Great Barrier Reef snorkeling

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Cool ******
12 Oct 2025
For the best snorkeling, head to the rocks near the restaurant/cafe. If you're going to Nudey Beach, remember that the sand is coral, so reef shoes are a must. Even while snorkeling, it's best to wear them. It was quite busy when we visited, and although windy, the sun was out. We hiked to the Summit before snorkeling, which took us 2 hours round trip with stops. I especially enjoyed Fitzroy Island because of the hiking trails. The beach and snorkeling are decent.
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Klook User
10 Jun 2025
The entire team was very professional and placed safety at a priority. Guides (Noella) where very friendly, approchable and knowledgeable. They where very organized, starting from pick-up to drop-off they kept us well informed and gave us the freedom to enjoy Frankland Island and Normanby reef while'st ensuring safety and comfortability to all guest. I can't recommend them highly enough. If I can just give them 10x stars..๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘
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Celine ***
25 Oct 2025
I had a fantastic time with the Dreamtime Snorkel Experience. Check-in at the wharf was seamless. We visited 2 different dive sites, and the visibility was amazing that day, making for a great snorkeling experience. The buffet lunch was delicious and offered a wide variety of options. The team was very welcoming and did an amazing job with the thoughtful presentations throughout the day, including those about the local marine life and indigenous culture. They were knowledgeable and able to answer all questions with ease and passion. I added on a snorkel safari led by a marine biologist who passionately shared information about the marine life we spotted. Safety was also a priority, with multiple headcounts to ensure no one was left behind. Highly recommended!
Klook User
27 Feb 2023
๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸIt is an unforgettable life experience to choose the Great Barrier Reef for the first time to learn to dive.๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ The instructor of me and my husband during our Honeymoon trip were Michael. We came from Hong Kong. Although we are not the native speaker, Michael was willing to lower down his speaking speed and teaching us with patience. We would like to thank him a lot. We enjoyed so much with this PADI Open water diving course provided by Pro Dive Cairns and the nature! days in training center and three days on board. The first two day we can order the lunch/ dine in the restaurant near training centre. The third day or after they will provide Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. The experience to both of us was incredible and amazing. The weather in Great Barrier Reef was very warm and sunny but in the Cairns city was rainy. Everything was good except we cannot snorkel well in the first time when we jumped to the sea coz we drank a lot sea water. we will be back to Cairns and choose the boat trip with Pro Dive Cairns again in the not far future definitely ! Traveling to Australia with my husband for honeymoon, the most important part of this journey is definitely the Diving Hall and the Great Barrier Reef liveaboard! The sea water of the Great Barrier Reef is so clear & salty (donโ€™t ask me to explain it, Iโ€™ll know haha), the bottom visibility is high, and there are many fat fish, sea cucumbers, sea turtles and sharks! On the second day, after the card test, a night dive is included, and the black mosquitoes around are carrying a flashlight, so exciting! If you see this feedback, it is recommended that you first register before you know how to swim, because there is an individual ability test to pass (if you canโ€™t swim, you can transfer to another field), and after you get the diving license, you can carry the underwater camera into the sea For photography, you can choose to bring your own / rent a go pro in the city center / rent it at a local center). You can send an email to the center in advance to ask about the details of the course! In the class, I will talk about the recommended wilds to take to the liveaboard (remember to bring motion sickness medicine, digestive medicine, medicinal oil, etc. when sailing in huge waves), and other wilds can be placed in the store room of the Pro Dive Cairns retail store (disembarked After the car, you can go back and carry it, itโ€™s so convenient) Gentle reminder, you should take some wave-sickness medicine before boarding the boat (you can buy wave-sickness medicine at Cairns Supermarket) and you should not eat too much breakfast after boarding the boat! But when the boat stopped, I would have to eat again. I was so shocked that I would vomit colorfully, so I just drank the left cup of coffee and had nothing to eat! The journey is so unforgettable, but unfortunately I didn't see the clownfish. My husband and I plan to definitely return to the Great Barrier Reef for diving in the future! Thank you Klook for making my trip more exciting! Thanks Klook for providing this amazing experience to us!
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่ณด **
12 Aug 2022
Go to three snorkeling sites for super nice snorkeling, the reefs here are far more beautiful and richer than those around downtown Cairns, and you can see sharks.
Klook User
9 Aug 2018
Very well organized. Professional instructors, amazing view down the water, even super good food! Had lots of fun. On top of that, am finally AOW!
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ํด๋ฃฉ ํšŒ์›
1 Oct 2025
Thanks to the great location, I was able to see a new ocean! The snorkeling instructor explained a lot about the fish to us, and since most of them live in the ocean, they were easy to spot. If you can swim, it would be a more comfortable activity.
ํด๋ฃฉ ํšŒ์›
27 Aug 2025
Our family of five, including two nieces/nephews, participated. The pick-up service was on time. After a 20-minute boat ride, we arrived at the snorkeling point, where we spent time snorkeling. If you get tired, you can rest on the island. There are more fish than expected, but not many varieties. The water isn't as cold as you might think. You can have a good time, and the staff are very professional and friendly. However, don't expect much from the shower facilities. Bring as little luggage as possible and remember to bring your own towel.