Scuba Diving Tours from Cairns & the Tropical North at a glance
- Our pick: Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Science Tour, AU$ 325 per person (8h, 4.65★ · 871).
- Best value: Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sites, AU$ 248 per person (8h 30m, 4.57★ · 1,360).
- Also recommended: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from Cairns, AU$ 275 per person (8h 30m, 4.72★ · 3,976).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: AU$ 223–AU$ 669 (median AU$ 275). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 9 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 9 kid-friendly and 3 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.
Scuba Diving Tours from Cairns & the Tropical North
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9 options
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from Cairns Boat tour from Cairns to outer reef with 5 hours in the water. Includes BBQ lunch, snorkel gear, wine, intro and certified dives, plus optional helicopter flight. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.72 (3,976 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · ZH · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 275 per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive with 6 Hours Reef Time Six hours across two protected reef sites (Wonder Wall and Upolu Cay) with marine guides, glass-bottom boat, lunch and all gear included, at an unhurried pace. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (2,058 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 223 per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Science Tour Feel the reef’s pulse from Cairns: snorkel, dive, and join marine biologists for hands-on science. Includes buffet lunch, equipment, and glass-bottom boat. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.65 (871 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · KO ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 325 per person
Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sites Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns on a full day trip to two exclusive reef sites with all equipment, lunch and hot showers included aboard AquaQuest. Every day · 08:00 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.57 (1,360 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 248 per person
Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef Sites Cairns Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkel & dive at 2 outer reef locations. 80-foot catamaran, chef lunch, marine naturalist guide, 30 years operating. Departs 8am daily. Every day · 07:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (2,710 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 275 per person
Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip Great 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 (455 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 308 per person
Cairns Outer Barrier Reef: Snorkel & Dive Day Trip Full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkel and dive from Cairns with 4 hours at outer reef, lunch, and guided tours. Intro dives welcome, no certification needed. Every day · 08:00 · Up to age 70 ★ 4.64 (150 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 255 per person
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling with Indigenous Sea Rangers Snorkel two outer reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef with Indigenous Sea Rangers who share their traditional culture and ecological knowledge during. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (184 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 255 per person
Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour Cairns Wake 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. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.83 (94 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 669 per person
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Science TourOur pick | AU$ 325 per person | 8h | 4.65★ · 871 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Korean |
| Great Barrier Reef snorkeling & diving: Two reef sitesBest value | AU$ 248 per person | 8h 30m | 4.57★ · 1,360 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling & Diving Cruise from CairnsAlso recommended | AU$ 275 per person | 8h 30m | 4.72★ · 3,976 | Every day · 08:00 | English, German, Japanese +1 |
| Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive with 6 Hours Reef Time | AU$ 223 per person | 9h | 4.84★ · 2,058 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef Catamaran: Dive & Snorkel 2 Outer Reef Sites | AU$ 275 per person | 9h | 4.88★ · 2,710 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Cairns: Great Barrier Reef 3 Sites Snorkel & Dive Day Trip | AU$ 308 per person | 10h | 4.65★ · 455 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Japanese |
| Cairns Outer Barrier Reef: Snorkel & Dive Day Trip | AU$ 255 per person | 8h | 4.64★ · 150 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling with Indigenous Sea Rangers | AU$ 255 per person | 9h | 4.88★ · 184 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour CairnsGroup of up to 12 | AU$ 669 per person | 2d | 4.83★ · 94 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Great Barrier Reef: Overnight Sail, Dive & Snorkel Tour Cairns (AU$ 669 per person)
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