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Cairns Great Barrier Reef
Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef

- Two Beautiful Destinations
- Sailing trip
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Ocean Spirit Upolu Reef cruise offers two beautiful destinations in one day. Oyster Reef is a shallow clear reef abundant with marine life, offering both snorkellers and divers protected waters in which to experience the true wonders fo the reef. Upolu Reef is just magical with Moray Eels to check out, Giant Clams, turtles and more...more info
Reef Magic

- The latest Outer Reef Platform!
- 5 full hours on the Reef
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Reef Magic offers a fun filled day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on board a 22 metre fast, modern catamaran.The tour includes Semi Submersible tour, all snorkelling equipment and a delicious buffet lunch. ...more info
Green Island Eco Adventure

- Glass Bottom Boat or Snorkelling
- Frequent ferry departures
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With the choice of three daily departures, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info
Reef Quest

- Opportunity to take up to 3 dives
- Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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ReefQuest offers fantastic value for money and gives you the opportunity to enjoy unlimited snorkelling or to take up to 3 scuba dives at 2 different reef locations. This purpose built vessel allows you to experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef...more info
Sunlover Reef Cruises

- 10am departure! Great for Families
- Many Activities & Seawalker
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Sunlover Cruises offers the Ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience for people of all ages. There are No Fuel Surcharge or additional EMC costs. You will have four hours to explore the outer reef and experience the many activities available...more info
Quicksilver

- Stunning Reef Location
- Great For All Ages!
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Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can snorkel, dive or stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of a Quicksilver semi-sub. Watch the fish feeding from Quicksilver's unique underwater observatory, or fly in a helicopter over the reef. ...more info
Big Cat Green Island Trip

- Late departure available
- Semi Submarine tour
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Green Island is the perfect place to snorkel, scuba dive, swim all year round, view the coral and fish life from the comfort of a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible or just relax on the sandy beaches....more info
Osprey V

- Semi Sub option
- Live Musical Entertainment
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Osprey V offers a fun, memorable reef experience to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 5 hours at 2 spectacular reef locations...more info
Green Island Discovery

- Entry to Island swimming pool
- Fast flexible catamaran transfers
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Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and National Park located right on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Great Adventures can transport you to delightful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and magical rainforest for an island escape like no other...more info
Reef Experience

- All inclusive Luxury Reef Cruise
- Exclusive Top Deck Club
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The brand new Reef Experience offers everything plus much more than the other reef cruises. For an all inclusive price enjoy 6 hours at the reef, a guided snorkel, introductory or certified dive, tropical breakfast, boomnetting and much more!...more info
Ocean Free

- Only sailing trip to Green Island
- Up to 35 passengers
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Ocean Free is a great choice for anyone interested in having fun in a small group setting on a trip that combines sailing, diving or snorkeling, and the opportunity to relax at a beach or in a resort...more info
Great Adventures

- 2 hour Green Island Stopover
- Reef pontoon & Scuba Doo
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...more info
Passions Of Paradise

- Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef
- Buffet Lunch & snorkelling gear included
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Passions of Paradise visits two very special reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. The sleek, modern, 25 metre maxi-sailing catamaran will ensure you travel in style and comfort without the large crowds...more info
Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under

- See the Reef from every angle
- Amazing Value Combo Pack
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See the Great Barrier Reef from evey possible angle! The Get High Up Top & Dive Down Under combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise & Snorkel onboard Osprey V, choose from a Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilirating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!...more info
Michaelmas Cay Day Trip

- Luxurious Modern Catamaran
- Up to 150 passengers
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Ocean Spirit Cruises offers a luxury day trip to Michaelmas Cay which is a protected seabird sanctuary. ( A haven for nature lovers). This trip includes Live Musical Entertainment on the cruise home and a complimentary glass of champagne ...more info
Reef Daytripper

- Up to 20 passengers
- Visit Upolu Cay
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Reef Daytripper is a small sailing catamaran that offers sailing, snorkelling and diving adventures on the Great Barrier Reef. Small passenger numbers (max 20) ensures a relaxing day...more info
HABA

- FREE Cap with every booking!
- Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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Haba has exclusive access to over 10 different dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Your day is not rigidly structured, providing more time to dive, snorkel, relax or do it all! ...more info
Ocean Freedom

- Personalised Service
- Full 6 hours at the reef
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Ocean Freedom is Cairns Premier Reef & Island cruise offering an extremely personalised tour carrying low passenger numbers - more like a social day out with family and friends!...more info
Green Island for Kids!

- Free Family Fun Pak!
- Tour of the 'Big Cat' Wheelhouse
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Green Island is a little piece of paradise. Whether you want to stay for a whole day or spend only a few hours, Big Cat Cruises has a range of packages including the Family Fun Pak for little people to give them the ultimate fun and educational day at the reef...more info
Reef Encounter

- Includes Meals and Scuba Gear
- Cabins with Ensuite available
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The Reef Encounter offers the best value liveaboard dive and snorkel trips ex. Cairns. This luxury catamaran is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea. Reef Encounter is air-conditioned throughout with spacious decks, large dining and recreation areas. The Stateroom Cabins have double or twin beds, all with ensuites...more info
Silverswift

- Up to 80 passengers
- Snorkel, Intro & Cert Diving
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Silverswift is designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort...more info
Barrier Reef Adventure

- Luxury Pontoon & Scuba Doo
- 10:30am departure - Sleep-in!
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Great Adventures provides an excellent day at the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! The Reef Prince vessel will transport you to your outer reef destination in luxurious comfort....more info
2 Day Package - Option 5

- Semi Sub & Buffet Lunch
- Train, Skyrail & Rainforestation
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This Two Day Combo Package includes a full day on Green Island, explore the coral cay and surrounding reef. The next day take the famous Kuranda train journey and experience the wildlife at the Rainforestation. To complete your day, return on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway...more info
Frankland Islands

- Shortest open water crossing
- River & Reef Cruise
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The Frankland Island group is a unique Great Barrier Reef experience. This is the only tour to visit Normanby Island daily, so you will not be surrounded by large crowds. It is a true island escape!...more info
1 Day Combo Option 5

- Half Day Kuranda Train & Skyrail
- Half Day Green Island
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Short of time?...Why not combine 2 of Tropical North Queenslands best attractions in a day. Spend the morning on Green Island and enjoy a tropical island paradise on the Great Barrier Reef, followed by a journey to the rainforest on the Kuranda Train and Skyrail...more info
Seastar

- Maximum 30 passengers
- Visit Michaelmas Cay
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Seastar bops along at 24 knots getting to Michaelmas Cay in just over an hour. Very few vessels are now permitted access to this very sensitive island and there are now only three vessels including Seastar that travel daily and are permitted access to the Cay...more info
Sports Fishing Tour

- Inlet and Estuary Fishing
- River Fishing
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Fish Tales operate Cairns Fishing charters in four of the best fishing locations in North Queensland - the Cairns Inlet (also known as Trinity Inlet) Russell River/ Mulgrave River and on the Daintree River...more info
Fitzroy Island

- Rainforest & secluded beach
- Not Operating Mon & Wed
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Fitzroy Island is 45 minutes from Cairns and is one of the most unspoilt islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Resort facilities include a small take away cafe, a fresh water pool and beach hire. There are hiking trails as well as numerous water sports options available...more info
Down Under Heli

- Awesome Scenic Flight
- Snorkelling and Semi-Sub
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Take an awesome scenic flight with Down Under Heli over five reef locations, and combine your day with a cruise and snorkel on the magnificent Great Barrier Reef...more info
Vagabond Dive 'n Sail

- Sleeps 11 guests
- Departs every Mon, Wed, Sat
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Departing Cairns every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, Vagabond is a 65' luxury world cruising yacht set up for comfortable diving, sailing and entertaining for a maximum of 11 guests...more info
Compass Cruises

- Best Value, Best Fun!
- Boom Netting is a must!
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Compass Cruises outer barrier reef trip is a great day for young travellers on a budget, and is very popular with backpackers that visit Cairns. This trip offers 5 hours on the reef at two different locations - Hastings Reef and Breaking Patches near Michaelmas Reef. ...more info
Tusa T5

- Comfortable new vessel
- Max 60 passengers
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TUSA Dive’s latest custom-built reef craft and is designed for ultimate comfort and easy diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. TUSA Dive have access to more than 15 sites on the outer reefs from Cairns, and visit 2 new sites daily, selected as the optimum sites for the day’s conditions...more info
Fishing The Tropics

- Local knowledgable guides
- Rods & tackle included
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Join Cairns Fishing Guides for some of the best light tackle sports fishing opportunities on the globe! Cairns offers some of the best natural scenery and fishing conditions. The close proximity to the Reef and River Systems make Far North Queensland a fisherman's dream destination...more info
OceanQuest

- Comfort and Luxury
- Brilliant Diving!
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OceanQuest is an excellent liveaboard experience for snorkellers and divers of all levels. Deep Sea have 14 permanent moorings within the Cairns section of the Marine park at Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reefs. Daily departures...more info
Santa Maria

- Departs: Monday & Friday
- Up to 10 passengers
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Santa Maria is a 65' long gaffrigged schooner. The 3 day 2 night cruise visits Thetford, Moore and Briggs Reef, each offering a good variety of coral formations and featuring a multitude of tropical fish life. There is a maximum of 10 passengers and you can enjoy the experience at your own pace...more info
Kayak around Fitzroy Is.

- 2 person kayaks
- Free time to explore island
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Spend the day on Fitzroy Island exploring one of the Great Barrier Reef's most unspoilt islands. The Raging Thunder Sea Kayak tour will take you to parts of the island not accessible by foot. Fitzroy Island is covered in pristine rainforest and surrounded by cool crystal waters teeming with topical fish and coral reefs...more info
Pro Dive Liveaboard

- Up to 32 passengers
- Departs & returns to Cairns
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If you’re looking for a diving adventure that gives you a large variety of diving then look no further. Experience the amazing underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on Pro Dive’s 3 day 2 night liveaboard dive trip...more info
Seaplane to Secluded Sandy Cay

- Exclusive and Secluded
- Reef Scenic Flight
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Cairns Sea Planes offer flights to island and cay destinations while giving guests spectacular memories that will last a lifetime. Each flight has a small number guests so you may enjoy personalised attention from the crew...more info
Rum Runner Cairns

- Maximum 16 passengers
- FREE Intro Dive!
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Rum Runner Cairns is considered to be the best value overnight liveaboard tour from Cairns, spend over 24 hours on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy 2 full days and 1 night onboard this Coral Sea yacht with a mximum of 16 guests on board...more info
Scuba Doo

- No swimming experience required
- Meet some fascinating marine life
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Scuba Doo is easy, fun, safe and is an exciting activity to view the reef! Suitable for non-swimmers, it offer fantastic enjoyment for the whole family. The air tank is already fixed to the Scuba-Doo, you simply sit and drive...more info
Seaplane to Green Island

- Spectacular scenic flight
- 2 or 4 Hours on Green Island
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Discover world renowned Green Island the easy way by choosing from a range of departure times for a 10 minute flight to this tropical paradise. Here you have two hours to indulge yourself in nature, snorkel or dive, or just settle back at the luxurious Green Island resort before your return flight to Cairns....more info
Frankland Island Transfers

- Enjoy full day a reef cruise
- Afternoon transfer to Russell Island
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The reef waters surrounding the Frankland Islands are within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Recreational camping is allowed by permit on Russell and High Islands only. A camping permit is required and a tag with your permit number must be displayed at your campsite...more info
Blackout Sportsfishing

- Rod & Reel Fishing
- Max 4 people
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Blackout Sportsfishing specialises in Reef, River and Estuary fishing including Deepwater Bait Fishing, Wreck Bumper Barring, Jigging, Light Game Fishing, Pelagic Trolling, Lure Casting, and Live Baiting. Enjoy a personalised service with a maximum of 4 people onboard...more info
Coral Sea Dreaming

- Maximum 10 passengers
- Dive, snorkel or simply relax
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The luxury Coral Sea Dreaming offers an alternative for those wanting a shorter liveaboard tour of 2 days/1 night. Taking a maximum of just 10 passengers with an attentive crew of 3, you’ll receive personalised attention not possible on the larger tour vessels...more info
Double Island Kayaking

- Single & Double Kayaks
- Half Day Tour
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Palm Cove Watersports offers a Sea Kayaking tour twice daily which circumnavigates Double Island. There is time on the island for snorkelling and relaxing before kayaking back to beautiful Palm Cove Beach. Local wildlife you may see while seakayaking includes moviestars, turtles, dolphins and if you're lucky, Manta rays...more info
Lizard Island Daytrip

- Scenic flight to Lizard Is.
- Includes lunch
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This Lizard Island day tour is more than just a day out. View hundreds of reefs, islands and sand cays on a low level scenic flight, snorkel some of the best reefs in Australia from Lizard Island, then take in the amazing rainforests and wetlands of the Daintree...more info
Aqua Cat Reef Fishing

- Maximum 14 passengers
- Reef/Bottom Fishing
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Aqua-Cat Charters is Cairns Number One Reef Fishing Charter Business, offering reef and bottom fishing. skipper Peter has extensive local knowledge of the area due to a love of recreational fishing, and commercial fishing...more info
14 Day Green Island Pass

- Beach Pass valid for 14 days
- Sensational Value!
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If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the perfect place! Cruise to Green Island and its fabulous beaches as many times as you like in 14 days! The Island Beach Pass offers you 14 days of unlimited travel to the beautiful, white sandy beaches of Green Island at a sensational value...more info
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