Cheapest Great Barrier Reef tours, by price (updated daily)
21 trips from $189, live prices, sorted cheapest first.
- Prices checked every day
- 12 below RRP and every other site we checked
- Up to 4.9 on TripAdvisor
- Price Match Promise
Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip
7 Hours, 30 Minutes · 4.5
from$189
PADI Open Water Course, 5 Days with Liveaboard
5 Days · 4.8 Save $116
from$1,199
Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour
9 Hours · 4.9 Save $6
from$269
Short answer: The cheapest Great Barrier Reef tour today (28 October 2026) is Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip at $189 per person. Day trips start at $189; multi-day trips at $789. All 21 run from $189 to $2,399. The middle half cost $269 to $329. 12 are below the RRP and every other booking site we checked today.
Updated from our live booking system. Per person, AUD.
Every Great Barrier Reef tour we sell, by price
Snorkel day trips, pontoons, dive liveaboards and learn-to-dive courses from Cairns and Port Douglas, sorted by today's from-price. "Costs extra" quotes each listing's own exclusions; travel insurance is never included.
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Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip
4.5 from 2,764 TripAdvisor reviews
- 1-hour boat trip to a prime snorkel site
- Snorkel gear or glass-bottom boat
No extra costs listed
From, per person $189Book now (pick a date) -
Cape Tribulation Reef Snorkel, Morning Tour
4.9 from 868 TripAdvisor reviews
- Two sites at Mackay Reef
- Two hours in the water
Costs extra: Sunsuit/Wetsuit - Available for hire; Prescription Mask - Available for hire
From, per person $199 RRP $217Book now (pick a date) -
Low Isles Morning Snorkel Trip from Port Douglas
4.7 from 832 Google reviews
- Secluded 55-acre coral cay
- 2.5 hours in the calm lagoon
Costs extra: Optional Forever Reef Project add-on tour ($35 adult / $25 child)
From, per person $239 RRP $246Book now (pick a date) -
Dreamtime Snorkel
4.8 from 316 Google reviews
- Indigenous sea rangers on board all day
- Dreamtime stories, didgeridoo and dance on the reef
Costs extra: Coach transfers from Cairns or the Northern Beaches
From, per person $249 RRP $255Book now (pick a date) -
Evolution Outer Reef Cruise (Snorkel)
4.8 from 2,210 Google reviews
- Five hours at two outer reef sites
- 35-metre, three-deck superyacht
No extra costs listed
From, per person $269 RRP $275Book now (pick a date) -
Wavedancer Low Isles Day Trip from Port Douglas
Departs Port Douglas
- Sail to Low Isles on a catamaran
- Guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist
No extra costs listed
From, per person $269Book now (pick a date) -
Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour
4.9 from 1,233 Google reviews
- Sail a 25m performance catamaran
- Two outer reef locations
Costs extra: Return hotel transfers are an additional cost, payable at check-in.
From, per person $269 RRP $275Book now (pick a date) -
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Day Trip
4.5 from 643 TripAdvisor reviews
- Sail on a 32m luxury catamaran
- Four full hours at the reef
No extra costs listed
From, per person $279 RRP $288Book now (pick a date) -
All-Inclusive Outer Reef Day Trip from Cairns
4.4 from 915 Google reviews
- Free scuba dive included
- All snorkel and dive gear
Costs extra: A $10 per person fuel levy is payable onboard due to increased global fuel prices.
From, per person $279 RRP $280Book now (pick a date) -
Moore Reef Pontoon Day Tour
4.3 from 1,038 TripAdvisor reviews
- Stable pontoon at Moore Reef
- Snorkel gear and instruction included
Costs extra: Hotel transfers; Fuel surcharge of $10 per adult, paid at Sunlover check-in
From, per person $299 RRP $307Book now (pick a date) -
Silverswift Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkelling)
4.5 from 328 Google reviews
- Unlimited snorkelling all day
- Up to three guided dives
Costs extra: Fuel surcharge of $10 AUD per adult and $5 AUD per child, collected through a payment link before travel or…
From, per person $299 RRP $308Book now (pick a date) -
Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise from Port Douglas
4.7 from 832 Google reviews
- Up to three outer reef sites
- Agincourt and Opal Reefs
Costs extra: Introductory dive fee (approx. $102 extra); Certified dive fee (approx. $81 extra)
From, per person $309 RRP $319Book now (pick a date) -
Silversonic Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkel)
4.6 from 295 Google reviews
- Three Agincourt ribbon reef sites
- About five hours at the reef
Costs extra: Fuel surcharge of $10 AUD per adult and $5 AUD per child, collected at check-in on the day of travel.
From, per person $309 RRP $328Book now (pick a date) -
Outer Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Cairns
4.6 from 789 TripAdvisor reviews
- 90-minute direct reef crossing
- Fast, stable motor catamaran
Costs extra: Coach transfers and lockers
From, per person $319 RRP $325Book now (pick a date) -
Poseidon Outer Reef Snorkel Day Trip from Port Douglas
Departs Port Douglas
- Three Agincourt Reef snorkel sites
- 24-metre catamaran with air-con saloon
Costs extra: Fuel surcharge ($10 adult, $5 child) paid at check-in
From, per person $319Book now (pick a date) -
Agincourt Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Port Douglas
4.6 from 1,378 Google reviews
- Pontoon on the outer reef
- Snorkel with lifeguard supervision
Costs extra: Fuel surcharge of $10 AUD per adult and $5 AUD per child, collected at check-in on the day of travel.
From, per person $329 RRP $338Book now (pick a date) -
Certified Dive Adventure 2D/1N (4 Day Dives, 1 Night Dives)
4.6 from 480 Google reviews
- Up to six dives in two days
- Night dive included
Costs extra: Bus Transfers; Wetsuit hire
From, per person $789 RRP $795 $395/dayBook now (pick a date) -
OceanQuest 2 Night Liveaboard
4.5 from 2,845 TripAdvisor reviews
- Up to ten dives in three days
- Norman, Saxon and Hastings reefs
Costs extra: Digital camera hire
From, per person $949 RRP $950 $316/dayBook now (pick a date) -
Certified Dive Adventure 3D/2N (7 Day Dives, 2 Night Dives)
4.6 from 480 Google reviews
- Up to nine dives, three days
- Two night dives included
Costs extra: Bus Transfers; Wetsuit hire
From, per person $1,129 RRP $1,135 $376/dayBook now (pick a date) -
PADI Open Water Course, 5 Days with Liveaboard
4.8 from 283 Google reviews
- Full PADI Open Water certification
- 3-day liveaboard on the reef
Costs extra: Digital underwater camera hire (extra cost); Environmental Management Charge ($100 from 1 April 2026), payable at check-in
From, per person $1,199 RRP $1,315 $240/dayBook now (pick a date) -
Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef 3 Night Liveaboard
4.8 from 138 Google reviews
- Up to 11 dives, three nights
- The famous Cod Hole
Costs extra: Full Gear Hire and Individual Gear Hire items available onboard at an additional charge
From, per person $2,399 RRP $2,500 $600/dayBook now (pick a date)
Reviews from real travellers
Public reviews of the operators who run these tours, shown as excerpts with the source on each.
"This was a great snorkel experience. It was a quick boat ride out to the reef. … We snorkeled in two sites. The coral and fish were beautiful. Also, one our drive to Cape Tribulation, we saw a cassowary on the road."
"Really enjoyed our AM tour out to low isles. 40 minutes smooth journey out to the island, approximately 30 minutes of guided snorkelling. It was worth having a guide to point out really great spots and we saw 3 turtles which was the highlight for me."
"It was a really great tour, an aboriginal and cultural perspective and storytelling while going back and forth from the reefs. Very easy to just dive in when you reach the new site and good snorkeling equipment provided."
"Completely amazing to see the fish and coral up close. Very cool to go on the private marine biology tour that takes you away from the crowds even more."
"We had a multi-generational family group and WaveDancer had something to suit everyone, from the glass-bottom boat for non-swimmers through to good options for confident snorkellers. There was genuinely more than we could fit into the day."
"The snorkelling site was beautiful. The coral looked colourful, and the whole experience was very enjoyable. The food was also great, with fruit, snacks, tea, coffee, and a warm lunch provided on board."
Below the RRP and every other booking site
Each tour here is below its RRP and below every other Australian booking site we check for it. We re-check every day; a tour drops off this list the moment anyone sells it for less.
| Tour | RRP | Our price | You save | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRP · $1,315 | Our price · $1,199 | You save · $116 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $2,500 | Our price · $2,399 | You save · $101 | Checked · Operator + a web-wide check | Book now | |
| RRP · $328 | Our price · $309 | You save · $19 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $217 | Our price · $199 | You save · $18 | Checked · Operator + 3 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $319 | Our price · $309 | You save · $10 | Checked · Operator + 3 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $308 | Our price · $299 | You save · $9 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $338 | Our price · $329 | You save · $9 | Checked · Operator + 3 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $307 | Our price · $299 | You save · $8 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $795 | Our price · $789 | You save · $6 | Checked · Operator + a web-wide check | Book now | |
| RRP · $1,135 | Our price · $1,129 | You save · $6 | Checked · Operator + a web-wide check | Book now | |
| RRP · $280 | Our price · $279 | You save · $1 | Checked · Operator + 2 other booking sites, 28 Oct | Book now | |
| RRP · $950 | Our price · $949 | You save · $1 | Checked · Operator + 1 other booking site, 28 Oct | Book now |
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What's included, and what costs extra
Grouped from each listing's own inclusions. Travel insurance is never included.
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4 / 21
include pickup or transfers
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20 / 21
include gear and equipment
Which ones
Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip, Cape Tribulation Reef Snorkel, Morning Tour, Low Isles Morning Snorkel Trip from Port Douglas, Dreamtime Snorkel, Evolution Outer Reef Cruise (Snorkel), Wavedancer Low Isles Day Trip from Port Douglas, Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour, Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Day Trip, All-Inclusive Outer Reef Day Trip from Cairns, Moore Reef Pontoon Day Tour, Silverswift Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkelling), Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise from Port Douglas, Silversonic Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkel), Outer Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Cairns, Poseidon Outer Reef Snorkel Day Trip from Port Douglas, Agincourt Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Port Douglas, Certified Dive Adventure 2D/1N (4 Day Dives, 1 Night Dives), OceanQuest 2 Night Liveaboard, Certified Dive Adventure 3D/2N (7 Day Dives, 2 Night Dives), PADI Open Water Course, 5 Days with Liveaboard.
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20 / 21
include some meals or snacks
Which ones
Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip, Low Isles Morning Snorkel Trip from Port Douglas, Dreamtime Snorkel, Evolution Outer Reef Cruise (Snorkel), Wavedancer Low Isles Day Trip from Port Douglas, Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour, Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay Day Trip, All-Inclusive Outer Reef Day Trip from Cairns, Moore Reef Pontoon Day Tour, Silverswift Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkelling), Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise from Port Douglas, Silversonic Barrier Reef Cruise (Snorkel), Outer Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Cairns, Poseidon Outer Reef Snorkel Day Trip from Port Douglas, Agincourt Reef Pontoon Snorkel Day from Port Douglas, Certified Dive Adventure 2D/1N (4 Day Dives, 1 Night Dives), OceanQuest 2 Night Liveaboard, Certified Dive Adventure 3D/2N (7 Day Dives, 2 Night Dives), PADI Open Water Course, 5 Days with Liveaboard, Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef 3 Night Liveaboard.
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4 / 21
include accommodation
17 of 21 listings name a cost that isn't in the price; each card shows it under "Costs extra".
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Great Barrier Reef tours prices: your questions
What is the cheapest Great Barrier Reef tour?
Green Island Eco Adventure + Boat Snorkel Trip at $189 per person is the lowest-priced Great Barrier Reef tour on this page today. The lowest-priced multi-day trip is Certified Dive Adventure 2D/1N (4 Day Dives, 1 Night Dives) at $789.
What costs extra on the day?
17 of 21 listings name a cost not in the price, such as sunsuit/wetsuit - available for hire; optional forever reef project add-on tour ($35 adult / $25 child); coach transfers from cairns or the northern beaches. The table shows each one; the tour page has the full list.
Is it cheaper to book Great Barrier Reef tours direct with the operator?
Not for the 12 tours in our lowest-price table: each is below its RRP and every other booking site we checked (biggest saving off RRP: PADI Open Water Course, 5 Days with Liveaboard, $116 less). For the rest, our Price Match Promise applies if you find the identical trip cheaper.
What's included in the price of Great Barrier Reef tours?
It depends on the trip. Of the 21 we sell: 4 include pickup or transfers; 20 include gear and equipment; 20 include some meals or snacks; 4 include accommodation. Each tour page lists exactly what's included and what isn't.
How do I get the cheapest price on Great Barrier Reef tours?
Each "from" price above is the trip's lowest-priced date and room, so pick a date that shows that price on the tour page. The 12 tours marked "Lowest price we've found" are below the RRP and every other booking site we checked today. Found the identical trip cheaper on another Australian booking site? Send us the link and we'll do our best to beat it (our Price Match Promise).
Are prices per person?
Yes, per person in AUD, the lowest price for each trip. Rooms, cabins and dates that cost more are priced on each tour page.