Snorkel Trips on Queenland's Great Barrier Reef
Australia's Best Snorkel trips, day tours, liveaboards trips
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tours
Snorkel Trips are the Ultimate way to explore Australia’s spectacular marine parks
Best things to do on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
We pride our self in delivering outstanding snorkel experiences and have been doing so for 30 years – it is always our aim to provide an atmosphere on-board so that you feel like you have been on the Great Barrier Reef with friends and not a number on a manifest – so please if you are coming to Cairns, snorkel with us !
Snorkeling is a great recreational activity. Make the most of your snorkel trips by stopping by some of the best snorkeling vacation destinations.
The best snorkel trips will leave you amazed by the natural beauty and unique marine life just below the water’s surface. Plan your snorkel trip today!
Many people prefer snorkel trips when compared to scuba diving trips because snorkeling is considered to be more laid back than diving. Plus, snorkeling requires less training and a lower skill set than most diving excursions.
Nonetheless, the best snorkeling trips still provide an incredible adventure to view marine life. There are many great snorkeling vacation destinations around the world!
Snorkel trips are great because they allow you to observe underwater life for a prolonged period of time, and snorkeling requires little equipment and little training. Snorkeling allows you to experience nature without needing heavy equipment necessary for scuba diving.
While snorkeling you can observe marine life just below the water’s surface, providing first hand encounters with marine inhabitants. Although you can snorkel in any body of water, snorkeling vacation destinations deliver great adventures for exploring sea life that few get to see.
The best snorkel trips can be found around the world, but one of the top destinations is the Great Barrier Reef.
Snorkelers often favour snorkeling trips that have a sea level of one to four meters. You can visit deeper reefs; however, diving depths are limited.
No matter your preferred diving depth, snorkeling can give you a certain freedom that scuba diving doesn’t necessarily offer.
Not only can you observe and explore coral reefs and its inhabitants, but you can also see wreckage’s, caves and so much more while on the best snorkel trips. Snorkel trips are great to take by yourself or with the whole family, as even children are able to snorkel.
In some cases, you don’t even need to know how to swim.
Next, see our How to snorkel pages for tips on how to have the best snorkel experiences.
Liveaboard snorkel trips offer something for the whole family if you’re short of time, a day tour might be more suitable for celebrating a special event. see our VIP Snorkel Tours
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Silverswift Cairns Great Barrier Reef Tour
Be amazed at the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef when you visit three uniquely different sites to dive or snorkel with Silverswift Cairns.
Silversonic Port Douglas
The perfect day trip on the Great Barrier Reef for scuba divers and snorkelers alike departing from Port Douglas
Quicksilver Port Douglas
Quicksilver Cruises will take you to the very outer edge of Australias Great Barrier Reef This is a multiawardwinning tour and offers something for every
Great Adventures Cairns
Visit the outer baririer reef onboard Great Adventures. Your trip includes 3 hours on our Outer Reef Activity platform and snorkeling equipment
Ocean Spirit
Sail the Coral Sea with Cairns Sailing to Michaelmas Cay. Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef.
Reef Experience Top Deck Club
Experience our Top Deck Club Great Barrier Reef Experience includes your own valet for the day, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and 2 spectacular reef locations
Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Great Barrier Reef Pontoon day tour departing daily from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island to our all weather pontoon includes snorkeling, lunch, underwater viewing
Poseidon Great Barrier Reef Tour
Spend a day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef departing daily from Port Douglas snorkeling and scuba diving is available and a marine biologist presentation
Best of Cairns Luxury Getaway (3 Day)
Indulge in our luxury tours with Top Deck Club on the Great Barrier Reef, Skyrail, Kuranda Train Gold Class and Extended Hot Air Ballooning.
BookReef Experience
Embark on an unforgettable journey through one of the world's most remarkable natural wonders, where vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and captivating underwater landscapes...
Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef 1 Day Package
See the best of the Great Barrier Reef by visiting Fitzroy Island and the Moore Reef Pontoon - all in 1 Day!
Green Island and Cairns Aquarium
Green Island and Cairns Aquarium; turn two of Cairns favourite attractions into one fantastic package. Ideal for young families.
BookGreen Island Half Day Tour
Enjoy beautiful Green Island with the Green Island Half Day tour. Laze on the beach, snorkel, dive or wander the rainforest boardwalks.
Luxury Great Barrier Reef Tours for your family
Luxury Great Barrier Reef tours depart daily from Cairns comes with a valet who will organise the whole day for you Includes two outer barrier
BookGreen Island and Great Barrier Reef 1 Day Tour
Visit white sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforest and the incredible outer Great Barrier Reef in this one day tour.
Summertime Whitsundays 2D1N
Snorkel and Kayak your way around the Whitsunday Islands on this 2D/1N tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Hook Passage.
Sailaway Port Douglas to Low Isles
Enjoy a full-day experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles on board Sailaway VI.
Whitsundays Fast Boat Adventure
Whitsundays Fast Boat Adventure Whitsundays Fast Boat Adventure will be the day trip with a difference. This custom-built vessel and award-winning tour offers an exhilarating...
Ocean Safari – Half Day Great Barrier Tour from Cape Tribulation
Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach
Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour
Experience the breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef before landing on a secluded sandy cay. This Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Getaway is truly unforgettable!
Liveaboard Sailing Whitsundays
Forget about the rest of the world on this opulent luxury catamaran sailing trip for adults only
Port Douglas Adventure Tour – Private Reef Charter
Snapper Island is perfect for water sports like snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, bumper tubing and wake boarding.
Green Island Day Trip – Ferry transfers
Green Island Reef Cruise options for both full or half day spend a lovely day options for snorkeling relaxing on the beach walking and more
Top Deck Club and Kuranda
Top Deck Club and Kuranda tour packages deliver Far North Queensland's best. Explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef with an overnight stay on Australia's best...
BookTop Deck Club and Daintree Rainforest
Experience two World Heritage Sites with this Top Deck Liveaboard and Rainforest package See the Great Barrier Reef in style on the luxurious Top Deck
BookNorth Queensland Getaway
Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, Daintree rainforest, Outback and Chillagoe Caves package. Explore limestone caves, discover the oldest tropical rainforest and stay on the Reef.
BookAction Getaway
Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, rafting on the mighty Tully river, visit Cape Tribulation and an overnight stay in the beautiful Tablelands. See it all!
BookReef Encounter and Kuranda
Reef Encounter and Kuranda village package. See the Great Barrier Reef, go snorkelling and scuba diving, and experience a fantastic day trip to Kuranda village.
BookReef Encounter and Daintree Rainforest
Liveaboard Cairns and Daintree rainforest package. See 2 World Heritage sites, snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef and explore the amazing Daintree.
BookDaintree, Reef and Kuranda
3 days exploring Australia's beautiful Daintree Rainforest, the magnificent Great Barrier Reef and jump onboard North Queensland's historical train to Kuranda for the day
BookKuranda, Reef and Daintree (3 day)
Experience Kuranda Train and Skyrail, discover our two World Heritage locations Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest on this 3 day adventure
BookReef, Rafting and Skydive
The Awesome three - Great Barrier Reef - Barron River Rafting - 14,000ft Skydive experience the thrill of our 3 day adventure package experience North...
BookSkydive, Reef and Daintree (3 day)
3 Days of Fun Experience the Adrenalin rush of Skydiving from ft The beauty of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest departing from Cairns
BookGreat Barrier Reef, Rafting and Kuranda
A day adventure including a day on the Great Barrier Reef a day rafting the Barron River and a day in Kuranda the village in
BookTropical Getaway (2 day)
The Tropical Getaway includes a day on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and an all inclusive day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
BookGreat Barrier Reef Experience and Kuranda
Experience two of Australia's best icons the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda the village in the rainforest with scenic train and Skyrail
BookGreat Barrier Reef DEAL – Liveaboard
Great Barrier Reef Deal for SNORKELERS! This Great Barrier Reef deal has a late check-in. This Great Barrier Reef deal is for a two-day and...
Top Deck Club Liveaboard
Experience the best with a luxurious liveaboard cruise and fantastic service on the Great Barrier Reef. Make your holiday the best it can be
Great Barrier Reef Hotel
Cairns best liveaboard rated unbeatable on locations, service and value! Staying on Australias Great Barrier Reef is the number one thing to do in Australia
Reef Encounter and Green Island Resort
Imagine sleeping on Australia's Great Barrier Reef! This awesome package includes Australia's best Great Barrier Reef liveaboard and one night on tropical Green Island.
BookTop Deck Club and Kuranda
Top Deck Club and Kuranda tour packages deliver Far North Queensland's best. Explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef with an overnight stay on Australia's best...
BookTop Deck Club and Daintree Rainforest
Experience two World Heritage Sites with this Top Deck Liveaboard and Rainforest package See the Great Barrier Reef in style on the luxurious Top Deck
BookNorth Queensland Getaway
Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, Daintree rainforest, Outback and Chillagoe Caves package. Explore limestone caves, discover the oldest tropical rainforest and stay on the Reef.
BookAction Getaway
Great Barrier Reef liveaboard, rafting on the mighty Tully river, visit Cape Tribulation and an overnight stay in the beautiful Tablelands. See it all!
BookReef Encounter and Kuranda
Reef Encounter and Kuranda village package. See the Great Barrier Reef, go snorkelling and scuba diving, and experience a fantastic day trip to Kuranda village.
BookReef Encounter and Daintree Rainforest
Liveaboard Cairns and Daintree rainforest package. See 2 World Heritage sites, snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef and explore the amazing Daintree.
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