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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Australia

Australia's standouts.

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

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Australia

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - BBQ lunch on Evolution: you fuel up, you don’t just snack

1.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Most Popular★ 4.5

Snorkel (or scuba) on a Cairns superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Includes BBQ lunch, gear, and optional helicopter.

“This was the BEST snorkeling boat tour that I have been on thus far! The crew is absolutely wonderful, so kind, knowledgable, and funny, which made the experience even better. Indy the marine biologist on board, was soooo knowledgable about all of the sea life we were seeing today and it was cool to learn…”

3,714 reviewsFrom $190.07by Down Under Cruise and Dive

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Two snorkeling stops on the UNESCO Great Barrier Reef

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★ 5.0

Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and two Great Barrier Reef snorkel stops from Airlie Beach on a high-speed Red Cat cruise, with lunch included.

“Great day, well organised with professional friendly guides Carlos and the captain. We were so interested to hear about the importance of reef safe suncream in protecting the reef for everyone’s continued use enjoyment - it would be good iRead more”

2,953 reviewsFrom $164.97by Red Cat Adventures

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Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran - Two Outer Reef locations: why weather drives the whole schedule

6.Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

★ 5.0

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

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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise - Litchfield National Park swim stops: Wangi, Florence, and Buley Rockhole

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Stop 1 at Wonder Wall: the outer-edge snorkel-and-drift spectacle

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

★ 5.0

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

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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - Live On-Board Commentary: How the Guide Helps You See Faster

12.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★ 5.0

Solar Whisper is a quiet, 1-hour Daintree River cruise from Port Douglas to spot crocodiles and wildlife with live guide commentary plus tea and coffee.

“So amazing!! 10/10 would recommend, I would even go do this again if I was to go back. The owners are so lovely and the tour guide was great, so lovely and informative. Saw multiple crocs in their natural environment and some birds and frogs. And great views of the forest and mangroves.”

1,663 reviewsFrom $25.10by Solar Whisper Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Kings Tableland: First Big Views Away From the Biggest Buses

13.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

★ 4.5

Full-day Blue Mountains tour with Sydney Zoo, easy walks to Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades, Three Sisters photos, Scenic World add-ons, ferry cruise.

“it was a great trip and our driver/guide Bruce made it all worth our while! very knowledgeable and refreshingly professional with years and years of experience in tourism. would recommend especially if he’s your guide!”

1,585 reviewsFrom $68.14by Oz Trails & Sydney Exclusive Tours

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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan - Spirit of the Wild: quiet electric motors and serious window power

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