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Outer Reef Snorkelling – Full Day

from A$319
8 hours 10 mins
Great Barrier Reef
All Ages

Snorkel from Port Douglas aboard a 21-metre vessel to Opal Reef and explore colourful coral gardens and marine life. Includes three unique snorkel sites, equipment, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

Adult $319 | Child (4-14) $209 | Family (2 adults & 2 children) $847 (add $10pp for peak season pricing)

Key Highlights

  • Snorkel at three vibrant sites on Opal Reef from Port Douglas
  • Observe colourful coral gardens and diverse marine life including clownfish, turtles, and parrotfish
  • Spacious 21-metre snorkelling vessel with comfortable seating
  • Morning tea, tropical lunch, and afternoon tea included onboard
  • Personalised guidance and safety briefing from experienced crew

What’s included

  • Snorkelling equipment and safety briefing
  • Guided snorkelling at three distinct reef sites
  • Morning tea
  • Tropical lunch
  • Afternoon tea

Overview

Experience the breathtaking wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a dedicated snorkelling adventure from Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas to Opal Reef. Glide above colourful coral gardens and encounter diverse marine life including playful clownfish, majestic green turtles, giant clams, and vibrant parrotfish; all easily visible in shallow waters.

This day trip operates on a purpose-built 21-metre snorkelling vessel, offering comfort with spacious decks and daybed-style seating. The professional crew ensures your safety and enjoyment, with snorkel guidance and reef interpretation included.

Your itinerary begins with check-in at Crystalbrook Marina between 07:00 and 08:20. Boarding starts at 08:20, where you are fitted with equipment and offered light refreshments. Then relax as you cruise to the first snorkelling site, arriving at 10:20, with a full equipment briefing and crew assistance in the water. Enjoy morning tea between experiences.

The trip continues with a second site at 11:50, offering optional guided tours and a tropical lunch, followed by a reef interpretive talk. At 13:45, the final snorkel site awaits with more exploration and afternoon tea, before returning to the marina by about 16:15. Transfers to local Port Douglas accommodation are available if pre-booked.

Commonly asked questions.

The tour includes return cruise travel to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, snorkelling equipment, guided snorkel tours, access to up to three reef sites, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and a reef interpretation talk.
The tour departs from Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas. Free parking is available for guests who make their own way to the marina.
The tour visits up to three Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling sites, with locations selected according to weather and sea conditions.
The tour generally visits reef sites around Opal Reef and Tongue Reef, with the exact locations selected on the day to provide the best possible conditions.
Yes. The crew provides a safety and equipment briefing, and crew members are in the water during the first snorkelling session to assist guests. The tour is designed for snorkellers of different experience levels.
You should be comfortable in the water, but flotation equipment is available to provide additional buoyancy. The crew also assists guests with entering and exiting the water.
Yes. All required snorkelling equipment is provided, including lycra suits.
Yes. A tropical lunch is included, along with morning and afternoon tea.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a change of clothes and seasickness medication if required. Freshwater showers are available onboard. Towels are not supplied.

Additional info by the operator.

  • 7:00-8:20am - Check-in at Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas
  • 8:20am - Board Calypso and receive snorkelling equipment
  • 8:45am - Depart Port Douglas for the Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • 10:20-11:15am - First snorkelling site and morning tea
  • 11:50am-1:30pm - Second snorkelling site, guided snorkel and tropical lunch
  • 1:45-2:45pm - Third snorkelling site and afternoon tea
  • 2:45pm - Depart the reef and cruise back to Port Douglas
  • 4:15pm - Arrive back at Crystalbrook Marina
  • Location: Departure from Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas.
  • Vessel: 21-metre snorkelling vessel.
  • Check-In: 07:00 to 08:20 at the marina. Free parking is available.
  • Boarding: Starts at 08:20.
  • Return: Arrives back at marina by approximately 16:15.
  • Transfers: Available to/from Port Douglas accommodation if pre-booked.