Trip Overview
- Duration:8 hours 30 minutes
- Travelers:150 guests
Evolution is Cairns’ most popular full-day reef trip, and for good reason.
You’ll find spacious air-conditioned lounges, multiple sundecks, smooth sailing, and a friendly crew that keeps the day fun and stress-free.
The Aussie BBQ lunch is one of the best on the reef, and the complimentary glass of wine and snacks on the way home adds a surprisingly premium touch for the price.
Whether you’re a first-timer, a family, or a confident snorkeller or diver, Evolution delivers the best mix of comfort, value, and adventure.
Add optional extras like the semi-submarine tour, marine biologist-guided snorkel, or a highly recommended scenic heli flight and this becomes one of the most complete and customizable reef days you can book in Cairns. Check the “Select Your Activity” button for live prices.
Duration
08:00 – 16:30 (approx. 8.5 hours total)
~ 5 hours actual time on the reef08:00 – 16:30 (approx. 8.5 hours total)
Reef Locations
Two outer reef sites selected for the best conditions of the day, typically:
Saxon Reef • Norman Reef • Hastings Reef
Pricing Options
•Adult (17+): $265
•Child (4–16): $165
•Family (2A + 2C): $780 total
Want to try for a better deal? Email us first, we might be able to arrange a discount!
Highlights
- Award-winning 35-meter luxury superyacht with 3 decks
- 5 hours of reef time at 2 spectacular outer reef locations
- Snorkel and Scuba Dive the outer reef of beautiful coral & colourful fish
- BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads
- Enjoy a glass of wine and cheese and biscuits as you cruise back to Cairns
- Full day tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Comfortable, stabilized vessel with ample relaxing spaces
- Aussie BBQ lunch with steak, prawns and tropical salads
Itinerary
7:15AM - 7:45 AM: Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal - 1 Spence St, Cairns
8.00 AM: Evolution departs Cairns to its first location
Saxon/Norman Reef
11:30 AM: Enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch onboard
1:00PM: Evolution arrives at its second location
North-Hastings Reef
3:00PM: Evolution departs for Cairns
4:30PM: Evolution arrives back in Cairns
Includes/Excludes
- Full-day outer Great Barrier Reef tour with snorkelling
- BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads
- All equipment & floatation devices provided
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Arrival tea, coffee, mini muffins and water
- A glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey
- Extra alcoholic drinks etc.
Other Important Information
What to bring
- Change of clothes
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera
Dietary requirements
Special dietary requirements can be catered for, notify reservations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.
Terms & Conditions
**Check-in and departure time:** Check-in from 7.15am - 7.45am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns. Departs 8am – Returns 4.30pm Daily. Pay on the day levy is made up of administration and fuel levies. **Cancellations:** All Tours are subject to the effect of weather or unforeseen circumstances. All dives are weather permitting and Captain's discretion. No refund for incomplete dives. Should a cruise not operate for any such reason passengers will be offered an alternative day or refund for days lost only. **Scuba Diving:** Please keep in mind that all divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In our commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years (or 45 years for PADI dive courses) must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. This can be provided by your own GP before you leave for your holiday. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and/or prescription medication may prevent some people from diving. In the interests of safety, we recommend no flying within 24hours of the last dive. You will not be allowed to dive until you are declared medically fit to dive. For advice please contact our office directly.
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