Great Barrier Reef Tour With Ocean Safari

Start Location

Cape Tribulation

Departure Time

Morning: 8:30 am Afternoon: 12:00pm

Return
Time

6 Hours after start time

Why choose Ocean Safari?

Experience the Great Barrier Reef on a half-day adventure with Ocean Safari, departing from Cape Tribulation.

Visit two spectacular snorkel sites at Mackay Reef and Undine Reef, where you can swim alongside sea turtles, colourful coral, tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams, and starfish.

After a thrilling 25-minute ride aboard a high-speed 700hp rigid inflatable boat, enjoy snorkelling in small groups of up to 25 passengers, offering a more personal reef experience.

Your experienced skipper and eco host will share fascinating insights into the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, making this an unforgettable adventure.

Morning and afternoon departures available.

What To Bring

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Start Location

Turtle Rock Cafe Cape Tribulation (or Cape Tribulation accomodation)

Departure Time

Morning: 8:30 am Afternoon: 12:00pm

Return Time

N/A

Duration

6 Hours

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

FAQs About Great Barrier Reef Tour With Ocean Safari

Included in the Great Barrier Reef Tour with Ocean Safari is snorkelling gear, water, snacks, 2 snorkel spots and Cape Tribulation accommodation transfers.

The Great Barrier Reef Tour with Ocean Safari is a half-day tour, typically lasting around 6 hours, including transfers from Cape Tribulation accomodation.

Ocean Safari departs from Turtle Rock Cafe, Cape Tribulation Beach (the main street of Cape Tribulation). This is where you will sign waivers, get snorkelling equipment and leave your important luggage that you do not want to take with you. Pick up is included from Cape Tribulation accomodation.

It depends where from. If travelling from Cairns or Port Douglas, then best way is to rent a car for a few days and drive yourself. The reason for this as there are no public buses that go upto Cape Trib. You could however organise a driver to also take you there, this would work best for bigger groups to split the cost.

The Great Barrier Reef Tour with Ocean Safari goes to two different reef sites at Mackay Reef. One destination is a sand cay, which is a great snorkel spot, but can also relax on the beach when not snorkelling!

Yes, the Great Barrier Reef Tour with Ocean Safari is great for families, but depends on your group. For example, elderly, injured or prengant people are not advised to do this tour, as it can be bumpy ride. Children must also be minimum 6 months old to travel.

We recommend comfortable swim gear, towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, and a camera. 

No, food is not included in the tour. Either bring your own or enjoy some food at the Turtle Rock Cafe before or after tour.

The Great Barrier Reef Tour with Ocean Safari is one of the shortest trips to the entire Great Barrier Reef. It only takes around 25 minutes to get to the first snorkel spot!

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Amazing service and highly recommended! If you are planning a snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef, this is definitely the place to go. The advice was incredibly detailed, taking the time to explain which reefs and spots offer the absolute best chances to see an abundance of marine life and vibrant corals. What stood out the most was the complete transparency. No hidden fees, honest feedback on the different boats and tours, and clear expectations about what to anticipate. You can really tell that their main goal is to help you find the best possible experience, rather than just making a sale. Looking forward to the tour! Thank you for the fantastic recommendation.
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We were given a thorough and detailed consultation, and he took a lot of time to answer all our questions! We’re really looking forward to our snorkeling tour!
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Chloé
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Thank to Bailey and his team for his amazing thank for is advise on the activities. ☺️
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Shaw Dennis
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The staff at this company, especially Zoe, are incredibly helpful, attentive, and thorough in their explanations. She was extremely dedicated to following up on all of our requests. On top of that, she even provided local travel information, which was wonderful. Highly recommended!
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Julie
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Travel Hub Palm Cove, Qld were fabulous (in particular Bailey) when I had to cancel a trip recently at very short notice due to illness. They were kind and understanding and very prompt with the refund. I recommend them to other travellers.
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Shout out to Max for his guidance! He listened to my requirements and helped me figure out what I really wanted, and he explained the options in depth. With his help, I was able to have a fun day combining a flight over the reef with an excursion to Fitzroy island. All bookings went smooth. Great service!
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Harry Singh
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Big thank you to Elyra and Liz for helping booking us reef experience. Great team and efforts. Highly recommend them for any bookings.
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Rachel Campion
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Huge thanks to Niamh, she was absolutely great from start to finish—so helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. A great team that made organizing our trip completely hassle-free. Couldn't recommend them enough!
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Conall Durkin
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I had the most amazing time in Cairns. So many fabulous tours. Special shoutout to Niamh! If you need a tour booked in the Cairns area, I highly recommend her, so friendly and organised! Thanks Niamh
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Elizabeth Andrews
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Traveled to Cairns and took a day trip to Palm Cove where Charlotte helped create the best experience! I highly recommend working with her for any travel or vacation services.

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