Based on Hamilton Island right in the marina, the Explore Group run a number of day boats visiting various spots in the Whitsundays and the Outer Reef. The two snorkel and dive catamarans: the 24m Reef Explorer and the 19m Pure Dive regularly visit dive spots on Bait Reef – the closest of the Great…
As well as providing much of the on-water transport between the mainland, the Whitsunday Island resorts and the Outer Reef, Cruise Whitsundays at Airlie Beach also operate three pontoons moored against the edge of the Hardy Reef. The largest and best known is the ReefWorld platform that sports a dive centre, snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and…
Deep Sea Divers Den owns and operates the SeaQuest – a day boat that visits the outer reef daily, and connects with the liveaboard OceanQuest, which remains out on the reef. This page specifically covers the SeaQuest Cairns day trip experience, for snorkelers, certified scuba divers and introductory diving for those who want to try…
Calypso Port Douglas is a family run and family friendly business with three vessels available for snorkeling and diving day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Calypso Snorkelling is dedicated to snorkelers who don’t want to share a rear deck with divers and their intimidatingly cumbersome gear. Their newest boat Bubbles, a 20m catamaran takes…
What differentiates Passions of Paradise is their determination to give you an ecologically great experience of the Great Barrier Reef whether you’re a snorkeler, certified divers, or wanting to try an introductory dive. As Climate Action Leaders, within the tier of Advanced Ecotourism operators, their commitment to a sustainable visit to the Reef, and their…
Silversonic Port Douglas runs daily from the Reef Marina to the Agincourt Reef. Their catamaran is fast cruising at 32 knots, and spacious – being surveyed for 130, but with a maximum of 85 passengers and 10 staff. They visit three sites in each trip, choosing from over 20 sites depending on conditions and recent…
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