Great Barrier Reef Diving

Diving on the Great Barrier Reef is a once in a life time experience but there are loads of different Great Barrier Reef diving tours available, so see which one suits you, then go ahead take the plunge and book it!

With 2,600 kilometres of colourful coral cays, the spectacular beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is awe-inspiring and its plunging wall drop-offs, deep caverns and shoals of tropical fish make snorkelling or scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef a truly awe-inspiring experience.

There are a number of ways to visit the reef, from one day trips to live-board cruises. No matter how much time you have – or what budget you are on, there is bound to be a Great Barrier Reef diving option to suit you.

Outer Barrier Reef Diving or Snorkelling Day Tour from Cairns

This tour is a perfect for those short on time and provides a great introduction to reef diving for those who have never dived before. With this tour you can choose to go on two snorkelling excursions among the schools of brightly coloured fish or have one introductory dive for half an hour. The tour departs from Cairns hotels and you will have around 4-5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef.

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise with optional Diving and Snorkeling – From Cairns

from $158

Green Island Day Trip from Cairns by Seaplane

This is one of the most sought after Great Barrier Reef island tours and perfect for those who want to reach the Great Barrier Reef a bit quicker and don’t mind paying extra to do so. A private seaplane will fly you to the idyllic Green island with its powdery, white sand shores where you can spend the day snorkelling, swimming or simply basking in the beauty of your surroundings.

Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight and Snorkelling at Green Islands - from Cairns (Cairns Seaplanes)

from $266

Great Barrier Reef Diving – 4 Day Tour from Cairns

For the budding Jacques Cousteaus among you this tour ticks all the boxes and more when it comes to incredible diving experiences. You will live aboard your luxury diving vessel on this four day, ten dive, deep sea adventure and you will dive at famous diving spots including Cod Hole, Clam Gardens and Hogs Breath where you will hopefully encounter anemone fish, turtles, sharks and much more exotic sea life. This Great Barrier Reef diving cruise also includes a thrilling night dive for those brave enough to venture into the water under the cover of dark. The tour has options for certified divers, non-certified divers and those who just wish to snorkel.

Great Barrier Reef- 4 Days Live Aboard - Diving and Marine Life Cruise - from Cairns

from $1360

Great Barrier Reef Upolu Cay and Oyster Reef tour from Cairns or Port Douglas

This action-packed day tour from Cairns and Port Douglas combines great diving with fantastic hospitality in an area of the Great Barrier Reef which is teeming with Marine Life. The Upolu Cay cruise offers a wide range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving (for both certified and first time divers), informative glass bottom boat tours, live musical entertainment and a glass of champagne on the homeward sail.

The Great Barrier Reef: Upolu Cay and Oyster Reef – Tour from Cairns or Port Douglas

from $138

Great Barrier Reef Diving

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