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15 Best Great Barrier Reef & Cairns Tours In Australia

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

15 Best Great Barrier Reef & Cairns 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.

“I am an inexperienced snorkeler, so I was doubtful when I booked this cruise. My partner really wanted to do it though. I was pleasantly surprised. They had a guide in the water with a floater who took me around the great barrier reef so I could see all the best spots. I felt safe…”

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

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

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

5.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.

“The crew was great taking care of us with a wide range of snorkeling/diving experiences making sure everyone had a good time. Our 8 year old son is the youngest in the water and our family went into the water with a guide. Our guide HarRead more”

2,564 reviewsFrom $192.94by Passions of Paradise

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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

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas - The day schedule: 9 hours and a lot of “moving between worlds”

7.Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

★ 5.0

Small-group Daintree day tour from Port Douglas with Mossman Gorge walk, river wildlife cruise, Cape Tribulation beach, and lunch included.

“An excellent tour, and Cam was a fantastic guide. Has everything you need to cover a day tour, walks, boat trips, scenic driving, and seeing plenty (crocs, snakes, spiders - all from a distance!) of wildlife. Small group which rices enough time to ask questions. Would not hesitate to recommend the trip, and hopefully you…”

2,326 reviewsFrom $190.07by Tony's Tropical Tours

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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach - North Whitehaven vs South Whitehaven: choose your vibe

8.Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

★ 4.8

Airlie Beach rafting plus snorkel at Hook & Border, Hill Inlet lookout, and Whitehaven Beach with eco-certified guides and stinger-suit options.

“AMAZING!!!! Wow book this trip immediately!! Bren(t) and Jenna were just the most incredible duo, we had the best day, the tunes were amazing, saw 3 turtles and loads of fish, the coral was beautiful and really appreciated Bren(t) taking us to the best snorkel spots. Jenna and the go pro was also so so…”

2,119 reviews390 minutes - 1 dayFrom $147by Ocean Rafting

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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

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.

“The trip was amazing! All staff were informative, friendly and educational. We had some fun trips with staff and by ourselves. I would recommend and return!”

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

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - Getting From Airlie Beach to the Airport Without Turning Your Day Into a Chore

10.Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

★ 4.8

Fly from Airlie Beach over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef with hotel pickup, guaranteed window seats, and pilot commentary. 70 min.

“It was really nice trip, we saw everything and it was beautiful. Even the weather was good after the rainy days, just a little bit windy. Thank you!”

1,810 reviews1.2 hoursFrom $211by Whitsunday Air Tours

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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

11.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.

“Absolutely amazing day! We knew it would be good but what a gorgeous island to spend a day at, with helpful staff and all you could need available. My only disappointment is we weren’t there for longer! Highly recommend this. We booked the ferry to the island and the glass bottom boat which was really…”

1,668 reviews8 hoursFrom $67by Fitzroy Island Adventures

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Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas

Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Cairns or Port Douglas - Foaming Fury briefing: how the safety talk sets you up

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

★ 5.0

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

“We did this a while ago as we were seeking an outdoor, water based activity to entertain our mid teen son and get him away from screens. This ticked all the boxes. It was a good family bonding experience out in nature that felt safe but adventurous. In addition our guide was fun and engaging.”

1,596 reviewsFrom $91.81by Foaming Fury

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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

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)

14.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.

“Boat trip was good seen a 🐊 crocodile, Lunch and staff were excellent Over all day was enjoyable and weather was even perfect. We made wonderful memories Thanks to all Mark was our driver 🤣”

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

15.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.

“if you want a great safe introductory dive , you may trust this crew, very professional and friendly. if you like snorkel , they will show you the good places on the reef. very worthy experience .”

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

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