Private Charter - Great Barrier Reef - Half Day

Start Location

Cairns Marina, 4870

Departure Time

Choose Own Times

Duration

4 Hours

Why choose Reef Adventure's Half Day Private Charter?

Experience the Great Barrier Reef your way with a 4-hour private snorkel charter, complete with your own boat, captain, and crew.

Perfect for groups of 1–27 guests, you’ll depart at a time that suits you and enjoy a personalised day on the reef with all snorkelling equipment, onboard amenities, and experienced crew included.

Spend up to 2 hours snorkelling at handpicked reef locations or relax on a tropical sand cay, surrounded by crystal-clear waters.

With private snorkel guides, your own choice of music, and attentive crew throughout the day, this exclusive charter offers a truly unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience.

What To Bring

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Start Location

Inside "Pier Shopping Centre" Cairns Marina, look for the Reef Adventure Shop

Departure Time

Can choose anytime between 8:00am till 4:00pm

Return Time

N/A

Duration

4 hours

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

Faq about Reef Adventures Half-day Private Charter

Included in the Cairns Private Charter with Reef Adventures will be your lunch, tea coffee and snacks, water, snorkelling gear and tuition, a private snorkel guide, flexible departure times and of course an amazing Great Barrier Reef site to snorkel!

Yes, the boat has toilets on board, along with snacks, water and the most amazing Great Barrier Reef crew!

Yes, you can multiple private boat charters to the Great Barrier Reef with Travel Hub. We compare all of the available charters for your dates and requests, and send you the best options.

If you are doing the Cairns Private Charter with Reef Adventures, it will visit 2 sites at Upolo Reef. If doing the half day, it will visit one. 

It depends how long you want to rent one for, and where you want to go! Travel Hub deal with all Cairns private charter to help you find the best private charter at the best price guarantee.

Yes, there will a captain and crew awaiting you on your journey. Meet them at the Reef Adventures shop inside the Pier Shopping Centre 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.

You must make your own way to the Reef Adventures shop, located inside the Pier Shopping Centre. There are multiple entrances to the shopping centre, look for the “Reef Adventures” shop with purple and yellow signage!

Reef Adventures allows you to take between 1-26 passengers on the private charter. The price will remain the same regardless how many guests, however Travel Hub offers a big discount on this tour, so please get in touch to save some money!

No, Reef Adventures does not go to an island. It goes to either Upolo Reef or Breaking Patches Reef. You will snorkel from the boat, which is why its not ideal for non-swimmers.

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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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