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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour
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Green Island Snorkelling & Glass Bottom Boat Day Tour

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★ 4.4 (133) • 4K+ booked
From € 72.30
Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkel, Dive & Helicopter Full Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (159) • 2K+ booked
From € 220.09
Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns
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Green Island Reef Cruise Full Day Guided Tour from Cairns

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Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns
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Half Day Green Island Reef Cruise from Cairns

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From € 62.75
Whitsundays Cruise and Whitehaven Beach Half Day Tour
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Whitsundays Cruise and Whitehaven Beach Half Day Tour

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5-7 hrs
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★ 4.5 (39) • 3K+ booked
€ 91.49
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

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From € 152.69
Whitsundays Scenic Flight Experience from Airlie Beach
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Whitsundays Scenic Flight Experience from Airlie Beach

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 5.0 (14) • 800+ booked
€ 192.75
Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Fitzroy Island Day Trip from Cairns

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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
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Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.5 (24) • 800+ booked
€ 154.79
Great Barrier Reef Pontoon from Cairns including Snorkelling
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Great Barrier Reef Pontoon from Cairns including Snorkelling

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★ 4.5 (123) • 2K+ booked
€ 172.05
Great Barrier Reef Cruises from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island
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Great Barrier Reef Cruises from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island

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7+ hrs
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★ 4.6 (52) • 1K+ booked
From € 183.55
Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities
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Half or Full Day Fitzroy Island Transfers & Optional Activities

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Morning departure
7+ hrs
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★ 4.5 (124) • 3K+ booked
From € 57.49

Hotels in Mackay

Coral Cay Resort
Hotels • Mackay

Coral Cay Resort

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★ 4.2 (890)
From € 76.86
Heron Island Resort
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Heron Island Resort

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★ 4.2 (258)
From € 179.03
Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
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Mackay Seabreeze Apartments

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★ 4.1 (483)
From € 83.85
Mantra Mackay
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Mantra Mackay

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★ 4.4 (801)
From € 91.75
The Marco Polo
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The Marco Polo

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★ 4.2 (618)
From € 74.52
Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

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★ 4.4 (627)
From € 69.68
Windmill Motel and Events Centre
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Windmill Motel and Events Centre

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★ 4.2 (708)
From € 86.22
Shamrock Gardens Motel
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Shamrock Gardens Motel

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★ 4.6 (226)
From € 87.64
Miners Lodge Motor Inn
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Miners Lodge Motor Inn

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★ 3.8 (311)
From € 67.41
Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay
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Aligned Corporate Residences Mackay

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★ 4.2 (198)
From € 165.69
Reef Resort Motel
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Reef Resort Motel

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★ 3.8 (312)
From € 69.18
Quest Mackay on Gordon
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Quest Mackay on Gordon

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★ 4.5 (382)
From € 96.21

Reviews of Mackay activities

Alci ********
2025-10-04 08:05:58
Fantastic 5.0
worth the visit , you can do so many things in a single day . good for people who don’t have much time
Klook User
2025-10-24 01:35:53
Fantastic 5.0
Thisntour was amazing! The staff onboard the boat provided excellent service, educational presentations and wonderful buffet food. The snorkeling was absolutely beautiful and suitable for all levels of experience. If we travel back to Cairns, we’d definitely book this same tour again.
PAN ********
2025-07-21 10:12:31
Fantastic 5.0
Service: Eddie's service is truly remarkable 😎 (and he's also very funny) Itinerary: But I wish there was more time for diving 🤿 (because I participated in many activities, so I could only dive once... I really regret it) Value for money: Definitely participate in all the activities on the Great Barrier Reef
Klook 用戶
2025-07-10 12:59:36
Fantastic 5.0
SCUBA diving can be a bit challenging for the first time. First, ensure the following safety measures: 1. Disclose any medications you are taking, aside from birth control or motion sickness medication. (Some chronic medications may require a doctor's authorization for diving.) 2. Allow 18 hours between a dive and flying. Service details: 1. Transportation to the pier is not included. You are responsible for getting to the pier for check-in. 2. We recommend taking motion sickness medication. If you don't have any, it is available for purchase on board. 3. A simple breakfast and lunch are provided on board. 4. Wetsuits are available for rent. 5. We provide personal fins, diving masks, and storage compartments. There are also shared life jackets available for snorkeling. After boarding and before departure, you will need to fill out a safety notice and health questionnaire. Then, our staff will explain how to use the diving equipment. Once the boat is anchored, you can snorkel and free dive from the back of the boat. SCUBA diving is done in groups. This tour includes stops at two dive sites. Before your SCUBA dive, you will practice on the side of the boat. Then, the instructor will guide you, hand-in-hand, to depths of approximately 10 meters or more. However, first-time divers are not allowed to bring photography equipment. A dive photographer will take photos for everyone. The staff are very helpful, and the Great Barrier Reef is well worth the experience.
Klook User
2025-07-24 09:11:02
Fantastic 5.0
This is probably the best tour we have ever been on! Merryn and Hayden were such great and enthusiastic crew. We saw humpback whales and then swam with turtles at two secluded spots off Hook Island! It was such an amazing day and great value for money - also felt very safe on the boat ride!
클룩 회원
2025-07-15 02:22:17
Fantastic 5.0
It was nice that there were fewer people compared to Green Island! But I'm not sure if there were that many fish. I recommend taking a glass-bottom boat tour rather than just snorkeling! You can go out to deeper areas.
Klook会員
2025-12-15 06:06:23
Fantastic 5.0
I can't speak English at all, but there were 4 or 5 Japanese staff members, so I had no problems. Since I was participating alone, I was worried, but they spoke to me several times and were very kind. There were also a few Japanese participants. It's the same boat that goes to Green Island, so it stops at Green Island first, where about 80% of the people get off. Those going to the pontoon remain on the boat and head there. The rental snorkel set and wetsuit were clean. There was curry for lunch, which suited Japanese tastes well. I was hungry after swimming, so the curry was a welcome treat. You can't see much coral at Green Island, so I recommend the pontoon for those who want to see coral reefs.
Say ********
2025-10-12 11:15:16
Fantastic 5.0
A bit oricey but definitely worth it. Seeing the Whitsundays from above is a must, or if you don't have time for a full day tour to the islands, do consider this. One of the highlights of our trip!
Klook User
2025-08-26 05:06:55
Fantastic 5.0
the service was very good, clear instructions on how to use the snorkling equipment. had a really great time :)

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    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 1.74AUD

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  • Best time to visit

    Dry season offers sunny days and ideal beach conditions.

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