Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas
Description
Explore the very outer Great Barrier Reef in luxury and style with Calypso. The custom designed vessel will take you to Agincourt or Opal Reef, both regarded as some of the most significant sites on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling is the easiest way to experience the reef or try an introductory dive, no experience required. For the advanced divers, certified diving is available. Let Calypso take you to the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the rich and diverse coral gardens.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Environmental Management Charge of $7.00 per person is included in the fare from 1st July 2023
- Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Additional dives may be booked and paid for on board (subject to availability). Maximum of three dives in a day.
- Children under the age of 12 years are not permitted to dive.
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If its raining on your day of travel, the tour will still go ahead. If Calypso cancels due to poor weather, mainly high winds, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Cancellation fees may apply if less than 24 hours notice is given prior to departure
Reviews(1,448)
This was the best experience we have had snorkelling the reef. We had such a great day weather wise and even got to see some whales. Skipper Jorg and his crew were just the best, making sure everyone was well looked after. Highly recommend this trip.
We had a fantastic day out on the reef. The experience was amazing with the added bonus of some whale watching on the way out. Thank you, Jorve! The crew were amazing and created a very relaxed day for us. The atmosphere was really great with what felt like a small tour group. Our trip was on the 11th August so many thanks to everyone that day including Kianna, Freya and those whose names we didn’t quite catch. The food met our needs, our kids loved it. The information about the reef was great with clear instructions. The support for the nervous snorkelers in our group was really appreciated. We were well looked after in the water with members of the team showing us highlights, as well as staff on the boat keeping a close eye. We found Nemo! It was really great going to three reefs. The day just flew by. One of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Thanks so much xx
Amazing experience on the outer reef. Water couldn't have been clearer and sea couldn't have been calmer, so about the best snorkeling experience ever. Huge variety of sea life: lots of fish, giant clams, sharks, octopus, mother & calf humpback whale, turtles, and more types of coral than ice ever seen. Marine biologist was good, but only about 20 minutes of info; I would've enjoyed much more. Food was reasonable, but not amazing. Wet suits and snorkel gear in good condition. Best part: a quick fresh-water shower to rinse off the salt before returning to PD.
Amazing experience and would highly recommend. We saw lovely colourful coral, amazing fish plus a white tipped reef shark. Dolphins were racing in the waves. Lovely food and hot beverages provided throughout the day. Thank you all for a wonderful day. I would suggest to bring something warm to wear in between travelling to the different reefs as you can get cold after the first snorkel and we had 3 in total even though the sun was shining and we had hot weather.
Very professional setup. Service was excellent as was the catering. Great dive sites with knowledgeable staff and we saw quite a few humpback whales on the way back. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Couldn't fault it. Great food, great boat. Great helpful staff, the reef was amazing too see all the fish.
We had a great day out with Calypso, half of our party snorkeling and half did the introductory dive. Our instructor Ruth was fantastic, patient and knowledgeable taking great care of us for both dives. I really like the smaller boat and plenty of staff around to help. It was great that the snorkelers also got wetsuits, the water was not warm enough to be enjoyable without them. The sites we visited were very good, lots of colorful fish, saw giant clams, some turtles, and was sheltered once you got out to the reef, not crowded by loads of snorkeling tourists. Highly recommend this company.
Excellent tour, amazing crew and felt very lucky to see a heap of whales on our trip thanks to Jorg for stopping so we could get a good look at them!!!
We did the morning Lowe island snorkeling tour. Staff are amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed it
The sea was very rough and I got quite sea sick despite taking tablets. This meant I wasn't able to enjoy the trip and couldn't properly participate with the snorkelling/introductory dive. I am sure the trip would have been great if it wasn't for the rough sea conditions - my poor rating isn't a reflection on the staff or the activity just the experience I had on the day.
