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Home/Destinations/Port Douglas/Outer Reef

Outer Reef Tours

The pristine outer reef: full-day trips reach the outer Great Barrier Reef, where clearer water and vibrant corals make for the best snorkelling and diving. A reef-lover’s dream day.

168 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas
4.9(2,538)·9 hours
from$191/ person
via Viator
River Cruise
Port Douglas
River Cruise
4.8(2,033)·1h 30min
from$37/ person
via Viator
Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
Port Douglas
Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise
4.9(1,786)·1 hour
from$21/ person
via Viator
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Cairns And The Tropical North
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
4.8(1,627)·4h 30min
from$92/ person
via Viator
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas
4.8(1,463)·8 hours
from$226/ person
via Viator
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
4.6(852)·8 hours
from$239/ person
via Viator
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas
4.9(829)·10 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas
4.8(584)·7h 30min
from$258/ person
via Viator
Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas
4.5(573)·1h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas
4.8(550)·10 hours
from$232/ person
via Viator
Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Outer Reef Mackay Cay Sail & Snorkel Adventure from Port Douglas
4.9(468)·9 hours
from$262/ person
via Viator
Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
4.8(447)·4h 45min
from$127/ person
via Viator
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour
Port Douglas
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour
4.9(432)·9 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas
4.8(412)·4 hours
from$174/ person
via Viator
Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas
4.8(365)·5h 30min
from$258/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas
4.8(294)·9 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
4.6(237)·1–4 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
4.8(225)·4h 30min
from$127/ person
via Viator
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
Cairns And The Tropical North
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
4.6(180)·4 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Poseidon Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Port Douglas
4.6(113)·8 hours
from$232/ person
via Viator
2 Hour Sunset Sailing
Port Douglas
2 Hour Sunset Sailing
4.9(98)·2 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas
4.9(73)·30 min–1h
from$345/ person
via Viator
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train
Port Douglas
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train
4.7(67)·8 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas
4.7(66)·1h 30min
from$98/ person
via Viator
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas
4.4(62)·10 hours
from$156/ person
via Viator
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour
Port Douglas
UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour
5.0(62)·2h 30min
from$130/ person
via Viator
Port Douglas to Cairns ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax
Port Douglas
Port Douglas to Cairns ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax
5.0(51)·1h 30min
from$205/ person
via Viator
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger
Port Douglas
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger
4.8(46)·5h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Cairns to Port Douglas ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax
Cairns And The Tropical North
Cairns to Port Douglas ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax
5.0(37)·1h 30min
from$205/ person
via Viator
Hook-A-Barra with Lunch & Port Douglas transfers
Port Douglas
Hook-A-Barra with Lunch & Port Douglas transfers
5.0(37)·4 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Tropical Trike Tours Port Douglas - Private Tour
Port Douglas
Tropical Trike Tours Port Douglas - Private Tour
4.9(36)·1h 30min–1h 40min
from$188/ person
via Viator
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree
Port Douglas
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree
5.0(32)·9 hours
from$226/ person
via Viator
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas
Cairns And The Tropical North
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas
4.2(29)·7 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour
Port Douglas
Port Douglas Sunset Photography Walking Tour
4.9(15)·3 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers
Port Douglas
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers
5.0(6)·30 min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Port Douglas to Palm Cove ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 Pax
Port Douglas
Port Douglas to Palm Cove ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 Pax
5.0(2)·50 min
from$142/ person
via Viator
Hotel Transfers from Port Douglas to Palm Cove or Cairns
Port Douglas
Hotel Transfers from Port Douglas to Palm Cove or Cairns
1–2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator

Outer Reef in Port Douglas — FAQ

What is the outer reef?
The reef’s outer edge, with the clearest water.
Why go to the outer reef?
For vibrant corals and the best visibility.
How long are these trips?
Usually a full day by boat.

More things to do in Port Douglas

Great Barrier ReefDaintree RainforestMossman GorgeCape TribulationSnorkel & Dive