Great Barrier Reef Day Trips 5 options
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatCatamaran cruise to Green Island from Cairns with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Includes buffet lunch and morning tea.Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 · All ages★ 4.11 (967)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 122per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day TripGreat Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns visiting Flynn, Milln and Thetford reefs. Five hours snorkel or dive time, lunch included, guided reef tour. Departs 8am.Every day · 08:30 · All ages★ 4.65 (454)10hEN · JA✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 308per person
Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day TripExclusive access to Normanby Island with snorkeling, kayaking, and guided walks. Includes river cruise, lunch, and equipment. Small groups, shortest crossing from Cairns.Every day · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.71 (454)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 260per person
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatCruise to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with snorkeling or glass-bottom boat tour, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers included.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.50 (14)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 167per person
Normanby Island Reef Snorkel Tour: Great Barrier ReefSnorkel the Great Barrier Reef straight off Normanby Island's beach with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards included.Every day · Pickup optional · All ages★ 5.00 (4)6h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 160per person
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✓ 2026-10-23| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day TripOur pick | AU$ 308 per person | 10h | 4.65★ · 454 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Japanese |
| Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day TripBest value | AU$ 260 per person | 8h | 4.71★ · 454 | Every day | English |
| Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom BoatLowest price | AU$ 122 per person | 8h | 4.11★ · 967 | Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom Boat | AU$ 167 per person | 8h | 4.50★ · 14 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Normanby Island Reef Snorkel Tour: Great Barrier Reef | AU$ 160 per person | 6h 30m | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day | English |
Great Barrier Reef Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip, AU$ 308 (10h, 4.65★ · 454).
- Best value: Frankland Islands Great Barrier Reef: Normanby Island Day Trip, AU$ 260 (8h, 4.71★ · 454).
- Lowest price: Green Island Day Trip from Cairns: Snorkel & Glass-Bottom Boat, AU$ 122 (8h, 4.11★ · 967).
Real price per person across the 5 options: AU$ 122–AU$ 308 (median AU$ 167). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 2 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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