Reef Magic Outer Reef Pontoon

Start Location

Reef Fleet Terminal

Departure Time

9am

Return
Time

5pm

Why choose Reef Magic Pontoon?

Our full day out on the Great Barrier Reef where you can snorkel at your leisure.

Reef Magic’s Pontoon is the newest pontoon in Cairns! A great option to see the outer reef whilst having the pontoon as your base for the day! Lots of fun inclusions such as Glass Bottom Boat, Semi Submarines, Reef Presentations along with all snorkelling & Lunch included!

What To Bring

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Start Location

Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street,Cairns, QLD

Departure Time

8:00am Departure (7:30am Check in)

Return Time

5:00pm

Duration

8 hours

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

FAQs About Reef Magic Pontoon

Reef Magic Pontoon offers direct Outer Reef access, multiple ways to experience the reef (snorkelling, diving, underwater observatory, semi submersible), a full day itinerary with included meals, and professional guides,  all making it an ideal reef adventure for beginners, families, and experienced snorkelers alike. Not only that but Reef Magic is the newest Pontoon on the water! 

Yes! The tour is suitable for all ages, with activities and facilities designed for families and children. The calm pontoon environment makes it safe and fun for kids. With a variety of activities to do on board, Reef Magic is welcoming to all ages. Even infants can have fun in the Children’s enclosed pool.,

The Outer Reef location features vibrant coral gardens, tropical reef fish, turtles, rays, and sometimes reef sharks. Marine life can be viewed while snorkelling, diving, or through the underwater observatory and semi submersible tours.

We recommend that you bring swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera. A light jacket is recommended for the boat ride. Cash or card may be useful for optional extras like diving or helicopter flights.

Yes. Reef Magic does offer Hotel transfers in Cairns for an extra $30 per person. As well as pick up from Northern Beaches at around $40 extra per person.

Yes, Reef Magic Pontoon is ideal for first time reef visitors. The stable pontoon, calm entry points, helpful crew, and multiple none swimming options make it a stress free introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.

Reef Magic offers a range of optional extras to enhance your Outer Reef experience, including introductory and certified scuba diving, helmet diving (no swimming required), guided snorkel tours, snorkel safaris, and scenic helicopter flights. Additional extras may include underwater camera hire, professional photography, and return hotel transfers. Optional activities are subject to availability and can be pre booked or arranged on the day.

It’s best to book in advance, especially during school holidays and peak travel periods, as Reef Magic Pontoon is a popular Outer Reef tour and can sell out.

Yes, lycra suits or buoyancy vests are usually provided as part of the snorkelling equipment, offering sun protection and extra comfort while in the water. In addition the pontoon offers shaded seating areas, sun decks, and indoor spaces, so guests can relax comfortably between activities.

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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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varun ravi
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So happy with the service and help I received from these guys, huge shout out to Tony ( absolute legend ) for helping me with all my questions and two bookings- fishing charter and 2 intro dives + snorkel with Divers den. I did a whale watching tour in Sydney, and then came here and while heading to the reef for the dive, we got to see a humpback whale breach the water at least a dozen times ! The first breach from this whale in cairns, would have beaten the whole tour in Sydney and it was an entire seperate experience as well (dive). Absolutely 1000% recommend these guys and any of their recommendations and advice when planning your trip and activities in cairns.
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Jessica Baark
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Elizabeth helped us to find our perfect tour package and sorted it out for us with a lot of patience! Thanks for that! 💖
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Ana Maria Bedoya
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We had a wonderful experience. Niamh was incredibly kind and took the time to carefully prepare our trips to Green Island and the Kuranda Rainforest, including the train journey from the Shangri-La Hotel. Everything was seamless. highly recommend!
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Paula Gutierrez
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Kirk is an excellent salesman; he gave us the best tours, was very kind and a very good person, he is the best salesman we have ever had, and his agency is efficient.
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Kirk is the best guy we have found in cairns. He is amazing, he gave us an incredible service with a fantastic vibe. He explained everything about the trips in a great way. I really recommend him and this place.

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