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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Overnight Snorkeling Boat Trip

4.7  / 544 reviews
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Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Overnight Snorkeling Boat Trip
4.7  / 544 reviews
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Experience the Great Barrier Reef from sunrise to sunset with an overnight trip onboard a premier liveaboard. Marvel at the beauty of the reef at exclusive snorkel sites.

About this activity

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Duration 2 - 3 days
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Instructor
English
Pickup included
If you do not require pickup, meet at Divers Den Head Quarters, 319 Draper Street, Paramatta Park, Cairns QLD 4870.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Roger

Ocean Quest was a great Reef experience: organized, safe and fun. Thanks Diver’s Den for the great time. Professional instructors guided us all through the reefs in a safe and fun environment. Highly recommend!

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Roger
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Danielle – Canada

Absolutely amazing! We booked one night but wished we had booked two! Everything was fantastic, couldn’t have asked for a better time. We weren’t scuba certified but I did an intro dive with Axel and it was an incredible experience! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the reef!

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Danielle – Canada

Experience

Highlights

  • All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
  • Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation
  • Snorkelling equipment and full tuition
  • Sharks in the Dark experience on-board

Full description

Experience the ultimate overnight adventure at the Great Barrier Reef on-board OceanQuest departing from Cairns. Spend your days and night exploring the finest outer reef sites aboard our floating accommodation. When a single day isn’t enough, our overnight trip from Cairns provides ample time. Enjoy vibrant snorkel sites during the day, while our air-conditioned cabins with en suites, lounge, and bar ensure comfort at night. Our purpose-built, three-deck, 35m catamaran promises a top-class holiday with a spacious dive deck, large sundecks, and hot showers. Delight in delicious meals prepared by our onboard chef, including hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, topped off with tempting desserts. Our trip from Cairns is a truly remarkable adventure, boasting over 14 permanent moorings at Saxon and Norman reefs, and selected sites at Hastings Reef. Explore diverse marine life from morning to night with snorkelling experiences. After dark, unwind in the lounge and bar or embark on unique underwater adventures like our thrilling Sharks in the Dark night experience.

Includes

  • Snorkelling with full tuition
  • All meals on board, plus chilled drinking water, tea and coffee
  • Sharks in the Dark experience
  • Transfers from Cairns CBD accommodation
  • Hot freshwater showers
  • Digital camera hire
  • Professional photos for purchase
  • Introductory or Certified Diving (subject to medical pre-requisites)
  • Guided dives
  • Nitrox fills
  • Fluoro Diving
  • PADI Nitrox Dive Course
  • Soft drinks, alcohol and snacks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Non-swimmers

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Credit card
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Beachwear
  • Toiletries
  • Cash
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Diving certification

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Oversize luggage
  • Drones
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Fishing
  • Handcarts
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Walking frames
  • Littering
  • Unaccompanied minors
  • Feeding animals
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Touching marine life
  • Firework
  • Explosive substances
  • Touching animals
  • Making fire
  • Nudity
  • Touching plants
  • Riding the animals

Know before you go

  • All introductory and certified scuba participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements and some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving.
  • If you are currently suffering from any medical condition further medical clearance may be required, please allow plenty of time prior to your departure to have this organised, if required
  • If you have a medical question please feel free to contact the operator prior to your departure
  • Kindly note that not all cabins are equipped with windows.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 44 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Roger 10 May 2023  – Verified booking
Ocean Quest was a great Reef experience: organized, safe and fun. Thanks Diver’s Den for the great time. Professional instructors guided us all through the reefs in a safe and fun environment. Highly recommend!
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Danielle – Canada9 November 2023  – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing! We booked one night but wished we had booked two! Everything was fantastic, couldn’t have asked for a better time. We weren’t scuba certified but I did an intro dive with Axel and it was an incredible experience! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the reef!
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Katherine – United States28 October 2024  – Verified booking
we had a beautiful time. this was a great value trip. we got to see loads of creatures (stingrays, anemone fish, reef sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, angelfish, parrotfish, and so much more) thanks to our skilled guides Will and Laura and our supervisor Sandy. my only critique is that i wish this had been specified as an adults only trip because there was one child who monopolized the guides a bit and made it difficult to learn about the marine life. maybe if they had multiple snorkel guides and one could be focused on kids and the less skilled swimmers. i wish i knew how to scuba dive, but the trip was still worth your while even if you only snorkel.
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Product ID: 190397

Activity provider:Divers Den

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