Great Barrier Reef DEAL
Experience the ultimate 2-day, 1-night snorkel adventure on the Great Barrier Reef, with a late check-in option for added flexibility.
On day 1, you’ll begin your journey aboard ‘Reef Experience,’ where you’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and snorkeling at two stunning reef locations. At 3 PM, you will transfer to ‘Reef Encounter’ for your late check-in, staying overnight in a comfortable stateroom. Throughout your trip, indulge in delicious meals, including a fantastic dinner in the saloon after a day of snorkeling over vibrant coral gardens. You’ll have the chance to explore the world’s largest living structure, home to breathtaking marine life.
Upon arrival on ‘Reef Encounter,’ the crew will welcome you with a safety briefing before showing you to your stateroom. Book now for an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef snorkeling experience!
Please see the itinerary below for more information about our Great Barrier Reef Deal*
Itinerary: Great Barrier Reef Deal
Great Barrier Reef deal day first Day
7.30 am Board Reef Experience’ at Cairns Marlin Marina for check-in and breakfast.
8.00 am Welcome, safety talk and snorkel briefing. A Marine Biology Presentation during your journey.
9.30 am Water Session
12.00 Buffet hot and cold lunch
13.00 Water Session: Cruise to a second Reef location for our next snorkelling session.
15.00 Transfer to Reef Encounter
15:30 Water Session: snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Summer
18:00 Dinner
Winter
19:15 Dinner
20:00 Dessert served in the dining saloon
Second Day
6.00 am A wake-up call for the early morning snorkel session
6:30 am Water Session: Sunrise snorkel time.
7:30 am Breakfast served in the dining saloon
8:00 am Check out of the Stateroom and into a transfer cabin, where you may store your luggage and use the bathroom facilities etc
8:30 am Water Session: Snorkel Time
10:30 am Water Session: Snorkel Time
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Water Session: Snorkel session
14:45 Transfer to Reef Experience’ for the journey back to Cairns. Complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits will be served on the return journey
16:30 Approximate arrival time to the Cairns Marlin Marina
Reef View Hotel Accommodation
- Stateroom with ensuite bathroom and large reef-view windows.
- Towels and toiletries provided (soap, shampoo and conditioner)
- All staterooms have Australian power outlets
Great Barrier Reef Deal Facilities
- A fully air-conditioned 35-metre catamaran hotel
- Large dining saloon
- TV and lounge area
- Outdoor, freshwater hot-tub
- Spacious sundeck with sun loungers
- Fully licenced bar
- Barista Coffee
- Large, easy-access snorkel platforms
- Helicopter pad
Great Barrier Reef Deal is based on the first part of your tour on our sister day vessel ‘Reef Experience‘, with check-in time into your Stateroom at approximately 3:30 pm.
This Great Barrier Reef deal package is for snorkelers only. There are options to try introductory scuba diving during your stay.
Highlights
Waking up on the Great Barrier Reef
Included
Included in our Great Barrier Reef deal
- A day on Reef Experience
- Reef View Stateroom
- Delicious chef-prepared meals
- Fresh fruit, tea and coffee
- All dietary requirements catered for
- The best crew on the reef
- Snorkelling equipment
- Marine Biologist Presentation
- Free luggage storage in Cairns City
Optional Extras
- Barista Coffee
- Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- Snacks
What to bring
- Sunglasses and hat
- light jacket
- socks
- Camera
- Travel Voucher
- Cash or credit card for onboard extras
Reef Encounter is a barefoot experience.
How to get there
How to Get to Reef Encounter
Your transfer vessel, Reef Experience, departs from
Cairns Marina: ‘A-Finger’ View map to Cairns Marlin Marina
Boarding commences at 7:30 am for check-in on Reef Experience.’
Arrive back to 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
Important Information for Scuba Divers
This information is for all guests participating in scuba diving activities.
Australia has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest diving record.
Therefore you must understand Queensland’s scuba diving laws.
We are regulated by the Queensland Government Code of Practice and comply with all rules, including the requirements for a dive medical, where applicable, as required by law.
Please complete our dive medical questionnaire as some medical conditions, age and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.
Flying after Scuba Diving
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 after multiple scuba 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 after scuba diving.