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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.

“Fantastic experience. The staff onboard the ship were extremely nice, helpful and encouraged all to snorkel and see the coral and sea life. Kudos to each one of the staff for their support. Additionally, we took the helicopter ride to see the reef and it was a sight to behold.”

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.

“Incredible and an amazing experience with Passions of Paradise. If you ever have to do Scuba or Snorkelling, highly recommend Passions of Paradise. Everything starting from crew, to instructors, to diving sites, to food, to snacks, to washrooms, to space and to top it all - the fabulous big catamaran, you will be in good…”

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

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.

“Easy to collect tickets and find bus stops. Interesting and informative tour. A little expensive for what it is but I guess that is to be expected in the middle of Sydney!”

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.

“Our boat trip exceeded all our expectations. Our guides were both knowledgeable and entertaining, making the experience even more enjoyable. The scenery we witnessed—both above and below the water—was absolutely breathtaking and truly unforgettable.”

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

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

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

11.Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

★ 4.2

A 2h 45m Sydney Harbour catamaran cruise chasing humpback whales with live commentary, warm drinks, and huge views from Circular Quay.

“Not that this was an expensive activity anyway but it was worth every penny. We saw lots of whale activity and about 4/5 breaches. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful too. A great way to spend an afternoon”

1,790 reviews2.8 hoursFrom $63by Sydney Harbour Attractions

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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.

“Great experience and knowledgeable host! We spent an hour on the river and spotted 5 crocs - thanks to our boat captain who knew exactly where to look!”

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.

“Go with Les if you can. Top notch druver. Real safe. But what made the trip was his encyclopaedi knowledge of Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Absolutely outstanding tour 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.

“Great cruise. Very informative - especially Sarah Island. Helpful staff. Lovely lunch. We had the middle main deck (the other options do get quite expensive) there were only 40 people on board when we went, I think the view and experience would be quite different with more people. Definitely pair with 'The Ship that Never…”

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.

“Really lovely experience. The boat journey there was really smooth & comfortable. We got picked up at 7:15 and we got to Whitehaven at 9am. We had a good amount of time on the beach - maybe do the full day if you want longer as we only had 2hrs. The journey back was just…”

1,548 reviews7 hoursFrom $109by Cruise Whitsundays

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