Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Cape Tribulation, Australia
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience Cape Tribulation on a half-day snorkeling adventure. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, board a sturdy ocean safari vessel and head for the cape. Throw on your gear and dive in, watching for sea turtles, eagle rays, giant clams, brilliant coral, starfish, and tropical fish as you swim along the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at the Daintree Rainforest—a UNESCO World Heritage site—from the water.
- Take an ocean safari to the Great Barrier Reef for a snorkeling excursion
- Experience sea turtles, eagle rays, and giant clams in their natural habitat
- Go sightseeing on at Cape Tribulation and the beautiful Daintree rainforest
- Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Visit two reef sites
- 2 hours exploring the underwater world and swimming with turtles
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Reef interpretation talks and eco appreciation presentations
- Courtesy pick up and drop off (Cape Tribulation ONLY)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Sunsuit/wetsuits available for hire - $8 Payable on check in
- Beer, cider, soft drinks, and water can be purchased with card or cash on board
- Public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child. Payable on check-in.
- Tour departs from Cape Tribulation.
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
1
Ocean Safari
2
Cape Tribulation Beach
3
Daintree National Park
4
Great Barrier Reef
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Group Maximum 25 travelers
- Bring a bag including swimmers, a towel and hat, jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkeling.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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
Amy_C
Sat in the wind rider (side of boat) seats on the way over and it was fun as hell. Also very bumpy. And very wet. Was wearing waterproof jacket, thankfully.
Snorkeling was amazing. The reef is gorgeous. Saw so many incredible fish. Would definitely go again.
The only snag was the wetsuit wasnt quite enough for me for the time of year. By the end of the first hour in the water I was shivering.
Reviews
4.9
based on 908 reviews
Amanda_W, Jan 2026
Superb experience. Very knowledgable and absolutely well worth the money. Saw turtles, rays, giant clams plus many that I can’t name. The reef was out of this world. The staff were great but I cannot remember their names. A massive thank you and thumbs up 👍 👍
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a superb experience and felt it was well worth it. Seeing turtles, rays, giant clams and all that incredible reef life really is something special — sounds like an unforgettable day 🐢✨
Thanks as well for the kind words about our crew. Even without names, they’ll really appreciate the massive thumbs up! 👍👍
We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future — thanks again for joining us!
Team Ocean Safari
DAVID_W, Oct 2025
Great crew and an amazing experience. Everything was explained clearly and extremely well organised. They guys obviously loved what they do and we were taken care of so well.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! 🌴 We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience and felt well looked after. The crew will be delighted to hear your kind words — they truly love what they do! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure on the water! 🚤☀️🐠 Team Ocean Safari
Martin_W, Sep 2025
Was excellent, boat ride to reef was short and fun. Staff helpful and energetic. Reef spot was great, have gone with these guys twice both times spot on.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks so much for coming out with us again! 🌊 We’re thrilled to hear you had another excellent experience — it’s always our goal to make the ride fun and the reef unforgettable. We’ll pass your kind words on to the crew! 💙 Team Ocean Safari
BrennanDavis, Aug 2025
So fun! Cody & Brandon were so full of fun energy. It made the experience of seeing the Great Barrier Reef even better!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled you had such a fun time exploring the Great Barrier Reef with Cody and Brandon — their energy is contagious! We’re so glad they helped make your day even more memorable. Team Ocean Safari
Amy_C, Jul 2025
Sat in the wind rider (side of boat) seats on the way over and it was fun as hell. Also very bumpy. And very wet. Was wearing waterproof jacket, thankfully.
Snorkeling was amazing. The reef is gorgeous. Saw so many incredible fish. Would definitely go again.
The only snag was the wetsuit wasnt quite enough for me for the time of year. By the end of the first hour in the water I was shivering.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for your review! We're stoked to hear you had a blast in the wind rider seats – definitely the most exhilarating spot on the boat (and the wettest too!). Great to know your waterproof jacket did its job!
It’s awesome to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling and the stunning reef – it really is something special out there. We’re sorry to hear the wetsuit wasn’t quite warm enough for you, though. The water can be a bit chilly at certain times of year, and we appreciate the feedback – we’ll definitely keep it in mind when advising future guests.
We’d love to welcome you back again for another adventure! Team Ocean Safari
Arijit_B, May 2025
The people were very professional and friendly. They were patient and made we went to the right spots in the reef. They were also excellent swimmers and took me down deeper even though o was hesitant. Highly recommended.
Graeme_N, May 2025
The weather was not good on the day, but overall experience was well worth it, the reef is totally amazing, the rain didnt spoil what we saw
laura_p, Apr 2025
Brandon and Fabian were amazing!
The snorkelling sites we visited were full of marine life, we saw tons of fish and corals, we also saw turtles and stingrays. It's a must do if you're lucky enough to be in Cape Tribulation!
Thanks guys!
Shasta_L, Feb 2025
This was the best snorkeling tour I’ve been on! We stopped at 2 points. The first stop a guide went in the water with us. She pointed out coral, fish, turtles, etc. the second stop we explored on our own. Gear is in good condition and they provide stinger suits. We saw a ton of marine life!
Nikki_H, Feb 2025
Great trip .. saw so many fishies, turtles and stingray.. Rian and Brandon were great hosts and knew all the great places to go.
Claire_M, Oct 2024
Wow what a great experience. From arrival coffee was great from the turtle cafe staff, and the boat trip was amazing.. Brandon the deckhand were the best and really made the day what it was.. the best! Highly recommend these guys, their knowledge of the reef and fish area
Devika_M, Oct 2024
These guys delivered a trip of a lifetime to the Great Barrier Reef! Leaving from Cape Trib. only takes about 30 minutes to get to the reef vs. Port Douglas. I’m not a great swimmer or snorkeler and Max took great care of me and was patient and comforting as I got used to the equipment. All I had to do was hold the buoy while he pulled me along to look down to see all the amazing fish and healthy coral. The staff and crew are knowledgeable about the reef and run a safe and fun operation. You can rent wet suits (recommended) and they provide snorkeling masks and fins. This trip exceeded our expectations and I would recommend and return in an instant. Thanks guys!
Alex_H, Oct 2024
Amazing seeing the reef, easy to deal with, well organised and timed, plan for the day was communicated well, and funny personable hosts
Mario_D, Sep 2024
Really happy with this company. They were responsive and communicative and knowledgeable. Happy with this activity all around. Had fun!
Mikayla_A, Aug 2024
If you’re looking for a genuine snorkelling and adventure experience in Cape Trib this one is for you! This is a small group experience, the larger snorkelling experiences like green island and main ones in Port Douglas or Cairns do not compare.
The whole crew are so lovely and knowledgeable! Amazing day!
Brooke and Isaac were so welcoming!
Clare_H, Aug 2024
Our most preferred departure location and a brilliant company to enable you! Friendly, highly knowledgeable and experienced staff make this a fun and joyful trip - trusting them to guide you over the waves and keep you safe on the reef is a huge deal when you have mixed dive experience and ability. Massive shout out to Isaac who skippered our boat smoothly through 2.5m swell with cheer and so competently that he made it look effortless!! We’ve been before but the new dive sites were fantastic and we loved the immense knowledge and opportunity to have marine biologist guide around the reef with Connor and Cal. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to be back to do it again! Thank you 😎
Caylen_B, Jul 2024
This was an excellent tour. The boat ride out to the reef was short but exhilarating. The tour gives you ample time to snorkel, which is great because there is a lot to see.
Matt_C, Jun 2024
Very well run trip with an excellent crew - Muzza and Connor did a great job making everyone feel welcome and safe while having plenty of laughs along the way. The snorkelling was great too, we got lucky with excellent visibility.
Grace_J, Dec 2023
Excellent experience, fun boat ride, 2 x snorkelling spots with plenty of time. Liz and Brooke were great fun and extremely competent guides.
Steven_H, Dec 2023
We first visited and snorkelled off the Daintree in 2006 for our honeymoon. We came back in 2023 with our two kids 9 and 12. It was magical. Thanks to Brooke and Eliza for being a great crew and making our kids first experience so positive.
If you want to experience the GBR as it should be then you need to go in a small group and set off from the oldest rainforests in the world. Such a beautiful location.
We were also lucky enough to swim with a turtle.
Highly recommended.
Anton_L, Nov 2023
Wow what can I say - definitely bucket list. Thanks to the wonderful staff loved it and will recommend to all
Kyle_S, Oct 2023
Amazing to see sharks, turtles, fish and huge mountains of coral on Mackay reef. Incredible experience.
Steve_W, Sep 2023
The landscape, staff, reef, boat ride with just a handful of people, the whole experience.
One has a sense of peacefulness and how lucky we are in this country
hollystassi, Aug 2023
This was a great experience! The boat ride was so much fun and the reef was beautiful! The staff members were great and we really enjoyed the guided portion because we were able to see things we wouldn’t have spotted on our own.
Rebecca_P, Aug 2023
We went on a snorkeling half day on the reef from Cape Tribulation. Our guide Eve and our skipper were fantastic. I was very so happy to see the reef -one of the 7 wonders of the world . I was also very impressed by the lengths the crew went to to ensure our safety and efforts to preserve the reef. Huge Thanks!!
annet_b, Aug 2023
The weather was not the best, it was windy and rainy. The office informed us about a rough sea, and told us eactly what we could expect. We decided to go, as also 12 other people. We had a great time. The guide was very good, showed us the most beautiful parts of the reef. The boat trip to the reef was adventurous, but safe. We all became wet during this trip but with the wet suits and our rain jackets this was part of the fun.
Melissa_N, Jun 2023
Dont miss out, the coral and fish were abundant. Amazing to see a turtle 🐢 the size of the clams were unbelievable the team are caring and keep a great eye out assisting everyone. Was worried I wouldnt be able to get into boat but no problems and the team was there ready to help if needed. Best experience y
HansJuerg_O, Jan 2023
Check-in was detailed and efficient. Mates on the boat made sure customers had the best possible experience under rather challenging weather conditions. Overall a good experience. Well "oiled" team that supports the operation.
miaxo, Dec 2022
You cant visit cape trib and not go snorkelling at the great barrier reef. perfect 1/2 day adventure and was taken to some lovely snorkelling sites and the crew were super friendly and made our morning alot of fun and memories to last a lifetime. Dave & Court were the perfect guides
Fiona_R, Dec 2022
The most beautiful and pristine reef yet! Seems quiet and u touched- compared to other areas (HI and further south in QLD). Courtney, the guide, was the best ever- excellent with our son too, patient and knowledgeable and taught us all a lot about life on the reef. Was a return trip for some of us- and have no hesitation to recommend you to all.
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