Do you want to experience a close encounter with the famous Great Barrier Reef, then this is it! Enjoy a cruise out to the reef, where you'll moor up next to Reefworld. From this innovative and spacious pontoon, you can snorkel and dive the tropical waters until your hearts content. Top up you tan on the sun decks, see the reef up-close without getting wet with a ride on a semi-submersible, and learn about the marine life through presentations by reef experts. There's no better way to experience the reef!
The Great Barrier Reef is truly one of the great wonders of the natural world and a “must-see” for any visitor to the region. Formed millions of years ago, this colorful living reef continues to grow and flourish just off the coast from the Whitsundays. Hundreds of different types of fish and hard and soft coral thrive in the sheltered lagoon.
Travel aboard a high-speed catamaran to an innovative reef pontoon featuring a waterslide, interactive underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible and a spacious sun-deck to lounge on. Discover the underwater wonderland of one of the region’s most acclaimed outer Great Barrier Reef sites. The colorful corals and abundance of marine life will blow you away as you enjoy sheltered snorkeling and diving all year round.
Whether you are a first timer or an experienced diver, our fully certified instructors will ensure you have unforgettable dive memories. Diving on the outer Great Barrier Reef is an experience not to be missed!
Morning and afternoon tea, and a sumptuous lunch are provided by award winning restaurants from Airlie Beach, taking care to base the menu on seasonality and the best produce available.
Too many people on the boat...280 max...and it was beyond full, us 5 didn't have seats. The food was awful, cold...and I found hairs everywhere... definitely not ours. 2 of us almost threw up because of it. The pontoon where the boat docks = very gross...food everywhere and hair of course. I'm gagging writing this because I remember the feeling of food under my bbare feet because the floors were so gross on the Pontoon. $200 pp for an overcrowded trip to a dead part of the Reef. Honestly saw only a few types of fish. Fun swim, but the coral was dead there...not much life. The best part wasn't apart of the trip = the whales in the open water was great. Unfortunately they were very far away.
Review by: Michelle A, March 2018
An amazing experience. Wonderful trip, loved snorkeling and the underwater boat tour.
Review by: Katarina L, March 2018
Wonderful crew and amazing view! Well taken care of : Highly recommended!
Review by: Eileen F, February 2018
We had a very nice day with the crew being very helpful, friendly and organised_br/_ The reef was a little disappointing and bland due mainly to global warming and overuse
Review by: zak1962, January 2018
Great experience, organised really well, lunch was nice with tea and coffee afterwards served with homemade muffins, well worth the money to see the reef, an experience like none other.
Review by: Martine L, January 2018
Everything is to be lived in this tour!!! The trip to the Great Reef Barrier, the discovery of the floating Harbour there, and snorkeling or scuba diving! You can buy a picture of you patting a huge fish, quite adopted by the guide underwater. Then, you get an amazing lunch all you can eat, with just anything to eat! During the trip, you can get free coffee or tea, along with cakes, in the morning, and in the afternoon, on the way back, a little goûter. Great memory!
Review by: YONGIL L, September 2017
fantastic journey
Review by: Patti M, September 2017
The day our group of four took this tour, the boat was absolutely full. The majority of the tour is on the boat to/from the water platform at the Reef. With so many of us, it was difficult to see much of the reef--unless one was scuba diving.
Review by: Wendy C, September 2017
This trip is a must do. The staff were helpful and friendly and we had a great experience snorkelling and enjoying the fish life and enjoyed snorkelling with a turtle and a giant friendly groper fish. . Sadly, the reef we visited is looking very bleached and sad, but I think that is just due to the impact of global warming. It is ten years since I last visited the reef and the decline is evident.
Review by: Claire L, July 2017
It was good to see the reef but there were just too many people in the water, quite well organised and felt very safe.
Review by: Masha, July 2017
This was a great experience. I loved the scuba diving and the lunch was really good. If you're an experienced scuba diver, I would recommend going on just a private day tour and not doing this. We were limited on time and I had beginner scuba divers with me.
Review by: Carrie B, February 2017
If you have a need to see the Great Barrier Reef while at Whitsunday islands or Airlie Beach this is your option. Reefworld has some cool things to see/do like the partially submerged guided boat ride and underwater viewing. The snorkeling was ok. There were plenty of fish to see, and many types of coral however the coral was not very colorful and the water was cloudy. Lunch was pretty good on the boat. Downsides of the trip are: the boat ride to get there is long and the snorkeling feels crowded with people. If you're looking for good snorkeling, this trip will disappoint you. The weather was fantastic the day we went. I would imagine on a rainy day this would not be as enjoyable.
Review by: ashkeys, February 2017
full day trip including morining lunch and afternoon teas and experienced the outer great barrier reef
Review by: Ryan K, January 2017
Good tour, but not great. I obviously had high hopes for the Great Barrier Reef...as I got scuba certified specifically for this trip. Basically, you drive 2.5 hours by boat out to enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling around the reef. The actual reef is beautiful from an aerial perspective, but I did expect to see more colors and far more fish on my couple scuba dives. Truly, a past trip to Thailand offered a lot more. Overall, cool to see....but I would definitely do things different the next time. I would fly to Cairns and embark on a 3-4 day excursion aboard a small vessel consisting of maybe 10-12 divers. This way, you really get to see the most astonishing part of the Great Barrier Reef and would do so without being aboard a Disney type attraction with hundreds probably over a thousand people when including the second boat docked to the other pontoon all scaring the wildlife away. Hope this helps!
Review by: Lynn M, January 2017
Good trip, did not snorkel, but still had a wonderful time. Crew were excellent as was the food.
Review by: Samuel T, January 2017
Very good arrangement. Even there is a big group of people but everything we wish is there. Logistic very smooth. Friendly staffs and very good explanation on the carol and fishes. Diving is perfect and we see Green Tortoise!! The ship itself is very comfortable and fast.
Review by: lschoen114, December 2016
Great experience. I'd recommend bringing more things to do, as the boat is very enclosed, and it's a long trip there and back. I brought nothing but my equipment to snorkel, and wish I knew the situation better.
Review by: carrieltt, December 2016
The lunch buffet was bad. We paid additional price to dive and it was disappointed, water was not clear and coral reef was turning white. Will not join this company next time.
Review by: Timothy H, November 2016
This was a five hour trip to nowhere. One of the boats engines failed before we reached the open sea and we then limped back to Airlie five hours later. 10000 miles flown from the UK to go nowhere! The boat is not luxurious - closer to a Sydney Harbour ferry and the catering is best described as 'ordinary'. We won't try this trip again even if we can make it back to Oz sometime in the future.
Review by: Mrs M S, November 2016
Excellent tour with good service and helpful staff morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea great
Review by: bezandal, November 2016
Great day, although it was really rough waters
Review by: erinrosejonasson, September 2016
Long day but defiantly worth it if you want to check out the Great Barrier Reef. Would go again and do a helicopter ride and scuba dive.
Review by: David S, September 2016
Great ride out to the reef. Rough seas so be sure to pack the Dramamine. Boat staff was helpful, friendly, and good food provided,
Review by: van canh p, September 2016
One of the most expensive day tour in Whitsundays. We would be regretted very much if we did skip this tour because of its ticket cost. This is the top rated of all tour and experience in Australia. We don't want to tell you much and let it be when you go for it. Not 6 stars allow for the review, shame...!
Review by: sirius, August 2016
Nb This trip leaves from Port Airlie._br/_ Highly recommend as very friendly staff and very well run. Caters for all ages, swimming abilities and for those wanting to get wet and those wanting to remain dry. The intro to scuba is offered such that if you feel uncomfortable once kitted up and in the practice pool, you get your money back for example._br/_ The ferry is well equipped and the morning and afternoon teas are great, with the lunch buffet excellent._br/_ Once out at Reef World, the swimming area is well marked with lots of floating rest buoys and roped areas for those less capable or confident. There are lots of life guards and a boat in the water at all times. A professional photographer gets around to most swimmers to take a few snaps with you and the reef and fish friends making it hard not to buy a momento at days end at a reasonable price. An underwater camera is almost a must have and gopros are available for rent also.
Review by: Michael C, August 2016
Fab day out
Review by: Nora G, July 2016
Great trip out to Great Barrier Reef. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Have all the snorkeling gear including wet suits that you need. Like the pontoon boat that you use to suit up and get in the water from._br/_ Took helicopter back to Hamilton Island. Great views from air of the reef. Boat return trip was rocky because of winds. So glad I did the helicopter tour home. Highly recommend this trip!
Review by: janhoskins60, July 2016
It was great seeing the fish and reef._br/_ only comment, when you get out of water for lunch, had a cold lunch and air conditioner was on. we were freezing. Warm food would have been nice.
Review by: Edwina F, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Jessica M, June 2016
This was an amazing trip! My sister and I have always wanted to see the Great Barrier Reef, and this trip was the perfect way to do it. There is truly nothing else like seeing the reef in person. It is just breathtaking! The crew was absolutely wonderful as well!
Review by: Isabelle G, May 2016
Very interresting cruise!
Review by: MRS E W, May 2016
Very efficient service and expert crew but I did not realise it took 2 hours to get to the barrier reef and the event was marred by the feeling of sea sickness all the way there and back!_br/_ ,
Review by: Lynn M, April 2016
Excellent tour and very well organised. There is something for everyone whether an experienced diver or non swimmer.
Review by: SHIRLEY S, April 2016
Excelent. The only disapoiting thing was the rain.
Review by: Frederick D, April 2016
Brilliant!!
Review by: Gary W, April 2016
A great trip but rather busy in the water for snorkelling.
Review by: Eddie V, April 2016
had an amazing time, staff were very helpful. This is a must to see and do.
Review by: Ashleigh W, March 2016
What an amazing day!!! I highly recommend that anyone traveling to QLD does this tour. such a beautiful part of the world to experience and what beautiful people to experience it with. I cannot thank the staff enough for making our trip so memorable.
Review by: Les, March 2016
Experience was good although disappointing that half day was taken to to get to pontoon and back
Review by: Artur K, February 2016
This cruise was worth the price :
Review by: pjrose1405, February 2016
Great day out. Boat and crew superb. Reef absolutely fantastic.
Review by: emma c, January 2016
Amazing!!! Very well organised, and great care taken of all passengers, great food great staff amazing day
Enjoyed the day tour, will book again same tour in the future. Staff was very organised friendly and helpful.
Review by: Carol R, November 2015
Incredible experience - great day.
Review by: Diane T, October 2015
This trip gives access to the reef no matter what physical capabilities you have. All staff are very helpful.
Review by: Bevan H, September 2015
Great tour, but the salad on the buffet needed more dressing.
Review by: Sarah F, August 2015
It was over three hours out to the reef which was quite boring. I cheated and paid a lot extra to come back by helicopter which was amazing. The platform was well organised, staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful, the food was good and it was fantastic to snorkel around the Great Barrier Reef. A trip worth doing.
Review by: Teun, August 2015
Worth a trip to Australia!
Review by: Heather M, June 2015
Best way to see the reef - knowledgeable crew, great food.
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