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Pure Snorkelling Half Day Great Barrier Tour
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of a high-speed vessel that whisks you to exclusive reef sites faster than ever.
- Dive into over two hours of snorkelling with expert marine biologists guiding your underwater adventure.
- Enjoy fresh, locally sourced snacks while soaking in the stunning views of Cairns' coastline.
- Maximise your time with a half-day tour, allowing for more snorkelling and less travel hassle.
Brace yourself for the thrill of a lifetime as this speed machine rockets you to the best reefs in record time from Cairns! On a half-day trip with Pure Snorkelling you can dive into the action faster than ever before!
They will choose the best reef from the selection of 15 exclusive sites. With less travel time maximize your experience with more snorkelling and less travelling!
Join the expert snorkel artisans, made up of Marine Biologists, on a crowd-free adventure. Get ready to discover the reef like never before! With only 40 passengers on board, the experienced crew offer a personalised trip like no other!
Highlights
High-speed vessel getting you out to the reef quicker than ever!
Brand new vessel built locally in Cairns by two reputable local operators
Only a half-day afternoon tour allowing you to maximise your time in Cairns.
Brand new snorkel equipment
Only Marine Biologist brief before you get to the reef!
Included
All snorkelling equipment including seasonal wetsuits and stinger suits
Prescription masks
Marine life presentation with a marine biologist before departure
Over 2 hours of snorkelling
Guided Snorkel tours by marine biologists
Fresh, locally sourced afternoon snacks
Itinerary highlights
Great Barrier Reef
Pure Snorkelling will choose an amazing reef location from our selection of 15 exclusive sites including Briggs reef, Sudbury reef, Moore Reef and Thetford reef. We can tailor the itinerary to suit the weather conditions ensuring we make the most out of your experience!
Tour details
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Available from 15 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Pure Snorkelling
Set off on an exciting journey to the Outer Great Barrier Reef with Pure Snorkelling. This half day, small group, snorkel only tour is ideal for guests who want access to outstanding reef locations and an intimate, education focused adventure. Before departure, enjoy a complimentary Marine Life presentation delivered by our knowledgeable marine biologists, an engaging introduction to the fascinating species and ecosystems you’ll soon explore.
Cruise aboard our modern, purpose-built vessel engineered for speed as we take you to an expert selected exclusive reef site chosen for the day’s best conditions. With a maximum of just 40 guests, the experience remains relaxed, personalised, and blissfully uncrowded.
Spend more than two hours in the water alongside experienced snorkel guides. They support beginners, build confidence, and bring the region’s extraordinary underwater world to life through their knowledge and guidance.
With minimal travel time and maximum time in the water, Pure Snorkelling offers an engaging and memorable way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage icon.
Experience the reef as it’s meant to be, pure and alive with natural beauty. Pure Snorkelling is proud to be Advanced Ecotourism Certified, reflecting our belief that reef tourism should leave the ocean better than we found it. Through education, science, conservation, clean energy, and strong community partnerships, we champion regenerative tourism that actively gives back to the Reef for future generations.
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld