Reef Magic Pontoon Day Tour
Departure Times
Departure Point: Cairns - Reef Fleet Terminal
Pricing Options
Experience the magic on the Reef Magic Pontoon Day Tour where you can enjoy a day of activities and fun!
- Visit Reef Magic's newest pontoon located off the shores of Cairns
- Snorkel, dive and explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Perfect for families, couples, groups, solo travellers, and seniors
- Unique experiences such as a glass-bottom boat, a semi-submersible, helicopter tours, an underwater observatory, onboard massages and much more
Overview
The Reef Magic Pontoon Day Tour will take you to the newest pontoon, a snorkelling and diving playground located on the Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by colourful reefs, abundant fish and funny marine life, there is something to do for the whole family. Reef Magic is a 30-metre, air-conditioned catamaran with a licensed bar, that will take you back and forth to the reef and become your home for the day!
It has comfortable seating and spacious decks, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride, before enjoying an amazing day trip on the Outer Reef. This is a terrific day trip with many optional activities to choose from! This family-friendly trip is perfect for everyone, with a place for the kiddies to safely play in the water and plenty of room to relax and lounge on the deck. We offer activities for swimmers and non-swimmers and offer easy access to the water.
Highlights & Features
- Travel on board a fast, modern catamaran to the pontoon
- Snorkel or dive at the reef for 5 full hours
- Glass bottom boat
- Semi-submersible tour
- Listen to historical and cultural talks about the region by the Indigenous guides
- Underwater Observatory
- Kid-friendly space for seeing marine life
- Buffet lunch
- Optional helicopter tours straight from the deck
- Spacious decks
- Comfortable transfer vessel with onboard bar
- Complimentary tea/coffee provided
- Onboard briefing including Great Barrier Reef presentation by our Marine Naturalist
- Advanced eco certified trip
- Pre-book optional extras and save!
Don't miss this great opportunity to experience Reef Magic and the Outer Great Barrier Reef like never before!
Sample Itinerary
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Morning Activities include
- Arrive at the Reef Magic pontoon at around 10:30 am
- Full buffet lunch
- All snorkelling equipment with lessons and instruction are included along with our semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat tour, and use of the underwater observatory
Afternoon Activities include
- Simply relaxing on a sun lounge
- Enjoying more diving or snorkelling
- Afternoon tea (tea, coffee and cake)...
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Reef Sites
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The Reef Magic Pontoon is located on an exclusive reef site that can't be accessed by any other tours. The private Outer Reef site is located on the north eastern end of Moore Reef.
Moore Reef is a colourful coral playground that's home to a whole host of beautiful marine creatures, from sea turtles to Maori Wrasse.
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The Reef Magic Pontoon is located on an exclusive reef site that can't be accessed by any other tours. The private Outer Reef site is located on the north eastern end of Moore Reef.
Moore Reef is a colourful coral playground that's home to a whole host of beautiful marine creatures, from sea turtles to Maori Wrasse.
Important Information
- All travellers undertaking diving activities must meet the scuba diving medical requirements.
- Return coach transfers are available from Cairns City and Northern Beaches hotels and accommodations for an additional fee. A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for all pickup requests.
What To Bring
- Towel
- Swimmers
- Sun protection (water resistant SPF30+)
- Hat and sunglasses
- Camera
- Cash/credit card for purchases
- Certified divers please bring certified card and log book
What's Included
- 90-minute transfer on a spacious fast catamaran
- 5 hours at the Reef Magic pontoon
- Morning & afternoon tea
- Hot/cold tropical buffet lunch
- All environmental fees and local taxes
- All snorkelling equipment (including FREE wet suit or lycra suit)
- Spacious sundeck with lounges and shaded areas for summer
- Science lab - view researchers at work in a purpose-built lab
- Semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours
- Change rooms and freshwater rinse showers
- Great Barrier Reef presentation by a Marine Biologist
- Complimentary tea/coffee/filtered drinking water
- Underwater reef viewing observatory
- Moonpool to view those who are diving
- Infants safety swimming enclosure
- Indigenous guides to share Dreamtime creation stories
- Fish feeding & identification session with a Marine Biologist
- Toilet facilities
What's Extra
- Lockers for Personal Hire ($2 per entry)
- Prescription Masks available for Snorkellers and Divers ($5 hire fee)
- Introductory scuba diving, certified diving, guided snorkel tour with our marine naturalists, massages, scenic flights, helmet diving
| Activity | Details | Price | Notes |
| Introductory Scuba Diving |
First Dive Second Dive |
$134pp $92pp |
12+ |
| Certified Scuba Diving |
First Dive Second Dive |
$123pp $82pp |
12+ |
| Helmet Diving |
First Dive Second Dive |
$134pp $92pp |
12+ |
| Guided Snorkel Experience (35 mins) |
Adult Child Family |
$75 $46 $196 |
Comfortable swimmers |
| Guided Snorkel Safari (50 mins) |
Adult
|
$85 (pre-booked) $57 (pre-booked) $227 (pre-booked) |
Comfortable swimmers |
| Accommodation Transfer (Cairns CBD) |
Adult Child Family (2A + 2C) |
$35 $25 $95 |
Pick-up time notified upon booking |
| Accommodation Transfer (Cairns Northern Beaches) |
Adult Child Family (2A + 2C) |
$45 $30 $120 |
Pick-up time notified upon booking |
- All extra activities are subject to availability.
- All travellers undertaking diving activities must meet the medical requirements.
- Prices are subject to changes without notice.
Cancellations
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the boat depart from and what time?
Check in starts at 8:15am from the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns. The boat is located at the end of A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina and departs at 9:00am.
Where is the Reef Magic platform located?
Reef Magic pontoon is located at the north eastern end of Moore Reef. Located about 45km’s from Cairns it takes about 90 mins to journey out there.
How many hours do we spend at the reef?
You will have 5 glorious hours to explore the reef and all the activities at the pontoon, with plenty of time to relax, chill and enjoy a cool drink on the sundeck.
Are transfers included from my accommodation?
Return transfers are available for an additional fee. Return Cairns City transfers are $25 p/p and return transfers from the Northern Beaches transfers are $35 p/p.
Should I be worried about sharks?
There are sharks in all oceans and they form a vital part of the world's marine ecosystem. However the ones you are most likely to see are shy and quite harmless. White and black tip reef sharks only grow to approximately 5ft. An encounter with a reef shark is a magical experience, but enjoy it while you can as they will generally swim off if you get too close.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
Reef Magic has a wide spread of options to catered for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dietary requirements, along with a selection of cold meats, prawns, salads, breads and condiments. If you have any food allergies or other dietary needs, please advise us during the time of booking so we can ensure the crew are made aware and can cater as necessary.
Are there child minding facilities at the pontoon?
No, parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times. The friendly Reef Magic crew can help organise the timing of your activities so that one parent is always free to attend to the children.
Is there suitable access for the disabled?
There is ramp access from the wharf to the vessel and from the vessel to the Reef Magic pontoon. However, passengers are required to negotiate at least one set of stairs on the vessel depending on tides and loading position. So the assistance of a carer is highly recommended. The Reef Magic catamaran has wide aisles and a wheel chair accessible toilet & shower. Access to the water, coral viewing vessels, underwater observatory and sundeck all require stairs to be negotiated and would require a carer to be present if the customer can not walk unassisted. Best to give us a call if you are unsure.
What is the minimum age for scuba diving?
Minimum age is 12 years old. A medical questionnaire must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian for any divers under 18 years.
Can I scuba dive with no experience?
Yes you can! Reef Magic has highly qualified scuba instructors that will teach you all the important info you need to know for your first dive on the Great Barrier Reef!
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