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Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel
from $255
per person
8 hours
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with Indigenous Sea Rangers through snorkelling, diving, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations on this unique reef cruise.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel offers a truly unique Great Barrier Reef experience, blending world-class reef exploration with the rich cultural heritage of Australia's First Nations people. Step aboard and journey to two spectacular outer reef sites while gaining a deeper connection to the land and sea through the stories and traditions of the Traditional Owners who have called this region home for tens of thousands of years.
This full-day cruise provides five hours on the reef, giving you ample time to snorkel or dive among vibrant coral gardens and marine life, including turtles, rays, and tropical fish. Alongside your reef adventure, enjoy cultural storytelling, traditional dances, didgeridoo demonstrations, and hands-on experiences with authentic clapsticks and fire poles.
Savour a delicious tropical buffet lunch prepared by the award-winning Ochre Restaurant and relax on board as Indigenous Sea Rangers share the Great Barrier Reef's creation stories and deep spiritual significance.
Combining nature, culture, and adventure, Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel delivers an unforgettable experience that celebrates both the natural beauty of the reef and the ancient wisdom of Australia's Indigenous culture.
- All snorkelling equipment including personal flotation devices in adult/child sizes
- Free Wet Suit and Lycra Suit Use
- Informative Commentary
- Fish Feeding
- Deck Amenities
- Freshly Prepared Lunch
- Tea & Coffee
- Join this day cruise from Cairns and spend up to 5 hours on the Outer Great Barrier Reef visiting two premium coral reef locations
- Snorkel the reef and come face to face with amazing marine life and coral garden
- Step back into the Great Barrier Reef's Dreamtime with cultural guides who recount the Dreamtime stories of the local people and help you gain a deeper cultural understanding of the diverse ecosystems that make up the Great Barrier Reef
Start: Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Wharf, Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
- What to bring: Swimmers, towels, sun protection (SPF 30+ water resistant), hat, sunglasses, camera, cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard) for any onboard purchases.
- Conditions: Child rates apply for 4-14 years. Infants 0-3 years travel free of charge.
- Reef sites visited may include Milln, Flynn, Hastings, Saxon, Norman & Thetford Reefs.
- If you are prone to motion sickness it is recommended to take preventative measures around 30 minutes prior to the boat departing. Natural Ginger tablets and medicated Travel-Calm are available on board.
- Tours are weather-dependent and may need to be cancelled or rescheduled at short notice. In the rare event, that we deem the weather too bad to travel and you are unable to reschedule, a full refund will be provided. Upon completion of the purchase, please print the voucher and present it on the day of the experience.
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction. Cruise vessel subject to change without notice. Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control.
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with us within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements.
- Optional extras: Optional intro & certified diving available. Snorkel experience tour & Snorkel safari tour. Return hotel transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches.
- Purchases such as souvenirs, photos, food and drink purchases on the vessel.
