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11 Best Cairns and the Tropical North Snorkeling Tours

The best of it, mask on.

The 11 most popular cairns and the tropical north snorkeling tours, the ones worth getting in the water for. What you will actually see, who runs the boat, and what a place in the water costs.

11 Best Cairns and the Tropical North Snorkeling Tours

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - Two Outer Reef locations: Saxon or Norman, then North Hastings
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

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1.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef snorkeling cruise from Cairns on the superyacht Evolution, with two Outer Reef stops, BBQ lunch, and optional helicopter or scuba.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Fantastic experience. The staff onboard the ship were extremely nice, helpful and encouraged all to snorkel and see the coral and sea life. Kudos to each one of the staff for their support. Additionally, we took the helicopter ride to see the reef and it was a sight to behold.”

3,714 reviewsFrom $190.07by Down Under Cruise and Dive

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - What you’re really buying: guided snorkeling that keeps you safe and seeing more
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour - Snorkeling in a Sheltered Lagoon: Gear, Safety, and What You’ll Actually See
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Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

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3.Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour

Outer-reef Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns with snorkel gear, marine biologists, glass-bottom and semi-submersible options, plus lunch.

★ 4.5

“Whole day was spent on an outer reef pontoon (even if it rains in Cairns, it is still likely to be sunny in this part of the reef). All equipment for snorkelling was provided and the crew asked for everyone's swimming and snorkelling proficiencies. Assistance was provided for first timers. We had a wonderful time…”

841 reviewsFrom $232.39by Reef Magic

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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Planning your water time: snorkel vs intro scuba vs certified scuba
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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience - Snorkeling at Upolu Reef: How the Guide Time Feels
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Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

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Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns - Snorkelling off the beach: reef time, equipment included, and wind-aware planning
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Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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6.Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Snorkel and ride a glass bottom boat at Green Island from Cairns, with rainforest walks, a pool, and easy fast transfers.

★ 4.0

“You’re pretty much on your own. You’re dropped off on the island which says it has a resort but actually there is just a small swimming pool, maybe 2 food shacks and a small dive shop where you pick up your snorkeling gear. It was extremely windy so the water was not clear and everyone…”

386 reviewsFrom $107.59by The Quicksilver Group

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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns - Stop 1: Green Island National Park and the rainforest walk
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Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

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7.Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Fast catamaran from Cairns to Green Island with snorkelling or a glass-bottom reef trip, plus island pool and rainforest walking time.

★ 4.0

“Exceptional experience, the ferries are punctual, the staff on board are very courteous, ready to clarify any questions you may have. The island is a paradise, clean, with an abundance of marine life. The glass-bottom boat tour is highly recommended!”

282 reviewsFrom $87.50by The Quicksilver Group

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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour - Meet the crew: marine biologists, water support, and real reef passion
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Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

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8.Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour

Half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling from Cairns on a fast boat with expert marine guides, exclusive moorings, gear, and snacks included.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful experience that provided exactly what we were looking for! Our tour guides were very knowledgeable (most were marine biologists), helpful, professional, and fun! There was plenty of time for snorkeling at aRead more”

219 reviewsFrom $142.73by Pure Snorkelling

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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns - The Reef Briefing: How the Tour Makes Snorkelling Feel Manageable
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Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns

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9.Ocean Spirit Sail to Michaelmas Cay Snorkel or Dive, from Cairns

Full-day cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay for sand-cay snorkel or an intro scuba session, plus semi-sub views and marine biologist talks.

★ 4.5

“The snorkelling with wild clams, turtles and the reef was amazing but the semi-sub tour was even better. The biologists (we had Luiza and a great guy whose name I am embarrassed not to remember) are friendly and knowledgeable and eager to share why the reef and cay are unique, but all the staff are…”

170 reviewsFrom $197.96by The Quicksilver Group

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Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel - The full route: Moore Reef, then Milln or Flynn reef
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Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

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10.Great Barrier Reef with Cultural Guides-Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel

Snorkel Cairns outer reef with Indigenous Sea Rangers. Visit Moore Reef plus Milln or Flynn, with gear, meals, and cultural stories.

★ 5.0

“A well run tour, very helpful and friendly staff. All the snorkeling equipment was in good condition and the reefs were amazing. I loved the input from the First Nations guides, it was wonderful. We had a calm day, but if like me you suffer from motion sickness, make sure you take preventative drugs.”

156 reviewsFrom $165.68by Dreamtime Dive and Snorkel

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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities - The Outer Reef activity platform: the heart of the day
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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities

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11.Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Pontoon with Snorkeling & Activities

Cairns day trip to the Great Barrier Reef by fast catamaran with snorkeling gear, reef education, and dry viewing from a semi-submersible and observatory.

★ 4.5

“A wonderful trip out to the reef. The itinerary was exactly as published. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food provided on the reef pontoon was very good. The submersible was really good, especially for the non swimmers. One tip - When entering the Reef Terminal to exchange your Viator voucher, look for…”

132 reviewsFrom $214.46by The Quicksilver Group

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