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Spend a full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard a fast catamaran. Snorkel sheltered lagoons, visit an underwater observatory, and learn reef ecology directly from on-board marine biologists.
Spend a full day on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns aboard a fast catamaran. Snorkel sheltered lagoons, visit an underwater observatory, and learn reef ecology directly from on-board marine biologists.
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Operated by Reef Magic · Cairns, Queensland
You step off the catamaran onto a broad aluminum pontoon and the ocean opens like a moving map beneath you — patches of electric coral, darting schools of fish, and a blue that deepens toward the horizon.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable in the water and able to climb ladders on and off the pontoon.
The catamaran crossing is approximately 1.5 hours each way; expect a full 8‑hour day including transfers and time on the reef.
Yes — the pontoon has shallow sheltered lagoons and flotation aids; staff can recommend safe areas and children can use life vests.
Introductory scuba (taster) dives are offered aboard for an extra fee; they include briefing and are subject to a medical questionnaire and age limits.
Follow recommended surface interval rules — typically wait 12–24 hours after dives before flying, depending on total dive time and depth; check with the dive staff for specifics.
The reef is a product of reef growth over thousands of years; local Gimuy Walubara Yidinji and Yirrganydji peoples have cultural ties to these sea country and its resources.
This section of reef is inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and managed for tourism and research; visitors are asked to follow no‑contact rules and use reef‑safe products to reduce impact.
Reef Magic operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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