Top 5 Tours of the
Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia
What
are the best Great Barrier Reef tours?
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Award Winning Great Barrier Reef Day Tour
Day
Tour of the Great Barrier Reef
Four
consecutive Queensland Tourism Award's must stand for something.
If you are going to experience one of the World's nature wonders
wouldn't in be wonderful to do it with the best.
Passions
of Paradise travels daily to two of the most sought after locations
on the Great Barrier Reef; Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef. Their
modern, sleek, 25 metre maxi-sailing catamaran will ensure you travel
in style and comfort without the large crowds.
Michaelmas
Cay
Michaelmas
Cay is an unspoilt paradise recognised internationally as one of
the most important bird nesting sanctuaries on the Great Barrier
Reef. The cay combines brilliant white sand, warm shallow water,
and has an abundance of coral and marine life. The cay also provides
excellent protection no matter what the weather. Passions of Paradise's
rare permit allows beach access which is perfect for first time
snorkelers.
Paradise Reef
Pristine Paradise
Reef is an exclusive destination. This means there are no crowds
from other boats. Located on the famed, Outer Great Barrier Reef,
this hard coral reef system boasts excellent water clarity, is host
to many exciting fish species and the coral is in magnificent condition.
Many species of marine life are unique to this area allowing passengers
to witness unequalled diversity all in one day.
The day includes,
morning and afternoon tea, a chef prepared tropical hot and cold
smorgasbord lunch (including prawns), all snorkeling equipment and
a guided snorkel tour. Optional activities include introductory
and certified diving and a fully guided glass bottom boat tour.
As an Advanced
Eco-Certified product passengers are ensured best practice in everything
they do. Their talented staff are dedicated to providing a fun and
personalized experienced and our premium reef locations mean passengers
get a great reef experience. In 2007/08 Passions of Paradise won
the SSI Best Australian Diving Company.
2 (-) Great
Barrier Reef One Day Cruise

If you only
experience the Great Barrier Reef once, you will want to see it
at its' best. Outer Reef locations such as Marine World are renowned
for their superior coral quality, colour and overall diversity of
reef life. Located in clean ocean waters, higher coral densities
and less sediment result in maximum water clarity in a wider range
of weather conditions.
Departing direct
from Cairns to the true Outer Great Barrier Reef, guests aboard
Reef Magic Cruises spend less time in transit and an unmatched 5
full hours at their spacious Marine World Pontoon.
With the smallest
platform passenger numbers you have both the time and space to enjoy
the largest range of reef activities available in a relaxed, fun
and personalised atmosphere.
3 Great Barrier
Reef Overnight Tour
Spending
the night on the Great Barrier Reef
By over nighting
on the reef opens up opportunities to venture where no other tour
has been before....not quite but you do get to dive and snorkel
away from the vast majority of other tours. You also get there more
refreshed and in tune with your environment. You get more out of
the experience.
It's up to
you how you want to spend your live-aboard sailing, snorkeling and
diving adventure. You can enjoy water-based activities including
snorkeling, introductory & certified scuba diving. If you're
looking for a little more relaxing trip, simply come aboard with
a great book and enjoy the serenity and the beauty of the Great
Barrier Reef.
4 Reefworld
- Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Reefworld
Travel aboard
a large, high-speed, air-conditioned catamaran to the idyllic Great
Barrier Reef for a day of unsurpassed adventure.
Reefworld,
located at Hardy Reef, is your base for exploring this natural wonder.
Hardy Reef is one of the most beautiful and prolific of nature's
coral gardens, confirmed by the vibrant coral and abundance of marine
life experienced whilst snorkeling or diving. So many colours and
thousands of fish! Tour the reef without getting wet aboard the
large spacious semi-submersibles and learn from informative commentary
delivered by experienced Reef Interpreters.
5 (2) Great
Barrier Reef 30 Minute By Helicopter
Please
do look down
You have to
see it to believe just how big the Great Barrier is. The only way
you can really appreciate its size and magnificence is from the
air.Take off on a helicopter flight with views over Cairns city
and head out over the Coral Sea. The awesome size and majesty of
the Great Barrier Reef can only truly be appreciated from the air
take in all it's splendour as you fly over famous sites such as
Arlington Reef, Green Island and Upolu Cay. Bring your Camera for
this wonderful experience.
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