1 Day Compass Outer Barrier Reef Budget Tour from Cairns

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Explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef by Swimming and Snorkelling followed by an Aussie barbeque lunch.

from $115
Receive a glass of wine, cheese & biscuits on the return journey
About This Experience
  • Departs Daily from Cairns
  • Duration Full Day
  • Group Size 80
  • Mobile ticketing accepted
  • No credit card fees
  • 7 days a week support
Inclusions
  • National Park Fees
  • Fresh Fruit Platters on Boarding
  • BBQ Lunch with Assortment of Salads
  • Glass of Wine, cheese & crackers
  • Snorkelling Gear & Tuition
  • Boom-Netting (Subject to weather conditions)
  • Complimentary Tea & Coffee
  • Flotation Devices
Select date and guests:
Guests
Tour Overview

Spend four hours Snorkelling at two Outer Barrier Reef locations, feast on a barbeque lunch and sip on wine with crackers on your trip back to shore.

  • Small-group full-day budget tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Four hours of Snorkelling at two premium reef locations
  • Guidance from friendly and experienced crew
  • Fruit platters, refreshments, and a tropical lunch on-board
  • Includes snorkel gear and Swimming aids

Get aboard Compass and embark on a budget family-friendly tour to the Outer Barrier Reef spots which are teeming with life. Snorkel and swim through colourful coral gardens, get close to a variety of marine life, including giant clams, stingrays, sea cucumbers and even white-tip sharks.

At noon, break for a BBQ lunch along with fresh, healthy salads and head to the second location to see more of the marine world. Enjoy wine and crackers on the ride back to Cairns.

The below itinerary can change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.

Day 1
Pickup from Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns Accommodation
Pickup from Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns Accommodation
6:15 – 7:00
Extra $22 per person (Pay onboard)
Pickup from Cairns City Accommodation
Pickup from Cairns City Accommodation
7:00 – 7:30
Extra $12 per person (Pay onboard)
Meet at Marlin Jetty, Cairns and Board Vessel for an 8am Departure
Meet at Marlin Jetty, Cairns and Board Vessel for an 8am Departure
7:30
Marlin Marina, ‘A Finger’ Cairns (No Pickup Required – Board Here)
Arrive at First Reef Location
Arrive at First Reef Location
10:30
Reef chosen may be a choice of Norman, Saxon, Hastings or Breaking Patches Reefs.
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.
Swimming
Swimming
Opportunity to enjoy a Scuba Dive!
Depart First Reef Location
Depart First Reef Location
Humphead Wrasse, moray eels, giant clams, anemones and living organisms are almost always seen here.
BBQ Lunch with fresh salads
BBQ Lunch with fresh salads
12:30
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on tour!
Arrive at Second Reef Location
Arrive at Second Reef Location
13:00
Reef chosen may be a choice of Norman, Saxon, Hastings or Breaking Patches Reefs and snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
Subject to weather conditions
Depart Second Reef Location
Depart Second Reef Location
15:30
Sensational location for diving and snorkeling, home to many angelfish, lionfish and parrotfish.
Boomnetting
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy the provided afternoon tea.
Return to Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Return to Marlin Jetty, Cairns
17:30
Marlin Marina, ‘D Finger’
Dropoff at Cairns City Accommodation
Dropoff at Cairns City Accommodation
17:30 – 18:00
Cairns Accommodation
Dropoff at Outer Cairns and Northern Beaches Accommodation
Dropoff at Outer Cairns and Northern Beaches Accommodation
18:00 – 18:30
Northern Beaches Accommodation
All optional extras are book and pay on the day
1. Choose Your Tickets
Adult $115
Child (4-14yrs) $95
Family (2+2) (4-14yrs) (up to 4 people) $400
Infant (0-3yrs) FREE
2. Choose Your Optional Extras
Adult
Transfers
Return Transfer Cairns City Return Service $12
Return Transfer Northern Beaches Return Service $22
Scuba Diving
1 x Certified Scuba Dive
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$55
2 x Certified Scuba Dives
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$100
1 x Introductory Scuba Dive
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$65
2 x Introductory Scuba Dives
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$115
Other Activities
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$15
Other Extras
Wetsuit Hire
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$5
Prescription Mask Hire
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$10
Child
Scuba Diving
1 x Introductory Scuba Dive
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$65
2 x Introductory Scuba Dives
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$115
1 x Certified Scuba Dive
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$55
2 x Certified Scuba Dives
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$100
Other Activities
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$15
Other Extras
Wetsuit Hire
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$5
Underwater Camera Hire
Hire of an Underwater Digital Camera (Must Pre-Book)
$59
Family (2+2)
Other Activities
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$60
Other Extras
Wetsuit Hire
Book & Pay on the day, price subject to change
$20
Transfers
Return Transfer Cairns City Return Service $48
Return Transfer Northern Beaches Return Service $88

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