Cairns Dive & Snorkel | 5 Hour Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
Cairns Dive & Snorkel | 5 Hour Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel is a very unique Great Barrier Reef tour experience from Cairns and Great Value for those looking for a unique reef trip. Visit 2 reef sites in 1 day. It is the one and only full day Great Barrier Reef tour with a large Indigenous cultural experience incorporated in the reef cruise itinerary. Welcome to Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel, a unique reef educational experience with cultural interpretations from our Dreamtime Indigenous Rangers that integrates the most stunning sites on the Great Barrier Reef just outside Cairns on the outer reef.
Tour Code: 624
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Cairns Dive & Snorkel | 5 Hour Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
Dreamtime dive and snorkel is an indigenous Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns that also allows you to spend time at two fantastic reef locations exploring the different types of reef and also enjoy a glass bottom boat tour.
This is a fantastic authentic Indigenous experience and this is the first of its kind on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The whole experience incorporates a Great Barrier Reef dive and snorkel tour with Indigenous Culture taught through the interaction with our Dreamtime Indigenous Rangers.
Indigenous rangers recount the Dreamtime stories of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji, Gunggandji, Mandingalbay and Yirrganydji people to help you gain a deeper understanding of this diverse ecosystem.
The sea country of these four Traditional Owner groups stretches from Port Douglas to the Frankland Islands and includes the two sites you visit.
Your day on our Cairns reef trip will include Dreamtime Indigenous Rangers sharing the creation story on the Glass bottom boat tour, sharing stories about musical instruments, hunting and battle tools.
The vessel has capacity for over 100 passengers, however Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel will be limited to 65 passengers per day. More space, more comfort!
Snorkellers and divers will experience two premium outer reef sites with superb coral and marine diversity: Moore Reef (Dogs Paw) and Milln Reef or Flynn Reef (extremely healthy reef site).
Your Great Barrier Reef tour boat for the day is a 24m catamaran with 3 spacious levels and air-conditioned saloon. There is also plenty of outdoor seating and sunbeds on deck to get that tan going.
You will travel at a comfortable speeed of approx 22 knots with a 90 minute travel time to the reef.
There is also a large dive deck and snorkel platform providing easy access for water activities.
Marine Biologists are on board offering presentations throughout the day. Free snorkel advice and assistance fish feeding demonstration and the opportunity to get up close and personal on Snorkel Safari (extra charge)
And for lunch we have a delicious hot and cold buffet with a selections of seafood.
Morning and afternoon tea are also provided.
Experience the Magic on our Cairns reef tour!
Itinerary
- 07:30 Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at the Reef Magic counter
- 08:00 Depart Cairns Jetty
- 09:30 Arrive at first site - spend time at two pristine outer reef locations
- 15:00 Depart outer reef
- 16:30 Arrive back in Cairns
Included in your day at no extra cost
- Indigenous welcome and acknowledgement
- Great Barrier Reef creation story
- Two premium outer reef sites
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Freshly prepared buffet lunch
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkelling equipment
- Wet and lycra suits
Optional Activities - additional cost
- Snorkel Safari
This is an interactive guided snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist.
For 45 minutes you will explore the best part of the reef, discover extensive coral formation and schools of fish.
This is suitable for competent snorkellers and requires a moderate level of fitness
- Introductory Scuba Diving
No prior experience required.
Following a comprehensive dive brief and practicing some basic in-water skills your professional instructors will guide you through an incredible underwater journey you will never forget.
Please note the minimum age for diving is 12 years.
- Certified Scuba Diving
With 5 hours on the Outer Barrier Reef you can fit up to 3 certified dives.
Every dive is very unique and is guided to make sure you get the most enjoyment out of diving.
Please make sure you bring your diving certifications.
All diving is subject to successful completion of an onboard medical questionnaire.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land and Sea on which our business operates on throughout Australia.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.
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Included in Price
5 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Indigenous welcome and acknowledgment
Great Barrier Reef creation story
2 premium outer reef sites
Morning and afternoon tea
Marine Biologist presentation
Snorkelling equipment
Guided Snorkel Tour (from 01/04/2021)
Wet and lycra suits
Freshly prepared buffet lunch
Small Boat Service - Big Boat Comfort
Open sun deck lounge area
For Bookings Call Now!
1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Introductory Diving
Certified Diving
Return Transfers
Duration
8 hours (approx)
Departure
8:00am to 8:30am check in (Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Qld 4870) - 9:00am departure - return to Cairns 5:00pm
Days of Operation
Daily - Surcharge applies on Christmas Day
Departs From
Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal - Reef Magic Cruise counter
Pickup From
- Cairns
- Palm Cove
- Cairns Beaches
What To Bring
Swimmers, towel, sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant), hat, sunglasses, camera, cash/credit card for onboard purchases.
Fitness Level Required
Medium
Child Policies
Child price applies to children 4 to 14
Minimum age for introductory scuba diving is 12
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing.
Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.
Please see our terms and conditions 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 Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel needs to cancel, the guest will be provided with an alternate day or travel, offered another Experience Co product, or a full refund will be provided.
Additional Information
Diving
All diving is subject to completion of an onboard medical questionnaire. This is available on our website prior to travel: www.reefmagiccruises.com. The legal minimum age for diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions, (Ie: asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure) or medications may exclude individuals from diving. Certified Divers must produce their certification card. After diving, intervals of 12 - 24 hours are recommended prior to flying depending on depths of dives and accrued dive time. No refund given on diving.
Other
Included in the total cruise cost is a jetty tax, Environmental Management Charge (EMC) and an administration fee. All trips and activities, prices and schedules are subject to change.
Destinations
2 premium Outer Barrier Reef sites: Moore & Milln Reefs
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2021 - 2022
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Optional Extras for 2021 - 2022
The following optional extras can be purchased at time of booking.
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Guest Reviews
- 1-2 of 2 reviews
Average Rating
REVIEWED
04 October 2018
it is great! with the intro diving experience you can enjoy the great barrier reef to the fullest
Cairns Dive & Snorkel | 5 Hour Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip Guest Review
Response from The Tour Specialists
We are so glad you had a wonderful day experiencing The Great Barrier Reef!
- 1-2 of 2 reviews
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REVIEWED
23 May 2019
Absolutely Amazing! Highly recommend doing the intro Scuba Diving as well!
Cairns Dive & Snorkel | 5 Hour Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip Guest Review
Response from The Tour Specialists
Alexander thank you very much for your kind review of you Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns. Trying a scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef for the first time is certainly very exciting.