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Cairns Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour | All Inclusive

Snorkel, dive or swim on a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns – choose how you want to explore one of seven wonders of the natural world in North Queensland

Start & End Time
Start & End Time7:30am to 4pm
Max Group Size
Max Group Size40
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Pick-Up & Drop-OffIncluded
Minimum Age
Minimum Age12
Meals
MealsIncluded
Start & End Location
Start & End LocationCairns

Cairns Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour | All Inclusive Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
  • All-inclusive scenic cruise to the Great Barrief Reef return from Cairns 
  • All snorkelling gear, dive equipment and safety support 
  • Professional dive instructors and qualified guides 
  • Spot marine life including fish, turtles and coral reefs 
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided 
  • Chef prepared meals on-board throughout the day 
  • Departs from Cairns Marlin Marina at 7.30am 

 

What to Expect

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an introductory scuba dive?

  • Before the dive, you will receive a briefing from the dive instructor on the dive site, safety procedures, and the equipment you will be using.
  • You will then suit up in a wetsuit, fins, mask, and regulator (the device that allows you to breathe underwater).
  • Once you are in the water, the instructor will give you a demonstration of the basic dive skills, proper breathing techniques and hand signals to communicate underwater.
  • You will then begin the dive, moving with the instructor you explore the coral and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef. Expect to see beautiful fish, turtles, and possibly even sharks or rays.
  • During the dive, you will also practice safety procedures such as clearing your ears and regulator and using your buoyancy control device.
  • The dive will last around 20 minutes and will take place at a maximum depth of around 12 meters (40 feet).
  • After the dive, you will return to the surface, be helped out of your gear and do a debrief with the instructor, discussing your experience and what you saw.
  • Remember to pace yourself and always follow the instructions of the instructor to ensure a safe and enjoyable dive experience.

As long as you’re comfortable in the water, you should be able to snorkel or even do an intro dive. Before you enter the water you will fill out a form that includes information on your level of competence in the water and any medical conditions. Depending on your response, you may be required to use a flotation device while snorkelling.

All day trips visit the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The outer reefs are the sections furthest from the coast.

These reefs have fewer crowds and benefit from flowing nutrients distributed by the vast Coral Sea. Here, good climate conditions and clear water bring out the best in the coral colours and the incredibly diverse marine life.

With more than 27 sites to choose from, the Operator has the most choice of outer reef locations of all the local operators. On a day trip, you will visit two sites per day, based on weather and visibility conditions, to ensure you have the best possible dive or snorkel experience.

The vessel is a large catamaran, which offers greater stability and a smoother ride than monohull vessels.

If you are prone to motion sickness, it's recommended to take advantage of the natural ginger tablets available onboard for no extra cost. There is also Travacalm travel sickness tablets available for purchase on board.

There is no maximum age on board Tusa Reef Tours, and if you are fit and healthy to dive, please join. For guests over the age of 65, a current dive medical is requested for your own safety and for our duty of care.

The minimum age on board is 12 years. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, including when diving or snorkelling. 

It is strongly recommend to have travel insurance to cover you if your snorkel or dive trip is cancelled due to illness, poor weather, travel delays, lost luggage and legal costs. Travel insurance may not cover diving accidents and/or treatment/evacuation. For that we recommend separate Dive insurance. 

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Pickup Locations

    Tour Option Tusa - Snorkelling Option

    • 07:30 - 00 Check-in directly on Tusa Reef Tours on "A Finger" in Cairns Marina @ 7:30 AM
    • 07:30 - 00 To be advised at a later time @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 181 Esplanade @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 201 Lake Street @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - A 1 Inn the City @ 7:15 AM

    Tour Option Tusa - Certified Dive Option

    • 07:30 - 00 Check-in directly on Tusa Reef Tours on "A Finger" in Cairns Marina @ 7:30 AM
    • 07:30 - 00 To be advised at a later time @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 181 Esplanade @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 201 Lake Street @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - A 1 Inn the City @ 7:15 AM

    Tour Option Tusa - Introductory Dive Option

    • 07:30 - 00 Check-in directly on Tusa Reef Tours on "A Finger" in Cairns Marina @ 7:30 AM
    • 07:30 - 00 To be advised at a later time @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 181 Esplanade @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - 201 Lake Street @ 7:15 AM
    • 07:30 - A 1 Inn the City @ 7:15 AM

Tour Operator

Tusa Dive
C Finger Cairns Marina, 4870 Queensland
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