettable experience!
These Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive tour boats are custom-designed reef boats which are efficient, safe, comfortable and sturdy for a full day out on the reef and provide plenty of space for all to move around or relax.
Your Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive Tour From Port Douglas
Travelling to the Great Barrier Reef from the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, this purpose built luxury 25m catamaran is ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. You will love its spacious upper and lower foredecks designed with comfortable day bed seating to maximise outdoor relaxation with a top deck providing breathtaking 360 degree views of the Great Barrier Reef.
See all snorkelling tours and scuba diving tours from Port Douglas and Low Isles.
Port Douglas
Boarding at 8:20am, departs at 8:45am, returns 4:30pm
Please check in at least 30 minutes before boarding time
January - December
Daily
8 hours (approx)
Low, Medium
Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
Scuba Diving Restrictions
Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.
Child price applies to children 4 to 14
All cancellations must be in writing.
Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.
Please see our terms and conditions page here for details prior to booking
Operator's Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation fee of 100% will apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure.
Some services may be cancelled or modified as a result of weather/tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
In the rare event that the tour operator needs to cancel, the guest will be provided with an alternate day of travel, or offered another Great Barrier Reef tour or a full refund.
au$299.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$189.00
Family: au$787.00
Tour Code: 50