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15 Best Cairns Tours In Australia

Australia's standouts.

The 15 most popular cairns tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.

15 Best Cairns Tours In Australia

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - A luxury catamaran ride that actually feels like a trip

1.From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

Most Popular★ 4.9

Cairns outer-reef cruise with a luxury catamaran: two reef stops, guided snorkeling, chef lunch, snacks, and eco talks for $190.

“It was amazing!! So glad we did this excursion, the team on the boat was fantastic! We had a guide come with us on a ring and he showed us the giant clams opening/closing, different fish and gave us facts we wouldn’t have got snorkelling on our own! We saw all sorts, highly recommend!”

3,567 reviews9 hoursFrom $190by Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef

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From Cairns: Self-Guided Kuranda Trip with Train and Skyrail

From Cairns: Self-Guided Kuranda Trip with Train and Skyrail - Pickup, timing, and the 7-hour rhythm from Cairns

Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - Green Island, Arlington Reef, and the outer-edge route you can actually visualize

3.Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

★ 4.9

Fly 40 minutes over the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. See Green Island and reefs from a window seat with pilot commentary.

“I was a bit nervous before the flight but was determined to do this once in a lifetime trip. The owner Greg was very reassuring when I checked in for the flight and put me at ease. All the staff were very friendly ,I was lucky enough to sit up front with the pilot Ethan…”

2,912 reviews40 minFrom $169by Air Tours Australia

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour - Daintree River Cruise: Crocodiles, Wildlife, and the Art of Managing Expectations

Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras - Getting There: The Fast Ferry and How Check-In Feels

5.Cairns: Fitzroy Island Full-Day Trip with Optional Extras

★ 4.6

Fitzroy Island day trip from Cairns with a fast roundtrip ferry, up to 7 hours ashore, rainforest hikes, and optional snorkeling extras.

“We would definitely recommend the guided snorkeling tour. The Marine Biologists are great. The rest of the crew was nice and friendly as well. They took great care of everyone. Boat was fast and clean. We would recommend this tour.”

1,668 reviews8 hoursFrom $67by Fitzroy Island Adventures

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - AquaQuest Comfort: Sun Decks, A/C Indoors, and Hot Showers That Actually Help

6.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★ 4.7

Cairns Great Barrier Reef day trip: guided snorkelling at two exclusive sites, full meals, hot showers, and optional intro scuba.

“My anxiety went through the roof when I got there decided not to go in … but one of the staff was patient and got me on a one to one and I did go in … I never got your name but thank you so much for your patience”

1,528 reviews8 hoursFrom $166by Divers Den

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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour - Daintree River cruise: where crocodiles live (and why sightings aren’t guaranteed)

7.From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

★ 4.6

4WD day trip from Cairns to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation: crocodile river cruise, rainforest swim, beach views, and ice cream.

“thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Daintree Rainforest. Our guide, Daniel, was very well informed and kept us entertained all throughout the day. He was brilliant and a highlight of the trip. The day was well-run and thought through and the lunch was very tasty as well. Highly recommend this tour and this company.”

1,521 reviews8 hoursFrom $162by Billy Tea Safaris

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise - The 20m Fast Cat Ride: Comfort Plus Fresh Start

8.Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★ 4.8

Cairns day cruise to Upolu Reef and Coral Cay for snorkel, optional scuba, glass-bottom viewing, guided drift, and a big reef lunch.

“The staff were all amazing. You can tell they really enjoy their job. The nibbles they provided throughout the day and the lunch was really good. I expected it to be alot busier given it was peak season but was fortunate to book onto a tour that only had just over 30 people compared to…”

1,467 reviews9 hours - 1 dayFrom $183by Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Half-Day Snorkelling Tour - Fast boat from Cairns to the Reef: fast can be comfortable

Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch

Cairns: Outer Great Barrier Reef Full-Day Tour with Lunch - The 35-metre superyacht: comfort, space, and safety-first crew

Cairns: Skyrail, Kuranda, and Rail Tour with Hotel Transfers

Cairns: Skyrail, Kuranda, and Rail Tour with Hotel Transfers - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway: Quiet, Elevated, and Actually Scenic

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight - Meeting in Cairns and Settling In Before the Reef Rush

12.Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

★ 4.7

Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns on the Evolution superyacht, with two snorkel spots and a 10-minute helicopter flight.

“Beautiful boat, happy and courteous crew, variety of offered add ons, including professional underwater photography. Delicious lunch! Overall, outstanding service! We had a blast! Highly recommend!”

1,003 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $279by Down Under Cruise and Dive

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Cairns: Waterfall Tour with Lunch

Cairns: Waterfall Tour with Lunch - Cathedral Fig Tree and cultural presentation: the morning that gives context

13.Cairns: Waterfall Tour with Lunch

★ 4.7

Full-day Atherton Tablelands waterfall tour from Cairns with swims at Josephine and Millaa Millaa, plus Lake Eacham, lunch, and cultural stories.

“John was a great guide who took us to multiple waterfalls and always make sure that everyone is safe during the trip. Beautiful waterfalls with tea, coffee and biscuits provided at the end!”

927 reviews10 hoursFrom $101by Cairns Adventure Group

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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity - Fitzroy Island time: choose beaches or rainforest trails

14.Cairns: Fitzroy Island Ferry with Optional Lunch & Activity

★ 4.4

Ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island with 4.5 hours on your own, optional lunch and snorkel gear, plus reef views.

“Had an amazing day trip to Fitzroy Island and couldn’t be happier with the experience! Hannah was so lovely, and the rest of the team were incredibly helpful and friendly. Even though the weather wasn’t the best, the crew handled everything perfectly — and honestly, that’s just nature! I also felt very safe on the…”

796 reviews8 hoursFrom $59by Sunlover Reef Cruises

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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Premium Diving Full Day Tour

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Premium Diving Full Day Tour - What You Learn Along the Way: Indigenous Stories That Connect Culture and Reef

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