Evolution Outer Reef Cruise & Dive Add-ons from Cairns
Cruise from Cairns aboard the luxury superyacht Evolution, visiting Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. Enjoy five hours exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, lunch, and optional dive add-ons.
Experience a full-day adventure from Cairns to the Outer Great Barrier Reef onboard Evolution, Cairns' 35-metre luxury superyacht, operated by Down Under Cruise and Dive. This tour offers you an affordable and comfortable way to explore two of the region's exclusive reef sites, including Norman, Saxon, and Hastings reefs.
Begin your journey at the Reef Fleet Terminal with check-in from 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM. The cruise departs at 8:00 AM and arrives at the first reef location by 9:45 AM, where you can snorkel with provided equipment or choose an introductory scuba dive at additional cost. Knowledgeable crew offer support and guidance, making this experience suitable for both beginners and experienced snorkellers.
A BBQ buffet lunch is served at 11:30 AM, featuring fresh fish, steak, prawns, and a variety of salads, with special dietary needs catered for. At 1:00 PM, Evolution moves to the second reef location at North Hastings Reef, where you can snorkel or dive again, or explore via a semi-submersible tour or a scenic helicopter flight (additional costs apply).
As the day concludes, relax with afternoon tea and a glass of wine during the return journey, arriving back in Cairns at 4:30 PM. Enjoy five hours exploring World Heritage-listed reef sites on this professional and personalised reef tour.
- Return cruise from Cairns onboard Evolution
- Snorkelling equipment and instructional support
- BBQ buffet lunch with fresh fish, steak, salads, and prawns
- Glass of wine and afternoon tea on return to Cairns
- Visit to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites (Norman, Saxon, or Hastings)
- Five hours' total reef time
- Cruise on Evolution, a 35-metre luxury superyacht
- Visit two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites: Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs
- Enjoy up to five hours exploring the reef
- Snorkelling with provided equipment and instruction for beginners
- Optional scuba diving and scenic helicopter flights (additional cost)
- BBQ buffet lunch with fresh fish, steak, salads, and prawns
- Relax with a glass of wine and afternoon tea on the return trip