Cairns and the Tropical North

Full-day Outer Reef catamaran from Cairns with two reef stops, guided snorkeling or scuba gear and tuition, buffet lunch and reef talks.

“WHAT A GREAT TOUR! This tour did not disappoint in anyway! Highly highly highly recommend doing this for your scuba and snorkeling experience of the Great Barrier Reef. The staff truly cares about the Reef and this is reflected in everything they do. Parker specifically went up and beyond. When I come back I will…”

2,564 reviewsFrom $192.94by Passions of Paradise

June 2, 2026

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

3.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest in one day, with a smoke ceremony, river cruise and guided walk.

“This tour is packs with interesting activities, full of info about the history of Cairns, cultural experience, and exciting crocodile boat ride and also learning about the daintree forests. Our guide Patrick is a friendly, knowledgeable , great of taking care of all participants, and good of making a long day tour feels short. Its…”

1,961 reviewsFrom $164.25by Active Tropics Explorer

June 2, 2026

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

4.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Luxury catamaran from Cairns to Wonder Wall and Upolu Cay with glass-bottom coral tour, guided drift snorkel, and optional scuba.

“We are not strong swimmers but wanted to experience the Great Barrier Reef and we are so happy we booked with this company (Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours, a family owned business) .. from the moment we arrived we were looked after so well. The crew amazing, young and very knowledgeable and”

1,895 reviewsFrom $181.28by Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

June 2, 2026

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Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

5.Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

Half-day white-water rafting on the Barron River with Grade II–III rapids, beginner coaching, and Cairns or Port Douglas pickup.

“I just did the Barron Gorge White Water Rafting tour and it was a blast!! I had never done this before and always wanted to...Definitely recommend! It's just the right amount of scary and fun! The crew was super informative and skilled at handling the river!!”

1,596 reviewsFrom $91.81by Foaming Fury

June 2, 2026

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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

6.Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns with snorkeling or scuba options, two reef sites, buffet lunch, snacks, gear, and showers.

“It was a beautiful day out on the ocean! Saw a ton of beautiful fish, a reef shark, and gorgeous coral. Met a great French couple who I've stayed in touch with! The staff was great! Really informative, helpful, and fun! Lunch was great too!”

1,316 reviewsFrom $197.24by Divers Den

June 2, 2026

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

7.Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Cairns

A classic Kuranda day trip from Cairns with Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, plus flexible time for wildlife and markets.

“Absolutely fantastic tour, loved everything including the Skyrail and Kuranda train. Fabulous views from the dkyrail and opportunity to get off at the lookouts was awesome. The train was amazing and would definitely recommend to everyone”

1,075 reviewsFrom $150.71by Down Under Tours

June 2, 2026

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

8.Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

Full-day Daintree and Cape Tribulation tour from Cairns: river cruise to spot crocodiles, rainforest walk, swim, lunch, and fruit ice cream.

“Very informative and fun tour guide”

1,024 reviewsFrom $171.42by Billy Tea Safaris

June 2, 2026

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Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

9.Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour

Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with guided snorkelling at Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Reef, plus lunch and tea.

“From the moment we stepped onboard, the Seastar crew made the entire day unforgettable. They were amazing, caring, fun, and just overall incredibly cool people. You can tell they truly love what they do — they made us feel welcome, safe, and taken care of every single second.”

1,010 reviewsFrom $190.07by Seastar Cruises

June 2, 2026

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Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

10.Green Island Day Trip from Cairns

★ 4.0

Full-day Green Island reef trip from Cairns: snorkel from shore, choose glass boat or semi-sub, then stroll rainforest on a coral cay.

“Amazing trip! The staff were so helpful and welcoming. We did the snorkelling, the staff advised us of the best places to swim which was helpful. Lovely island and I would highly recommend this trip!”

941 reviewsFrom $92.52by Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises

June 2, 2026

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Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

11.Fun, Falls and Forests Day Trip from Cairns

Swim at Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, and Millaa Millaa, plus crater Lake Eacham, with hotel pickup and a hot lunch from Cairns.

“Sam our guide for the day was absolutely fabulous. We all had a great time. All the stops were scenic and colourful filled with mother nature's goodness. Thank you Sam and the group for such an enjoyable day. Memories were made today!”

906 reviewsFrom $121.21by Uncle Brian's Tours

June 2, 2026

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Barefoot Atherton Tablelands Adventure by Cairns Waterfalls

12.Barefoot Atherton Tablelands Adventure by Cairns Waterfalls

Swim at volcanic Lake Eacham, slide at Josephine Falls, and soak at Millaa Millaa. Small-group Wet Tropics day trip from Cairns.

“We would highly recommend this day trip! You get to see so much of Cairns in just one day! We got to swim in 3 different incredible locations - one with a “water slide,” one with a waterfall, and one with a gorgeous relaxing lake. Our tour guides were also AMAZING - Jenna and Sacha…”

892 reviewsFrom $121.21by Barefoot Tours

June 2, 2026

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

13.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

Fast catamaran day trip from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef with marine biologists, snorkel gear, glass-bottom and semi-submersible views.

“Had an unforgettable day! The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable—they went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing and safe experience. I still can't believe we swam in the Great Barrier Reef and actually saw Nemo! 🐠❤️ Truly a surreal moment.”

841 reviewsFrom $232.39by Reef Magic

June 2, 2026

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Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

14.Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Outer Great Barrier Reef day trip from Cairns with snorkel gear, glass-bottom views, fish feeding, waterslide, and buffet lunch.

“This was the best fun!! Loved the snorkelling & the water slide. Lost count how many times my 5yo went down it. Awesome & friendly staff elevated the experience. So many things to do at no extra cost (glass bottom boat / semi submersible sub) made it very worthwhile. We also paid extra for a…”

830 reviewsFrom $211.59by Sunlover Reef Cruises