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Reef Daytripper - Great Barrier Reef Small Group Sail and Snorkel Day Trip
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
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- emergencyLa taille du groupe réduit a permis une expérience plus personnelle (15 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyÉquipage amical et compétent qui a fourni un excellent soutien (12 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyNourriture et collations délicieuses tout au long de la journée (10 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencySpots de snorkeling incroyables avec beaucoup de vie marine à voir (11 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyExcursion bien organisée avec des départs à l'heure et un service attentif (8 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyPossibilité de plongées et de snorkeling guidés, améliorant l'expérience (7 personnes ont dit cela).
- star_shineApportez une serviette.<br/>Envisagez d'apporter un appareil photo pour capturer la belle vie marine.
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 $6 rental fee. Wetsuit hire is included for divers.
Departure point: Cairns Marlin Marina - at the end of D Finger - We are situated at the very end and are the last boat on the right.
Check in time: 7.15am for 7.45am departure
Returns: Approx. 4.30pm
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
- 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
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
- emergencyLa taille du groupe réduit a permis une expérience plus personnelle (15 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyÉquipage amical et compétent qui a fourni un excellent soutien (12 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyNourriture et collations délicieuses tout au long de la journée (10 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencySpots de snorkeling incroyables avec beaucoup de vie marine à voir (11 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyExcursion bien organisée avec des départs à l'heure et un service attentif (8 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyPossibilité de plongées et de snorkeling guidés, améliorant l'expérience (7 personnes ont dit cela).
- star_shineApportez une serviette.
Envisagez d'apporter un appareil photo pour capturer la belle vie marine.
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Fanny G from France wrote on 29 August 2022
Belle journée au large de Cairns
Très belle excursion d'une journée : snorkeling et une plongée bouteille pour moi. Le bateau est confortable et les 3 membres d'équipage sont adorables et aux petits soins. Il y avait beaucoup de nourriture/boissons tout au long de la journée. Seul hic : le responsable qui accueille le matin les participants sur le bateau aussi aimable qu'une porte de prison. Il est TRES DESAGREABLE. Heureusement qu'il ne reste pas pour la journée sur le bateau car l'ambiance n'aurait pas été la même et ma note aurait été très mauvaise je pense. Nous sommes arrivées au rendez-vous à 7h10 : il était indiqué sur notre mail de confirmation d'arriver entre 7h15 et 7h45. Il nous a dit d'aller prendre un café. Ma copine est restée près du bateau quand moi je suis allée aux toilettes. A 7h45 j'ai posé le pied sur la jetée à 300m du bateau, à 7h47 j'étais sur le bateau. Ca faisait 10 minutes qu'il lui disait de m'appeler (ce qu'elle a fait et je lui ai dit que j'étais là dans les 3 minutes) et à 2 minutes près il faisait partir le bateau sans moi : hors de question de m'attendre 2 minutes. Il ne rigolait pas du tout ce qui est un comble puisque nous sommes revenus à la marina vers 15h30 alors qu'ils mettent un retour vers 16h30 approximativement.
sylviabouwmeester123 from Netherlands wrote on 03 February 2026
Amazing experience!
We had an amazing experience with Luke, Julian and the skipper. Very well skilled staff that gave us a memorable trip to the reef. I also did the intro scuba dive and Luke was very patient and guided me trough it. The lunch and the boot facilities were good and I would definetely recommend this trip to anyone.
emmalenen from Singapore wrote on 17 March 2026
Small group was great
Small group of ~20 pax was great (compared to other boats that can take a few multiples of this!). We spent 2h travelling there, another 2h back, and around 1.5h in the reef itself - the waves were choppy that day, which made it difficult to spend any longer. prepare motion sickness pills if you're prone to it. reef wasn't as colourful as expected, guides said afterwards that the GBR mostly had earthly colours (brown/nude etc). we saw a stingray and some colourful fishes.
Laura Barrett from Australia wrote on 26 January 2026
Amazing experience
Amazing crew and experience! The number of passengers was perfect, the group wasn’t too crowded and we were able to interact with crew on a personal level
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Patricia Moulin from France wrote on 30 August 2023
Bonne expérience !
Le Tarif raisonnable nous a convaincus d essayer. La compagnie a fait de son mieux. Équipage consciencieux, adaptable, gentil, pédagogue et patient avec nous qui étions total débutants. Nous avons apprécié la nourriture (y compris le repas special sans gluten pour mon fils) Très honnête : l'un d entre nous a dû renoncé à son baptême de plongée en dernière minute et la prestation n'a pas été facturée. C est vraiment chic ! MERCI.