Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
Description
Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The 80-foot catamaran sails from Cairns to two unique locations where you can choose to dive or snorkel with colorful fish, turtles and an amazing array of coral. With a choice of 27 outer Great Barrier Reef destinations your friendly crew can select the location best suited to the weather offering you the best possible Great Barrier Reef experience on a luxury purpose built catamaran!
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Passions of Paradise have access to over 26 destinations on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Each day you will visit 2* of these locations chosen for their suitability to the weather conditions. Snorkel or dive with our experienced crew and view an underwater world teeming with marine life and spectacular coral reefs.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring swim wear, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat!
- Check in will commence at 7.00am at the Reef Fleet Terminal and closes at 7:45am for an 8am departure
- Please note: prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Please contact us directly to discuss your suitability for diving.
- The minimum age for scuba diving in Queensland is 12 years
- Scuba Diving in Queensland; prescription medication and certain medical conditions, both past and present, will preclude you from scuba diving in Queensland without a Queensland Dive Medical. These conditions include, but are not limited to, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart problems, lung problems, ear problems, high or low blood pressure, current cough, cold or flu, chronic sinus conditions, fainting or seizures, plus the use of prescription medication including those used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
- Scuba divers must allow 18 hours between their last dive and a flight. You cannot participate in scuba diving if you plan to travel by air within 24 hours of your trip. This includes participating in sky diving activities.
Reviews(2,639)
I spent the day with Dave and Roberto as my guides. Both lads were incredibly supportive, patient and informative. I had the best day under the best supervision, special shout out to Dave for answering all my questions and then some!
We flew in from Sydney specifically for this experience. Half an hour before sailing out the trip was cancelled, apparently due to the boat failure. The staff has done NOTHING to help us out trying to find an alternative. This was a complete failure so please beware (I am just in process of claiming a refund through Tripadvisor)
Thank you for your feedback, we once again sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused due to the cancellation of the experience. As a small, locally owned company, cancelling a tour is never a decision we take lightly, but this was unavoidable. As you booked with a third-party, we are not authorised to initiate refunds or offer alternative options, your travel agent must take the lead in managing your travel adjustments and request. We hope that you manage to experience the Great Barrier Reef in the face of adversity and wish you all the best for the remainder of your visit to Cairns.
Amazing experience! Highly recommend Passions of Paradise!
Good location on the reef. Saw a big wall of lots of coral with lots of fish. The lunch was very good -- like five different salads and a vegetarian chicken nugget.
Friendly and enthusiastic crew, very organised and clean facilities. We appreciated the crew’s emphasis on safety throughout our full day tour. Our family of 12 from the US and Australia had an awesome time.
Excellent tour! All staff 100% attention to safety and details. Enjoyed the commentary and friendliness and especially individual attention from Lena on the reef!! Thank you!!
My partner and I had the most incredible day with Passions of Paradise. From the moment we stepped on the boat, everything felt organised, safe, relaxed and well run. You can tell this team runs a very tight ship, in the best possible way. The whole crew worked together so smoothly and made the day feel easy from start to finish. Everyone was friendly, calm and professional, and it made such a difference being looked after by a team that clearly knows exactly what they are doing. A special shoutout has to go to Parker, who was the perfect scuba guide. He made us feel safe and confident, explained everything clearly, and helped make the dive one of the best experiences we have had. He was patient, calm and great company underwater and on the boat. The reef itself was stunning, the boat was great, and the whole day felt like the exact Great Barrier Reef experience you hope for when booking a tour from Cairns. Five stars does not feel like enough. If I could give six or seven, I would. Highly recommend Passions of Paradise to anyone who wants a perfect Great Barrier Reef experience.
I joined Passion of Paradise after trying snorkelling a few days earlier, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The snorkelling site was beautiful. The coral looked colourful, and the whole experience was very enjoyable. The food was also great, with fruit, snacks, tea, coffee, and a warm lunch provided on board. I was especially impressed by the service and safety management. They provided a well-fitting wetsuit that made snorkelling much more comfortable, and even though I joined the tour by myself, the staff made sure I had a buddy and that everyone stayed within a safe area. The return journey also included interesting commentary about the reef and marine life. Most of all, every staff member was incredibly kind, from the staff at the Reef Terminal counter to everyone on board. A special thanks to Simon, who oversaw safety throughout the tour and helped me spot fish while sharing details that I would have completely missed on my own. I am also especially grateful to Phoebe. She led the tour with such positive and warm energy, kept checking on people who were feeling seasick, and when my phone broke and I was panicking, she even drew me a map to help me get back to my accommodation. Thanks to her, I was able to get back safely and make it to my flight. I truly recommend Passion of Paradise to anyone visiting Cairns. It was a wonderful experience, especially as a solo traveller. Thank you to the whole team!
We had a fabulous day going out to the reef. It was windy and very choppy but the team did a great job, working together to ensure everyone was ok. We felt safe and very well looked after on board and in the water. Due to the weather we only visited one reef site but there was plenty of time to explore. Food and beverages on board were plentiful and delicious. There was plenty of space to find a comfy spot for sailing and to move around. All equipment was in good condition. I recommend taking sea sickness tablets which we did following reading other reviews, although we don’t usually suffer. We were fine, lots weren’t.
Phoebe and David During my experience at Passions of Paradise I had a wonderful time even though the weather was not ideal. David was an amazing instructor and made me and my friend less anxious and showed us some cool exciting things in the great barrier reef. Phoebe had an excellent presentation, I was impressed and remained interested throughout it. Definitely would book with them again!
