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Great Adventures

One Spence Street | Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns, Queensland 4870 , Australia
4044 9944
Ranked #33 of 66 tours in Cairns
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: With Great Adventures you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it at the spacious outer reef activity... more » Owner description: With Great Adventures you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it at the spacious outer reef activity platform or the tropical reef and rainforest surrounds of Green Island. Cruises depart daily from Cairns aboard modern fast catamarans. All cruises are accredited with Advanced Ecotourism Certification, ensuring guests have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate this magnificent World Heritage environment. « less
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North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
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132 reviews 132 reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We took the Great Adventures Green Island day trip and had a good time despite the rain later in the day. The boat trip to the island was nothing special (tea and coffee provided). Green Island is quite small and there is an area which contains a pool, some shops, a restaurant, ice cream shop, lockers (there is a charge... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We so enjoyed our full day with Great Adventures travelling 38 miles out to Norman Reef. The 2hr catamaran journey was smooth and the young crew were very enthusiastic and helpful arranging various activities for our 3hrs on the Reef Platform...on offer were swimming, diving, snorkelling, scuba-doos,helicopter reef flights, underwater viewing in a submersible or even just sunbathing!! The facility... More

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Newcastle, NSW
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Scuba diving blew my mind! I have to say that it is one of the best things I have ever done in my life, and it is something that I think everyone should experience, if you are able to. Honestly, it is so worth doing! Our scuba diving instructor from Great Adventures was absolutely phenomenal, and I highly recommend paying... More

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Washington DC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Loved our day!!! We did the Green Island + the Outer Reef trip. The staff is totally organized, the catamaran was comfy, and the food exceeded expectations. In fact, our 10 year old has a really bad peanut allergy, and the staff literally bent over backwards to ensure that he had something completely separate for him. The outer reef set... More

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Henley Beach, South Australia, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

i chose them to take me to fitzroy isld and back because they were the cheapest,but i couldnt fault them,the crew were friendly,the ride comfortable and they were on time,only 50minutes each way,very very good can reccomend.

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Was really looking forward to this trip but have to be honest, do not waste your money. It cost us as a family of 4 almost $200 for what I consider a basic ferry ride to the island! This island is aimed at the Asian overseas market and I am toally disgusted. Who in Australia would pay $20 for a... More

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Petaluma, California, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

One of the things I just HAD to do in Australia was, of course, dive the Great Barrier Reef. My girlfriend does not dive so we wanted to find a boat that offered snorkeling as well. We booked a trip with another operator and were very disappointed when they called the morning of the trip and canceled. We hustled down... More

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Coober Pedy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

If you wish to enjoy the great Barrier reef then this is a tour to do, it gives you plenty of options and the explanation of what to expect and is well done. My wife is disabled and the staff were very helpful in assisting with her needs. A enjoyable experience

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Victoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012 via mobile

Went on a half day snorkeling tour to Green Island and loved every moment. It isn't the great barrier reef, but you get too see plenty of pretty fish while snorkeling. The water is like bath water and the whole island is perfectly set up. Price was very reasonable. And we saw two turtles just before we left which was... More

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Houston, Texas, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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We used this company for a trip to Green Island and Great Barrier Reef, the catamaran was very big, the lunch served at the pontoon we docked to once at reef was really nice, snorkeling was great at both places, crew was very nice and helpful

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