Full Day to Explore The Outer Great Barrier Reef

Explore | Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour from Airlie Beach

Explore | Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Tour from Airlie Beach
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★★★★★4.7(43 Reviews)

Departure Times

Departs:
6:45am
Returns:
5:00pm
Departure Point:

Departure Point: Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach

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Pricing Options

  • $330 AUD/ Person — Adult (15+)(01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027)
  • $165 AUD/ Person — Child (5-14 Years)(01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027)
  • $0 AUD/ Person — Infant (0-4 Years)(01 Apr 2023 to 31 Dec 2026)
  • RRP $990$825 AUD/ Person — Family (2A+2C)(01 Apr 2026 to 31 Dec 2026)

Discover a magnificent underwater world on this full day Outer Reef excursion to Bait Reef! 

  • Snorkel in the world renowned Great Barrier Reef
  • 2 spectacular locations with an abundance of coral and marine life
  • Spacious catamaran, offering a comfortable and stable ride 
  • Experienced certified divers are welcome
  • Smaller groups to ensure a personalised and quality experience 

Overview

Explore's Full Day to the Outer Reef offers a unique and incredible day cruising to Bait Reef, relishing in the beauty one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. Depart from Airlie Beach on a comfortable catamaran, and cruise past the Whitsundays with breathtaking views of the islands and your tropical surroundings. Arriving at the Outer Reef, this once-in-a-lifetime experience offers ample time to snorkel at 2 world class reef sites. Take your time exploring and swimming amongst marine landscapes, colourful corals and beautiful marine life. There's absolutely no better way to enjoy your day!

outer reef, whitsundays


Features

  • Visit unique dive sites including Stepping Stone, Paradise Lagoon and Mantaray drop-off
  • Minimum of 3.5 hours spent on Outer Reef with 2 different reef sites
  • Spacious and air-conditioned vessel
  • Onboard showers
  • Healthy buffet style lunch 
  • Morning and afternoon tea provided
  • High-quality snorkelling gear provided including stinger suits
  • Brand new custom designed dive vessel
  • Snorkelling instructions for the not too confident
  • Top of the line equipment and vessel
  • Professional team providing informative and knowledgeable commentary
  • Smaller groups to ensure a more personalised and quality experience 

This tour is for snorkellers only. If you prefer to scuba dive, you can book the Explore: Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Tour From Airlie Beach

Explore Full Day Outer Reef Example Route


Snorkelling

Your full-day tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef offers the perfect opportunity to snorkel on one of the most diverse reefs in the world! With plenty of time on the reef as well as two dive sites included, snorkellers will be able to get a real feel for the reef, exploring its untouched and stunningly wild outer reefs. The shallow corals and diverse marine life provide a kaleidoscope of colour that will leave you in awe and wonder!

Itinerary

Bait Reef, Great Barrier Reef

Bait Reef is the closest Outer Reef to the Whitsundays and provides amazing individual reefs for snorkelling. You will cruise out on a comfortable and purpose-built vessel, which has plenty of space for relaxing during the ride. It has two levels of air-conditioned luxury as well as shaded outdoor areas to ensure you get to enjoy maximum comfort during your journey! It will have everything you need for your day on the reef, and is an ideal place from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and all its wonders. The back of the boat even has a full beam swim platform to make getting and out of the water easy and comfortable. You will be served a buffet lunch during your trip, as well as morning and afternoon tea to keep you energised and ready to go! Both snorkelers and scuba divers are welcome on board, where they will get to spend at least 3.5 hours on the reef, getting up close with the amazing marine life, coral gardens and colourful fish.

What's Included

  • Buffet lunch
  • Morning and afternoon tea 
  • On board toilets and showers
  • Two site visits
  • Quality snorkelling gear
  • Price per person includes GST and $6.50 Reef Levy.

What's Extra

  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks & snacks.

What to Bring

Please take a small bag only with: 

  • Sunscreen
  • Towel
  • Bathers
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Money for onboard purchases

Reviews

4.6743 reviews
Melissa F.★ 5

Awesome experience - would definitely do it again

Matthias B.★ 4

Even though we had a very rough ride out to the reef as it was very windy, it was great that we made it. Snorkeling at the reef is an extraordinary experience - we saw so many different fishes, including small sharks. Thumbs up for this tour!

Alexander H.★ 5

Fantastic trip, the crew were very professional and also friendly and welcoming. Great food and amazing snorkeling at the outer reef. Can't wait to book another trip!

Marley H.★ 1

Due to weather our experience got changed and the most important part of the trip (outer Great Barrier Reef) was cancelled, which was the whole point of us booking this tour. I understand the change for safety, but feel a partial refund should be given but was denied.

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