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11 Best Cairns and the Tropical North Tours

The best of it, mask on.

The 11 most popular cairns and the tropical north 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 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

“Very good experience. Professional crew, a clean boat, and good quality snorkeling equipment. The snorkeling was great, and we seen a huge variety of fish. Remember to take a sea sick pill before you get on. The boat ride out and back can be a little rough with big waves. We’ve been snorkeling in a…”

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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2.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Luxury catamaran from Cairns to two Great Barrier Reef sites. Guided snorkel and glass-bottom boat, drift tour, buffet lunch.

★ 5.0

“Perfect day. Great knowledgeable staff. Small boat experience lead to lots of individualized attention. The guides were nearby the whole time in the water for safety and to spot for fish and provide information. The food was very good and plentiful. Danish and fruit when you board, great lunch buffet lunch and snacks through the…”

1,895 reviewsFrom $181.28by Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

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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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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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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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5.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

“A great trip - We’ve done it twice now. Be sure to go on glass bottomed boat trip and the snorkelling. The food establishments including those selling ice cream, seem to shut early - mid afternoon. Boat trip from Cairns to Green IslanRead more”

386 reviewsFrom $107.59by The Quicksilver Group

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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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6.Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience

Cairns half-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling to Upolu Reef with fast boat ride, guided snorkeling, Stinger Suits, and snacks included.

★ 5.0

“The Reef adventure was a great experience aboard Mad Max. Got to see an amazing range of fishes, turtles and sting-rays. Definitely recommend to others looking to do a half day tour”

386 reviewsFrom $128.39by Reef Adventures

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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

“Loved whole day but not sure it was great value for money as its just a boat crossing to island and use of snorkle equioment whilst lovely sandy beach and could hire sunloungers.”

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

“Pure Snorkeling is a top-notch company. They are highly organized and safety-conscious. The locations they choose are beautiful and interesting, full of fish and a myriad of coral formations.”

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

“We went on the Ocean Spirit in mid February during wet season after big washout in Northern QLD. It was such a hot and humid days in Cairns, and we were so glad that we booked this to get away from the CBD to ocean. The boat ride was pleasant. No rough surf and was…”

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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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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