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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Australia

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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.

“Everything was very well organized. Despite the rough weather on the way out, the staff took excellent care of us and brought us to calm, beautiful spots for snorkeling and diving. I would definitely book the same trip again if I return. The vessel (Evolution) was very nice, and there was plenty of staff to…”

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

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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

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

★ 4.9

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

“Honestly we had the best time on this trip. Felt very safe the entire time and saw the beautiful reef! I'd recommend to anyone wanting to see the great barrier reef 😊”

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

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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.

“Best tour with the best guides. I would highly recommend Red Cat Adventures if you are heading up to Airlie Beach. Fun day with plenty to do for everyone, from hiking to the lookouts to snorkeling with the fishes they have something for everyone!”

2,953 reviewsFrom $164.97by Red Cat Adventures

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Timing Tips: Red Route, Blue Route, and Transfer Confidence

4.Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★ 4.4

Hop on Big Bus Sydney for Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, Bondi Beach culture, plus an optional Harbour cruise and night skyline.

“This was very educational and interesting! A few times I felt that the audio wasn't in sync with where we were but I do understand that the bus is on the road and has to obey traffic and laws, but sometimes we had wait music and the thing we were supposed to see was going…”

2,697 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $51by Big Bus Sydney

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet - Getting There: Pickup, Check-In, and How the Day Starts

5.Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

★ 4.8

Fast, stable catamaran to Whitehaven Beach plus two snorkel stops in the Whitsundays, with Hill Inlet Lookout and snacks.

“I had one of the best days I’ve had in Australia during this tour - everything ran smoothly without a hitch. I was most impressed when I was honest about a certain disability and, instead of ignoring it, they helped to accommodate it and made sure I felt super comfortable. Everything was high quality (boat,…”

2,644 reviews8 hoursFrom $162by 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.

“Lots of rain, which made the journey there very choppy. The crew provided sickness tablets for purchase. Despite the weather, the snorkelling was amazing. The lunch and crew were absolutely great - all committed to making sure everyone is safe and has a great experience”

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

River Cruise

River Cruise - Cruising the calm waterway: mangroves, shipwrecks, and river wildlife

8.River Cruise

★ 5.0

Calm river croc cruise from Port Douglas with guide commentary, wildlife spotting, and a included drink and snack on Lady Douglas.

“Great cruise. Saw crocs! Even a male and female interaction, which was cool! Soo stoked to see crocs in wild in their natural habitat. Tour guide informative and funny. Great way to see a little bit more of Port Douglas & history of town. Had choice of a drink (soft drink, wine, beer etc) and…”

1,980 reviewsFrom $37.66by Lady Douglas River Cruise

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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

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise

Melbourne: 2-Hour City Highlights River Cruise - Getting to Southgate: Berth No 2 at the right spot

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - On-Board Comfort: Deck Space, Drinks, and Real Viewing Angles

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.

“Disappointed no crocs seen however the main issue is no refund just free entry if you return... Most people are on holidays and don't return so money wasted”

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

14.Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

★ 5.0

Quiet Gordon River cruise from Strahan to Sarah Island on Spirit of the Wild. Electric motors, big windows, chef lunch, and history.

“We were convinced by friends to do this,cruise and the upper,deck package. And that’s what we did. In one word, wow! Great crew welcome you on board, met with a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice, canopy, coffee as we headed out of the harbour. We opted for this particular cruising cat because of…”

1,577 reviewsFrom $111.17by NRMA

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From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise - Leaving Airlie and cruising past the Whitsundays’ headline views

15.From Airlie: Whitsundays and Whitehaven Half-Day Cruise

★ 4.1

Half-day cruise from Airlie to Whitehaven Beach with up to 2 hours on the sand, tea, stinger suits, and Whitsunday views.

“We did the afternoon cruise around the Whitsunday islands with 2 hours on an idyllic beach … great day … the cruise back with the sunset was amazing . Well organised , good food and really nice crew … highly recommended!!!”

1,548 reviews7 hoursFrom $109by Cruise Whitsundays

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