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Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive Cruise from Port Douglas

Three outer reef sites in a day, sharks, rays, turtles and all.

A full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas: up to three sites across Agincourt and Opal Reefs on a luxury catamaran, with PADI dive options, buffet lunch and coral gardens busy with turtles and rays.

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Overview

The outer reef is where the Great Barrier Reef earns its reputation, clearer water, denser coral, more life. This day trip works it properly: up to three different sites across Agincourt and Opal Reefs, so if the fish are quiet at one, you've got two more swings at the good stuff.

The luxury catamaran runs about 90 minutes out of Port Douglas, then it's in the water: snorkellers get all gear and stinger suits included, while divers can add introductory or certified dives, up to three a day, with experienced PADI dive masters and dive computers provided. The coral gardens here host sharks, rays, turtles and clouds of reef fish. Between swims there's a tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and an interpretive reef talk from the crew.

Parking at Crystalbrook Marina is free, and the small-group format keeps the back deck civilised. Eight hours, three reefs, one very good day.

Why you'll love it

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    Up to three outer reef sites

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    Agincourt and Opal Reefs

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    Intro and certified dive options

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    Sharks, rays and turtles about

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    Tropical buffet lunch

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    Free marina parking

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What's included

✓ What's included

  • All snorkel gear and lycra stinger suits
  • All diving equipment
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Interpretive reef talk
  • Free parking at Crystalbrook Marina

✕ Not included

  • ✕Introductory dive fee (approx. $102 extra)
  • ✕Certified dive fee (approx. $81 extra)
  • ✕Transfers from accommodation (optional, small fee, limited capacity)
  • ✕Towels
  • ✕On-board purchases

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  • What's the cancellation policy?
    A 100% cancellation fee applies if you give less than 24 hours' notice before departure. If you cancel more than 24 hours before, you get a full refund. If the operator cancels for weather, tidal conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, you are offered an alternate day or another product, or a full refund. Tours can be cancelled if minimum numbers are not met. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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4.7 on Google · 832 reviews

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"Amazing day on the barrier reef. The smaller boat made it a lot easier to snorkel on the reef. We stopped in 3 places to snorkel for an hour each spot."
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David and Kirst... H

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"Really amazing day out, the reefs themselves were stunning and varied in types of coral. There was enough space on the boat where you can spread out a bit."
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Crystal W

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"Fantastic day out. Excellent snorkeling. Great staff and guides. … Beautiful corals and fish. Long enough at each site. Lovely lunch and adequate morn and afternoon tea. Loved every minute."
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