Our snorkelling tour is recommended for children aged 6 and above, who are confident swimmers and comfortable in an open water environment. All children will need to be under parental supervision at all times.

We accommodate up to 40 snorkelers per trip, with a crew-to-guest ratio of 1 to 10 to ensure personalised attention and safety.

During your snorkelling adventure, you will encounter vibrant coral gardens, giant clams, and a variety of tropical fish species, with occasional sightings of sea turtles or reef sharks.

Our half-day snorkelling tour lasts approximately five hours, including travel time to and from the reef. This schedule allows you to experience the wonders of the reef while still having the rest of your day free for other activities.

The vessel will travel at around 24 knots (44 kms) for maximum fuel efficiency and comfort. Weather and conditions on the day will determine top speed on the day which can reach just over 45 knots.

Check-in is directly at the boat on D Finger at Cairns Marlin Marina, starting at 11:45 am. We depart at 12:30 pm.

We recommend bringing only the necessities; swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a refillable water bottle, and credit card for onboard purchases like beer, or soft drinks

Yes, we provide all the snorkelling equipment you need for the tour, including snorkel, mask, fins, and optional flotation devices to ensure you have a comfortable snorkelling experience.

Yes in the winter months we provide wetsuits for warmth, during the summer months we provide Stinger Suits to protect you from potential marine stingers.

On our half-day snorkelling tour, we visit premium outer reef locations such as Briggs Reef, Moore Reef, Sudbury Reef, Upolo Reef, Pretty Patches, Breaking Patches and Thetford Reef.

Absolutely! We cater to all dietary requirements—just let us know during the booking process, and we’ll ensure everything is ready for you in advance.

Yes, we still operate even if it’s raining, our crew will choose the most appropriate reef sites to ensure you have the best possible experience, adapting to a variety of weather conditions.

While sea sickness is never an expected side effect, the only cure for seasickness is prevention. We recommend that guests purchase seasick medication from a pharmacy and take it at minimum 30 minutes prior to departure.  Ginger tablets are also an option but do not work for everyone in every case.

2 Restrooms are available onboard