Please tell me more about accomodations and facilities.

The Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Snorkel to Adventure) tour features 2 nights aboard a liveaboard dive boat, allowing guests to stay directly on the Great Barrier Reef rather than in a hotel. Accommodation is in comfortable shared cabins (twin share bunks); accommodation may be mixed gender, with onboard dining and lounge facilities. The trip includes all meals onboard (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners), snorkeling equipment, and support from experienced crew members throughout the journey.

Does this tour can give documentation for visa application?

Once your booking is fully paid, the travel documents will be issued 21 business days prior to your departure date. However, for visa application purposes, we can provide you with the hotel list, a visa support letter, and the invoice from TourRadar.

may i know what type of accomodation do you provide?

For this specific tour, accommodation is in twin-share bunk rooms, and rooming may be mixed gender in a Dive Boat. This setup is designed to keep things social and fun, in true Contiki style.

Do you have a 3-5 day snorkeling tour to the Great Barrier Reef from Coolangatta or Brisbane for 4 active 70 year olds?

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.

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.

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Snorkel & Dive: Great Barrier Reef (Snorkelling)

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Start and end in Cairns

4.2 (5 reviews)

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Exceeded all of my expectations, particularly the chance to discover dive with Christine and the delicious food.
Tracey•traveled in May5.0
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Group tour (up to 30 people)
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia))
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef sites
- Snorkelling equipment provided
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 2
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia))
Included Activities
- Diving at Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef in different reef areas
- Marine wildlife observation including fish, sharks, rays, and marine mammals
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 3
Great Barrier Reef to Cairns
Great Barrier Reef to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snorkelling at Great Barrier Reef sites
- Snorkelling equipment provided
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Dive Boat (Great Barrier Reef, Australia)
Hotel
Days 1, 2

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Rating: 4.7 (6,391 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.2

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Tracey5.0•May 2023
This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew worked seamlessly through some rough weather to ensure we had the best...
This tour was excellent. The skipper and crew worked seamlessly through some rough weather to ensure we had the best opportunity to view the reef with comfortable, clean, and safe accomodations onboard. Exceeded all of my expectations, particularly the chance to discover dive with Christine and the delicious food prepared by Zoe and Joost, who also kept us entertained with his fantastic music selection between dives. Good vibes from everyone working with us really made the trip special!Show more
Traveled in May 2023
Cole5.0•January 2023
Absolutely amazing, best instructors!
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Contiki
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.
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Kevan1.0•September 2022
Not as advertised, bad support had to dispute with the card company. Highly unrecommended. The trip was sent to me...
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Traveled in August 2022
Reply from: Contiki
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 should there be any concerns that you still have, as the team is there to help.
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Chiniel5.0•April 2022
Great dive instructors.
Traveled in March 2022
Yafang5.0•November 2017
This experience really exceeded my expectations. The staff are helpful and friendly, the whole experience of...
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Traveled in November 2017

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Daniela
Asked on August 1st, 2026
Please tell me more about accomodations and facilities.
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2026
  The Great Barrier Reef Explorer (Snorkel to Adventure) tour features 2 nights aboard a liveaboard dive boat, allowing guests to stay directly on the Great Barrier Reef rather than in a hotel. Accommodation is in comfortable shared cabins (twin share bunks); accommodation may be mixed gender, with onboard dining and lounge facilities. The trip includes all meals onboard (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners), snorkeling equipment, and support from experienced crew members throughout the journey.
T
Thomas
Asked on May 23rd, 2026
Does this tour can give documentation for visa application?
Visa
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2026
  Once your booking is fully paid, the travel documents will be issued 21 business days prior to your departure date. However, for visa application purposes, we can provide you with the hotel list, a visa support letter, and the invoice from TourRadar.
C
Craig
Asked on September 24th, 2025
may i know what type of accomodation do you provide?
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2025
  For this specific tour, accommodation is in twin-share bunk rooms, and rooming may be mixed gender in a Dive Boat. This setup is designed to keep things social and fun, in true Contiki style.
P
Patricia
Asked on September 14th, 2025
Do you have a 3-5 day snorkeling tour to the Great Barrier Reef from Coolangatta or Brisbane for 4 active 70 year olds?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written September 2025
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
A
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.
A
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.

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US $565 per person

+ $65 Snorkelling- Environmental Charge and Reef Tax

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $28

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only $200 today. The rest is due 65 days before departure. Learn more

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Snorkel & Dive: Great Barrier Reef (Snorkelling)

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