Cairns is the closest gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - the world’s largest, most spectacular coral reef system - where diving, snorkelling, sailing, cruising and island hopping are a part of everyday life.
Here you can discover a whole new underwater world and greet over 6,600 species of flora and fauna, including 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 species of molluscs and 400 types of coral. Over 50 tours depart for the Great Barrier Reef and islands daily from Cairns, Port Douglas and Mission Beach -the only hard part about getting to the Great Barrier reef is deciding which boat to go on!
Great Barrier Reef tours and cruises offer a range of activities including snorkelling, introductory or certified scuba diving, and live aboard dive courses with multi lingual, professional tutorage. For those who prefer to stay dry, spacious pontoons, semi submersible and glass bottom vessels provide popular introductions to the Great Barrier Reef, and helmet dives and motorised underwater scooters allow you to reach the ocean floor without getting your hair wet! They make fantastic holiday photos, too.
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In Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, escaping to a tropical island is not a dream, it’s a reality. From uninhabited secluded retreats to lively islands full of day trippers, luxurious island resorts to beach camp sites; all of our 17 islands are pearls of the Great Barrier Reef. But don’t just take our word for it – come and see for yourself!
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Green Island
If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the perfect place! Cruise to Green Island and its fabulous beaches as many times as you like in 14 days with the unlimited Green Island pass!
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Open Water Dive Courses
Boost your CV and become a certified dive instructor! Train in real-life situations on real dive boats and real open water dive sites on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Parasailing
Take to the sky behind a powerboat and get a bird’s eye view of the Great Barrier Reef with parasailing.
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Sea Kayaking
Paddle unspoilt shores and explore lush beaches, tropical islands, rainforest and marine life in a sea kayak built for one or two.
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