The Great Barrier Reef

THE WORLD'S LARGEST CORAL REEF

The Great Barrier Reef

With more than 100 ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef, Tropical North Queensland offers the ultimate access to the world’s largest and most spectacular coral reef system. The Reef spans more than 2,000 kilometres, has over 3,000 reef and coral cays, more than 1,600 fish species, 600 types of coral and some of the world’s most picturesque tropical islands! 

Reef tours suitable for all ages (including non-swimmers) depart daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal. Half-day, full-day and liveaboard tours are available, offering snorkelling, diving (no experience necessary), glass-bottom boat tours and tropical island escapes.

Cairns – Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Reef Encounter


Come and explore the Coral Sea on Cairns’ most comfortable liveaboard reef tours. Step aboard Reef Encounter and sleep, dive and snorkel on the Reef, with the highest concentration of marine life on the planet!

Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises


Green Island is only 45 minutes from Cairns. Choose to snorkel, dive, cruise on a semi submarine or glass bottom boat, or simply laze on the white sandy beach on their half-day or full-day tours. 

Fitzroy Island Resort


Fitzroy Island Resort is an unspoilt tropical paradise of rainforest, beaches and calm sheltered waters. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, it’s ideal for families, a visit with friends or a romantic getaway.

Cairns Reef Fishing


Experience the thrill of fishing in paradise with Far North Queensland’s premier charter. They take pride in giving their guests an enjoyable deep-sea fishing experience on board fully catered, purpose-built charter boats.

Green Island Tours


Green Island is a beautiful coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and your journey aboard Great Adventures takes only 45 minutes. Enjoy an amazing array of activities in the water, on land or from the air!

Reef Magic


Reef Magic operates day trips direct from Cairns to the Reef Magic activity pontoon located on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Their pontoon is the newest and most technologically advanced pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef.

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel


Enjoy Cairns’ most unique Great Barrier Reef tour with their experienced Marine Biologists and Indigenous Cultural Guides. Experience a genuine and authentic tour that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. 

Down Under Dive


Daily Great Barrier Reef scuba diving and snorkelling tours from Cairns, aboard their new boat “Evolution”. Custom designed and built as a specialist reef day tour vessel, equipped with all the latest equipment.

Great Adventures - Outer Reef Cruise


Escape and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax with a delicious buffet lunch.

Fitzroy Island Adventures


A cruise to Fitzroy Island lets you experience the rainforest, the reef and a tropical island, all in the one day! Their fast catamaran takes just 45 minutes, allowing both half-day and full-day tours.

Reef Experience


Experience the Great Barrier Reef with their all-inclusive day tour. Snorkel or dive on vibrant reefs, enjoy fresh meals, and relax on your reef trip. Their expert dive guides ensure a stress-free and unforgettable adventure!

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Reef and Island

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Day Trips to the Reef

Departing daily from Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas and Mission Beach, reef and island trips are available to suit all budgets and interests. Boats travel to the outer edge of the reef where you can snorkel, try an introductory dive, watch fish-feeding and marine presentations, or take a ride on a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible and feast on a tropical buffet lunch.

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