2 Day Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Tour
Explore the magnificent underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on one of the 2 Day Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Tours. You’ll get to discover the vibrant coral reefs and the mesmerizing underwater world while living aboard a boat for two days and one night.
As we sail around the region, you’ll have the chance to snorkel in some of the best reefs, sample delicious native food, and relax under the Australian night sky.
Tour Details
Operates: Daily
Departs: 7:30am
Returns: 4:30pm
Available Fares
Adult in Double Room from: $585
Adult in Twin Room from: $585
Adult in Sole Occupancy Double Room from: $1,170
Extra Infant Cot (Child under 2yrs) from: $60
Extra Rollaway Bed (Child 2 – 11yrs) from: $450
Child in Double Room from: $585
Child in Twin Room from: $585
Important Information
The glass bottom boat is currently unavailable due to maintenance.
Rollaway beds are available for children aged 2 – 12 years. If you are travelling with a child please call our office on 1300 661 225 to book.
Various factors may impact your ability to dive including if you are flying within 24 hours of the cruise and some medical conditions. All divers are required to fill out a questionnaire before they are cleared to dive. Please view the questionnaire here and discuss with us anything that may prevent you from diving before you book. Pre-booked dive packages will not be refunded if you are not cleared to dive and failed to make us aware of anything which may restrict your ability to dive prior to your reservation. Please see our full cancellation policy here.
Please note: dive upgrades are subject to availability
Queensland Public Holidays – please note that any bookings which fall on a Queensland Public Holiday will incur an additional surcharge of $50 per person. This surcharge will be paid on board on the day of the tour. If you would like to check the date you are travelling prior to booking, please contact our office.
Super Peak Season Surcharge: a Peak Season Surcharge of $100 per person applies to all travel from 25 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, 28 March 2024 to 2 April 2024, and 23 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
2 Day Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard Tour Itinerary
Day One
Your trip begins when we pick you up from your accommodation. From there, we’ll make our way out to our first reef site, so you’ll get a feel for the surroundings and can soak up the incredible views. We discover a different reef every day, your captain considers weather conditions, seasonality and water clarity to choose the best spot each day. This ensures you have the best possible reef experience each day.
We’ll arrive at our first reef where you can jump straight in and start exploring the enchanting underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef! Unlimited snorkelling is included, or you can upgrade* to a dive package. Certified divers can include up to four daytime dives and one night dive – a truly special way to see the reef. Never dived before? No worries! Upgrade to a beginner dive package for up to four daytime dives with no experience required.
*Dive upgrades are subject to availability
In the evening, you can relax on deck or in the large dining saloon with a nice meal. All meals are freshly prepared by our onboard chef, who can cater to all dietary requirements (please mention when you book). Take advantage of the spacious communal areas, freshwater hot tub or chat with new friends over a drink at the fully licenced bar. At the end of the day, retire to your comfortable cabin with ocean views and en-suite. Our 35 metre catamaran is designed for the utmost stability and comfort at sea, so you can sleep soundly.
Day Two
It’s an early start to day two for those who want to participate in the sunrise dive. We’ll take our first snorkel session before breakfast, where you can see the marine life as it starts to kick into life in the morning. After breakfast, we’ll head to our second reef site and then our third reef site before we finish with lunch.
In the afternoon we’ll make our way back to Cairns. This is where your two-day adventure on the Great Barrier Reef comes to an end.
What's Included?
- One night accommodation aboard the Liveaboard boat on the Great Barrier Reef
- Freshly prepared meals*
- Reef Levies, Management Fee, and Fuel Surcharge
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Friendly and experienced crew
- Snorkelling equipment (except for wetsuit) and tuition (diving upgrades available)
- Free scuba lessons for snorkellers and dive equipment
- Coffee, tea & Milo
- Luggage storage
*Please include any dietary requirements in the notes when you book.
Optional Upgrades
- Wetsuit hire: $5 per person
- Beginner Dive Package: 4 x day dives (no experience required): $210
- Certified Dive Package: 4 x day dives and 1 night dive: $90
Dive upgrades are subject to availability. We recommend contacting us to check availability before booking.
Accommodation Transfers: We can arrange bus transfers from most hotels and hostels in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. If you cannot see your hotel as an option for pickup when making your booking, please contact us and we can advise you on your nearest pickup location. We cannot pickup from residential addresses.
Return transfers incur additional charges to be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
- Central Cairns $20 per person
- Northern Beaches $35 per person
Alternatively, travellers can make their own way to the Marlin Marina.
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