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Reef & Island | Outer Great Barrier Reef & Dunk Island | Cairns Return

FROM: $255
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SingleDay
Min. Age
All Ages

Departure Times

Departs: 6:30am - Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Returns: 7:00pm - Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Departure Point: Bus to Mission Beach departs from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal Bus Stop

Pricing Options

$255 AUD / Person - Adult 15+ (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$191 AUD / Person - Child (3-14 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-2 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)
RRP $892 $795 AUD / Family - Family (2A+2C) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2026)

Visit the Outer Great Barrier Reef and pristine tropical islands on a 1-hour boat ride from Mission Beach!

  • Travel by fast and comfortable catamaran to Dunk Island, Beaver Reef and Sand Cay
  • Spend 3 to 4 hours on the water with guided snorkelling safaris included
  • Return luxury coach transfers included from central pick ups in Cairns city
  • Small passenger numbers of less than 50 per tour for a more exclusive reef trip!

Experience tropical living on this Outer Great Barrier Reef and Island trip with Dunk Island Adventures! Offering return coach transfers from Cairns and premium hospitality, in just one hour from Mission Beach, you'll reach Beaver Reef and Cay for an unforgettable snorkelling adventure. With over 75% of the reef's diversity just a few metres below the surface, enjoy 3 to 4 hours on the water guided by experienced marine naturalists, and a stop at Dunk Island on the return. Join a small group of less than 50 passengers for a more personalised day trip avoiding the crowds!

A man and a woman snorkelling in the water and looking at fish

Highlights

  • Return coach transfers from Cairns to Mission Beach
  • Light breakfast on board
  • 2 course lunch with fresh tropical fruits
  • 3-5 hours at the reef and cay
  • Guided snorkelling safari tours
  • Up to 1 hour shore time at Dunk Island
  • All snorkelling equipment provided
  • Unique reef trip with low passenger numbers
  • Premium hospitality on board 
  • Fast and stable air-conditioned catamaran

Aerial view of Beaver Reef and Cay

Important Information

  • If you have a medical condition and are unsure of your physical ability to participate in an activity, we recommend that you consult with a medical practitioner prior to booking.

Sample Itinerary

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Courtesy pick-ups and morning muffins

Courtesy pick-ups on Myroo Coach-X will begin from 6:30am. Please reconfirm your tour and pick up location by contacting Dunk Island Reef Adventures 24-48 hours prior to departure.

Once all guests have been collected, you will head to Clump Point Marine Facility and board QuickCoast - your vessel for the day. On board QuickCoast, you'll be treated to a ligh...

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Courtesy pick-ups and morning muffins

Courtesy pick-ups on Myroo Coach-X will begin from 6:30am. Please reconfirm your tour and pick up location by contacting Dunk Island Reef Adventures 24-48 hours prior to departure.

Once all guests have been collected, you will head to Clump Point Marine Facility and board QuickCoast - your vessel for the day. On board QuickCoast, you'll be treated to a light breakfast of muffins, tropical fruits, and a beverage of your choice, ahead of a 9:00am departure.

Myroo Coach-X courtesy pick-up bus


Cruise out to Beaver Cay & Reef

QuickCoast will make its way to the beautiful Beaver Cay & Reef, with a quick stopover at Dunk Island along the way for day visitors to disembark.

When you arrive at Beaver Reef for approximately 11:00am, it'll be time to get ready and head out for the first snorkelling safari of the day.

A couple snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef


Fresh lunch and more snorkelling

Take a break from snorkelling around the mesmerising reef to enjoy a fresh made-to-order lunch on board QuickCoast (Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian options available - please pre advise prior).

Once you're satisfied and energised, it'll be time to head out onto the water again for a second snorkelling safari!

A woman snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef


Visit Dunk Island

At around 2:00pm, it's time to get back out of the water and dry off as QuickCoast makes its way to Dunk Island for the afternoon. Enjoy some tropical fruits as you sit back and enjoy the cruise!

Once the boat is docked at Dunk Island at around 3:30pm, passengers will have a full hour to spend as they please, whether it's walks along the beach or indulging in the Captain's afternoon cocktails.

People walking along the beach on Dunk Island


Depart Dunk Island and return to Cairns

At 4:30pm, QuickCoast will depart Dunk Island and whisk passengers back to Clump Point Marine Facility after a long day of excitement. 

Upon return, the Myroo Coach-X transfer bus will be there to drop you back to your Cairns accommodation.

The QuickCoast boat taking passengers back to Cairns

Reef Sites

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This tour goes to Beaver Reef and Cay - a popular reef site for snorkelling and diving with a depth of up to 22 metres and an average visibility range of 10 to 15 metres.

As well as bommies, colourful coral gardens, and magnificent coral walls, Beaver Reef is home to all sorts of spectacular marine life like reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays. 

A turtle swimming among coral

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This tour goes to Beaver Reef and Cay - a popular reef site for snorkelling and diving with a depth of up to 22 metres and an average visibility range of 10 to 15 metres.

As well as bommies, colourful coral gardens, and magnificent coral walls, Beaver Reef is home to all sorts of spectacular marine life like reef sharks, turtles, and manta rays. 

A turtle swimming among coral

More Information

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What To Bring

  • Small day bag
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Card for onboard purchases
  • Rain poncho in case of rain

What's Included

  • Return deluxe coach transfers between Cairns & Mission Beach
  • Light breakfast served on board consisting of muffins, tropical fruits, tea, coffee or juice
  • 3-4 hours at Beaver Reef and Cay Snorkel
  • 2 guided snorkel safaris
  • Lunch is served on board
  • Second course of fresh tropic...

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What To Bring

  • Small day bag
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Card for onboard purchases
  • Rain poncho in case of rain

What's Included

  • Return deluxe coach transfers between Cairns & Mission Beach
  • Light breakfast served on board consisting of muffins, tropical fruits, tea, coffee or juice
  • 3-4 hours at Beaver Reef and Cay Snorkel
  • 2 guided snorkel safaris
  • Lunch is served on board
  • Second course of fresh tropical fruits
  • 1 hour shore visit to Dunk Island
  • Snorkelling Equipment and stinger suits
  • Drinking water

What's Extra

  • Beverage purchases from the bar

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All information provided at any time by Cairns Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.


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 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. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. 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. 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. 


Transport:

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


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.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.

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:

No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

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, 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.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the weather conditions like in Mission Beach?

Being in the tropics of North Queensland, the weather is warm all year round. During the months of October to April is hot and while this is wet season, the tropical heat can also be severe. If walking on tracks on Dunk Island, make sure you carry plenty of water, walk with a friend, have sun protection and don't walk in the middle of the day. 

Is this tour suitable for someone with limited mobility?

Snorkelling and island activities are not available on this tour for those with limited mobility. Whilst the vessel is mobility friendly, the infrastructure at the reef and islands are not. All passengers visiting Dunk Island must be able to handle up to 20 stairs without a lift. Sometimes due to weather, passengers with accessible requirements may not be able to disembark the vessel at Dunk Island due to seasonal conditions.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this tour?

A basic swimming ability is required to swim at least 100 metres to enjoy included water activities at the reef. Otherwise, the vessel has a wonderful upper deck viewing platform of the reef, sand cay and water activities.

Is there the option to scuba dive on this tour?

This tour does not provide the option for scuba diving, but you have unlimited opportunities to snorkel and explore the islands.  

Are transfers included from Cairns?

Yes, coach transfers from Cairns to Mission Beach are included in the price of this tour.

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