Dreamtime Snorkel from Cairns
Adult from $225| Child $145 4-14yrs Family 2A+2C $595
Seasonal dates and prices apply
Departs daily 9.00am - 5.00pm
Step back into the Great Barrier Reef’s Dreamtime with Indigenous Sea Rangers as they recount the Dreamtime stories of the local people and help you gain a deeper cultural understanding of the diverse ecosystems that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy up to 5 hours of fun with unlimited snorkelling with 2 Reef locations in air-conditioned lounges and a licensed bar.
We acknowledge the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji , Mandingalbay Yidinji, Yirrganydji & Gunggandji people, Traditional Owners of the Sea Country on which you will travel
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Enjoy one of Cairns’ most unique & exclusive Great Barrier Reef tours. Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel invites you to step back into the Great Barrier Reef’s Dreamtime with Indigenous sea rangers on a day tour of two spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Reef sites visited may include Milln, Flynn, Hastings, Saxon, Norman or Thetford Reef. You will also experience our authentic Dreamtime experience with our Cultural Guides, sharing their stories of the history of the Great Barrier Reef. Indigenous sea rangers will recount the Dreamtime stories of the traditional people of this Sea Country and help you gain a deeper cultural understanding of the diverse ecosystems that make up the Great Barrier Reef.
- Indigenous welcome and acknowledgement
- Great Barrier Reef Indigenous creation story
- Two premium outer reef sites
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot & cold buffet lunch including seafood
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Snorkelling equipment
- Wet suits and lycra suits
08:15 – Boarding
Boarding commences at 8:15am, final boarding at 8:45am
Location: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
09:00 – Departure
Depart Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Collect complimentary snorkel & fins
Safety briefing
Indigenous welcome & acknowledgment
Great Barrier Reef creation story
Morning tea served
10:30 – Reef Activities Begin
Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Guided in-water activities at the first reef site
12:30 – Lunch
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch
After lunch, move to the second reef site for more snorkelling and exploration
15:30 – Afternoon
Return snorkel, fins, life jackets, and lycra suits
Depart the Reef
Afternoon tea served on board
Cultural interaction and storytelling with guides
17:00 – Return to Cairns
Guided Snorkel Safari $85 Adult $57 Child
Join our marine biologists on this popular and informative snorkel safari tour. It will allow you to experience the beautiful and unique coral formations and schools of fish up close. Perfect for passengers that have prior snorkel experience & advanced snorkellers.
Guided Snorkel Experience
$75 Adult Child$ 46
Perfect for beginner snorkellers. Join our Marine biologist in small groups and learn more about the reef on this popular and informative snorkel tour. Explore the Great Barrier Reef with expert snorkelling assistance and instruction available at all times.
Introductory Dive - No experience necessary
1st Dive $119, 2nd Dive $99
All equipment supplied including wetsuit & souvenir dive certificate to hang on your wall. Our vessel provides a safe, controlled environment perfect for the novice diver. Stairs leading into the water for easy access where you will spend time practicing some basic scuba skills before heading off on your dive. Group size is kept small with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor (less if nervous divers) so you know you are in safe hands.
Certified Guided Dive -
1st Dive $99, 2nd Dive $69
Renowned for offering some of the best certified diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Our expert guides will take you to a selection of drift, wall & channel dives including swim through, small caves, ledges & drop off’s. These locations are only accessible to Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel visitors so you are ensured a unique dive experience. Sites are chosen to suit the weather conditions on the day and take in to account the experience of the divers. Don’t forget your log book so we can record your Great Barrier Reef experience for you!
Above Dive rates must be pre-booked
($20 per dive extra if booked on board)
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Off Season Dates
Adult $225.00 Child $145.00 Family $595
1st - 4th April 2025
25th April - 4th July 2025
11th October - 19th December 2025
19th January - 31st March 2026
Peak Season Dates
Adult $255.00 Child $155.00 Family $665
5th-24th April 2025
5th July-10th October 2025
20th December 2025 - 18th January 2026
- Indigenous welcome and acknowledgement
- Great Barrier Reef Indigenous creation story
- Two premium outer reef sites
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot & cold buffet lunch including seafood
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Snorkelling equipment
- Wet suits and lycra suits
08:15 – Boarding
Boarding commences at 8:15am, final boarding at 8:45am
Location: Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal
09:00 – Departure
Depart Marlin Jetty, Cairns
Collect complimentary snorkel & fins
Safety briefing
Indigenous welcome & acknowledgment
Great Barrier Reef creation story
Morning tea served
10:30 – Reef Activities Begin
Arrive at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Guided in-water activities at the first reef site
12:30 – Lunch
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch
After lunch, move to the second reef site for more snorkelling and exploration
15:30 – Afternoon
Return snorkel, fins, life jackets, and lycra suits
Depart the Reef
Afternoon tea served on board
Cultural interaction and storytelling with guides
17:00 – Return to Cairns
Guided Snorkel Safari $85 Adult $57 Child
Join our marine biologists on this popular and informative snorkel safari tour. It will allow you to experience the beautiful and unique coral formations and schools of fish up close. Perfect for passengers that have prior snorkel experience & advanced snorkellers.
Guided Snorkel Experience
$75 Adult Child$ 46
Perfect for beginner snorkellers. Join our Marine biologist in small groups and learn more about the reef on this popular and informative snorkel tour. Explore the Great Barrier Reef with expert snorkelling assistance and instruction available at all times.
Introductory Dive - No experience necessary
1st Dive $119, 2nd Dive $99
All equipment supplied including wetsuit & souvenir dive certificate to hang on your wall. Our vessel provides a safe, controlled environment perfect for the novice diver. Stairs leading into the water for easy access where you will spend time practicing some basic scuba skills before heading off on your dive. Group size is kept small with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor (less if nervous divers) so you know you are in safe hands.
Certified Guided Dive -
1st Dive $99, 2nd Dive $69
Renowned for offering some of the best certified diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Our expert guides will take you to a selection of drift, wall & channel dives including swim through, small caves, ledges & drop off’s. These locations are only accessible to Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel visitors so you are ensured a unique dive experience. Sites are chosen to suit the weather conditions on the day and take in to account the experience of the divers. Don’t forget your log book so we can record your Great Barrier Reef experience for you!
Above Dive rates must be pre-booked
($20 per dive extra if booked on board)
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel. View Dive Medical
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Off Season Dates
Adult $225.00 Child $145.00 Family $595
1st - 4th April 2025
25th April - 4th July 2025
11th October - 19th December 2025
19th January - 31st March 2026
Peak Season Dates
Adult $255.00 Child $155.00 Family $665
5th-24th April 2025
5th July-10th October 2025
20th December 2025 - 18th January 2026
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