Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon
from $174.90
- Transport not included
- Meals included
- Guide included
- Entry fees included
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Highlights
- Semi-submarine guided tour
- All snorkelling equipment provided
- Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience
- Underwater Observatory
- Delicious gourmet lunch pack included
- Reefworld Pontoon
About this experience
Visit one of the Whitsunday region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef sites on this great value day tour departing from Airlie Beach . Witness the Great Barrier Reef at its best with a cruise to the Outer Reef, where both the water quality and incredible marine life are at their most magnificent! Departing from Airlie Beach, on this Outer Reef cruise you'll board one of the region's premier vessels and enjoy a morning tea and the stunning views as you cruise through the Whitsunday Islands and on to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Just getting to the destination is half the fun as you travel aboard a modern, comfortable and sleek 37m-long wave piercing vessel that is the biggest in the Whitsundays. The vessel features spacious lounges, full air-conditioning, huge outside view decks and a duo of bars that will gladly serve you your favourite refreshment including both alcohol and soft drinks. Enjoy snorkelling, the underwater chamber and a ride on a semi-submersible boat. Optional activities include scuba dives and scenic helicopter flights. During the day, indulge in a delicious gourmet lunch, so you have the energy to fit in the many awesome activities! For the Whitsundays best outer Great Barrier Reef tour and the optimum snorkelling conditions in the Whitsundays, be sure to book this option online today!
What to expect
What's included
- Return catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Reefworld Pontoon
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Served gourmet buffet lunch
- Snorkelling equipment
- Underwater viewing observatory
- Semi-submarine guided tour
- Marine Biologist presentations
- $5.50 per person Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority fee
- Stinger and Wetsuit usage
Things to note
- Some medical conditions may restrict participation in this tour. Please consult with your doctor if you have any concerns.
- Comfortable clothing and swimwear are recommended.
- The Hardy Reef Pontoon is wheelchair accessible and offers a range of facilities for guests with disabilities
- The tour operator may cancel the cruise or helicopter flight due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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