Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Overview
Enjoy the most guest-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour aboard a fast travelling stylish and comfortable catamaran from Cairns! A "barefoot luxury" and stylish snorkel and dive experience, visiting 2 very different and unique Great Barrier Reef Sites. "Wonder Wall" on the outer edge Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay reef area - an aquarium style coral garden with the most beautiful clear blue azure waters. Spend six hours (more than any other reef tour) to snorkel or scuba dive (see options below) these Green Zone Marine Park highly protected areas. Absolutely no rush in the day. Enjoy complimentary Glass- Bottom Boat tour (subject to sea conditions) and Adventure Drift Snorkel tours with your onboard marine naturalist. This cruise is limited to 75 guests, ensuring quality customer service and passenger comfort. An all day "feel good" reef tour - come and experience our hospitality - we would love the opportunity for you to travel with our local family reef tours!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee throughout the day
- Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on season)
- Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood
- Platters of tropical fruit, cheese and crackers
- Freshwater showers
- Environment Management Charge (EMC) and port fees
- Snorkeling instruction and in-water crew assistance if required
- Six full hours on the Great Barrier Reef with stops at two uniquely different reef locations
- Snorkeling tour with a marine naturalist in a highly protected Marine Park zone of the GBR
- Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, and buoyancy vests)
- Informative Glass Bottom Boat Tour On Great Barrier Reef site (Subject to weather conditions)
- "Barefoot luxury" Great Barrier Reef experience on a fast stylish catamaran
- Guided interpretative Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour (Subject to weather conditions)
- Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving
- OPTIONAL Diving : x1 or x2 cert dives / x1 or x2 Intro dives
Meeting Location
1 Spence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom
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Great Barrier Reef
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Upolu Cay
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required prior to day of travel . Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 75 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
- The order in which the snorkeling and dive sites are visited may changes as it is dependent on the conditions on the day
- Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.
- The operation of the Glass-Bottom Boat Tour is subject to weather conditions and may not operate in rough seas.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour?
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Activity code: C-5364FREEDOM
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee throughout the day.
- Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on season).
- Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood.
- Platters of tropical fruit, cheese and crackers.
- Freshwater showers.
- Environment Management Charge (EMC) and port fees.
- Snorkeling instruction and in-water crew assistance if required.
- Six full hours on the Great Barrier Reef with stops at two uniquely different reef locations.
- Snorkeling tour with a marine naturalist in a highly protected Marine Park zone of the GBR.
- Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, and buoyancy vests).
- Informative Glass Bottom Boat Tour On Great Barrier Reef site (Subject to weather conditions).
- "Barefoot luxury" Great Barrier Reef experience on a fast stylish catamaran.
- Guided interpretative Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour (Subject to weather conditions).
- Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving.
- OPTIONAL Diving : x1 or x2 cert dives / x1 or x2 Intro dives.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required prior to day of travel . Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffee throughout the day
- Wetsuits or lycra suits (depending on season)
- Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood
- Platters of tropical fruit, cheese and crackers
- Freshwater showers
- Environment Management Charge (EMC) and port fees
- Snorkeling instruction and in-water crew assistance if required
- Six full hours on the Great Barrier Reef with stops at two uniquely different reef locations
- Snorkeling tour with a marine naturalist in a highly protected Marine Park zone of the GBR
- Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, and buoyancy vests)
- Informative Glass Bottom Boat Tour On Great Barrier Reef site (Subject to weather conditions)
- "Barefoot luxury" Great Barrier Reef experience on a fast stylish catamaran
- Guided interpretative Adventure Drift Snorkel Tour (Subject to weather conditions)
- Confectionery, Soft Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving
- OPTIONAL Diving : x1 or x2 cert dives / x1 or x2 Intro dives
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required prior to day of travel . Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 75 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
- The order in which the snorkeling and dive sites are visited may changes as it is dependent on the conditions on the day
- Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.
- The operation of the Glass-Bottom Boat Tour is subject to weather conditions and may not operate in rough seas.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 travelers
