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Great Barrier Reef Speed & jet boat tours

Our most recommended Great Barrier Reef Speed & jet boat tours

Mackay: Full Day Island Boat Tour on the Great Barrier Reef

1. Mackay: Full Day Island Boat Tour on the Great Barrier Reef

Get off the beaten track in Mackay and head towards the Great Barrier Reef. See the natural wonders of above and below the ocean as you ride by speedboat to untouched locations. Swim and snorkel in the waters at secluded beaches and grab a snack and beer onboard. Embark on a full-day journey on the Great Barrier Reef. Board your one-of-a-kind, custom-built vessel that blends technology with practical use. Discover hidden wonders below the ocean's surface, swimming and snorkeling in the waters of various beaches. Enjoy a morning and afternoon snack on board and cold beer from the fully licensed bar on board. Stop at many locations such as Cockermouth, Brampton, Keswick, St. Bees, and Scawfell islands. Plus, a few well-kept secrets.

Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

2. Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

Join this fast, comfortable cruise to visit two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations. Travel on 'Evolution'- a brand new, purpose-built, state of the art, 35-meter (120ft) superyacht, providing a superior ride in all weather conditions. Visit exclusive, protected locations on the pristine Outer Great Barrier Reef with superior reef quality. Professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience. This vessel is the most stylish and luxurious reef vessel available in Cairns. Depart the marina and travel to the true outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. Choose from an abundance of seating inside air-conditioned, modern lounges or outside on full-length sundecks for sunbathing. Spend time snorkeling and spotting diverse marine wildlife, coral gardens, and much more below the surface. For lunch, enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ including steak, fish, prawns, and tropical salads (vegetarians are catered for.) At the second reef site, take to the skies for your 10-minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to and from the exclusive Heli-Pontoon. Have your camera ready as you lift off from the helipad for an incredible scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Appreciate from the air, the sheer size of the reef system as you search for marine life in their natural habitat. Be amazed at the colours and beauty of the coral gardens before touching back down to re-join the crew onboard the vessel. A complimentary glass of wine and a light snack is served on the return journey back to Cairns.

Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari Tour

3. Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari Tour

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. The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. After a fast 25-minute ride, guests are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay Reef. On most days, the rainforest can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef alongside sea turtles, which are found in abundance swimming over reefs full of colourful coral, along with myriads of tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams, and starfish. 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.

Great Barrier Reef: Boat Ride to Heart Pontoon

4. Great Barrier Reef: Boat Ride to Heart Pontoon

Cruise onboard one of our high-speed, luxury vessels through the Whitsunday Island National Park. Pass by islands, secluded bays, and isolated beaches en route to Heart Pontoon on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Heart Pontoon has a choice of spaces to relax in and a large range of activities to offer. It has undercover seating and tables, fresh water showers, and change rooms. You will also have full access to the air-conditioned comfort of the vessel tied up to the pontoon during your visit. Scuba dive, snorkel, enjoy the sun decks onboard the Pontoon or immerse yourself with our commentary, “Subsea Adventure”, presented by our marine experts. Staff will provide brief lessons on snorkeling and water activities.

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What people are saying about Great Barrier Reef

From the start of the tour, I felt welcome and comfortable. Brooke and David our Skipper were absolutely AWESOME! We had a blast visiting the reef from Cape Trib- if you’re thinking you’ve seen it before, it’s definitely worth doing this trip… because it’s completely different seeing the reef feom Cape Trib than it is from other areas. I particularly enjoyed how unique this tour was from other ones we have done and we thoroughly enjoyed our day!

A very well run snorkelling activity for all the family to enjoy. The guides really know all the different types of marine life and coral well and happily answer questions and tell us about it all during the course of the trip. Dave the boat driver is a real crack up. Highly recommend.

Well organized, friendly stuff, enough food and good food, really nice tour, we can highly recommend it

My friends and I had an amazing experience. The trip was well organised with good services.

Everything was super nice and of course the Reef is amazing!