Great Barrier Reef Family Tour
An unforgettable experience for your family who deserves the best
Reef Experience Family Tour is Cairns’ only ALL inclusive tour to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Our Great Barrier Reef family tour is packed with family-friendly activities, giving Mum and Dad a chance to relax! There’s something for everyone, from grandparents to toddlers.
A Great Family Outing at an Unbeatable Price!
Reef Experience family tour is for two adults and two children (age 4-11 years).
Three years old and under travel free of charge.
We guarantee no hidden costs!
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Highlights
- 2 Outer Barrier Reef locations
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
Itinerary
Great Barrier Reef Itinerary
- 07:30 – Board Reef Experience boat at the Cairns Marina ‘A-Finger’ for check-in
- 08:00 – Departure and Safety Talk with snorkel briefing
- 08:30 – Marine Biology presentation, followed by detailed scuba dive briefing for those participating
- 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel and/or scuba diving.
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 13:00 – Cruise to our second location
- 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
- 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese and biscuits
- 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns
Included
Reef Experience includes
- Up to 5 hours at two outer reef locations.
- Unlimited snorkelling
- Snorkelling and scuba diving equipment
- Medical Conditions apply for Scuba Dive (Certified Dive qualified OR Resort Dive no-experience necessary at the first reef location for everyone over age 12 and medically fit scuba).
- Return transfers from Cairns city accommodation.
- Marine Biology Presentation
- Breakfast: BBQ bacon and egg roll, coffee, tea and fruit platters.
- Delicious BBQ lunch with fresh salads.
- Cheese and biscuits
- Fruit platter and a glass of wine
- The crew are happy to help first-time snorkelers and non-swimmers.
- Large sun deck with sun lounges
- Air-conditioned indoor areas.
- Reef tax, fuel levy and National Park fees.
- No hidden costs.
Optional Extras
- Underwater Digital Camera Hire
- Snack Bar Purchases: Soft drinks, chocolate, chips, alcohol etc.
- Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour.
- Great Barrier Reef souvenirs including T-shirts, hats etc.
- Dive Guides for certified scuba divers
- Instructors included for beginner divers
- Prescription mask hires if you require lenses to see.
- Bus transfers from accommodation outside of the Cairns business area
- Second scuba dive at the afternoon reef site
What to bring
- Cash and credit card for purchases
- Swimwear and towel,
- Hat and sunglasses,
- Scuba certification card for certified divers
How to get there
Reef Experience departs from
Cairns Marina: ‘A-Finger’ View map to Cairns Marlin Marina
Boarding commences at 7:30 am for check-in, directly on the vessel ‘Reef Experience’.
You arrive back at Cairns Marina at approximately 4:30 pm.
Where Can I Park?
Several parking stations throughout Cairns are within walking distance of the Marina. Click here to see where.
Important Information
Scuba diving information
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
Queensland, Australia, has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record. We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all regulations, including medical law.
To avoid disappointment on your day of travel, we recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire. Some medical conditions, age, and medications may prevent you from scuba diving. Our mission is to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.
Reef Experience Medical QuestionnaireWe are delighted to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact our office on 07 4037 2700 or send us an email.
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive. You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.
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