Queensland Destinations
Tour Specials!
See the Great Barrier Reef from every possible angle! This tour combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise, Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilarating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!
What More Do You Need!
What More Do You Need!
INCLUDES
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
$20 Reef levy not included
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
$20 Reef levy not included
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Great Barrier Reef Day Trips - Islands
Upolu Reef & Oyster Reef
Sailing to Two Reef Destinations
- Snorkelling & Lunch Included
- Great Value Reef Trip
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 190 ratings | |
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
Big Cat Green Island Trip
Day Trip to Green Island
- Late departure available
- Semi Submarine tour
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 49 ratings | |
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
Ocean Free
Reef & Green Island Sailing with small numbers
- Only sailing trip to Green Island
- Up to 38 passengers
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 24 ratings | |
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
Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef Adventure
- 2 hour Green Island Stopover
- Reef pontoon & Scuba Doo
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 24 ratings | |
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
Wavedancer Low Isles
Sailing Catamaran to Low Isles
- Glass bottom boat tour
- Many activities included
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 55 ratings | |
Wavedancer's day trip to Low Isles offers everything you can dream of in a tropical island paradise. From the moment your luxury catamaran moors in the calm waters of the island's picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities awaits you. ...more info
Sailaway Low Isles
Sail to the Low Isles on a Climate Change Leader!
- Up to 33 Passengers
- 5 Hours at Low Isles
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 49 ratings | |
Sailaway IV is a luxury 15.5 metre (52ft) catamaran, carrying a maximum of 33 passengers and 3 crew, to spoil you with individual attention. Enjoy an hour and a half to sail to the Low Isles, a beautiful secluded small coral cay complete with blue lagoon, white sandy beaches and coconut palms...more info
Michaelmas Cay Day Trip
Michaelmas Cay Luxury Day Trip
- Luxurious Modern Catamaran
- Up to 150 passengers
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 19 ratings | |
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
Green Island for Kids!
Kids Family Fun Pak
- Free Family Fun Pak!
- Tour of the 'Big Cat' Wheelhouse
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 16 ratings | |
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
Ocean Freedom
Premium Cruising & personalised service
- Personalised Service
- Full 6 hours at the reef
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 13 ratings | |
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
Passions Of Paradise
Multi Award winning tour on Sailing Catamaran
- Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef
- Snorkelling gear and instruction included
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 57 ratings | |
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
Green Island Discovery
White Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters
- Entry to Island swimming pool
- Fast flexible catamaran transfers
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 54 ratings | |
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
Seastar
Popular Island & Outer Reef Cruise! Small numbers!
- Maximum 35 passengers
- Visit Michaelmas Cay
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 6 ratings | |
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
Frankland Islands
River Cruise & Island Day Trip
- Shortest open water crossing
- River & Reef Cruise
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 9 ratings | |
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
Reef Sprinter
2hr Quick Reef Trip
- Departs 3 times a day
- Maximum 14 passengers
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 6 ratings | |
Need a quick trip to the reef? Then jump aboard Reef Sprinter - catering for those looking for a true Reef experience without spending all day getting there - and you don't get seasick!...more info
Seaplane to Green Island
Half or Full Day Green Island Trip
- Spectacular scenic flight
- 2 or 4 Hours on Green Island
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 1 ratings | |
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
Fitzroy Island
Return Ferry Transfers
- Rainforest & secluded beach
- Walking tracks
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 10 ratings | |
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
14 Day Green Island Pass
Green Island Beach Pass
- Beach Pass valid for 14 days
- Sensational Value!
| Popularity |
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
Seaplane to Secluded Sandy Cay
Secluded Sandy Cay
- Exclusive and Secluded
- Reef Scenic Flight
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 1 ratings | |
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
Frankland Island Transfers
Ferry Transfer to Russell Island
- Enjoy full day a reef cruise
- Afternoon transfer to Russell Island
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 1 ratings | |
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
Quick Cat Cruises
Great Barrier Reef Day Trip
- Dunk Island stopover
- Glass Bottom Boat
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 1 ratings | |
Take a relaxing and personalised cruise with Quick Cat Cruises to the Outer Barrier Reef, and visit Dunk Island on the same day. It's the quickest and most comfortable way to experience a tropical island, the rainforest, the reef and a sandy coral cay all for the one price...more info
Lizard Island Daytrip
Lizard Island Daytrip
- Scenic flight to Lizard Is.
- Includes lunch
| Popularity | |
| Service | |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
| Based on 3 ratings | |
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
Whats Hot!
BRAND NEW TOUR!
Cairns Night Dive is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
Cairns Night Dive is the only dedicated Night Dive tour from Cairns, departing at 5.30pm to the Outer Reef and returning at 11.15pm.
2 GUIDED DIVES
$240 PER PERSON
$240 PER PERSON
**NIGHT DIVE**
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Poseidon has been awarded one of the few permits to swim with Dwarf Minke Whales. These friendly mammals have arrived in North Queensland and are regularly encountered from May to September, while their larger cousins, the Humpback Whales appear from July to September, and are increasing in numbers.
Departs daily from Port Douglas
From $190/person including
snorkelling gear & lunch
Travel between now and 30/September/2010
Travel Tools
Local Tourism News
Management system implemented by the Great Barrier Reef Mari
ONE of the world's leading experts on coral reef conservation has described the Agincourt system off... [ full story ]
Savouring the Fresh Delights of Green Island Resort
Green Island Resort has welcomed Andy Greub as the new Executive Chef to the Island. &nb... [ full story ]
Great Adventures community event supports Animal Charities
Two local animal welfare charities have received a boost with some much-needed funds thanks to the r... [ full story ]
Tourism News FeedWhats Hot!
The ultimate 3 night, 3 day
Great Barrier Reef diving
COD HOLE AND RIBBON REEFS
Includes:
* Low level scenic flight from Lizard Island
* Chef prepared meals
* 10 world class dive sites
* 3 magical night dives
* Knowledgable staff
* Luxury ex -'white boat' vessel
From $1350/person quad share
Departs Cairns at Noon on Mondays
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
See the Great Barrier Reef from every possible angle! This tour combo includes an Outer Reef Cruise, Certified or Introductory Dive, followed by a Free semi submersible tour and exhilarating 10 minute outer reef scenic helicopter flight!
What More Do You Need!
INCLUDES
Outer Reef Cruise
Intro or Cert Dive
Free Semi Sub tour
10 min scenic heli flight
Only $209 p/person
**SAVE $100**
$20 Reef levy not included
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Cairns Reef Trip
Ocean Spirit Reef cruise offers two beautiful destinations in one day.
From $99 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Great Barrier Reef daytrip including FREE Intro Dive
From $165! Save $75! + ($10 EMC)
* Only 30 passengers
* Over 5 hours at reef
* Fast Catamaran
* Morning & Afternoon Tea
* Hot & Cold Lunch
* Guided Snorkel Tour
* Snorkel Equipment
* Floatation Devices
* Lycra Suits
* Glass Bottom Boat tour
* FREE INTRO DIVE!
Departs Cairns daily!
Visiting beautiful Michaelmas Cay
Travel between now and 31/March/2011
Contact our North Queensland office for advice on your holiday in Great Barrier Reef.