Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour
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Pure Snorkelling offers a half day tip to the Great Barrier Reef. It is the fastest boat in Cairns allowing you to spend more time snorkelling and less time travelling. Newly launched in Cairns by two established operators, Pure Snorkelling offers experienced local knowledge coupled with a fast modern vessell taking you to one of the best Great Barrier Reef locations chosen from a selection of over 15! Pure Snorkelling is also the only boat to offer a Marine Life Presentation before you get in the water! Join our Marine Biologists at 1030am before your trip to learn about our unique eco system!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not Recommended for children under the age of 6 years of age
Reviews(341)
Great setup with dedicated smiling staff. Informative half hour presentation of the reef in nice pontoon, Cairns Marina. Well done Seb! Nice new gear that all fitted well. Good safety instruction. The way back and forth was bumpy, since there were some wind, boat is not that big. But is was safe. We went to very nice reef, as good af Lady Musgrave. Instructors in water gives a good start around the reef wall, points out e.g. anemonefish, and gives safety to others with ring in the water. Skilled crew worked hard - while smiling - all tour! Advice: Take the 1-2 sea sick pills they provide. Bring warm sweatshirt for the way back. Don't go when windy if you can't swim.
Great experience even got to see a turtle
Hi There, Thank you for the five stars! Its fantastic to hear you had a great time out on the reef with us, and seeing a turtle is the cherry on top! We would love to have you back onboard with us in the future. Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
Such a friendly and helpful crew especially Monica who helped us with snorkelling. We had a fun day
Hi Samira, Thank you for the five star review! Our main goal as crew is to ensure guests have a fantastic time, we are happy to hear that Monica was able to support you and made your time in the water even more enjoyable! These kind words will be passed on to the team. We would love to welcome you out to the reef with us again soon! Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
I was in Cairns for one more day for a work conference and wanted to make the most of being right by the reef! This tour was perfect as it was a half day tour with 2 hours of snorkelling on the outer reef! The team totally made the experience. The weather was not good (I'd suggest taking anti-sea-sickness meds!) and bumpy on the way out, but the crew were very attentive to everyone. Once at the reef the snorkelling was really beautiful and crew took you around on a tour to make sure you got the most of the experience. Over all - an epic experience - a big thank you to Kiki, Cam, Jared & Simon for a great day!
Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are glad to hear we could help you make the most of your extra day in cairns! The kind words about the crew will be passed on, the team always strive to provide the best service possible so guests still have an amazing day even with the not so great weather conditions! And despite the rocky journey out we are glad to hear that the reef made it all worthwhile, it really is special sight and we are so happy we get to share it with you. We hope to welcome you back out for another snorkel adventure in the future! Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
Informative and friendly staff happily assisting those who are not confident in water. Would recommend for a Great Barrier Reef experience
Hi Tony, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We aim to make sure each guest feels as comfortable as possible in the water so they can explore the Great Barrier Reef to its full potential! We appreciate the recommendation and would love to have you back onboard with us again sometime in the future! Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
Excellent half-day snorkelling experience. Comfortable boat, well trained staff, safe and professional at all times. They accommodate all levels of experience in snorkelling. Don’t take the mega size boat - this experience is much more personal and it’s a fast trip to the reef. I especially enjoyed the marine biologist presentation before we left the Cairns dock. It provided really relevant information on what we would see on the reef.
Hi Deb, Thank you so much for this awesome review! We are glad to hear that you felt safe and comfortable for the whole of the tour, our staff aim to make sure each guest enjoys their trip to the fullest. One of our main attributes is that we can offer guests that personalized experience in the water as well as on the boat, this allows the crew to be able to give more individual support to each guest without it being too crowded on the reef. These kind words will be passed onto the team, they love to share their passion for the ocean so we are delighted that you enjoyed their knowledge especially in the Marine Biology presentation! We hope to see you out on the water with us again some time soon! Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
I felt safe, comfortable and looked after on this tour. The corals are gorgeous. Would highly recommend this tour 🌷
Hi there, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the crew made you feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after during your tour. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the beautiful corals just as much as we love showing them to guests! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another snorkelling adventure soon! Warm Regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
We had an excellent time and would recommend anyone wanting to snorkel on the reef to go with pure snorkeling. The reef was beautigul with a great range of fish and corals. The staff were extremely lovely and knowledgable, we really appreciated how patient and helpful they were with anxious snorkellers.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent time exploring the reef with us. There is nothing quite like experiencing the incredible colours of the coral and the amazing variety of fish that call the Great Barrier Reef home. We're especially grateful for your recognition of our crew. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all snorkellers is very important to us, and we're delighted to hear that our team's patience, kindness and knowledge helped make the experience enjoyable for everyone. We know that getting in the water can feel a little daunting for some guests, so it's wonderful to know our crew helped your anxious snorkellers feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. Thank you for choosing Pure Snorkelling for your reef adventure. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the reef in the future! Warm regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
It was simply amazing. The whole crew was very nice, caring and had a really good sense of humour. It was a wonderful experience we both enjoyed a lot. Highly recommend!
Hi there, Thank you so much for leaving us a 5 star review! It's awesome to hear that you had an amazing trip out to the Great Barrier Reef with our crew. They love creating a fun, welcoming, and memorable day for every guest, so it’s fantastic to know their care, humour, and enthusiasm helped make your trip so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the reef. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure soon! Warm regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
This was our first trip to the Reef. It was amazing! First, we heard an optional talk about the reef and things that lived there. I was nervous about the sharks. After the presentation I felt so much better about it. I realized I was not going to get eaten and they were more afraid of me. Next, we got all our gear, including a wet suit. Then we took off. This was a smaller boat, I’m guessing about 25-30 people. It was windy so the hour and half ride was a little rough. Definitely take your Dramamine before you board. Once anchored you were put into your group by ability. They had several staff in the water pointing out cool things. It was great. Afterwards we had cheese and crackers on our way back home. Great introduction to the reef.
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your first trip to the reef was such an amazing one. We’re glad our reef presentation helped ease your nerves about the sharks and gave you a better understanding of these incredible creatures. It’s completely natural to feel a little nervous at first, and we love helping guests feel confident and excited before they enter the water. We’re also happy to hear you enjoyed the small-group experience, from getting fitted with your gear and wetsuit to being matched with a group suited to your ability. Our in-water crew takes great pride in sharing the Great Barrier Reef with guests, pointing out marine life, and helping everyone make the most of their time exploring. The weather can certainly make the journey a little adventurous, and we appreciate your helpful tip about taking seasickness medication before departure. We’re glad the conditions didn’t stop you from having a fantastic day once you arrived. Finishing the trip with some cheese and crackers while taking in the ride home sounds like the perfect way to wrap up an ocean adventure! Thank you again for choosing to experience the Great Barrier Reef with us. We hope this is the first of many ocean adventures for you! Warmest regards, The Pure Snorkelling Team
