GREAT BARRIER REEF TOURS
REEF MAGIC CRUISES - MARINE WORLD
Reef Magic Cruises operate day trips direct from Cairns to the Marine World activity pontoon located on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The all-weather Marine World platform caters for all activity levels.
Adult Ticket (15+): $215.10 AUD
Child Ticket (4-14 years): $107.10 AUD
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): $537.30 AUD
Infant Ticket (0-3 years): Free
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- Underwater Observatory
- Semi-submersible and Glass Bottom Boat Tours
- All Snorkelling Equipment
- Buffet Lunch
- Free Wet Suits and Lycra Suits
- Fish Feeding
- Tea, Coffee and Drinking Water
- On Board Marine Biology Presentation
08.00: Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
09.00: Departure Cairns
15.30: Departure Marine World
17.00: Arrival to Cairns
EVOLUTION - DOWN UNDER CRUISE AND DIVE
Adventure awaits on board the fastest, most spacious and luxurious reef vessel, EVOLUTION, the best value tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef in Cairns. With a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor 2019, Evolution has been reviewed and voted one of Cairns’ Best Reef Tours.
Adult Ticket (16+): $166.50 AUD
Child Ticket (4-16 years): $85.50 AUD
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): $436.50 AUD
Infant Ticket (0-3 years): Free
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- 2 stunning & unique outer reef locations
- 5 hours reef time, the FASTEST trip to the reef with less travel time
- Snorkelling equipment & floatation devices
- Chef-prepared hot BBQ lunch including hot meats, fish, prawns & variety of fresh salads. (vegetarian options available)
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Free glass of wine, cheese and fruit platter on return journey
- Live musical entertainment on return journey
- Experienced, professional dive instructors
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
07.30: Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal – 1 Spence St, Cairns
08.15: Evolution departs Cairns to its first location
11.30: Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
13.00: Evolution arrives at its second location
15.00: Evolution departs for Cairns
16.30: Evolution arrives back in Cairns
SUNLOVER REEF CRUISES - PONTOON
Sunlovers' state-of-the art Moore Reef Marine Base is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more. With 4 HOURS REEF TIME to explore this underwater wonderland, there’s plenty of time to take advantage of all free inclusions. You'll love the "Sunslide", the only theme park water slide on the reef. It is a great value outer reef adventure with lots of activities and inclusions packed into one day.
Adult Ticket (14+): $210.60 AUD
Child Ticket (4-15 years): $125.10 AUD
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): $546.30 AUD
Infant Ticket (0-3 years): Free
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- Free Wifi
- 4 hours on the Pontoon
- Snorkelling equipment and life jackets
- Tea and coffee while docked
- Tropical buffet lunch with prawns
- Underwater observatory
- Reef presentations by marine experts
- Glass bottom boat tours
- Fish feeding presentation
- Semi submersible tours
- Water slide and enclosed pool for kids
- Sundeck with bean bags
098:30 – Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street.
09:15 – Check in closes
09:30 – Departs Cairns
10:15 – Arrives at Fitzroy Island
10:30 – Departs Fitzroy Island
11:30 – Arrives at Moore Reef
15:30 – Departs Moore Reef
16:20 – Arrives at Fitzroy Island
17:30 – Arrives back in Cairns
DREAMTIME - DIVE AND SNORKEL
Step back into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime with Indigenous sea rangers on a day tour to two spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef locations. Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel is a unique educational reef experience incorporating the world's oldest living culture and the stories Traditional Owners have passed down over tens of thousands of years.
Adult (15years+): $170.10 AUD
Child (4-14 years): $89.10 AUD
Family (2 adults+2 children): $435.60 AUD
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- Indigenous welcome and acknowledgement
- Great Barrier Reef creation story
- Two premium outer reef sites
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Marine biologist presentation
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet and Lycra suits
- Freshly prepared buffet lunch
07:30 – Check in at Reef Fleet Terminal
08:00 – Departs Cairns jetty
09:30 – Arrives at first site (snorkel, dive, glass bottom boat, scenic helicopter flights)
12:00 – Arrive at second site (snorkel, dive, relax)
15:00 – Departs the reef
16:30 – Arrives back in Cairns
PASSIONS OF PARADISE - DIVE, SNORKEL AND SAIL
Experience the adventure of snorkelling, diving and sailing on the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise. The 25 metre high performance catamaran sails to two unique outer reef locations, where you can dive and snorkel with turtles, colorful fish and see an amazing variety of corals. Enjoy a personalized day on the Great Barrier Reef with a friendly crew dedicated to making your trip memorable and a local operator whose environmental credentials and attention to detail have earned many awards including the Australian Tourism Award for Adventure.
Adult Ticket (15+): $175.50 AUD
Child Ticket (2-14 years): $117 AUD
Family Ticket: (2 adults + 2 children): $503.10 AUD
Infant Ticket (0-2 years): $157.50 AUD (needs a car seat)
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- Sailing on a stylish and fast catamaran to two unique outer reef destinations.
- All Snorkelling equipment including a free guided Snorkel Tour.
- Relax on the stylish upper deck or netted deck trampoline at the bow of the boat.
- A chef prepared tropical buffet lunch of hot and cold dishes including fresh tropical fruit.
- Morning and afternoon tea provided.
- A marine naturalist who provide presentations on coral fish and life.
07:00 – Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street.
07:50 – Check in closes
08:00 – Departs Cairns
17:00 – Arrives in Cairns
Spirit of Cairns - Dinner and Sunset Cruise
Departs Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. Board the sailing catamaran and enjoy an evening of calm water cruising on Trinity Inlet, taking in the sights and sounds of this tropical port city and its surrounds as they transition from day to night. Every journey begins with bubbles, as all good dinner cruises should. The water is calm, the weather mild and the night is yours to enjoy, with entertainment and a delicious buffet dinner. The boat is fully licensed, selling a range of beverages. This is the ultimate in waterside dining.
OBS! Full payment is required on booking.
Adult (15 years+): $85.50 AUD
Child (4-14 years): $45.00 AUD
Prices valid until 31st March 2020
- 2.5h calm water sunset/evening cruise.
- Luxurious air-conditioned vessel
- Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival.
- Delicious hot and cold 3 course buffet, featuring fresh seafood.
- Live entertainment by Cairns best local musicians.
Departs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
18:00 – Boarding the boat at Cairns Marlin Marina
18:30 – Departs Cairns
21:00 – Arrive back at Cairns harbor
HAVE A TOUR QUESTION?
Our experienced and friendly staff here at Cairns City Palms Motel tour desk are happy to assist in any inquiries you may have.
Give Us a Call
Feel free to call on +61740517155
Send Us an Email
We are happy to assist with any enquiries by email. info@cairnscitypalms.com.au
Drop By and Talk
Our reception and tour booking desk is located at 199-205 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870, Queensland, Australia.