Great Barrier Reef Cruise Deluxe $245
Dive into adventure on our Deluxe Great Barrier Reef tour! Enjoy unlimited snorkeling, delicious meals, diving upgrades and expert tips from our friendly crew. Don’t miss this underwater paradise!
Operates: Daily
Departs: 7:30 am
Returns: 4:30 pm
Adults: $245
Children: $175 (4 – 11 years)
Important information: Minimum age for diving is 12 years old. A number of factors may impact your ability to scuba dive including if you are flying within 24 hours of your dive and some medical conditions. All divers are required to fill out a questionnaire before they are cleared to dive. Please view the questionnaire by clicking here and be sure to discuss with us anything that may prevent you from diving prior to making your reservation.
Date changes are permitted up to 48 hours prior to departure (availability dependent). Please see our full cancellation policy here.
Queensland Public Holidays – please note that any bookings which fall on a Queensland Public Holiday will incur an additional surcharge of $50 per person. This surcharge will be paid on board on the day of the tour. A $100/person surcharge applies if you are travelling on Christmas Day (25 December). If you would like to check the date you are travelling prior to booking, please contact our office.
- Complimentary certified or beginner dive
- Cairns accommodation pickup
- BBQ breakfast
- Delicious lunch (Please advise any dietary requirements when you book)
- Glass of wine and light snack on the return journey
- All reef taxes/fees
- Wildlife viewing
- Snorkelling equipment hire & tuition
- Floatation devices
- Water, tea & coffee all day (while boat is stationary)
Top Deck Experience: $150 per person (minimum two travellers). For a more personal experience, join us in the Top Deck Lounge for exclusive benefits including:
- Personal snorkel or dive guide
- Reserved table seating in the exclusive Captains Wheelhouse Top Deck Lounge
- Dedicated personal valet service to assist you throughout the day
- Delicious hot breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
- Plunger coffee, tea and chocolates
- Australian sparkling wine and cheese platter on return
Diving
Additional diving upgrades are available for purchase from the staff on board the boat on the morning of your tour, they cannot be pre-booked:
Upgrade 1 – additional certified dive (2nd dive): $60 per person
Upgrade 2 – additional beginner dive (2nd dive): $70 per person
Accommodation Transfers
Return transfers from central Cairns accommodation locations are included. Return transfers from Northern Beaches accommodation are an additional $35 to be paid on board the day of the tour.
Alternatively, travellers can make their own way to the Marlin Marina.
Cairns Snorkeling & Diving Tour – Great Barrier Reef Cruise Deluxe Itinerary
This Great Barrier Reef Deluxe Cruise is jam-packed with inclusions. What better way to see the Great Barrier Reef than onboard a spacious, comfortable and fast catamaran. The catamaran will get you to the outer reef in a little over an hour giving you more time to enjoy this world heritage listed reef. Everything on the day is included and this tour is the only fully inclusive Great Barrier Reef Tour on offer.
Either select your free Cairns accommodation pickup or meet the tour at the Marlin Jetty. Boarding begins at 7:20 am and be prepared for a hearty BBQ egg and bacon roll, tea and coffee (vegetarians are catered for so please advise in the booking notes at the time of booking). At 8:00 am we start the cruise to the Outer Reef.
Whilst en route we learn how to use snorkelling and dive equipment from the experts with a comprehensive equipment demonstration, you will receive a safety briefing and a marine biology presentation. You will arrive at your first Great Barrier Reef site at approximately 9:30 am. Unlike other Great Barrier Reef Tours that prenominate reef sites, our captain will wait until the day to decide which Reef site will offer the best conditions for snorkelling and diving. The possible reef sites you may visit are Hasting Reef, Breaking Patches, Norman Reef or Saxon Reef. All reefs are world-class snorkelling and dive sites and they all offer something uniquely different. The captain will take into consideration, weather conditions, season, wind direction and water clarity when making the optimal decision for all on board.
Once you have arrived, its time to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. It is also time to undertake your complimentary certified dive or beginner dive (no experience necessary). You will soon understand why the Great Barrier Reef is considered to offer the best reef sites and dive sites in the world. Whether it’s your first time diving or you’re a seasoned veteran your dive will blow you away. You will also have time to do a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour.
At 12:00pm your lunch will be served onboard the vessel where you can indulge and refuel with a delicious lunch with an assortment of salads. It’s then onto your second dive site where you can spend 2 hours exploring the new reef, with the free use of snorkelling equipment or select to upgrade to your second certified dive or beginners dive. The cruise back to Cairns will be spent relaxing and reminiscing on what will undoubtedly be one of your best days on holiday.
| Tour Meeting Location | Address | Time |
| Make your own way to the Marlin Marina | 1 Spence Street Cairns | 7:30am |
Hotel pickups can be arranged from most accommodation providers in Cairns. Please select your accommodation location from the drop-down menu when you book. If you cannot find your accommodation in the list, please contact us and we can advise you of the closest location.
NOTE: Northern Beaches accommodation pickups will incur an additional cost to be paid in cash on board on the day of your tour: $40 per person (pay on board).
| Location | Address | Time |
| 181 The Esplanade Apartments | 181 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| 201 Lake Street Apartments | 201 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Adobe Motel | 191 Sheridan St, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Alassio | 139 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Aspect Central Cairns | 209 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Balaclava Hotel | 423 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville | 6:55 AM |
| Bay Village Tropical Resort | Cnr Lake St and Gatton St, CNS | 7:25 AM |
| Bellview Hotel | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Best Western Central Plaza | 255/257-259 Lake St, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Big 4 Cairns Crystal Cascades | The Rocks Road, Redlynch | 6:40 AM |
| Bohemia Resort | 231 McLeod Street, Cairns | 7:00 AM |
| Bounce Cairns | 117 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apart | 107 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Cairns Beach Apartments | 26 Veivers Road, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Cairns Beach Resort | 129-135 Oleander St, Holloways Beach | 7:10 AM |
| Cairns Central Plaza | 58 McLeod St, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Cairns City Apartments | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Cairns City Backpackers | 274 Draper Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Cairns City Palms | 199 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Cairns City Sheridan | 157 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort | 23-51 Anderson Road, Woree | 6:50 AM |
| Cairns Colonial Club Resort | 18-26 Cannon Street, Cairns | 7:00 AM |
| Cairns Harbour Lights | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Cairns Harbourside Hotel | 209-217 Esplanade Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Cairns Holiday Park | 12-30 Little Street, Manunda | 7:05 AM |
| Cairns Luxury Apartments | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Cairns Plaza Hotel | 145 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Cairns Queens Court | 167-171 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apart | 267 Lake St, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Cairns Sheridan Hotel | 295 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:05 AM |
| Cairns Southside International | 450 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville | 6:50 AM |
| Cairns Student Lodge | 10-24 Faculty Close, Smithfield | 7:00 AM |
| Cairns Sunland Leisure Park | 49 Little Pease Street, Cairns | 7:00 AM |
| Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel | 136-140 Sheridan St, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Caravella Backpackers | 149 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Caravella Central | 72 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Cascade Gardens | 175 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Castaways Backpackers | 207 Sheridan St, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments | 17A Upward St, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Clifton Sands Apartments | 81-87 Guide St, Clifton Beach | 6:50 AM |
| Comfort Inn Cairns City | 183-185 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Coral Towers Holiday Suites | 255 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Coral Tree Inn | 166-172 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Crystal Garden Resort | 18 James Street, Cairns | 7:05 AM |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | 121-123 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Flying Monkey Backpackers | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Getaway on Grafton | 157-159 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Gilligans Backpackers | 57-89 Grafton St, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Global Waterfront Backpackers | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Globetrotters International | 154-156 Lake St, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Golden Sands Beachfront | 12/14 Deauville Cl, Yorkeys Knob | 7:05 AM |
| Grosvenor Inn | 186-188 McLeod Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Hides Hotel | 87 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Hilton Cairns Hotel | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Holiday Inn Harbourside | 209-217 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Hotel Tropiq | 179 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Ibis Styles Cairns | 15 Florence Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Il Centro Apartment Suites | 30 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel | 62 Abbott Street, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| JJ’s Backpackers | 11-13 Charles Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Jack and Newell Apartments | 27-29 Wharf Street, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Kewarra Beach Resort and Spa | 80 Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach | 6:55 AM |
| Lilybank Bed and Breakfast | 75 Kamerunga Road, Stratford | 6:50 AM |
| Mad Monkey Tropics | 5-9 Digger Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Mad Monkey Village | 141 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Mango Lagoon Resort | 81-85 Cedar Rd, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Mantra Esplanade | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Marlin Gateway Holiday Apartments | 33-37 Trinity Beach Rd | 6:50 AM |
| Mid City Luxury Suites | 6-8 McLeod Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Motel Nomad | 314 Mulgrave Road, Cairns | 6:50 AM |
| Mumma’s Hostel | 140 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| New Chalon Hotel | 702 Bruce Highway, Cairns | 6:50 AM |
| Nomads Esplanade Cairns | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| North Cove Waterfront | 275-277 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Novotel Cairns Oasis | 122 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments | 276 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Oasis Palm Cove | McDonald Close, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Pacific International Hotel Cairns | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Palm Royale Cairns | 7-11 Chester Court, Manunda | 7:00 AM |
| Paradise Palms Resort | Paradise Palms Dr, Kewarra Beach | 6:50 AM |
| Park Regis City Quays | 6-8 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Peppers Beach Club Palm Cove | 123 Williams Esp, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Piermonde Apartments | 2-4 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:30 AM |
| Pullman Cairns International | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Pullman Palm Cove | 5 Triton Street, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Pullman Reef Hotel Casino | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Ramada by Wyndham | Cnr Abbott St and Florence St, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Reef Gateway Apartments | 239 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Reef Palms Apartments | 41-47 Digger Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Riley (formerly Rydges) | 137 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Royal Palm Villas | 184 McLeod Street, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Rydges Esplanade Resort | 209-217 Abbott Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Shangri-La Hotel | (Walk to the Jetty) | 7:30 AM |
| Southern Cross Attrium Apartments | 3-11 Water St, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Summerhouse | 341 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Sunshine Tower | 136-140 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| The Balinese Motel | 215 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| The Benson Hotel | 50 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| The Edge Apartments | 331-337 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| The Jack Hotel and Backpackers | Cnr Sheridan St and Spence St | 7:15 AM |
| The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa | 2 Greenslopes St, Cairns | 7:05 AM |
| The Reef Retreat Palm Cove | 10-14 Harpa Street, Palm Cove | 6:45 AM |
| Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments | 191 McLeod St, Cairns | 7:10 AM |
| Travellers Oasis | 8 Scott Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Trinity Beach (Bus Stop) | Crn Trinity Beach and Moore | 6:55 AM |
| Trinity Links Apts | 72 Kowinka Street, Cairns | 6:50 AM |
| Tropic Days Backpackers | 28 Bunting Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Tropical Heritage Cairns | 8 Minnie Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Tropical Queenslander | 287 Lake Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Tropical Towers Apartments | 294-298 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 7:20 AM |
| Villa Vaucluse Apartments | 141 Grafton Street, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| Waters Edge Apartments | 155 The Esplanade, Cairns | 7:25 AM |
| White Rock Leisure Park | 2 Skull Road, White Rock | 6:50 AM |
| YHA Cairns Central | 20-26 McLeod Street, Cairns | 7:15 AM |
| Yorkey’s Knob Boating Club | 25/29 Buckley St, Yorkeys Knob | 7:05 AM |
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