Great Barrier Reef Tours
Welcome to Great Barrier Reef Tours, in this section you will learn about the best times of the year to travel to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Learn about tidal information and which are the best months to avoid the strong winds and the high tourist seasons.
As one of the last and final frontiers for seeing wild pristine coral reef systems. Visiting the reef you will learn about the protection of the reef, it will help you appreciate the many different species of soft and hard corals and hundreds of marine animals that depend on the reef for there survival.
Great Barrier Reef Tours are the best way to visit the reef. Tour companies operate from Cairns and Port Douglas in Australia. These are both great access points for visiting the Great Barrier Reef.
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The only day boat in Cairns to visit 3 outer reef locations.
3 Outer Reef Sites!
Snorkel, lunch, semi-submarine, glass bottom boat, great for families.
Great for Families
Roaming reef permit, unguided diving! Good for photographers.
3rd Dive FREE
Visit Michaelmas Cay, tropical sand cay with beautiful beaches.
Beautiful Sandy Cay Luxury!
The newest outer reef pontoon in Cairns.
Cairns Newest Pontoon!
Visit Green Island + The Outer Barrier Reef!
Green Island + Reef!
Departing from Port Douglas, please make your own way
The Ultimate Reef Tour!
Includes snorkel equipment or a glass bottom boat tour.
Half Day or Full Day!
Silversonic visits 3 outer reef locations from Port Douglas. Excellent Dives!
Dive Agincourt Reef!
The Inner Reefs Explained
The closest part of the reef is located 26klm offshore from Cairns. It is commonly known as the inner reef, it's worth a visit for families with small children or if your not too keen on swimming. The most accessible Island is called Green Island. With all the facilities of the mainland on the Island, Green Island is a great place to start your adventures exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Overnight Live Aboard Dive Trips from Cairns:
Another way to experience the Great Barrier Reef is to stay overnight on a Liveaboard Snorkel / Dive Boat.
Cairns Liveaboard Dive Trips offer all types of accommodation like multi-share rooms (3 beds in one room) or private TWIN share rooms with private bathrooms. There are also luxury liveaboards with private double bedrooms with private bathrooms.
Most liveaboards offer chef-prepared meals and all snorkel gear. First-time introductory scuba diving packages and certified scuba diving packages can also be pre-arranged.
Remember to try any form of scuba diving you must be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication.