10 Scuba & Snorkeling in North Queensland That You Shouldn't Miss

October 14, 2021 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in North Queensland, Australia including Wavelength Reef Charters, Passions of Paradise Reef Tour, Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom, Wildside Adventures, Ocean Safari, Reef Sprinter, Blue Dive Port Douglas, Skedaddle, Spirit of Freedom, Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips.
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1. Wavelength Reef Charters

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5.0 based on 2,810 reviews

Wavelength Reef Charters

Small-group snorkeling tours of the Great Barrier Reef.

2. Passions of Paradise Reef Tour

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5.0 based on 2,555 reviews

Passions of Paradise Reef Tour

Dive, Snorkel, Sail the Great Barrier Reef aboard Passions of Paradise, Cairns newest and most luxurious catamaran. Sailing daily, let our friendly, dedicated staff introduce you to another world teeming with exotic fish life, coral gardens, and spectacular views. Visiting two sites daily we have a selection of over 24 Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations to choose from offering you the best location tailored the days conditions! Dive or snorkel with Cairns's friendliest crew! Every afternoon, our bar opens, and guests relax in comfort as we raise the sails and cruise back to Cairns.

3. Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

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5.0 based on 2,384 reviews

Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom

Experience the passion of the Ocean Free and Freedom team! First class service with that friendly Ozzie touch! A luxury high speed 20M CAT "Ocean Freedom" to 2 stunning locations Upolu Cay and "Wonder Wall" on the GBR or a beautiful 16M sailing vessel "Ocean Free" to the famous Green Island + GBR . Personal tours carrying low passenger numbers offering more of a day out with "family and friends" than a "commercial tour".

4. Wildside Adventures

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5.0 based on 168 reviews

Wildside Adventures

Take a paddle on the Wildside in your own Sports Raft. The pristine whitewater of Coachable Creek and the mighty Tully River have only been paddled by a few in sports rafts, so join the team from Wildside and feel the intimacy of nature and the thrills of adventure. Snacks and a light lunch included!

5. Ocean Safari

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5.0 based on 2,012 reviews

Ocean Safari

Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. This half day eco tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species.The tour begins at Cape Tribulation beach where guests board the vessel bound for the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. After an exhilarating fast ride of approximately 25 minutes guests are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. On most days the rainforest can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, home to an abundance of marine life as well as beautiful hard and soft corals.The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. The vessel is based on the original design of a rescue craft and is a rigid inflatable boat driven by 700hp engines. The experienced Skipper and Eco Host ensure the trip is filled with fun and appreciation of the Great Barrier Reef and the coastal rainforest of the Daintree, two world heritage areas side by side. Magical memories like these sometimes only happen once in a lifetime. The Ocean Safari check in office is at the Turtle Rock Cafe and Safari Lodge, Cape Tribulation Road and a courtesy bus pick up from Cape Tribulation accommodation is included. Ocean Safari has Advanced Eco Accreditation.

6. Reef Sprinter

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5.0 based on 1,410 reviews

Reef Sprinter

Half day snorkelling tours from Port Douglas. Choose from 3 different options. 15 minutes to Low Isles and 40 minutes to the Outer Reef. Enjoy a Fast, Fun boat ride with no sea sickness! 14 people maximum on every tour. Option A - Low Isles Reef - 2 1/4 hours. 15 mins out. 1 hour and a half of snorkelling and 15 minutes return. Glass bottom boat option (no island access, snorkelling from the back of the boat). $140 for adults and $120 for kids. Min age 5. Option B - Island and Lagoon - 3 1/2 hours. 15 mins out. 2 1/2 hours on the island to swim, snorkel or relax. Glass Bottom boat option. $185 for adults and $145 for kids. Min age 3. Option C - Outer Reef - 3 1/2 hours. 40 mins out. 1 1/2 hours snorkelling from the back of the boat. No Glass Bottom Boat option. 40 mins back. Min age 7.

7. Blue Dive Port Douglas

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5.0 based on 1,823 reviews

Blue Dive Port Douglas

The Original Port Douglas Dive Club. We dive our best reefs by far, the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. The Agincourts have 20% better visibility than the reefs to the south. Its because these reefs are close to the continental drop off and are swept by clear water from the Coral Sea. That’s why the marine life is unrivalled. Superb privately guided outer reef scuba diving day trips for both qualified and non-qualified divers. Cruise out to the outer GBR in style on Poseidon, the sleek, high speed catamaran. Luxury private charters available also. Learn to scuba dive in affordable small group luxury with the premier 5 Star PADI Dive Resort. Excellent large group discounts available. The professional and friendly team at Blue Dive are deeply committed to bringing safe, quality and personal dive guiding and instruction - to all our guests. Blue Adventure Wildlife Tours is our sister company offering superb wildlife and photography tours to compliment your diving days.

8. Skedaddle

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5.0 based on 412 reviews

Skedaddle

Combining swift travel to the outer reef, with all the activities of a full day cruise. In only half a day, you can snorkel / dive / glass bottom boat coral view & visit the amazing outer reef

9. Spirit of Freedom

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5.0 based on 293 reviews

Spirit of Freedom

Spirit of Freedom is a luxury dive liveaboard that offers year-round 3 nights, 4 nights or 7 nights trips to remote parts of the Great Barrier Reef - Ribbon Reefs & Coral Sea.

10. Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips

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5.0 based on 2,855 reviews

Seastar Cruises Reef Day Trips

Seastar Cruises premium reef cruise combines the outer Great Barrier Reef with a coral cay island. In only 1 1/4 hours the fast air-conditioned Seastar 1 can take you from Cairns to magnificent Michaelmas Cay, the largest of the local uninhabited coral cays. Cruising past Green Island, Upolu cay and Oyster reef Seastar is the first boat to arrive. After an enjoyable time here it is a short 20 minute cruise to the splendid Hastings Reef sitting on the very outer edge. This is where the corals thrive, well out from the coast away from the influence the rivers and streams, adjacent to the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. You will have 2 1/2 hours at each location. Plenty of time to go snorkeling, do a introductory dive, relax on the beach of the Island or join a tour in the Glass Bottom Boat at Hastings Reef. The day cruise on Seastar inlcudes Morning/Afternoon tea, high quality snorkel equipment, Wetsuit or Lycra suit (depending on the time of year), Glass Bottom Boat Tour, Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch, Reef Interpretation & Guided Snorkel Tours on each spot.

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