SeaQuest
Departure Times
Departure Point: C Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina
Pricing Options
Join SeaQuest for a day of snorkelling on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef!
- Stylish and modern vessel with a fun, experienced crew
- All snorkel equipment provided with 4 hours to spend on the Outer Reef
- Visit two world-class reef sites to see diverse and beautiful marine life
- Hot showers, buffet lunch, and chilled drinking water onboard
Overview
SeaQuest is a budget-friendly Outer Reef trip from Cairns that is perfect for snorkellers! Guests can explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, with four hours of quality time for snorkelling at two different reef sites. Marvel at the outstanding underwater visibility, superb coral formations and abundant, colourful marine life on display!
Highlights
- Four hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling equipment provided
- Guided snorkel tours
- Visit two glorious reef sites
- Scuba diving available upon request - enquire with booking agent
- See fascinating corals and marine life up close
- Spacious vessel with areas to sunbake and relax
- Hot fresh water showers
- Delicious buffet lunch
- Tea, coffee, and drinking water provided
- Digital camera hire available
- Bar facilities and snacks available throughout the day

Sample Itinerary
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- 8am: Check in at C Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina
- 8.30am: Depart Cairns
- 10am: Arrive at first snorkelling site
- 12pm: Move to second site and enjoy lunch
- 12.30pm: Second snorkelling opportunity
- 2pm: Move to location of our vessel OceanQuest to transfer overnight passengers
- 2.30pm: Depart for Cairns
- 4.30pm: Arrive Cairns

Snorkelling
You can spend the day in the water with SeaQuest, exploring th...
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Reef Sites
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During your Great Barrier Reef day tour on SeaQuest, you'll get to visit two exquisite reef sites on the Outer Reef. The captain will choose the best locations based on the conditions that day, with popular destinations including:
- Norman Reef - Colourful, unique corals and frequent sea turtles
- Saxon Reef - Stunning lagoon packed with captivating marine life
- Hastings Reef - Abundance of tropica...
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During your Great Barrier Reef day tour on SeaQuest, you'll get to visit two exquisite reef sites on the Outer Reef. The captain will choose the best locations based on the conditions that day, with popular destinations including:
- Norman Reef - Colourful, unique corals and frequent sea turtles
- Saxon Reef - Stunning lagoon packed with captivating marine life
- Hastings Reef - Abundance of tropical fish like butterfly fish and angel fish

Important Information
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.
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.
What To Bring
- Hat
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Change of clothes
- Reusable water bottle
What's Included
- 4 hours on the Outer Reef (2 reef sites)
- Snorkel equipment
- Wetsuit/ Stinger suit
- Prescription masks
- Guided snorkel tour
- Tropical buffet lunch
- Fresh chilled drinking water
- Tea & coffee
- Hot showers
- In depth briefing and equipment tuition
What's Extra
- Digital camera hire
- Scuba diving (Enquire to book)
- Professional photos for purchase
- Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks
- Quality souvenirs
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Group Cancellation Policy - Groups with a minimum of 6 paying passengers are required to cancel at least 30 days prior to travel to avoid a cancellation fee.
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much time do we have on the reef?
You'll have 4 hours on the Outer Reef for snorkelling and enjoying the natural beauty!
Where and when does the trip depart?
Please make your way to the Cairns Marlin Marina, C Finger (1 Spence Street, Cairns QLD 4870) for check in on the SeaQuest vessel at 8:00am. Departure time is 8:30am.
Is scuba diving offered?
SeaQuest only offers snorkelling. For a similar tour that has intro and certified scuba diving, check out the sister vessel, AquaQuest.
Are prescription masks available?
Yes, all snorkel gear is provided including prescription masks.
Is there drinking water onboard?
Yes, there is chilled drinking water available all day. Bring a refillable water bottle with you!
Are there showers onboard?
Yes, and the showers are hot!
Is there a minimum age?
All ages are allowed onboard the vessel, but children must be at least 4 years old to snorkel. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Do I have to snorkel or know how to swim?
You are more than welcome to join the tour and not snorkel. There are plenty of comfortable places to relax onboard the boat. You should be comfortable in the water if you're going to snorkel, and the friendly team onboard can assist you with flotation devices if needed.
