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Outer Great Barrier Reef Day Trip departing Cairns - MV Sunkist (excludes $20 levy)

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Join the team from Cairns Dive Centre aboard MV Sunkist for an epic day on the Great Barrier Reef! See the reef at its’ most pristine – we take you to the outer reef where you will see impressive coral formations and marine life at its best

Join the team from Cairns Dive Centre aboard MV Sunkist for an epic day on the Great Barrier Reef! See the reef at its’ most pristine – we take you to the outer reef where you will see impressive coral formations and marine life at its best

Your day start with check in at and we head to the outer Great Barrier Reef via the beautiful Fitzroy Island for a brief stop and on to the outer Great Barrier Reef

With 19 sites to choose from, we will head to the likes of Sudbury Cay, Sudbury Reef, Elford Reef, Channel Reef, Moore Reef, Thetford Reef or Milne Reef; finding the best 2 reef site for the conditions for us to meet and spend the day

MV Sunkist is a mono hull 18 meter dive boat, and while perfect for the budget conscious traveller, you will receive fantastic service from a dedicated, professional crew - selected for their extensive local knowledge and there absolute love of Cairns and its natural environment. Wetsuits and safety vests are available for the first time snorkeler or anyone feeling uneasy in the water

  • Arrive at outer reef at 9:45am, first snorkel at approx. 10am
  • Lunch includes a cold buffet selection of meats, salads and tropical fruits provided
  • Second snorkel opportunity after lunch
  • All of the latest snorkel gear supplied
  • Scuba Diving available – both Introductory and Certified diving can be pre booked below by selecting trip plus dive options.- You can also request a second introductory or certified dive onboard for an additional AUD$40, payable on board on the day (availability dependent).

Check-In Cairns 7.30am check in / 8:00am departure

Returns in Cairns: Between 4 and 5pm

Meeting point: Please be down Sunkist, located at the Marlin Marina - Gate E, at the end of the jetty, by 7:30 am for a 8:00 am departure.

Transport: You will need to make your own way to the meeting point, transport is not provided.

What to bring: Towel, hat and sunscreen

Minimum age: 12 years

Snorkel Price: $120 per person + $20 pay on board levy

Trip plus Scuba Dive Price: $170 per person + $20 pay on board levy

$20 reef levy & admin fee payable direct to the operator on the day and not included in the pricing below

 

***IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:***

If you are doing a snorkel or dive on one of our Day trip boats, you will be asked to fill out and sign a Medical form as your proceed through the checkout.

Please review this form and if you answer "YES" to any questions on the Medical form, you will be required to obtain a Queensland recreational dive medical clearance. This must be arranged prior to day of departure.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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g.poupa from France wrote on 15 July 2019

Cool

5h30 de bateau, 45 min de plongée avant le repas et 45 min après le repas et la journée était fini. Le spot de plongée était cool et l’équipage simpa, le fait de ne pas être plus d’une 30 eme est profitable.

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Thankyou for your 4 Star Review :)

Flavien from France wrote on 30 May 2019

Au top !

Allez y les yeux fermés ! L’équipage est ultra sympathique, le bateau est d’une petite capacité en nombre de place donc parfait pour ne pas vous retrouver les uns sur les autres lors des plongés ou du snorkeling. Je ne suis pas prêt d’oublier cette journée, merci ;)

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Thankyou for your 5 Star Review. It sounds like you had a wonderful day. We hope to see you on one of our trips again in the future :)

Iris Graumer from France wrote on 01 March 2019

Superbe expérience

Nous avons été ravis par cette journée plongée. Ayant plongé une seule fois il y a plusieurs années, nous avons repris un cours débutant. Nous étions 20 sur le bateau mais seulement 4 débutants, et le moniteur était très pédagogue. Nous avons pu plonger avant et après le repas (pour un supplément $ dérisoire) pour un total d'une heure dans l'eau. Malheureusement nous n'avons pas pu prendre de photos sous marines (trop profond pour notre petit équipement). Le retour sous un orage tropical n'a pas entamé notre bonne humeur.

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Thankyou for your lovely review.

Manon Lemaire from France wrote on 04 September 2018

Super expérience, je recommande.

Super expérience, le sport de snorkelling est très chouette, plein de vie aquatique. L'équipage est également très sympathique.

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Thankyou for your 5 star review

hiromio from Australia wrote on 25 March 2020

Great value & experiences

enjoyed snorkeling and lunch?

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