The Great Barrier Reef
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Port
Cairns, Australia
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$329.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Here's your chance to visit the world's richest marine habitat -- Australia's magnificent Great Barrier Reef.
Board a high-speed catamaran and in just 90 minutes you will arrive at a mooring on the outer Great Barrier Reef. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the reef is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The many reefs and atolls that make up the wider reef are rich with coral, fish, mollusks, and visiting sharks, dolphins, and turtles.
A presentation by a marine naturalist on board the boat will prepare you for the exquisitely beautiful underwater world that lies ahead.
Don your snorkel equipment and jump into the water for an active Barrier Reef experience with plenty of time to swim and snorkel in the Outer Reef environment among colorful tropical fish and intricate coral gardens. The more adventurous may wish to try an introductory or certified scuba experience (at your own expense).
Enjoy a tropical buffet lunch, served in air-conditioned comfort aboard the vessel.
As part of your memorable day, you can choose to participate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's Eye on the Reef monitoring program. This is a chance to 'give back' and help make a difference to the reef as you identify and record the varieties of sea life discovered during your day. This information is used in studies and is a valuable tool in helping the Marine Park continually monitor the reef environment at various locations.
After you've spent a few hours out at the mooring, a 90-minute journey will return you to the pier.
Notes:
Access to the water for swimming/snorkeling is undertaken directly from the back of a vessel in a deep-water environment, not from a sandy shore or pontoon. Instruction is available for those who need assistance. Bring cash or credit cards for drinks and purchases. Swim/snorkel at your own risk. Wear your swimsuit; bring a towel, biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen and a hat. Guests with a heart condition, epilepsy, diabetes, or asthma must advise the operator before participating in snorkeling. Waiver must be signed, and medical conditions disclosed. Guests wishing to dive must provide a medical clearance from an Australian Standard A40051. Certified divers must present their C-card to rent Scuba gear. Tour requires a 10-minute walk to/from the Reef Fleet Terminal. Tour does not operate on holidays.