Cairns Boat tours

Since I was a bit nervous about swimming, I opted for the glass-bottom boat and snorkeling package! The glass-bottom boat was amazing; just looking down, I could see beautiful fish and sea turtles, which was truly breathtaking. For snorkeling, I paid an additional AUD 12 to rent a life vest! Just a short distance away, there were schools of colorful fish, and swimming among them myself was a completely different experience. (The fish themselves were actually clearer to see from the glass-bottom boat!) Coin lockers, the souvenir shop, and restaurants all accepted credit card payments!

They had a young, vibrant and helpful team to guide you in snorkelling. You just have to be at least fit and healthy to attend. The experience was awesome and the crew and team really takes good care of you. Swimmer or non-swimmers will probably be better to get a float during the snorkelling experience. For those who haven snorkel before, the sea water is really salty but the underwater coral views are amazing!!! Maximum pax to join will be around 30 to max 40. Snacks and sea sick pills are available on board and you can pay them when you alight at the end of the trip. Super highly recommended to join this experience.

I took the affordable Kuranda Riverboat cruise, and it was a good value for money. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to leisurely observe wildlife! The boat was more like a motorized raft, and the experience time was just right. There were only 8 people during this particular time slot. The old captain was humorous and witty, introducing the reservoir and historical constructions along the way. The best part was the ecological experience; not only did we successfully spot wild freshwater crocodiles, but we also got to hand-feed turtles, and swallows even flew by the boat occasionally. I joined the 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM session, which was originally perfectly timed to connect with the last scenic train at 3:30 PM. Unfortunately, the train was canceled that day due to safety concerns, so we had to take a bus back to Cairns city center instead.