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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
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Activity Duration (9 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Experience the ultimate in ocean freedom on our luxurious cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy snorkeling and diving in the crystal-clear waters of this incredible natural wonder.
Tour Highlight
Embark on a full-day adventure aboard a spacious catamaran, featuring outdoor decks and climate-controlled cabins. Take a ride on a glass-bottom boat to explore the underwater world of Upolu Cay, where you can dive or snorkel amidst the coral and marine life. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board, and then dive or drift-snorkel the Wonder Wall, a breathtaking plateau teeming with diverse coral and marine life. All equipment and lunch are provided for this unforgettable all-inclusive day of exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
What is included?
- Luxury fast stylish catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
- Six full hours on the Great Barrier Reef with stops at two uniquely different reef locations
- Environment Management Charge (EMC) and port fees
- Tea and coffee throughout the day
- Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood
- Platters of tropical fruit, cheese and crackers
- Snorkeling instruction and inwater crew assistance if required
- Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, and buoyancy vests)
- Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on season)
- Snorkeling tour with a marine naturalist in a highly protected Marine Park zone of the GBR
- Freshwater showers
- Informative Glass Bottom Boat Tour On Great Barrier Reef site
- Guided interpretative Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour on Great Barrier Reef site
What is not included?
- Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Only Prebook diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving
- OPTIONAL Diving : x1 or x2 cert dives / x1 or x2 Intro dives
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- A maximum of 75 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
- The order in which the snorkeling and dive sites are visited may changes as it is dependent on the conditions on the day
- Please note: All DIVERS will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions or taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving
- Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.
- If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required. Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
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Itinerary
Cairns Ocean Cruises Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise in Cairns, Australia. This ocean cruises experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom
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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom
Stop: 30 minutes
After check-in board the vessel, grab a coffee, a Danish pastry, fresh fruit & settle in. After just over an hour we arrive at our first Great Barrier Reef destination - the beautiful "Wonder Wall " on the outer edge of Upolu reef. Snorkel, SCUBA (extra) this stunning Great Barrier Reef site teaming with fish and marine life. Experience an informative complimentary Glass Bottom Boat & Adventure Drift Snorkel tour with our very attentive guides. After a morning of activities enjoy a large scrumptious lunch as we cruise to Upolu Cay. Snorkel this "coral garden" tropical oasis - look out for turtles & sting rays! When conditions allow you can even land on this glistening white coral Cay! Enjoy six hours of snorkelling, relaxing between these 2 uniquely different reef sites. After a magical day we return to Cairns serving fresh fruit, cheese and crackers and cake arriving back in Cairns by around 4.15 pm . We are thrilled to now have you as part of our ever growing Ocean Freedom family!
2
Great Barrier Reef
Stop: 6 hours
Our Marine Guides will enthrall you on a reef and marine life discovery on an a highly informative and engaging Adventure Snorkel Tour and Glass Bottom Boat Tour at our two unique Upolu Reef sites - "Wonder Wall" on the Outer Edge Upolu Reef and our "Aquarium" coral garden reef site amongst the beautiful shallow, azure coloured waters of Upolu Cay Reef. These sites are in Marine Park highly protected zones where no fishing is allowed, hence the abundance of fish and marine life. Come and find your favourite Hollywood Nemo character! With 6 hrs of actual un-rushed reef time you have plenty of time to do both complimentary activities and continue exploring yourself under the guidance of our attentive crew!
3
Upolu Cay
Stop: 2 hours
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
