Great Barrier Reef Overnight Tours 6 options
From AU$ 380 · departures between 07:00 and 18:00 · live guides in 4 languages · most take 2d
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef SnorkelSail from Airlie Beach 2 nights on Spank Me, snorkeling Luncheon Bay, Caves Cove, Blue Pearl Bay, Whitehaven Beach with meals and gear.
- 786 reviews
- 4.79★
- Duration
- 2d
- Wed, Fri and Sun
- 10:30
Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour CairnsWake up on the Great Barrier Reef with this intimate overnight sailing tour from Cairns. Includes diving, snorkeling, meals, and a cozy cabin with just 12 guests.
- 90 reviews
- 4.82★
- Duration
- 2d
2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from CairnsOvernight snorkeling trip on the Great Barrier Reef aboard OceanQuest catamaran from Cairns, visiting two outer reef sites with meals and equipment provided.
- 56 reviews
- 4.30★
- Duration
- 2d
- Every day
- 07:30
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day TourTwo-day tour combining Daintree Rainforest 4WD with Cape Tribulation and Outer Reef snorkel sites. Includes naturalist guide, lunch both days, wine and ice cream.
- 48 reviews
- 4.48★
- Duration
- 2d
- Every day
- 07:00
2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Scenic Train TourTwo-day tour from Cairns: full-day reef cruise with snorkeling at Hastings and Saxon Reef, then Skyrail over the rainforest canopy and Kuranda Scenic.
- 36 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 2d
- Every day
- 07:15
Sydney to Cairns: 14-Day East Coast Tour & Great Barrier Reef14-day small-group tour Sydney to Cairns with Great Barrier Reef snorkeling, Fraser Island 4WD, Whitsundays & wine tasting. All transport and meals included.
- 10 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 14d
- Sun
- 18:00
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef SnorkelOur pick | AU$ 649 per person | 2d | 4.79★ · 786 | Wed, Fri and Sun · 10:30 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour CairnsTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 669 per person | 2d | 4.82★ · 90 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| 2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from CairnsAlso recommendedPickup offered | AU$ 730 per person | 2d | 4.30★ · 56 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day TourPickup offered | AU$ 455 per person | 2d | 4.48★ · 48 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| 2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Scenic Train TourPickup offered | AU$ 380 per person | 2d | 4.72★ · 36 | Every day · 07:15 | English, German, Japanese +1 |
| Sydney to Cairns: 14-Day East Coast Tour & Great Barrier Reef | AU$ 8,490 per person | 14d | 4.70★ · 10 | Sun · 18:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour Cairns (AU$ 669)
- With pickup (3): 2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from Cairns (AU$ 730) · Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day Tour (AU$ 455) · 2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Scenic Train Tour (AU$ 380)
Great Barrier Reef Overnight Tours at a glance
- Our pick: 2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel, AU$ 649 (2d, 4.79★ · 786).
- Top rated: Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour Cairns, AU$ 669 (2d, 4.82★ · 90).
- Also recommended: 2-Day Snorkeling: Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard from Cairns, AU$ 730 (2d, 4.30★ · 56).
Real price per person across the 6 options: AU$ 380–AU$ 8,490 (median AU$ 649). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 1 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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