Don't get me wrong -- the reef itself is 5 out of 5. But this boat was slow -- all the other boats passed us on the way out and again on the way back in. That wouldn't have been so bad if there had been comfortable places to sit or room to move around -- the only padded seats... more

The trip to the reef was fantastic and the best value. Staff - out of this world, accommodating, friendly, experienced, welcoming, professional FUN Food awesome Magic tricks great Scuba for a beginner...AMAZING and SAFE! more

I went on a reef trip this past Saturday. It was wonderful. The staff was super friendly and the boat was clean. The reef was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to make sure you were fine while diving!! If you dive make sure you do dive#2, it's def better than dive#1. more

Passions of Paradise proved themselves definitely worthy of the tourism awards and accolades that they have received! We were out on this boat yesterday to celebrate a birthday and it was a fantistic day. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, the trip out to the reef was organised and the locations absolutely beautiful! We have snorkeled and dived in... more

Great Day on the reef!! Even if the weather condition was not so good on the day I went on Passions, it is already a great souvenir for me. Friendly dynamic young staff on board the beautifull catamaran, most of the passenger were young as well ready to share the same experience, discover the reef. 2 perfects locations to do... more

Living in Cairns I should really get out to the reef more than I do! A couple of weeks ago I decided to get out and chose "Passions of Paradise" for my day trip. I had heard from various colleagues of mine at the Hilton and tourists that you could not go past Passions. Not only did we have absolutely... more

This was probably the highlight of my trip to Cairns. Before the boat had even left, I felt very comfortable with the staff. I wasn't planning on doing the diving since I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, I watched the diving instructions and decided that I would give it a try. Everyone on the boat took... more

Our day out to the reef on Passions of Paradise was the real highlight of our trip to Northern Queensland. The Passions team really know how to look after their customers, and took us on a tour to remember, The boat was really well set up, and the weather was perfect. The first stop was snorkeling of a sand island,... more

We had a fabulous day on Passions of Paradise. The staff were wonderful and chatty. The food was filling, tasty and moorish. The diving venues amazing and awe inspiring. We couldn't have wished for a better experience. Thank you so much. more