Discover the Outer Great Barrier Reef in comfort aboard our large, purpose-built stable catamaran. With just 60 guests onboard, enjoy a relaxed half-day snorkel experience featuring easy access to the water, hot freshwater showers, premium equipment, and expert marine guides to help you make the most of your time on the reef.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour lasts about 6 hours.
Prices start at $139 per person for this Cairns and the Tropical North experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Check-in 8:40am A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina for a 9:00am departure. Returns to the original departure point at approximately 2:00 pm. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 538 verified reviews; it is run by Tusa Dive.
What an amazing day! The staff were absolutely amazing from the moment we got on board. We have a young son who was nervous about snorkeling but everyone was patient and kind with him, he ended up having an absolute blast! The boat was beautiful, comfortable and clean! The staff have thought of absolutely everything to make the trip memorable! Thank you for having us!
The in-laws and my family went on a half day trip, four adults and five kids. Overall the experience was interactive and enjoyable. The marine guide Lara was amazing and was great with the kids. She did such a good jo of helping to explain evetything and keeping them engaged on the snorkle at the reef. I cannot say kind enough things about her. The boat was spacious and had comfortable couches and chairs. The tour was a little crowded, but the crew managed it well and I think everyone felt well taken care of. Overall, it was a great day out.
Hi there, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased your family had a great day on the reef. We're glad you found the vessel comfortable and felt well looked after by our crew. Thanks for joining us! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Had a fantastic day with TUSA Reef Tours snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. The crew were friendly, professional and really helpful throughout the trip. The reef was absolutely amazing, with loads of beautiful marine life to see. Everything was well organised from start to finish. Would definitely recommend TUSA Reef Tours to anyone wanting to experience the Great Barrier Reef!
Hi there, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had such a wonderful day visiting the Great Barrier Reef with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Great reef and crew. Lara was especially helpful and informative as we snorkelled
Hi there, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the reef and had a great day with our crew. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Awesome trip. Very well organised. All guides, photographer great. Would highly recommend.
Hi Jenny, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such an awesome trip and found everything to be well organised. We really appreciate your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Great tour, excellent staff who help as much as you require. Quality gear supplied and a hot shower available when you get out of the water. Sam was amazing guiding us about the reef pointing out many fish and corals that I would have missed. Adriana taking photos underwater was also a bonus. One more thing we didn’t have to worry about.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It's wonderful to know you were happy with the equipment provided and enjoyed being able to warm up with a hot shower after your time in the water. Thank you for joining us onboard! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
We were lucky to have a small group of about 20 onboard and only a few divers. 🐠 The length of the tour was perfect.🐙 We had loads of relaxed time underwater - a stressfree experience. We had a lovely time and would do this half day tour again.🪸 The crew was great as well!🐚
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your half-day tour with us. It's wonderful to know you felt you had plenty of time to explore the reef and make the most of your time in the water without feeling rushed. Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Great crew, great instructions, great experience.
Hi there, We're so glad to hear you had such a great day with us and really appreciate your kind feedback. Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
Welcoming staff, comfortable boat. Arriving in Cairns a few days before the trip we did a walk through & found the boat. So glad we did, on the day there was not a lot to guide us. Relating to Guide, the general instructions were good. Completing the paperwork we were identified as vulnerable, pink wrist bands given. Once in wet suits we needed to ask for flippers & importantly life jackets.My husband Mark did not feel comfortable in the open water. He appreciated the staff member who held the floating ring with him.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you found our crew welcoming and the vessel comfortable. We understand that open-water snorkelling can be a little daunting for some guests, and we're glad our crew member was able to help Mark feel safe and supported! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
My friend and I researched many websites and brochures, looking for the best reef trip for us. Tusa was the perfect choice. We enjoyed every moment of the five hour trip, three hours return voyage on the beautiful, modern, smaller-sized vessel, with only 37 passengers. The experience was first class and personalised. All the snorkeling equipment and wetsuits were in excellent condition and the fabulous crew helped us to wear everything correctly. Safety was a top priority; we felt in the best of hands. Those of us who were not the strongest swimmers received as much care and supervision as we required, whilst being offered the ultimate snorkeling experience. The whole crew was AMAZING, though we must make a special mention of Lara, the beautiful Marine Biologist Mermaid who kept my friend and me under her watch, as we were the oldies on the tour. Thank you, Lara, Adriana, Jacob, Ryan and all the other smiling crew. We will always remember our fabulous day with you. 🫶🫶
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that after researching so many options, Tusa was the perfect choice for you. It’s fantastic to know that the crew left such a lasting impression too! Many Thanks, Madeline and the Tusa Reef Tours Team
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