I want to the followings about 3 dyas snorkeling tour 1/we will stay at the hotel on the first and the last night and on the middle day we will stay on the boat? 2/ we are a group of 4. We need 4 beds for each. 3/ what time we are supposed to check in at the hotel on the first day?

You won't be staying at a hotel in Cairns as part of the package. Instead, your accommodation will be on the dive boat for two nights while you're at the Great Barrier Reef. Since you're a group of four, you will be booked in two twin rooms. Check-in for the dive trip is at Pro Dive Cairns retail shop at 06:15 AM. The boat departs shortly after, so arriving on time is crucial. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.

Do you have any Great Barrier Reef tours that include snorkeling for travelers over the age of 35?

We recommend exploring the East Coast of Australia if you're seeking a diverse and thrilling adventure filled with natural wonders and vibrant wildlife.

Is there availability for the 3 day Great Barrier Reef tour?

We have availability for Great Barrier Reef Explorer departures on September 5 and 9, 2024.

From

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Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Snorkel To Adventure)

3 days

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Start and end in Cairns

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The whole experience of snorkeling and scuba diving is fantastic. Definitely an unforgettable memory.
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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
Ages 18-35

Places You’ll See

Cairns
Great Barrier Reef

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Highlights

Explore the Great Barrier Reef for 3 days
Dive into a World Heritage underwater site
Snorkel among 1,500 species of fish
Discover 411 types of hard coral
Return to Cairns with unforgettable memories

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Introduction

Day 1 Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Day 2 Great Barrier Reef
Day 3 Great Barrier Reef to Cairns

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Where You'll Stay

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Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)
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Contiki

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(6,225 reviews)

Number of tours

731

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Excellent
4.2
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Contiki
4.7

Tracey
· May 13th, 2023
This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew...
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Trip date: May 2023
Cole
· January 11th, 2023
Absolutely amazing, best instructors!
Contiki commented on this review
We appreciate your positive review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your next trip.
Trip date: January 2023
Kevan
· September 1st, 2022
Not as advertised, bad support had to dispute with the card company. Highly unrecommended. The trip was sent to me with unescorted vouchers.
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Thank you for sharing your experience here with us. We regret that something seems to have gone wrong on this occasion, and that you hadn't enjoyed the Learn To Dive trip as planned. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Guest Relations Department... Show more
Trip date: August 2022
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Chiniel
· April 2nd, 2022
Great dive instructors.
Trip date: March 2022
Y(
Yafang Li
· November 30th, 2017
This experience really exceeded my...
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Trip date: November 2017

Dates & Availability

3 days

Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Snorkel To Adventure)

From Cairns to Cairns

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Anne
Asked on August 7th, 2025
I want to the followings about 3 dyas snorkeling tour 1/we will stay at the hotel on the first and the last night and on the middle day we will stay on the boat? 2/ we are a group of 4. We need 4 beds for each. 3/ what time we are supposed to check in at the hotel on the first day?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2025
  You won't be staying at a hotel in Cairns as part of the package. Instead, your accommodation will be on the dive boat for two nights while you're at the Great Barrier Reef. Since you're a group of four, you will be booked in two twin rooms. Check-in for the dive trip is at Pro Dive Cairns retail shop at 06:15 AM. The boat departs shortly after, so arriving on time is crucial. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Andrea
Asked on October 17th, 2024
Do you have any Great Barrier Reef tours that include snorkeling for travelers over the age of 35?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
  We recommend exploring the East Coast of Australia if you're seeking a diverse and thrilling adventure filled with natural wonders and vibrant wildlife.
C
Cristina
Asked on August 7th, 2024
Is there availability for the 3 day Great Barrier Reef tour?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  We have availability for Great Barrier Reef Explorer departures on September 5 and 9, 2024.

From

NZ $935 per person

Find this price

+ $106 Snorkel to Adv - Environmental Charge and Reef Tax

Payment plan $200 now + easy payments of $84 Learn More

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before November 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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