About this tour
Board Calypso's purpose-built catamaran from Port Douglas for a full-day voyage to Agincourt or Opal Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Eight hours lets you explore pristine coral gardens via guided snorkelling, introductory dives for beginners, or certified dives for experienced divers. A professional guide interprets the reef's ecosystems whilst you're fed a hot buffet lunch and afternoon tea. The environmental management charge is already factored into your fare.
Highlights
- Snorkel pristine outer-reef coral gardens with equipment provided
- Introductory dives available; no previous experience needed
- Certified diving for qualified divers with interpretation talks
- Hot buffet lunch and afternoon refreshments included
- Purpose-built vessel with professional local guide throughout
What to expect
You'll depart Port Douglas aboard a custom catamaran bound for one of two premium reef sites. The journey takes roughly 90 minutes each way. Once at the reef, a guide leads you through snorkelling or diving activities, explaining coral types and marine life. Lunch is served on board mid-day, with afternoon tea and coffee available. Weather permitting, you'll spend 4–5 hours in and around the water. If you're keen to dive beyond your initial experience, the crew can arrange extra dives onboard for an additional fee (maximum three per day). Rain won't cancel the tour, but rough seas might—you'd be offered an alternative date or refund.
Good to know
Diving requires a health questionnaire and valid certification for advanced dives; under-12s cannot dive. Don't fly and dive within 48 hours of each other. Transfers from Port Douglas or Cairns accommodation aren't included; public transport is nearby. Advise dietary needs at booking. Cancellations within 24 hours incur fees.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.