Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

4.2(604)10 hBy Cruise Whitsundays

About this activity

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Heart Pontoon, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable.

Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.

Your day includes:

- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef

- 4 hours at Hardy Reef

- Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits

- Access to underwater observatory

- Semi-submarine guided tour

- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

- Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving

What's included

✓Up to 4 hours on the pontoon
✓Environmental Management Charge (Reef tax)
✓Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
✓Semi-submersible coral viewing with reef appreciation talk
✓Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
✓Access to underwater observatory
✓Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Not included

✕Guided snorkel tours with Reef Interpreters (payable direct)
✕Introductory or certified dives (payable direct)
✕Scenic Helicopter Flights over world-famous Heart Reef (payable direct)
✕Photography, video or DVD of daily activities (payable direct)
✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (payable direct)

Meeting and pickup

Daydream Island Marina
Hamilton Island Marina
24 The Cove Road, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) QLD 4802

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All diving activities permit adults aged 16 years and over.
Nearest airports: Fly into Proserpine airport also known as Whitsunday Coast Airport (40 miles from Airlie Beach) or fly into Hamilton Island Airport
Please bring swimsuit, towel, protective clothing from the sun including a hat and sunblock, light jacket or sweater during the cooler months, money or credit card for optional purchases, your camera and sense of fun!
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time
Please advise dietary requirements

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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