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Reef Adventures | Half Day Snorkel Tour

FROM: $179
25
SingleDay
Min. Age
6 Years+

Departure Times

Departs: 8am or 1pm - Daily
Returns: 12pm or 5pm - Daily

Departure Point: Cairns Marlin Marina

Pricing Options

$119 AUD / Person - Child (Ages 6-14) (Between: 03 Dec 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$179 AUD / Person - Adult (Ages 15+) (Between: 03 Dec 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $596 $535 AUD / Family - Family (2A + 2C) (Between: 03 Dec 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

A convenient, half-day tour from Cairns for incredible snorkelling in the magical Great Barrier Reef!

  • 4-hour snorkel tour with morning or afternoon departures
  • Visit the Heritage-listed Upolu Reef for 2 hours of snorkelling
  • View exquisite marine life and vibrant coral gardens under the surface
  • Expert guides, snacks, and snorkel gear provided

Short on time but still want to experience the Great Barrier Reef? Join a Half Day Snorkel Tour with Reef Adventures from Cairns! Zip out to the stunning Great Barrier Reef and enjoy some world-class snorkelling. Snorkel gear, snacks, and an expert guide are all included so you can have a hassle-free and convenient excursion to the reef!

Highlights

  • Convenient half day trip to the Outer Reef
  • 4 hour tour duration
  • Comfortable, fast speedboat
  • Friendly crew
  • Amazing snorkelling
  • Visit Upolu Reef
  • Snorkel gear provided
  • Flotation devices available
  • Snacks onboard
  • Drinks available for purchase
  • Morning or afternoon departure
  • Small group tour of just 25 guests

reef adventures boat cruising on the water

Sample Itinerary

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8am or 1pm Departure from Cairns

Head to the Reef Adventures office in The Pier Shopping Centre (just past the Shangri-la Hotel Lobby) for check in about 30 minutes before departure. Then you will be led down to Cairns Marlin Marina where you will board the speedy vessel and head to the Great Barrier Reef!


2 Hours of Snorkelling Time

Arrive at the beautiful Upolu Reef and enjoy 2 hours of snor...

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8am or 1pm Departure from Cairns

Head to the Reef Adventures office in The Pier Shopping Centre (just past the Shangri-la Hotel Lobby) for check in about 30 minutes before departure. Then you will be led down to Cairns Marlin Marina where you will board the speedy vessel and head to the Great Barrier Reef!


2 Hours of Snorkelling Time

Arrive at the beautiful Upolu Reef and enjoy 2 hours of snorkelling! An expert snorkel guide will help you explore the reef and spot the most amazing marine life. Snacks are also available on board and drinks are available to purchase so you can stay fueled up during the day. 

sea turtle swimming on the great barrier reef


Return to Cairns

Zip back to Cairns after your snorkelling adventure! It's a 4-hour tour duration in total, making it easy to slide into your action-packed Cairns itinerary. 

Reef Sites

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Your half day snorkel tour with Reef Adventures takes you out to Upolu Reef, a gorgeous section of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. A sprawling network of coral gardens with shallow waters and great visibility, Upolu Reef is the perfect place for snorkellers of all ages and experience levels. It's also a relatively uncrowded reef site, meaning you can enjoy spacious waters for snorkelling an...

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Your half day snorkel tour with Reef Adventures takes you out to Upolu Reef, a gorgeous section of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. A sprawling network of coral gardens with shallow waters and great visibility, Upolu Reef is the perfect place for snorkellers of all ages and experience levels. It's also a relatively uncrowded reef site, meaning you can enjoy spacious waters for snorkelling and admiring the wonders of the reef!

two girls snorkelling in blue waters near cairns

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What To Bring

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Card for onboard purchases

What's Included

  • 4-hour half day snorkel tour
  • Visit to World Heritage Listed Upolu Reef
  • Quality snorkelling equipment
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Guide
  • Floatation Devices
  • Marine Park fees and GST

What's Extra

  • Wetsuit
  • Drinks
  • Prescription Mask

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure no refund will be given.

Cairns Tours is required to...

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What To Bring

  • Swimmers
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Card for onboard purchases

What's Included

  • 4-hour half day snorkel tour
  • Visit to World Heritage Listed Upolu Reef
  • Quality snorkelling equipment
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel Guide
  • Floatation Devices
  • Marine Park fees and GST

What's Extra

  • Wetsuit
  • Drinks
  • Prescription Mask

Terms and Conditions

Important Information

  • Sites are weather and tide permitting. Please note departure times may sometimes be weather and tidal dependent.
  • Reef Adventures may use photographs/videos of our clients in promotional material, including social media, however if you do not consent please let us know.
  • Tours are not suitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries or who are heavily pregnant.
  • Minimum age 6 years.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

Cancellations less than 24 hours prior to departure no refund will be given.

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com . If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum age?

The minimum age for this tour is 6 years. 

What level of fitness is required?

A moderate level of fitness is required for snorkelling as it can be a strenuous activity, but flotation devices are provided as well.

Where and when is check-in?

Meet your crew 30 mins prior to departure at our office in The Pier Shopping Centre (just past the Shangri-la Hotel Lobby) for check in then you will be led down to Cairns Marlin Marina for the tour.

How long is the tour?

As this is a half day tour, the entire duration is around 4 hours. Perfect for those who are short on time!

Where will we snorkel?

Your half day snorkel tour with Reef Adventures takes you out to Upolu Reef, a gorgeous section of the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns. 

Are food and drinks available?

Snacks are included on the tour, and drinks are available for purchase. 

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