Visit the only floating pontoon on the Agincourt Reef for an unforgettable experience on this Outer Barrier Reef Cruise with Quicksilver. Arrive by high-speed catamaran to your base for the day where you can snorkel straight from the deck, take an introductory dive course, stay dry on a semi-submersible tour or take to the skies by helicopter. 

Why Choose this tour?

• Beautiful Agincourt Reef • Spacious activity platform • Swimming & snorkelling • Semi-submersible tour 

Duration: 7-10hrs. Pick-up: Port Douglas hotels with transfers from Cairns & Palm Cove.

See the Great Barrier Reef with the Silversonic Snorkel Adventure. This high-speed catamaran whisks you to three separate Outer Reef sites, meaning less travel time and more time in the water! The onboard marine biologist provides pointers of what to look out for before plunging in. Snorkel or join an introductory scuba dive in this magical underwater wonderland. 

Why Choose this tour?

• Great choice for snorkelling & diving • 5 hours at 3 different reef sites • Travel by high speed catamaran

Duration: 7-10hrs. This Cruise departs from Port Douglas with transfers provided from Cairns and Palm Cove.

Sail aboard a luxurious catamaran on this Luxury Barrier Reef Sail & Snorkel tour and sail away to the exclusive Mackay Cay – a beautiful coral cay to explore the natural wonders of the Outer Barrier Reef. Take a walk on the cay, snorkel with a marine biologist in search of clownfish and giant clams or join a glass-bottom boat tour and enjoy a fresh buffet lunch onboard. 

Why Choose this tour?

• Sail the Great Barrier Reef on a luxury catamaran • Mackay Coral Cay, Outer Reef • Guided snorkel tour & glass bottom boat tour

Duration: 9hrs. Pick-up: Port Douglas hotels.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef at the unspoilt Low Isles on the Wavedancer Island Sailing trip. Board a leisurely catamaran cruise to this tropical paradise with golden sand beaches and a calm lagoon, perfect for snorkelling. Explore colourful coral reefs, go turtle spotting, enjoy a guided beach walk and indulge in a buffet lunch.

Why Choose this tour?

• Luxury sailing catamaran • Visit the relaxing Low Isles • Calm lagoon waters

Duration: 7-10hrs. Pick-up: Port Douglas hotels.

With wildlife in an abundance, Michaelmas Cay is a nature lover’s paradise! Cruise by catamaran with Ocean Spirit to this sand cay, one of the most important bird sanctuaries on the reef. Enjoy a semi-submersible tour of the underwater world, snorkel the colourful fringing reef or bird watch from the beach. 

Why Choose this tour?

• Picturesque Sand Cay • 32m Luxury Sailing Catamaran • Protected Bird Sanctuary

Duration: 9-10hrs. Pick-up: Cairns & Northern Beaches hotels.

Fitzroy Island is a great value resort and a convenient option for enjoying the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the island’s bushwalking tracks with views out to the ocean and find the perfect spot for watching the sun set.

Learn about marine conservation at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island. Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is a volunteer operated, non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of wounded turtles. The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles and some of these are seriously threatened by a diverse range of natural and human induced factors.

Why stay here?

• Snorkel directly off the beach • Look out for clownfish & turtles • Enjoy nature walks with views of the Great Barrier Reef

Duration: 45 minutes by passenger ferry from Cairns.

Contrary to popular belief, coming to see the Great Barrier Reef is one of the single best ways you can help in its conservation. Every visitor to the reef pays an Environmental Management Charge which contributes to the day-to-day management of the Marine Park and funding the research that is improving its long-term resilience. This charge also helps contribute to the Great Barrier Reef status of the world’s best managed reef. Certified divers can get a piece of the reef restoration action by watching coral planting on a coral nursery or directly onto the reef itself. For as little as $50 you can join the coral crusade and adopt a coral (or store this idea away for that friend who is impossible to buy for).

As a destination with an array of Eco Certified experiences and dedicated environmental restoration projects, Tropical North Queensland has long been leading the change towards purposeful travel. Being sustainable while visiting Tropical North Queensland is so simple you can do it in your sleep! Opting to stay at eco-conscious accommodations ensures you’ll effortlessly experience all region has to offer, while leaving a positive impact on the place you’re visiting and preserve it’s natural beauty.

For more inspiration take a look at our Islands of the Great Barrier Reef Holidays pages.