Great Adventures Great Barrier Reef Adventure

Experience the breathtaking beauty of this world heritage natural wonder when you cruise to a spacious reef activity platform on the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch.

Join us and the Great Barrier Reef’s vibrant marine life for a voyage into one of the natural wonders of the world.

Example Itinerary (subject to change)

• From 9.30am: Check in at the Great Adventures Reservations Counter inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to obtain your boarding pass.
• 10:10am: Vessel boarding. Complimentary morning tea/coffee served on board. For your safety hot drinks are not served once the vessel is underway.
• 10:30am: Depart Reef Fleet Terminal for the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform via Green Island.
• 11:20am: Cake selection served on the forward journey. During your journey to the reef, a Reef Presentation is shown on the vessel’s monitors. Snorkelling demonstration by the crew.
• 12:30pm: Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef platform Reef activities commence… A semi-submersible coral viewing tour with informative commentary departs every 30 minutes or as advised. Snorkel directly from the platform. Collect your snorkel gear and buoyancy vests once on the platform. The underwater observatory is open throughout the day for coral and fish viewing. Pre-booked optional activities including introductory diving, Scuba-Doo and scenic helicopter flights commence as advised.
• 1.00-2.30pm: Hot and cold buffet lunch is served. Time for more reef activities or just relax on the sundeck and take in the views! Tea and coffee is available whilst at the platform
• 3:30pm: A blast on the ship’s horn will signal the time when all passengers should return to the vessel ready for departure.
• 3:40pm: A passenger count is conducted before leaving the Reef. The crew will announce when this commences and we ask all passengers to co-operate during this very important procedure by not moving about the vessel.
• 3:45pm: Departure to Cairns via Green Island. Complimentary cheese and biscuits served on the homeward journey.
• 5:30pm: Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal.

Departs:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

Start Time:

10.30am; check-in 1 hour before your departure time.

Duration: 

Around 7.5 hours including 3 hours at the Outer Reef Platform.