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Dreamtime Cruise Full Day Outer Reef Tour

  • Cairns
  • Full-day Tours
  • Tour in English

Overview

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. 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 gardens. Included in this spectacular day tour is snorkel gear, lycra and wetsuit hire and fish feeding led by marine biologists. 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.

After working up an appetite, enjoy a hot and cold buffet lunch with seafood on board plus a complimentary morning and afternoon tea.

Please note, only 1 x Reef site will be visited on our Reef Recovery days

ITINERARY
08:15 Boarding commences at 8.15am with final boarding at 8.45am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

09:00 Depart Marlin Jetty Cairns and grab your complimentary snorkel & fins 
Safety Briefing
Indigenous welcome and acknowledgment
Great Barrier Reef creation story
Enjoy morning tea

10:30 Our in water activities commence at the Outer Great Barrier Reef where you’ll enjoy our pristine coral reef site before lunch and the next reef site after lunch.

Approx 12:30 Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch freshly prepared by the highly awarded & renowned Ochre Restaurant & Tropic Spirit Catering.

15:30 Return snorkel, fins, life jacket and lycra suits
Depart the Reef and enjoy afternoon tea whilst interacting with the Cultural guides on board

17:00 Arrive back in Cairns

What’s included

Included

  • Visit 2 premium outer reef sites
  • 5 full hours on the outer reef
  • Indigenous welcome to country and acknowledgment
  • Cultural Guides
  • Administration costs
  • Equipment:All snorkelling equipment including personal flotation devices in adult/child sizes
  • Free Wet Suit And Lycra Suit Use:Wet suits are 5mm with short arms/legs. Lycra suits provide fantastic sun protection and in season are useful in reducing the risk of jelly fish stings.
  • Informative Commentary:On board Marine Biology presentation/talk en-route to the reef
  • Non-Swimming Activities:Interactive commentary, informative storytelling and games
  • Fish Feeding:Fish feeding and identification session with our Marine Biologist
  • Deck Amenities:Sunbathe on the boat, Fresh Water Showers and Bathrooms
  • Buffet Lunch:Please advise on any allergies prior to the cruise. Vegetarian options available. Morning/Afternoon Tea also included
  • Beverages:Tea, coffee and drinking water will be available free of charge throughout the day
  • Reference Materials:Access to reference materials on the reef
  • Translation Assistance:We pride ourselves on our internationally speaking crew. Each cruise is different but we do have Mandarin, Dutch, German and Indigenous staff.

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.

Ages

Child Policy: 4 years to 14 years inclusive. Infants 0-3 years are free of charge but must be included when booking. All guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. Please check the email and verify the information on the confirmation.

On the day of tour, please make your own way to the Reef Magic Cruise counter at least 30 minutes in advance, and get ready to check in. If you fail to join the tour due to being late, it will be a NO SHOW and no refund can be made.

Good to know

Always snorkel with a partner. Ask a travel companion to be your “snorkelling buddy”. Children should always be accompanied by an adult. Please always listen carefully to instructions and follow the advice from the lifeguard. Snorkeling equipment can not replace swimming ability, if you can not swim please do not try.

Your crew will do their utmost to ensure your safety during all of the day’s activities, however, all swimming and snorkelling is undertaken at your own risk.

For special activities, please strictly abide by the rules of wearing life jackets and wear them throughout the whole journey. If the venue or coach does not provide life jackets, please ask for them.

Vessels may use some areas near by you. Please do not snorkel in these areas or under the platform or the vessel.

If you have a medical condition please advise the lifeguard. Do not consume alcohol and eat only in moderation before snorkelling or diving.

Avoid long time stay in water or under the sun, and do not diving for a long time to avoid dizziness and accidents; .Snorkeling should be carried floating equipment, do not let the head into the water first. Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity and you will be exerting yourself more than usual. If you are older age, or suffer from heart disease, asthma, lung complaints, epilepsy, diabetes, any allergies or any other medical condition which can be made worse by physical exertion, you should take special caution and inform our lifeguards of your situation and snorkel in an area that allows closer supervision.

You are free to sit where ever you please, except areas signed as staff only. We have an air-conditioned cabin on lower deck or breathe in that fresh clean air outside on the upper rear deck. For your own safety try not to move around the boat too much when the boat in underway, especially in rough weather.

For all kinds of water activities you are interested, please carefully evaluate the safety and your own physical condition before participating in them.

Please note, only 1 x Reef site will be visited on our Reef Recovery days.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.

We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.

Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.

No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.

The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.

Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.

For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.

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