Calypso Outer Reef Snorkel & Dive

from A$329

8 hours 10 mins

Great Barrier Reef

All Ages

Snorkel or dive Agincourt Reef from Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas, exploring three outer reef sites with guided tours, marine life sightings, tropical buffet lunch, and support from an expert crew.

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

Key Highlights

Snorkelling and diving at Agincourt Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef
Guided snorkel tours with safety briefings and interpretive chats
Access to three separate reef sites with unique coral gardens
Opportunities to see marine life including turtles, sharks, groupers, and parrotfish
Includes tropical buffet lunch, morning tea, and afternoon tea
Options for both introductory and certified diving
Free parking at Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas and optional transfers

What’s included

Snorkelling equipment fitting and use
Professional PADI dive instructors and dive masters
Morning tea, tropical buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and light refreshments
Guided snorkelling tours and reef interpretive chat
Free parking at Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas
Optional transfers from Port Douglas accommodation (subject to availability and additional cost)

Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable snorkelling and diving experience at Agincourt Reef, departing from Crystalbrook Marina Port Douglas. Begin your adventure with free parking and check in at the Calypso vessel by 08:20, where you will be greeted with light refreshments and assisted with snorkelling equipment fitting.

Cruise between 08:45 and 10:10 to the renowned Agincourt Reef, famous for its coral gardens and outer reef walls. Divers receive a briefing from professional PADI instructors, while snorkellers are offered a safety talk and support from the crew. Visit three distinct reef sites throughout the day, each with unique marine habitats and opportunities for guided snorkel tours.

Spot incredible marine life, including turtles, reef sharks, rays, groupers, cods, maori wrasse, and parrotfish. Morning tea is offered after your first snorkel or dive, followed by a tropical buffet lunch following your second reef stop. Certified divers can explore caves and coral walls, while snorkellers enjoy diverse coral gardens and expert guidance.

Your day concludes with another snorkel or dive at the third site, complemented by afternoon tea aboard. Return cruise departs at 15:10, arriving back at the marina at approximately 16:30, with pre-booked transfers available to Port Douglas accommodation.

Commonly asked questions.

The Calypso Dive & Snorkel Tour is a full-day Outer Great Barrier Reef experience departing from Port Douglas. The tour visits up to three reef sites around Agincourt and Opal Reefs, with opportunities for snorkelling, introductory scuba diving and certified diving

The tour departs from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas. Guests should arrive before 8:20am for check-in and boarding. Free parking is available at the marina for guests who make their own way there.

The journey to the Outer Great Barrier Reef takes approximately 90 minutes. During the cruise, dive guides provide briefings for passengers participating in scuba diving.

The itinerary allows for up to three different Outer Reef locations during the day. The actual sites are selected according to weather, sea conditions and the best available reef conditions.

The tour operates around Agincourt Reef and Opal Reef. The specific reef sites visited can change depending on conditions and passenger numbers.

Yes. Snorkelling equipment, including lycra suits, is included, along with access to the reef snorkelling sites. Guided snorkel tours are also available.

You should be comfortable in the water, but you don't need to be an experienced snorkeller. Calypso provides snorkelling equipment and flotation equipment, and guided snorkelling is available for passengers who would like additional assistance and information.

Yes. Introductory scuba diving is available for guests without previous diving experience. Professional PADI dive instructors provide instruction and supervision, making it possible for first-time divers to experience the reef underwater.

Yes. A tropical buffet lunch is included, along with morning tea and afternoon tea. The lunch includes a selection of meats, salads, Mediterranean vegetables, breads and condiments.

Yes. Children can participate in the snorkelling experience, although scuba diving has a minimum age of 12. Children aged 4–14 are eligible for the child fare, while infants aged 0–3 travel free.

Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a change of clothes. Calypso does not provide towels, although freshwater showers are available onboard. Seasickness medication is also worth considering if you are prone to motion sickness.

Additional info by the operator.

Schedule:

07:00-08:20: Arrival and parking
08:20-08:45: Boarding and equipment fitting
08:45-10:10: Cruise to first reef site
10:20-11:15: First snorkelling/diving site; morning tea served
11:50-13:50: Second reef site; guided snorkel tour and lunch
13:50-15:10: Third reef site; afternoon tea
15:10-16:30: Return cruise
16:30-18:00: Transfers to accommodation (if pre-booked)

Meeting Point: Crystalbrook Marina, Port Douglas. Free parking for self-drive guests. Check-In: Board the Calypso vessel by 08:20. Transfers: Available from Port Douglas accommodation for an additional fee and limited capacity.