Great Barrier Reef Catamaran Ride & Marine Dock
Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef on a double-decker boat over to a marine dock —giving you access to exploration, relaxation, and water activities.
Spend your day on one of the world’s natural wonders — the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the scenic ride on a double-decker catamaran, where you can view the neighboring islands and coral reefs on multiple decks. You will stop on a marine base —located on the edge of the world-heritage marine park, where additional snorkel gear and a dive excursion will be available for you to purchase on-site. Here you’ll have free time to swim, relax, and have lunch with this epic natural habitat as your backdrop.
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
Marvel at one of the world’s seven natural wonders in a relaxed, friendly, and personalized atmosphere
Your catamaran will head to a marine dock, located at the edge of the reef for swimming and aquatic activities
The double-decker catamaran offers ample deck space and shaded seating
Lunch will be served surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef on your vessel
Need to know
The Great Barrier Reef and surrounding reefs are precious — please do not touch the coral and wear reef-safe sunscreen to help protect/conserve them
Approximately 1.5-hour catamaran ride to/from reef
Approximately 3-hours to explore the Great Barrier Reef
PADI Open Water (or above) certification is required if Sailors wish to go diving
Scuba and guided snorkeling activities are available at an additional cost
Masks, fins, and snorkel Included
Lunch is included
Sailors should know how to swim
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
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