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Barron River Rafting - Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
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Barron River Rafting - Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(40) • 1K+ booked
€ 63.15
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Half-Day River Tubing Experience from Cairns
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Water activities • Cairns

Half-Day River Tubing Experience from Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(58) • 2K+ booked
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€ 48.09
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Cairns Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Experience

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.8 / 5
(15) • 400+ booked
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€ 158.90
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Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
Water activities • From Cairns

Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.5 / 5
(130) • 4K+ booked
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€ 74.95
Full-Day Tully River Rafting in Cairns
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Water activities • Cairns

Full-Day Tully River Rafting in Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
4.9 / 5
(25) • 900+ booked
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€ 136.05
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Fitzroy Island Round-Trip Ferry Transfers from Cairns
Water activities • Cairns

Fitzroy Island Round-Trip Ferry Transfers from Cairns

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.5 / 5
(8) • 1K+ booked
€ 74.95
Half-Day Outer Reef Snorkel Experience from Cairns
Water activities • Cairns

Half-Day Outer Reef Snorkel Experience from Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
50+ booked
€ 135.35
Jet Boat Ride in Cairns
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Water activities • Cairns

Jet Boat Ride in Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
5.0 / 5
(5) • 200+ booked
€ 37.79
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Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Water activities • Cairns

Frankland Islands Reef Cruises

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
4.6 / 5
(30) • 600+ booked
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€ 111.05
Silverswift 3 Reef Sites Great Barrier Reef Full Day Experience
Water activities • From Cairns

Silverswift 3 Reef Sites Great Barrier Reef Full Day Experience

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English guided
3-5 hrs
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€ 213.75
Half-Day Afternoon Rafting Tour in Cairns
Water activities • Cairns

Half-Day Afternoon Rafting Tour in Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
4.3 / 5
(11) • 200+ booked
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€ 93.05
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Reef Daytripper Snorkel and Scuba Dive Experience
Water activities • Cairns

Reef Daytripper Snorkel and Scuba Dive Experience

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English guided
Morning departure
New Activity
€ 137.49
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Pond Fishing and Farm Experience in Cairns
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Pond Fishing and Farm Experience in Cairns

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
50+ booked
€ 53.45
Half Day Reef Adventure to Upolu Reef
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Half Day Reef Adventure to Upolu Reef

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English guided
Afternoon departure
5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 67.59
Low Isles Snorkeling Experience from Port Douglas
Water activities • Queensland

Low Isles Snorkeling Experience from Port Douglas

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English guided
3-5 hrs
200+ booked
€ 139.69
Agincourt Reef Snorkeling Experience from Port Douglas, Cairns or Northern Beaches
Water activities • Queensland

Agincourt Reef Snorkeling Experience from Port Douglas, Cairns or Northern Beaches

English guided
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2) • 200+ booked
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€ 216.29
PADI 3-Day/2 Night Liveaboard Trip
Water activities • From Cairns

PADI 3-Day/2 Night Liveaboard Trip

English guided
Morning departure
7+ hrs
5.0 / 5
(2) • 200+ booked
€ 622.45
5 Day PADI Learn to Dive in Cairns
Water activities • Cairns

5 Day PADI Learn to Dive in Cairns

English guided
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(5) • 200+ booked
€ 764.25
Half Day or Full Day Boat Hire in Cairns
Water activities • Cairns

Half Day or Full Day Boat Hire in Cairns

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English guided
Morning departure
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€ 168.05
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Great Barrier Reef Cruise Guided Snorkeling
Water activities • Queensland

Great Barrier Reef Cruise Guided Snorkeling

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English guided
Morning departure
€ 362.79

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Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket
Parks & gardens • Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway Heritage Class Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(186) • 9K+ booked
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€ 36.35
Retail: € 36.59
Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
Tours • From Cairns

Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.4 / 5
(167) • 8K+ booked
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€ 80.15
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Snorkel or Dive Tour from Cairns

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.7 / 5
(254) • 7K+ booked
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€ 159.99
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets
Observation decks • Cairns

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Tickets

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4.6 / 5
(123) • 4K+ booked
€ 69.19
Retail: € 70.05
Cairns Aquarium Ticket
Zoos & aquariums • Cairns

Cairns Aquarium Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(177) • 10K+ booked
€ 38.29
Retail: € 38.49
Great Barrier Reef Half Day and Full Day Tours
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Great Barrier Reef Half Day and Full Day Tours

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Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(185) • 5K+ booked
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€ 113.75
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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Cruises • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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English guided
4.6 / 5
(192) • 4K+ booked
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€ 262.95
Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Day Tour from Cairns
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Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Day Tour from Cairns

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(67) • 1K+ booked
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€ 108.55
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Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef
Cruises • From Cairns

Outer Reef Pontoon Full Day Tour at Moore Reef

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
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€ 221.55
Cairns Night Stargazing Tour (with Photography Lesson)
Tours • From Cairns

Cairns Night Stargazing Tour (with Photography Lesson)

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(38) • 400+ booked
€ 86.35
Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
Tours • From Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
4.6 / 5
(36) • 1K+ booked
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€ 200.55
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
Cruises • From Cairns

Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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4.3 / 5
(31) • 1K+ booked
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€ 82.70

Reviews of Cairns Water activities

Liao *****
2026-06-30 11:49:33
Fantastic 5.0
I was initially worried about finding the shuttle, but it was the bus with the rafting picture on it, so it was easy to spot. When you board, they'll confirm your details and ask if you need to rent shoes; you can also wear your own flip-flops. Along the way, there are stops for restrooms and a small town called Tully, where you can buy food and find a supermarket for lunch. Afterward, we continued to our destination. As soon as we got off the bus, we put on the wetsuits, thermal vests, life vests, and helmets they provided. It was great because the thermal vests were very warm. You need to wear your own pants (it's best to wear your swimsuit underneath). On the bus, they'll tell you who your instructor is, and once you're geared up, you can find them directly. Outdoor activities really depend on the instructor, so having a good one makes it a lot of fun! On the way back, we also stopped at a restaurant for dinner, and then we looked at the day's photos. You can split the cost of the photos with others on your boat, so it's quite a good deal, and the pictures turned out great! Safety: Very safe! We wore life vests, and the instructors were very professional!
Klook User
2026-07-15 10:41:50
Fantastic 5.0
our guide name was John. we had one of the best experiences ever. the tour company was really good but shout out to our guide John who made it really fun and adventurous. he is really knowledgeable and knows his stuff so well. this tour won’t have been great without him. thank you and would definitely recommend it.
Chu *****
2026-10-07 00:30:05
Fantastic 5.0
The overall service completely met our expectations, and both the crew and instructors were extremely friendly and professional. The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef is still magnificent, but the impact of coral death and bleaching is definitely noticeable; it is not as glorious as it used to be. We sincerely recommend that anyone who wants to go should do so as soon as possible! Sea conditions vary depending on the weather, so if you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to take seasickness medication in advance so it doesn't ruin your trip.
Klook会員
2026-10-24 06:26:06
Fantastic 5.0
All of the staff members were extremely kind. Also, the path on the way to the nude beach is really slippery and dangerous, so sneakers or sports sandals are recommended. However, the nude beach itself was stunningly beautiful, and from the bottom of my heart, I am so glad I came! The snorkeling gear was clean, too! And... I left something behind on the boat on the way there... When I told them about it, they checked the boat that had returned, and I safely got my belongings back. I was feeling down because of my own carelessness, but the staff were truly so kind that I was able to enjoy the rest of my stay on the island! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
Klook客路用户
2026-10-06 11:32:06
Fantastic 5.0
Got a taste of what it feels like to be a foreigner—the two of us were the only foreigners on the entire boat. The snorkeling spots we visited were fantastic with great visibility, allowing us to see plenty of small fish and colorful coral reefs. There were also unique little fish nearby, and the staff even provided explanations. However, since the whole thing was in English, I could only catch and understand the general gist. Safety: Pretty safe, with about one instructor for every 4 people. Experience: Maximum satisfaction.
Klook User
2026-07-22 00:35:55
Fantastic 5.0
this is a great trip. it’s very relaxed and when you reach the island you have the freedom to do what you want in terms of paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, etc. it was pretty cold and rained a lot but still managed to do a fair bit. just relaxing on the beach was not something to enjoy. the boat ride, the crew, the croc spotting was all great. Andy’s knowledge and enthusiasm of all things reef was an honour to be a part of. morning tea and cake was a nice pick me up. lunch was lovely. there was no afternoon tea but all too full from lunch to miss it.
En ***
2026-09-25 05:54:38
Fantastic 5.0
It was really chill and fun! The crew members were very helpful and they kept us safe. Definitely recommended if you are not looking for something very dramatic.
Klook会員
2026-09-25 10:23:00
Fantastic 5.0
It is a simple tour that only includes the ferry and snorkeling gear rental, but we were able to spend our time freely on Fitzroy Island, which made for a wonderful experience. The return ferry in the evening turned into a sunset cruise, which was amazing.
Yong ********
2026-06-08 23:23:51
Fantastic 5.0
very exciting 30mins of adrenalin pumping fun.. we probably spun 10 times or more.. lovely views out there on the waters. highly recommended. they took very nice photos and videos too (purchase separately)