Reef Daytripper - Great Barrier Reef Small Group Sail and Snorkel Day Trip

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Sail away on Reef Daytripper as we visit the Great Barrier Reef aboard a charming catamaran! We take our small group of passengers to the picturesque Upolu Reef for fun filled day out on the Reef!

What people are saying

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support.

  • emergencyDie kleine Gruppengröße sorgte für ein persönlicheres Erlebnis (15 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyFreundliche und sachkundige Crew, die großartige Unterstützung bot (12 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyLeckeres Essen und Snacks den ganzen Tag über (10 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyUnglaubliche Schnorchelplätze mit viel Meeresleben (11 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyGut organisierte Tour mit pünktlichen Abfahrten und aufmerksamen Service (8 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyMöglichkeit für geführte Tauchgänge und Schnorcheln, was das Erlebnis verbessert (7 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineHandtuch mitbringen.<br/>Eine Kamera mitbringen, um die schöne Meereswelt festzuhalten.

Sail away on Reef Daytripper as we visit the Great Barrier Reef aboard a charming catamaran! We take our small group of passengers to the picturesque Upolu Reef for fun filled day out on the Reef!

Highlights

  • Small group sailing tour to the Great Barrier Reef! (Max. 20 guests with 4 crew)
  • Local owned and operated
  • All snorkel gear provided and an opportunity to upgrade to Scuba Dive
  • Casual and informative reef education provided
  • Complementary guided snorkel tour provided
  • Eco-friendly tour - lowest carbon foot print of any Cairns operator

Enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere!

We aim to visit two sites around Upolu Reef and will spend just under 4 hours here - this gives you plenty of time to snorkel, dive or just relax on the boat and soak up the sun!

You are welcome to join our free guided snorkel tour. For this our dive professionals aim to enhance your snorkelling experience by pointing out and explaining the many different marine species that local the reef, along with some migratory animals such as turtles, sharks and rays.

We give the option for you to sign up for SCUBA diving on the day. All tuition, equipment and a guide are included in the dive price and, we can accommodate both certified and introductory diving. We aim to offer you unlimited time for dives, which means we won’t rush you at any point. This gives you; ample time to relax, adjust to the underwater realm and explore the wonders of the reef at your leisure.

Please note: Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification, and a medical questionnaire; must be successfully completed by all candidates prior to diving.

Certified Diving and Introductory Diving can be upgraded on board at an additional charge.

Diving can be purchased onboard the boat on the day - Spaces are limited, please contact Reef Daytripper after booking if you have any questions about diving options or to reserve your space. Contact details will be on your booking confirmation.

For snorkelers - Wetsuit and stinger suit hire available onboard for $6 rental fee. Wetsuit hire is included for divers.

Departure point: Cairns Marlin Marina - at the end of D Finger - We are situated at the very end and are the last boat on the right.

Check in time: 7.15am for 7.45am departure

Returns: Approx. 4.30pm

Adult $269.00
Child $200.00 (14 years and under)
Family $880.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

What's included

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
  • Drinking Water

Duration

  • Allow approximately 9 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Cairns Marlin Marina - at the end of D Finger.
  • We are situated at the very end and are the last boat on the right.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Scuba Diving:

    SCUBA diving can present certain health risks, and ALL candidates are subject to a medical questionnaire before diving is permitted. Certified divers are required to provide proof of certification. The minimum age for diving is 12 years.

    Generally, a 12-hour wait is advisable before any pressurised flights and a 24-hour wait if a diver has done multiple dives over several days or decompression stop diving. Specific advice is usually available from the recognised dive tables selected for the dive.

    Terms and conditions:

    Please note: The company reserves the right to cancel the trip, or use another vessel due to poor weather conditions or mechanical problems. Selected reef sites visited may change with no notice.

    No refund is applicable if you fail to show up on the confirmed travel date. $15 per person marine park and passenger levy is payable by all persons travelling to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This fee is included in the price of your ticket.

Available Bookings from4 Jun to 17 Jun 2026

All prices are shown inAUD ($)

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  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00

  • Adult$214.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$200.00
  • Family$880.00
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Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.

Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergencyDie kleine Gruppengröße sorgte für ein persönlicheres Erlebnis (15 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyFreundliche und sachkundige Crew, die großartige Unterstützung bot (12 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyLeckeres Essen und Snacks den ganzen Tag über (10 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyUnglaubliche Schnorchelplätze mit viel Meeresleben (11 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyGut organisierte Tour mit pünktlichen Abfahrten und aufmerksamen Service (8 Personen sagten dies).
  • emergencyMöglichkeit für geführte Tauchgänge und Schnorcheln, was das Erlebnis verbessert (7 Personen sagten dies).
  • star_shineHandtuch mitbringen.
    Eine Kamera mitbringen, um die schöne Meereswelt festzuhalten.

4.7

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Alina Schwaiger from Germany wrote on 23 August 2025

Sehr zu empfehlen!

Wir hatten einen tollen Tag am Great Barrier Reef mit einer kleinen Gruppe! Das Personal war nett und das Essen gut. Wir haben ebenfalls die Möglichkeit eines Tauchgangs wahrgenommen, was eine sehr tolle Erfahrung war und auch möglich ist, wenn man noch nie getaucht ist.

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ich from Germany wrote on 15 January 2025

Super Schnorcheltag

Nette Crew und kleine Gruppe.

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Harald Fink from Germany wrote on 04 February 2020

toller Tag

Einfach nur SUPER Freundliche Crew. Tolle Spots. Nicht zu viele Leute an Bord. Super Essen. Preis Leistung ist 1a.

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ROLF WERNER from Germany wrote on 19 November 2019

Super Erfahrung

Es war eine wunderschöne Tour, top Service

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Janina Henne from Germany wrote on 28 October 2019

Sehr schöner Tag!

Die Tour hat super viel Spaß gemacht, die Crew war freundlich und erklärt alles gut und auch das Essen war sehr lecker. Man fährt zu zwei Schnorchelspots und hat jeweils genug Zeit alles zu erkunden. Dadurch dass maximal 20 Leute an Bord sind, sind die Spots nie überfüllt. Auch das Wetter war perfekt und das Wasser ruhig, dadurch war die Fahrt hin und zurück sehr entspannend. Wir hätten uns gewünscht die ein oder andere Schildkröte oder vielleicht sogar einen Riffhai zu sehen, da war das Glück leider nicht auf unserer Seite, aber dafür kann Reef Daytripper natürlich nichts. Insgesamt eine klasse Tour!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Child 14 years and under

Family 2 Adults & 2 Children

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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