Great Adventures
Great Barrier Reef CruisesGreat Adventures
Great Adventures is based in Cairns and operates an exciting range of day tours to the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Their modern high speed catamarans depart daily to take guests in comfort to the spectacular outer reaches of the reef or to the beautiful rainforest-clad Green Island. Their friendly and knowledgeable crew are ready to share a wonderful day of discovery and adventure in this very special, World Heritage listed part of the world.
Green Island Tour
Aboard Great Adventures’ fast catamaran from Cairns, your journey to the Great Barrier Reef takes just 45 minutes. Surrounded by a reef filled with diverse marine life, and home to a unique rainforest environment, Green Island awaits to provide you with a memorable vacation experience. Take part in all the activities that the island has to offer or relax on the beach and let your day unfold in this tropical paradise. Stroll through magical rainforest, laze on white coral sand beaches, swim, dive or snorkel.
Details
- Up to 7 hours on Green Island
- Great Adventures beach bag
- Self Guided Eco Island Walk
- Snorkel/dive equipment rental
- Glass Bottom Boat coral reef viewing tour
- Use of day visitor facilities
- Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
- Use of Island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests.
Outer Reef Tour
Escape into a world of surprises to experience the amazing beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The stable reef activity platform is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and/or dive, visit the underwater observatory, cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. Join Great Adventure and the Great Barrier Reef’s vibrant marine life for a voyage into one of the natural wonders of the world.
Details
- Morning tea and coffee served until departure from Cairns
- Morning tea cake selection
- Three (3) hours at Outer Reef Activity Platform
- Snorkelling equipment
- Use of buoyancy vests & lycra/stinger suits
- Reef education presentation
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater Observatory
- Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
- Afternoon tea and coffee available while at the platform, cheese and biscuits on return journey.
Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.