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Shore excursion

The Great Barrier Reef

4.0 from 4 Carnival Cruise Line reviews7 hours 30 minutesCarnival Cruise Line

The Great Barrier Reef is a shore excursion in Cairns, run by Carnival Cruise Line. It takes 7 hours 30 minutes. Prices: Adult $240, Child $240.

The Great Barrier Reef

About The Great Barrier Reef

Reef Snorkel: Set off on a catamaran adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on Earth. Explore the vibrant coral gardens and encounter a variety of marine species, from reef sharks to turtles. With a marine naturalist on board to provide insights, enjoy swimming and snorkeling opportunities in an open ocean, deep-water environment directly from the vessel, with the option to try scuba diving for a deeper exploration of the reef (additional cost). Replenish your energy with a delectable lunch and then take advantage of some extra time for more underwater adventures before heading back to your ship.

Know before you go

Health & fitness

  • For safety reasons, this tour is not recommended for guests who are competent swimmers in open ocean conditions.
  • Participation in snorkeling or diving (optional activities) requires that guests must be able to swim and to comply with all safety requirements and procedures implemented by the operator.
  • Certain medical conditions including asthma, lung and heart conditions may prevent guests from participating in snorkeling.
  • Guests with such conditions will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undergo an assessment by trained GBR staff on the day.
  • The operator also reserves the right to determine if guests are fit to participate based on their swimming ability and physical condition.
  • Please note swimming takes place in a deep-water, open ocean environment from the back of a vessel, not off a sandy shore/Pontoon.
  • Make sure to bring swimmers and a towel.

What to bring

  • Bring: Please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat, jacket, reef-safe sunscreen and bottled water.

Other

  • All guests must sign a waiver.
  • Snorkel, mask, fins, Stinger/Lycra suits and flotation devices are included.
  • Travel time to the Great Barrier Reef is approximately 90 minutes each way.
  • Please be aware that depending on weather and sea conditions, the journey may be bumpy at times.
  • Guests prone to seasickness are advised to take appropriate precautions.
  • Marine life sightings cannot be guaranteed as they vary by season and weather conditions.

Where The Great Barrier Reef starts

Meeting point & pickup
A short walk to and from the Reef Fleet Terminal is required.
Ready when you are
The Great Barrier Reef
Adult $240 · Child $240
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