Great Barrier Reef Cruises

Great Barrier Reef Cruise, Buffet Lunch, & Submarine Tour


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When you combine a semi-submarine tour, a tasty buffet lunch, and snorkeling with the Great Barrier Reef's colorful fish, giant clams, and spiny sea anemones, your reef experience is sure to be a memorable one!

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures


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The lagoons of Melaleuca provide a fascinating backdrop for this eco-adventure. As you cruise the unique wetlands, be on the lookout for saltwater crocodiles! The lagoons are the domain of this fearsome predator.

3-Night Great Barrier Reef Southbound Cruise


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Explore tropical islands with towering rainforest canopies. Visit reefs where multitudes of colored fish decorate rich coral gardens, and cruise where dolphins play and dugongs glide in the unique Hinchinbrook Channel.

4-Night Great Barrier Reef Northbound Cruise


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Visit Lizard Island, the “jewel of the Barrier Reef.” Explore a historic coastal outpost. Deserted coral cays, a rich rainforest, and a stunning ribbon reef combine to create this unforgettable 4-night cruise.

7-Night Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise


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Enjoy the best of both worlds. This cruise combines both the northbound and southbound cruises with a choice of complimentary tours—including a visit to Kuranda in the high rainforest country west of Cairns.

Cruise and Snorkeling in Upolu Cay


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Cruise in style aboard a luxury vessel to Upolu Cay, nestled in the Great Barrier Reef. Spend your day on this incredible cay relaxing and sunbathing or swimming and snorkeling in its crystal-clear waters.

Whitewater Rafting and Reef Snorkeling Combo


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Spend a day on the water that’s overflowing with adventure! Cruise out to Green Island for snorkeling or a glass-bottom boat tour. Then shoot the rapids on a whitewater trip down the Barron River.

Cairns Habitat Cruises and Reef Snorkeling Combo


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Crikey! Tour the Cairns Crocodile Farm, where excitement’s a snap. Cruise through Trinity Inlet to see more crocs and other native animals in their natural habitat and then set off for snorkeling at idyllic Green Island.

Outer Barrier Reef Cruise and Tour


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Cruise to a floating pontoon and explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Climb aboard a semi-submersible, swim, or snorkel, to soak up the colorful underwater world of living coral and sea creatures.


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