Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns
Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible.
There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
What's Included
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- Environmental Management Charge
- Underwater observatory
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
- Fuel surcharge
Meeting Location
1 Spence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns?
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Activity code: C-2845P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns.
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction.
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform.
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns.
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour.
- Environmental Management Charge.
- Underwater observatory.
- Reef education presentation.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Optional activitiés.
- Fuel surcharge.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform with Snorkeling from Cairns will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- Environmental Management Charge
- Underwater observatory
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
- Fuel surcharge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- The minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating.
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
