Top 5 Tours of
the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia
What tours to go on at the Great Barrier Reef,
Queensland?
1. 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 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.
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. The Great Spectacular Barrier Reef Experience
 Two
spectacular locations, one cruise, one life
In the morning you arrive at spectacular reef sites one, snorkel
and dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clam gardens,
inquisitive Moray Eels and huge cod. Time for your free guided snorkel,
introductory dive or certified dive. After that its Glass Bottom
Boat time.
In afternoon you cruise to the second spectacular location, snorkel
and dive - forests of corals, large sea fans and black coral trees
yielding some 400 species of coral in its shallow lagoons.
On the way back indulge and celebrate with a glass of wine, tropical
fruits and cheese & biscuits to end a perfect day.
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Top 5 Tours Of the Great Barrier Reef In Queensland, Australia
