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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
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support.
- emergencySmall group size made for a more personal experience (15 people said this).
- emergencyFriendly and knowledgeable crew who provided great support (12 people said this).
- emergencyDelicious food and snacks throughout the day (10 people said this).
- emergencyAmazing snorkeling spots with plenty of marine life to see (11 people said this).
- emergencyWell-organised trip with timely departures and attentive service (8 people said this).
- emergencyOpportunity for guided dives and snorkels, enhancing the experience (7 people said this).
- star_shineBring a towel.<br/>Consider bringing a camera to capture the beautiful marine life.
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
- emergencySmall group size made for a more personal experience (15 people said this).
- emergencyFriendly and knowledgeable crew who provided great support (12 people said this).
- emergencyDelicious food and snacks throughout the day (10 people said this).
- emergencyAmazing snorkeling spots with plenty of marine life to see (11 people said this).
- emergencyWell-organised trip with timely departures and attentive service (8 people said this).
- emergencyOpportunity for guided dives and snorkels, enhancing the experience (7 people said this).
- star_shineBring a towel.
Consider bringing a camera to capture the beautiful marine life.
Showing all 262 authenticated Bookme reviews
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
tody1904 from Germany wrote on 08 December 2025
Amazing Day Trip!!
Our trip with the reef daytripper crew was amazing. We saw incredible fish and marine wildlife, had a tasty lunch and snacks and just an incredible good time onboard. We did a similar tour with a much larger group the day before and would 100% recommend going with reef daytripper as it was so much nicer with a smaller sized group. Thank you again to the crew! :)
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.
Jaimie from Australia wrote on 24 November 2025
A Great Day on the Reef
The smaller group meant we were able to speak with our skipper and two other Crew members between swims, questions were answered easily and the care the Crew took with all trip members was exceptional The guided section of the swim was well done, all instructions and safety demonstrations were delivered in a manner that kept us entertained while still being informative. The Boat left the dock on time, the crew were every effect and made sure that all guests were taken care of.
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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.