Passions of Paradise Day Tour (Relax/Snorkel/Dive)

Cairns

from $269 AUD

About your Great Barrier Reef Day Trip

Passions of Paradise is a sailing catamaran that provides full-day tours to Cairns’ outer Great Barrier Reef. Catering to snorkelers, beginner and certified scuba divers, Passions has over 24 moorings across several outer reef sites. Two (2) sites are selected each day to maximise your experience, given the conditions at the time of travel.

Outer Barrier Reef Day Trip - Cairns

About your Great Barrier Reef Day Trip

Passions of Paradise is a sailing catamaran that provides full day tours to Cairns’ outer Great Barrier Reef. Catering to snorkelers, beginner and certified scuba divers, Passions has over 24 moorings across several outer reef sites. Two (2) sites are selected each day, to maximise your experience given the conditions at the time of travel. Departing Cairns daily around 8am (operates every day except for New Years Day), Passions of Paradise provides guests with several hours to enjoy and explore the Great Barrier Reef, before returning to Cairns around 5pm. This day tour has won many tourism awards, including the Australian tourism award for Adventure Tourism. All equipment is included in the tour price, as is morning and afternoon tea and a hot and cold buffet lunch.

Highlights

  • Daily dive & snorkel trips to Cairns’ Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Sailing catamaran boat, visiting 2 outer reef sites
  • Certified divers can book up to 2 dives (Dive Guides Included)

Diving Details

Passions of Paradise is a multi-award winning day tour, which visits the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. This sailing catamaran caters to snorkelers and divers all experience levels, including those wanting to try scuba diving for the first time with an introductory dive (no experience necessary). Certified divers will need to show certification cards and can book up to 2 guided dives. Equipment and dive guides are included in the price.

 

Inclusions

  • Brand new snorkel, masks & fins
  • Free guided snorkel tours
  • Free flotation belts & seasonal stinger suits (approx. November to May)
  • All diving equipment including computer & compass
  • Complimentary guided dives for certified divers
  • Fruit Platter & Morning tea & freshly brewed coffee served
  • Two outer Great Barrier Reef locations daily chosen from our selection of over 26 destinations
  • Chef prepared hot & cold buffet lunch including fresh tropical fruit platter
  • Afternoon homemade snacks
  • On board marine naturalist presentation by our eco accredited guides
  • High calibre sailing on the way home

Extra's

Pricing Tables

Tour Pricing Valid 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026

Option Cost
Adult - Snorkel & Tour $269.00
Child (4 - 14Yrs) - Snorkel & Tour $169.00
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) - Snorkel & Tour $776.00
Adult Certified Diver - 1 Dive & Tour $344.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 1 Dive & Tour $244.00
Adult Certified Diver - 2 Dives & Tour $399.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 2 Dives & Tour $299.00
Adult - 1 Intro Dive & Tour $359.00
Child (12+) - 1 Intro Dive & Tour $259.00
All diving options are minimum age 12 +. Certified Dive options (i.e., registered with PADI, SSI, etc.)

Tour Pricing Valid 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027

Option Cost
Adult - Snorkel & Tour $275.00
Child (4 - 14Yrs) - Snorkel & Tour $175.00
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) - Snorkel & Tour $795.00
Adult Certified Diver - 1 Dive & Tour $350.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 1 Dive & Tour $250.00
Adult Certified Diver - 2 Dives & Tour $405.00
Child (12+) Certified Diver - 2 Dives & Tour $305.00
Adult - 1 Intro Dive & Tour $365.00
Child (12+) - 1 Intro Dive & Tour $265.00
All diving options are minimum age 12 +. Certified Dive options (i.e., registered with PADI, SSI, etc.)

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS: For individuals/groups under 10 passengers; if cancellation occurs more than 24 hours prior to travel a full refund will be provided. If cancellation occurs less than 24 hours prior to travel no refund will be provided.

Full Itinerary

Departs: Cairns Marina – 8.00am

Check in – 7.50am Reef Fleet Terminal

Returns: 5.00pm

Passions sail to two unique outer reef locations with a choice of 24 private moorings. Each day we will select the site best suited to the weather conditions to give our guests the best possible experience.

FAQ

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS: For individuals/groups under 10 passengers; if cancellation occurs more than 24 hours prior to travel a full refund will be provided. If cancellation occurs less than 24 hours prior to travel no refund will be provided.

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