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Great Barrier Reef Snorkel & Dive — Ribbon Reefs Day Trip

Plunge into the world's largest coral ecosystem aboard a luxury catamaran. Swim through kaleidoscopic coral gardens, drift alongside sea turtles, and witness biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth.

What to expect

Board a high-speed catamaran for a scenic 90-minute cruise to the outer Ribbon Reefs, arriving before day-trippers. Spend up to four hours across three snorkel zones, or opt for a guided scuba dive with a marine naturalist. A semi-submersible glass-bottom viewing chamber is available for non-swimmers. Return in the late afternoon with champagne and canapés as the reef recedes behind you.

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Reef Magic Cruises (official)
AUD 280 per adult (snorkel); AUD 370 per adult (certified dive); introductory dive AUD 195 add-on
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Good to know

Departs Port Douglas or Cairns marina at 08:00; returns by 17:30 — well ahead of most all-aboard times. Pre-book certified-dive spots at least 48 hours ahead as they cap at 12 divers. Bring a rashguard; reef-safe sunscreen is provided on board.

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Luxury cruises that call at Swift Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Seabourn · Seabourn Pursuit
10 nights · calls at Swift Bay
from $8,449
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