We didn't have a great day for weather. Food was really good and plenty of it. Equipment was good quality. Just found the flippers did not fit well on my wide feet. The crew were excellent and very helpful in the water. Glad I snorkelled a 2nd time in afternoon. Only person to go (it was cool and water rough) but saw so much more. Disappointed that we really didn't sail much. I assume since they were trying to keep on schedule the motor was used. Too much for a sailing trip. Overall good tour for the $$.
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Emselb77
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
100% recommend this small group tour
We had a great day out exploring the Great Barrier reef for the first time. Our teenage son loved his introductory dive. The small group atmosphere was great and the guides Reece and Paul and skipper Bruce (Ambrose) were first class. 100% recommend using this last family owner and operated tour service.
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Thanks so much for your great review! We truly appreciate your recommendation. It is lovely to hear that your son loved his introductory dive and that the small group and crew onboard Ocean Free were a highlights of the trip, we will be sure to pass your kind words onto them! We hope to have you guys back onboard for another reef adventure in the future :)
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DAnn_B
September 16, 2026 · via Viator
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Excellent adventure the Crew was amazing and very helpful and took awesome care of all of us We also got to spend time on Green Island. Absolutely recommend this company for the wonderful time
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Hello Dann!
Thanks so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that you felt looked after throughout the day and enjoyed your time on Green Island! Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to see you again someday!
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Veerle_S
September 4, 2026 · via Viator
Perfect!
Enjoyed this tour very much! Small group, the wheater was great, reef was beautiful and over-all just an exciting and at the same time relaxing day.
事業者からの返答
Thanks so much, Veerle! We’re so glad you had such a great day with us. A beautiful reef, great weather and a small group sounds like the perfect combination! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Anthony_P
August 13, 2026 · via Viator
Ocean -Free
This was such an experience and the crew were amazing and very patient considering this was our first time snorkelling and we were a little anxious doing this in the open sea. The guide stayed with us the whole while in the water and made sure we saw as much as possible.
The lunch and snacks were also great. It was such a wonderful day.
Totally recommended.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic day with us, especially as it was your first time snorkelling. We completely understand that being out in the open sea can feel a little daunting at first, so it’s wonderful to know that our crew helped you feel safe, comfortable and confident in the water.
We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch and snacks! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Great Barrier Reef adventure in the future.
Thank you again for recommending Ocean Free!
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naomiwU6321MH
August 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best experience
What a wonderful experience this was! The staff were friendly, patient and informative. We were giving lots of great food and the boat ride was enjoyable. We had an amazing day weather wise which made the experience even better. I really enjoyed the snorkelling and having smaller numbers of passengers on the tour. Thank you for making this one of my families favourite days ever.
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Hello Naomi! Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food onboard throughout the day and had a great day out on the reef with beautiful weather! We really hope to have you onboard with us again sometime in the future!
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DelW172
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
dreams can came true
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable Great Barrier Reef Sailing & Snorkeling Adventure!
We joined Ocean Free for a day out on the reef, and it was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! 🛥️ Even with swells hitting over 10 foot, the trip was so much fun and added a real sense of adventure to the day.
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef was beyond anything we imagined – the fish were absolutely stunning, in every bright colour you could think of, and we even got to see gentle baby sharks swimming peacefully nearby – such a special highlight! 🐠🦈
The crew were honestly amazing: so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and looked after us perfectly the whole time. The food served on board was delicious too – fresh, tasty and just what we needed after being in the water.
What a fantastic day out! We left with amazing memories we’ll cherish forever. Huge thanks to the whole Ocean Free team – we’d recommend this trip to anyone visiting Cairns! 💙
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy to hear we were able to provide such a memorable experience for you to explore the Great Barrier Reef - it truly is a spectacular place to dive into. We will be sure to let the crew know how much their efforts were noticed by you as I am sure they would also love to hear of your kind words. Thank you again for your recommendation! We hope we can have you join us on board Ocean Free again in the future!
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Lisa_C
July 23, 2026 · via Viator
The Crewe were great. Met...
The team were great. Met some lovely people. The fact it’s a smaller group made it more memorable. Snorkelling in your own area, trip to green island and lots learnt. Came back under sail as well. Really glad we chose this trip.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable day with us and that you enjoyed the smaller group experience. It’s lovely to know you met some great people along the way too!
We’re delighted that you enjoyed having your own space to snorkel, exploring Green Island, and learning more about the reef and its incredible marine life. And coming back under sail is certainly a special way to finish the day!
Thank you for choosing to join us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad you chose our trip, and we hope to see you again in the future!
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JackS
July 17, 2026 · via Viator
Good day at sea
Crew was great! And the day was awesome. The ocean wasn’t smooth but they took good care of us and we saw plenty of sea life. Very accommodating of various passengers’ sea sickness— they brought anti-nausea meds enough for everyone.
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an awesome day and that our crew took such good care of you, especially with the ocean conditions being a little rough. Thank you again and we hope you can join us on board Ocean Free again soon!
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markgL8726AG
July 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Ocean Free is an awesome experience
Had an incredible trip on Ocean Free out to Green Island. Everything about it was excellent, the boat, food and equipment were perfect. The best thing was the crew, Ryan, Reece and Tom were so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. They are a credit to a very well run operation.
事業者からの返答
Hello Mark! Thanks so much for your great review! We really appreciate your kind words and are so thrilled to hear you had a fabulous day on Ocean Free. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to Ryan, Reece and Tom as they will be happy to hear they were part of making you experience enjoyable. We hope that in the future we can have you travel with us again if you are back in Cairns!
