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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

4.9(197 reviews)
5 hours
From $132.23
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About This Tour

Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time snorkelling and less time travelling. Newly launched in Cairns by two established operators, Pure Snorkelling offers experienced local knowledge coupled with a fast modern vessell taking you to one of the best Great Barrier Reef locations chosen from a selection of over 15! Pure Snorkelling is also the only boat to offer a Marine Life Presentation before you get in the water! Join our Marine Biologists at 1030am before your trip to learn about our unique eco system!

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Enjoy the incredible views from Pure Snorkeling sun deck.

Enjoy the incredible views from Pure Snorkeling sun deck.

Our crew personally assist all passengers with their gear and provide in depth reef interpretation about the incredible eco system.

Our crew personally assist all passengers with their gear and provide in depth reef interpretation about the incredible eco system.

Our custom design vessel contains lots of reef information for those that prefer a self guided option. Our Marine Bios are always on hand to answer questions too!

Our custom design vessel contains lots of reef information for those that prefer a self guided option. Our Marine Bios are always on hand to answer questions too!

Although the tour is only a half day, we make sure our guests have plenty of complimentary healthy snacks to fuel their afternoon, like our locally sourced tropical fruit platter

Although the tour is only a half day, we make sure our guests have plenty of complimentary healthy snacks to fuel their afternoon, like our locally sourced tropical fruit platter

Pure Snorkelling is custom built for snorkeling and free diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Pure Snorkelling is custom built for snorkeling and free diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

Each day we select from 15 locations based on conditions like, tide, wind, current, and visibility to ensure the best experience for our passengers on the day

Each day we select from 15 locations based on conditions like, tide, wind, current, and visibility to ensure the best experience for our passengers on the day

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What's Included

Perscription Masks
Free Marine Bio Presentation before Departure!
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Wet Suits or Sun Suits (seasonal)
Mask & Fins

What's Not Included

Hotel return transfers

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not Recommended for children under the age of 6 years of age

Meeting Point

Please check in at our Pontoon office on D Finger at 11:15am at the Cairns Marlin Marina. Boat Departs at 12:00pm.

Special Instructions

Check in, boarding and gear begins promptly at 11:15am to 11:45am please be on time for boarding so you don’t miss the boat. Want to learn before you splash!? Join us for a Complimentary Marine Biologist Presentation at our office on D Finger before your trip! Starting daily at 10:30am; all welcome, all ages, no booking required!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

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Pure Snorkelling

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4.9

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