Spend a full day aboard an 80-foot catamaran from Cairns visiting two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel or dive among coral bommies, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, and learn from an onboard marine naturalist.
Spend a full day aboard an 80-foot catamaran from Cairns visiting two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Snorkel or dive among coral bommies, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet, and learn from an onboard marine naturalist.
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Operated by Passions of Paradise · Cairns, Queensland
The catamaran eases from the Reef Fleet Terminal and the Coral Sea opens like a moving map, the hull cutting into cobalt that will later reveal coral gardens and flitting fish. Onboard, the 80-foot Passions of Paradise feels purposeful — modern decks, shaded lounges, and crew who know which outer-reef lagoon will show best today.
moderate.
9 hours.
Moderate fitness is required for getting on/off platforms, entering water multiple times, and walking short ladder steps; basic mobility is sufficient for snorkeling.
No — snorkeling is available for all passengers; scuba diving is optional and requires Open Water certification and clearance under Queensland dive medical rules.
The trip departs around 8:00 am after check-in and returns late afternoon; total time aboard is about nine hours with two reef stops and a buffet lunch onboard.
Yes — wetsuits, sun suits, prescription masks, and snorkeling equipment are available onboard at no extra charge.
No — divers must allow at least 18 hours between their last dive and flying; non-divers should still avoid immediate flights if advised by the operator.
Passions of Paradise operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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