ABC Reef Safaris

It would be hard for me to imagine that there could be a better Great Barrier Reef excursion operator than ABC Safaris! Our boat had the most amazing crew (Harry, Alex, Gabe, Shane, and Tahn)…great hosts, friendly, knowledgeable, encouraging, all the things! The food was plentiful and delicious with good variety. My husband said his snorkel was like being in a documentary and had an amazing time! We especially loved that each guide was assigned to no more than 6 people; our group only had 4 people. Our guide, Harry, was really great. He was so patient and encouraging with me. I was terrified (1st time snorkeling and not a fan of any water without visible “boundaries”, meaning I only like bathtubs and pools) and wasn’t even going to get off of the boat, but Harry didn’t let me get away with that! He coaxed me into the water and stayed right by my side the entire snorkel (his version may involve a death grip on his arm at 1st and then me hanging on to the flotation device while he pulled me around on it, barely controlling my panic attack, but it really is his word against mine since everyone else was too busy looking underwater to pay attention to us, so…). Seriously though, I was grateful for his kindness and patience; without it, I would have missed out on the opportunity to snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef!

Move over, every other boat trip, because ABC Reef Safaris just ruined all future vacations for us! Calling this a "snorkeling tour" feels like an understatement—it was more like a VIP backstage pass to the Great Barrier Reef. With only about 20 of us on board, the crew didn't just herd us into the water; they basically gave us a bespoke underwater experience. The real flex? Our 6-person groups were guided by a squad of dive masters and actual, real-life marine biologists. We weren't just splashing around; we were getting an elite-tier private tour of once-in-a-lifetime ocean real estate. The captains and crew were absolute legends—attentive, wildly knowledgeable, and apparently obsessed with cleanliness. The boat was in pristine, sparkling condition, and the gear was so immaculate I’m convinced it was unwrapped just for us. The food was delicious and the conversation a very witty light hearted banter. If the universe ever aligns to bring us back to Port Douglas, there is zero competition. It’s ABC or nothing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a great adventure! The boat is top notch and the crew was especially nice and helpful. Kudos to Alex, he helped my wife out when she got in the water, as it was a bit rough and she was afraid. He calmed her down and helped ensure she had a nice snorkeling experience. Captain Tahn and Callie were very special and the whole experience was worth every penny spent. I can’t say enough about how helpful and knowledgeable the crew was and would book again in a heartbeat! Don’t let the cost scare you away, it’s totally worth it!

The team at SBC were incredible. True pros and as a guest we were treated to small groups with an experienced Marine biologist to help understand the stories of the Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommended by my wife and I.

Fantastic crew and guides, lovely small group and yummy snacks and drinks. Cannot say enough good things about this operator and how lovely of a day we had.

Come to the great barrier and do it with these guys has been the right thing to do. Why? Not only for the great boat and the staff which is essential for having a great experience. Doing it with a small group of people makes you feel the experience really unique. It is totally worth it the money you pay for a live time experience. If you can make the effort of paying a little beat more I totally recommend it.

Absolutely fantastic The boat was fantastic, the crew went above beyond and were so knowledgeable A brilliant experience Thank you ABC

We had an abslolutely fabulous day snorkelling the outer GBR with the ABC Team, all very friendly, skilled and dedicated people! Special thanks to Tahn, who was guiding our small group of 4 people and explained us a whole lot about the coral 🪸 and the fish 🐠 we saw!

Top team, friendly, reassuringly competent, good equipment, know their stuff. Excellent day's diving!

I had such a great day. The team were so friendly and informative. The boat was large and comfortable, yet the group size was small by comparison to other boats. Which for me really made the difference, as I was on my own. Also it was my first time snorkeling, so was nervous. Camille was fantastic, I felt so safe, she was always close by, I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to do it again. Everything was really great, I would highly recommend ABC reef Safari.