5 Day/4 Night Outer Barrier Reef Encounter from Cairns

Enjoy Scuba Diving or Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

from $975
About This Experience
  • Departs Departs daily from Cairns
  • Returns Cairns
  • Duration 5 Day Tour
  • Group Size 42
  • Vehicle 115ft Catamaran
  • Mobile ticketing accepted
  • No credit card fees
  • 7 days a week support
Inclusions
  • National Park Fees
  • Unlimited snorkeling with all equipment and tuition is included
  • Glass Bottom Boat Tour
  • Expert Presentation
  • 5x Breakfast
  • 5x Lunch
  • 4x Dinner
  • Fresh Fruit Available All Day
  • Free 10 Minute Scuba Lesson for Snorkellers
  • Onboard Heated Spa
Tour Overview

Head to the Great Barrier Reef for a four-night tour on a live-aboard vessel, and Snorkel and dive in sparkling waters teeming with life and enjoy luxurious accommodation on-board.

  • Stay four nights on a live-aboard in the extraordinary Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
  • Explore the reef by Snorkelling, swimming and embarking on introductory or certified dives
  • Enjoy all meals aboard the vessel
  • Begin your tour early in the day by stepping onto a luxurious live-aboard and learning about the spectacular Reef you are going to explore with a presentation by a marine biologist.

After docking at a prime location on the Reef, step into the inviting warm water. Put on your Snorkel gear and plunge into the water to watch fish, glorious manta rays, friendly sea turtles and other marine life wander around lively corals or suit up in diving equipment and dive deep into the ocean's depths. For new divers, the tour offers introductory lessons (additional cost).

Following an exhilarating day exploring the Reef, head aboard for a delicious Dinner and refreshing night's sleep. Wake up in the morning to Breakfast in the saloon and more time to explore the reef.

Want to become a certified diver? Learn to Scuba Dive in luxury on the Great Barrier Reef! The personalised SSI Open Water Course is designed to be completed in 3 days with no pool or classroom sessions.

Upgrade to the Top Deck Club for special VIP Treatment - Includes Valet Service, Champagne on Arrival, Breakfast Served to your Room, Sunset Cocktails, Turn Down Service, Romantic Dinner Under the Stars (weather permitting,) A Personal Snorkel and Dive Guide available at all times, Australian Bed Linen including a Silk Doona, Cotton Sheets and Feather Down Pillows, Soft and Fluffy Bath Robes, Plush Bath Sheets and Australian Beauty Products.

*Please note that a $100 per person Christmas Surcharge applies if any part of your trip falls on or between 24 to 31 December.

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

Day 1
7:30 AM
Board the Reef Experience for your transfer to the Reef Encounter
Breakfast
Breakfast
Enjoy a barbeque breakfast onboard
Depart Cairns
Depart Cairns
Head off from Marlin Marina
Board Reef Encounter
Board Reef Encounter
9:30 AM
Welcome and Safety Brief before settling in to your cabin
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
10:30 AM
Snorkel amongst the beautiful corals, fishes, turtles and more, up close and personal.
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
1:00 PM
Receive your Water activity briefing before starting your Certified or Introductory Scuba Dive, or Snorkel Adventure at 1:30pm
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
3:00 PM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
3:30 PM
On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive
Dinner
Dinner
6:00 PM
Casual dining with restaurant quality table service. During winter months dinner will be served at 7:15pm after the night dive
Night Dive
Night Dive
6:45 PM
Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.
Evening Activities
Evening Activities
7:00 PM
Night Scuba Dive, Relax, Stargaze, Play Boardgames or Watch a Movie
Dessert
Dessert
8:00 PM
Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.
Day 2
Wake Up Call!
Wake Up Call!
6:00 AM
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
6:30 AM
Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Breakfast
Breakfast
7:30 AM
Continental and hot breakfast. A few favourites are ricotta, fresh raw honey comb, lime and blueberries, smoked salmon, capers and fluffy scrambled eggs with homemade mexican beans
Next Reef Site
Next Reef Site
8:00 AM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
8:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Scuba Dive
Scuba Dive
10:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
1:30 PM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Next Reef Site
Next Reef Site
3:00 PM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boat
3:30 PM
On request, alternatively snorkel or Scuba dive
Dinner
Dinner
6:00 PM
Casual dining with restaurant quality table service. During winter months dinner will be served at 7:15pm after the night dive
Night Dive
Night Dive
6:45 PM
Briefings commences for those Scuba diving at 7:00pm. Starts earlier in winter months.
Night Dive
Night Dive
7:00 PM
Commences for those Scuba diving, held earlier in winter months
Dessert
Dessert
8:00 PM
Pastries, cheesecakes, mousses, pannacotta, sponges, crème brulee’s and lemon meringue, with a selection of ice cream and sorbet’s.
Day 5
Wake Up Call!
Wake Up Call!
6:00 AM
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
6:30 AM
Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Breakfast
Breakfast
7:30 AM
Continental and hot breakfast. A few favourites are ricotta, fresh raw honey comb, lime and blueberries, smoked salmon, capers and fluffy scrambled eggs with homemade mexican beans
Next Reef Site
Next Reef Site
8:00 AM
Cruise to your next spectacular outer barrier reef location
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
8:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Snorkelling
Snorkelling
10:30 AM
Scuba Dive or Snorkel
Lunch
Lunch
12:00 PM
Delicious choice of mains and luxe buffet of salads. Menu changes daily.
Snorkel
Snorkel
1:30 PM
Last chance to snorkel the reef before you head back to Cairns
Board Reef Experience
Board Reef Experience
2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
3:00 PM
Complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits served on the return journey
Arrive back in Cairns
Arrive back in Cairns
4:30 PM
Approximate arrival time at Marlin Marina

*Please note that a $100 per person Christmas Surcharge applies if any part of your trip falls on or between 24 to 31 December.

1. Choose Your Tickets
Adults
Snorkelling Only - 18+ Only

Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
$975.00
Adults
Introductory Resort Dive Adventures - 18+ Only

Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
$1,490.00
Adults
Certified Dive Adventures - 18+ Only

Multi Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 3)
$1,145.00
Adults
Stateroom - Snorkelling Only

Twin Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$1,145.00
Adults
Stateroom - Introductory Resort Dive Adventures

Twin Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$1,825.00
Adults
Stateroom - Certified Dive Adventures

Twin Share
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$1,390.00
Adults
Snorkelling Only

Twin Share - Top Deck Club
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$2,045.00
Adults
Introductory Resort Dive Adventures

Twin Share - Top Deck Club
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$2,770.00
Adults
Certified Dive Adventures

Twin Share - Top Deck Club
(Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2)
$2,345.00
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