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Evolution Outer Reef Cruise with SCUBA Dive
Highlights
- Experience vibrant marine life while scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, a world-renowned underwater paradise.
- Enjoy unlimited snorkelling opportunities, perfect for both beginners and seasoned divers seeking adventure.
- Sail aboard the award-winning Evolution, ensuring a fast and luxurious journey to stunning reef locations.
- Relax with family-friendly facilities onboard, making it an ideal day out for all ages.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a whole new level when you scuba dive on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns onboard Evolution, the fastest, award-winning luxury vessel. Catering for both beginners and experienced certified divers, their full-day reef trip is one of the top things to do in Cairns. This tour includes unlimited snorkelling and one introductory or certified dive but you can add an additional 2 dives prior to travel with reservations or onboard during off-peak periods (additional cost for more dives at a discounted rate apply).
Itinerary highlights
Great Barrier Reef – Saxon/Norman Reef and North Hastings Reef
We have 12 exclusive moorings at six reef locations. Locations are chosen each day based on weather conditions and water clarity so as to ensure the best experience for all activities. Generally we travel to one of our two outer reef locations in the morning (Norman Reef or Saxon Reef) then make our way to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon to conduct Helicopter Flights.
Tour details
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Available from 29 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Down Under Cruise & Dive – Evolution Outer Reef Cruise
Departing daily from Cairns, travel in style and comfort onboard Evolution, the regions ultimate Great Barrier Reef day-cruise vessel.
Under the guidance of a fun and experienced crew, enjoy 5 hours split across 2 premium outer reef locations chosen for their water clarity, diversity and sheer abundance of marine life.
Upgrade your day to include a SCUBA dive (no experience necessary), and semi-submersible tour or join an exhilarating reef-scenic helicopter flight for a unique aerial perspective of this incredible natural wonder.
Take time out to relax on Evolution’s spacious outer decks, and enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ lunch, as well as complimentary cheese, crackers and a glass of wine on the cruise home.
The quality, affordability and range of experiences on offer place Evolution in a class of its own.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Domestic Ready
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ATEC Indonesia Host
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ATEC Muslim Host
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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