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Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
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- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ensure a memorable experience on the Outer Great Barrier Reef on this full-day, all-inclusive cruise aboard a catamaran. Head for Michaelmas Cay and Hastings Outer Reef and plunge into the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef by snorkeling amongst its rich marine life. If you have selected the option, you can also include an introductory or certified dive (additional cost). Includes morning and afternoon tea, as well as a buffet lunch.
- Explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury yacht
- Plenty of time for snorkeling or, if selected, scuba diving
- Includes lunch, as well as morning and afternoon tea
- Snorkel or dive in confidence under the close supervision of your guides
What's Included
- Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- Morning & afternoon tea
- Lunch
- Return Bus transfer - Cairns City Area or Northern Beaches and Outer Cairns City Area
- Cold drinks and snacks
- Introductory Diving and Certified Diving available as optional Extra
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Finger EMarlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Departure Point: Check in 7.30 am E Finger Cairns Marlin Marina on board Seastar Return at approx 4 pm
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 6/6/2023 - 5/25/2025
Monday - Sunday : 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Michaelmas Cay
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Great Barrier Reef
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Seastar Cruises
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Introductory Divers note, Some medical conditions, medications and recent operations can and may prevent you from Scuba Diving. You may require a Dive Medical to Australian Medical Standard AS4005-1.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Operated by Seastar Cruises
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Shelley_B
Really amazing day trip, I’m glad I went with this boat, the staff were so enthusiastic and friendly throughout the day, and caring to those of us who felt seasick. The snorkel spots we visited were beautiful and I enjoyed the guide pointing out things as we went.
Reviews
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sasha_o, May 2024
What I loved about this tour was that it was a small group (around 36 people) which made the experience more personable. I met a lot of people on the tour and had a great time. The skipper (Chris) and his crew (Anne, Hugo, Roman, Merlin, Rowie, and Tim) were very friendly and made me feel safe and comfortable. Unfortunately we had a bit of a windy day so the swells were larger than I would have liked and the boat was rocking pretty hard. What was great was that the crew had seasick tablets for purchase and checked on the guests frequently. I don't get seasick but some other people did. The reefs were gorgeous and I saw a ton of fish as well as some turtles. We were provided with stinger suits (for jellyfish) so you dont need to bring your own or buy a wetsuit. They also had the option to go on a dive and some people took advantage of that which was super cool. The provided lunch was tasty and filling. My Go Pro footage was accidentally set to timelapse so it was pretty useless. Luckily, the crew were taking photos with underwater cameras and we were given a card with a QR code to download them. This tour was awesome and totally worth it. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your detailed review. We're very happy to
hear you enjoyed your day at the Great Barrier Reef with Seastar and we hope to have you
back on board sometime in the future.
Shelley_B, May 2024
Really amazing day trip, I’m glad I went with this boat, the staff were so enthusiastic and friendly throughout the day, and caring to those of us who felt seasick. The snorkel spots we visited were beautiful and I enjoyed the guide pointing out things as we went.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We're very happy to
hear you enjoyed your day at the Great Barrier Reef with Seastar and we hope to have you
back on board sometime in the future.
Ninoshka_S, Apr 2024
This tour is a must do! We got to snorkel and explore two beautiful reefs. We swam with turtles, found Nemo and also saw a shark amongst many beautiful corals and fish.
The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Response from Host, May 2024
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your day on the Great Barrier Reef with us on Seastar
Cruises! Thank you for taking time to
write a review and we hope to have you back on board some time in the future
Joshua_M, Apr 2024
Always choose a boat with limited guests like SeaStar. They are always checking up on you - from seasickness to safety in the water and if course ensuring one has a great experience while snorkeling
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We're very happy to
hear you enjoyed your day at the Great Barrier Reef with Seastar and we hope to have you
back on board sometime in the future.
Kim_B, Apr 2024
The crew were so friendly and made for a great day. Lunch looked beautiful husband liked it I was little sea sick so couldn’t eat. The water temp was beautiful.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your day on the Great Barrier Reef with us on Seastar
Cruises! Thank you for taking time to
write a review and we hope to have you back on board some time in the future.
THUCHIENT_P, Apr 2024
The 2 reefs locations are great picks. Beautiful colorful corals and fish. The staff are so nice to help kids and non-swimmers like me to enjoy the reefs. Highly recommend.
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Cruises! Thank you for taking time to
write a review and we hope to have you back on board some time in the future.
Georgia_w, Apr 2024
Amazing! Use this tour company! The guides were all really friendly and knowledgeable, high standard of equipment, food was great, boat was comfy! The best day ever! Thank you so much!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write your Amazing review. We're very happy to
hear you enjoyed your day at the Great Barrier Reef with Seastar and we hope to have you
back on board sometime in the future!
Christopher_M, Mar 2024
We had an amazing time snorkeling with Seastar! The crew were all very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed a guided glass bottom boat tour at the first stop (included) and guided snorkeling tours at both stops (included). Our snorkel guide, Hugo, was amazing with our 4 year old daughter. He pulled a life ring over the reef for her to hold on to and frequently stopped to help her adjust her mask. (She also had on a life vest.) He remained patient and friendly throughout and still managed to point out awesome fish and coral.
The food was quite good. Coffee and muffins in the morning and fruit and cake in the afternoon. Lunch was chicken wings, cold cuts, hot and cold salads, and bread - our three kids found plenty that they liked (which is very impressive). Water was available all day and I think you could purchase other beverages.
The whole operation was very smooth. They provided stinger suits, masks and fins (even a prescription mask for our son who wears glasses). They had high quality life vests for kids and adults as well as pool noodles. There were also very capable guides in the water and on the boat making sure all were safe. We didn't scuba dive but it looked like they were well equipped and the prices for dives seemed very reasonable (first dive 85 second dive 45 - cheaper if already certified). Everything was very well-organized and seamless. This tour is kept to a smaller group of people which also makes things work well and feel more comfortable. The crew even took our pictures through the day and later posted them where we could download them. We would HIGHLY recommend using Seastar for a memorable and wonderful experience - they thought of everything!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review. We're very happy to
hear you enjoyed your day at the Great Barrier Reef with Seastar and we hope to have you
back on board sometime in the future!
Brianna_Z, Mar 2024
Amazing crew and amazing spot on the reef. I did three different reef tours and this one went to the best reef location. The coral was so vibrant and colorful, and we saw loads of marine life including turtles and reef sharks. The waters were a bit rough on the ride out (can't control the weather!), but the crew did a great job giving us a heads up and making sure those who are prone to seasickness had access to medicine. Overall I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your day on the Great Barrier Reef with us! Thank you taking time to writing a review and feedback. We hope to have you back on board some time in the future.
John_A, Mar 2024
Snorkeling at Hawkins Reef. It was truly magical. Like swimming in an aquarium.
Equipment was top notch and we were really looked after.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're happy to hear you enjoyed your day on the Great Barrier Reef with us! Thank you for writing a review and we hope to have you back on board some time in the future.
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