Great Barrier Reef Small Group Snorkelling Adventure

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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Booked 5+ times last week!

7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Ruth_G ·

Apr 2026

This was absolutely the best snorkeling experience we’ve had. Our guides were so knowledgeable, the coral was the highlight! Fabulous array of beautiful fish. Don’t miss this!

· Kim_S ·

Feb 2026

We enjoyed the tour with Hayley, Eleanor, and Angus on Feb 27th. The snorkeling was amazing. The staff did everything possible to maximize our experience. The friut and lunch was great. Appreciated all the photos taken that were shared with all of us.

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch

Please advise of any dietary requirements by 2pm the day prior to departure
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Guided Snorkel
Free GoPro Photos

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Wetsuit (available to hire)
Prescription Mask (available to hire)
Hotel Transfers

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Reef Adventures Cairns
The Pier Shopping Centre, 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Look for the Reef Adventures flags INSIDE The Pier Shopping Centre and staff will be waiting to greet you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Great Barrier Reef

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Can you swim?
Have you snorkelled before?
Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
Not recommended for non swimmers
Not recommended for travellers with lung problems
Not suitable for guests under 6 or over 65 years.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

SteveDebbieSalsbury

We booked this tour because of the 5 star rating and excellent reviews and we have no regrets. Kaitlyn, Diago and Maddie were awesome guides. They were high energy and passionate about what they do. Very knowledgeable about the reef. Diago was really helpful when it came to ensuring our masks were on properly which is so important. Thanks for turning the boat around so we could see the dolphins! Being able to go to two sites was also a bonus as they were quite different even though they were relatively close to one another .

Reviews

4.9

based on 41 reviews

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The Best Snorkel Adventure Ever

Ruth_G, Apr 2026

This was absolutely the best snorkeling experience we’ve had. Our guides were so knowledgeable, the coral was the highlight! Fabulous array of beautiful fish. Don’t miss this!

An absolute must do!

Katherine_M, Apr 2026

The absolute best crew, full of knowledge and fun! Hayley, Elenor and Lincoln made our trip unforgettable! Hayley has the most knowledge I’ve ever seen and her passion for the animals and reef makes the trip so lively! I greatly appreciate that they’re a family run business with an emphasis on reef preservation and care. There’s no better company to book with

It’s how you handle the situation that matters!

Andrew_F, Mar 2026

We unfortunately arrived in the morning to hear that the weather was too windy to go out in the small group boat we had booked. The team was super apologetic about the situation and immediately arranged to refund our money. Additionally, they had made arrangements with another tour company with a large Catamaran to take us and honour the price we paid with Reed Adventures. They also escorted us to the ticket window of the new company and waited to ensure everyone who they had to cancel was looked after. It was a bad situation that they went above and beyond to make right. I could not ask for any more what a stand up group. My only regret was not being able to tour the reef with them because, based on their cancellation service, I could only imagine the tour would have been phenomenal. Thanks again for your efforts given the unexpected weather.

Small group, family feel, and fun

Jen_S, Mar 2026

We snorkeled two sites in the outer reef, which were spectacular. It was a small group (25 people max) which was great. Our guides and skippers (the owner and his daughter) were so friendly and helpful and constantly checking if everyone was happy. They were genuinely concerned that everyone enjoyed their day. They provided snacks (fresh fruit and lamingtons) and a lunch and they took care of dietary needs (I requested no red meat). They took music requests on the way back to Cairns. If I’m ever back in Cairns, I would book this exact tour again. I really liked how it wasn’t crowded and the staff paid so much attention to their guests. Highly recommend!!!

Lovely day

Andrea_A, Mar 2026

I felt safe with my family in there hands.I had some trepidation but was quickly assured. Joelle,Maddie and Aaron were top notch! I appreciated that we could utilize life jackets to feel more secure. We had a great day!

Awesome tour

SteveDebbieSalsbury, Mar 2026

Best snorkelling tour I’ve been on!

Geneane_F, Mar 2026

This was the best snorkelling tour I have ever been on! Hailey was so knowledgeable about the Reef, she pointed out so many things that I otherwise would have missed. The tour goes to 2 different areas of the Reef! It was amazing! So many different kinds of fish, the coral was beautiful even though the morning was overcast and rained, the Reef did not disappoint! When I return to Cairns, I will book with them again! Loved this tour! It might be good to point out that this is a local, family run and owned business! It was a pleasure to support them!

100% worth it!

Shanna_O, Mar 2026

Joelle, Marie and Lincoln provided us with a wonderful and safe small group tour! Loved every moment and appreciated their efforts in explaining the reef and its inhabitants. Loved the small group personal setting made for a very special experience!

Fun Experience

Kim_S, Feb 2026

Fantastic tour

Merit_C, Feb 2026

We just did the full day tour and had a great time! The crew members were so friendly and knowledgeable. It’s such a great way to see the reef without the crowds. Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants to see the Great Barrier Reef.

A great day of snorkeling on the reef.

Patty_T, Feb 2026

We had a great day seeing beautiful coral and many fish. The Reef Adventures crew were excellent, insuring we had a fun time but more importantly, educated on everything we saw. The boat was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed lots of fresh food all day. I’m so glad we went with Reef Adventures as the smaller boat got us to the reef quicker and fewer people made the snorkeling very enjoyable.

Can’t recommend enough!

Noah_B, Jan 2026

The team (Renee, Hailey, and Eleanor) was amazing. They really took the time and care to ensure you enjoyed your trip while also educating you on the reef and the animals living there. Truly better than any big boat experience for many reasons but mostly because this felt as if it were personally tailored for you. The food was also good!

Small Group Snorkelling to Great Reefs

Steve_P, Jan 2026

Fantastic crew on Riptide (20th Jan) - extremely attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Excellent snorkelling sites and small size group meant we got a really intimate experience, laid back and not rushed. Accommodated our daughter’s nut allergy really well. Ticked all the boxes for us and great to support a small local business, thanks guys.

The crew were great,...

DAVID_T, Jan 2026

The crew were great, Lincoln music choice was Awesome. We did the full day and the crew took some amazing photos what were all shared on FB so we could later download free of charge which is great!

This was a lovely...

Hans_W, Jan 2026

This was a lovely experience seeing the Great Barrier Reef. Lincoln & Haley were great guides. I'd recommend this experience to anyone interested in seeing the Reef! My only piece of feedback would be if Lincoln and Haley split up to do two separate groups in the water. This way, we could have 2 smaller groups snorkeling in 2 different areas rather than all of us following along in one larger group.

BEST Snorkel Tour!

Tara_P, Dec 2025

Loved the small group number, expert spot picking, and the snorkeling guides were very knowledgeable about the reef, marine life, and ongoing efforts to protect the reef!