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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Itinerary
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(2,661)
Great day on the reef, Passions are super-friendly and organised
We looked at so many options for Great Barrier Reef trips..we are so pleased we went with Passions of Paradise. All the staff were friendly, approachable and professional. The crew have a good rapport which makes for a great atmosphere on the boat. The boat has (I think) a max number of 93. At no point did the boat feel crowded. Divers and snorkellers are split on entry into water meaning it doesn’t feel too busy at this point either. 2 water sessions at different reef locations. The experience is simply breathtaking. I have never managed to snorkel successfully because I panic but it was so calming I spent the maximum time in the water. All equipment needed was provided even for our 7year old. Some prescription masks available too. Instructions provided. They have thought of everything- Photographs and sickness tablets are at extra cost. Food was excellent quality and good portions. On the way home the marine biology presentation was really good. Along with Simon’s magic trick (my daughter still has her knot!) This tour is worth every penny!
Wonderful trip! Enjoyed everything. There are two swims, one before lunch and one after, so bring a hoodie to wear during lunch and two smaller towels instead of one. Robbie is a fantastic dive coach. He was very personable and attentive. The food was amazing!
I don't write many review usually but really want to acknowledge this team - wonderful experience! For starters, everyone is super friendly and chill - crew members will come and talk to you, explain and teach you as much as wanted - I have to mention Simon who told us so much, truly great. Next - I was worried about snorkeling in open sea - and with the kids - but I have not felt unsafe for a second! They do double counting / double check after each water session, and while in there, one person on board checking the water and one person on a tiny motor boat cruising close enough that you know they will come and fetch you should you be tired or panic. They provide everything you need, even rings and floaters for the kids. Major pro! Finally - the food served for lunch was truly great - we had a green chicken curry with rice that tasted better than most I had before in my life - don't know how they do that on a boat, but bravo. In summary - amazing experience and would recommend +++! Thanks team from passions of paradise - you can tell your moms you are doing a great job! ;-)
This is a great full day activity for the GBR. The boat had plenty of seating onboard, and provided food and beverages. There was ample snorkeling time. We originally signed up for snorkeling but wanted to try diving and were so glad we did. The instructors that we went diving with (Roberto and Simon) made sure we were safe and taught everything we needed to know. Phoebe was also so kind and helpful with getting us ready to dive. The staff overall were so friendly and made sure we were comfortable, even providing two wetsuits since it was cold. They were also very funny! We had a great time seeing the reef and some whales with this cruise and we were so glad we did this.
Nice and professional crew, very nice snorkeling location, nice presentation by marine biologist, nice lunch, environmentally conscious organization and last local organization.
We had a great day out the crew were friendly and knew their stuff. The two spots were amazing. On the way there we got to see whales and dolphins from a distance. Apparently we got such clear water which was not normal. I would recommend this cruise especially hearing they are one of the few family owned business left.
Amazing trip. Absolutely worth it. My daughter loved it. Crew was amazing especially with a young child.
Awesome experience. Scuba diving instructor was super helpful and made us feel very safe and well taken care of. Saw amazing coral and fish. Food was okay, a generous serving of protein, rice, salad and more. 5/5 experience and highly recommend. Be sure to get your tickets at the office before boarding though, arrive with enough time for that!
Had such a fantastic experience snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef! The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, and the boat was really nice and comfortable. The food was also good and made the day even better. The information session about the reef was really interesting and gave us a great insight into the marine life and the importance of protecting the reef. Of course, the snorkeling itself was the highlight, such an amazing experience and something I’ll definitely remember! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
