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- The best Great Barrier Reef tour packages
- What people love about Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Top operators in Great Barrier Reef
- Best places to start your Great Barrier Reef tour
- Great Barrier Reef tours for every group
- Top Great Barrier Reef travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Great Barrier Reef
- Contact our Great Barrier Reef travel experts
The best Great Barrier Reef tour packages
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Best of Australia
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was fantastic the CEO went out of his way to help me. He came to the hospital and sat with me while I got stitches!”
Bruce, traveled in October 2022
The Great Barrier Reef reveals itself from multiple vantage points along Australia's east coast. Day trips from Cairns and snorkeling in the Whitsundays available. Professional guides ensure optimal viewing while maintaining reef preservation.
Duration 14 days Destinations Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Byron Bay, Port Macquarie, Blue Mountains, Sydney Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $4,349
17% Off- US$3,610You save $739
Oz East Coast Adventure 28 Days
32 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Best tour of my life, the itinerary and the guides I had for my tour were incredible and gave me a once in a lifetime experience.”
Miles, traveled in September 2024
Duration 28 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission BeachSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $3,374
10% Off- US$3,037You save $337
Professional guides lead Whitsunday Islands' best reef site excursions. Snorkel crystal waters around Border Island, spot turtles and tropical fish. Whitehaven Beach visit, Hill Inlet lookout walk, and beach time included.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Brisbane, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, 75 Mile Beach, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Great Barrier Reef, Mission Beach, TullySee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel Best Of The East Coast – 16 Day Boutique Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The fellow group of travels were very diverse but got a long so well that it made so pleasurable.”
Danya, traveled in September 2024
Catamaran cruise takes you to Great Barrier Reef with snorkeling and glass-bottom boat tours included. Marine specialists provide wildlife spotting and conservation insights. Based at Flynn Hotel Cairns with optional group dinner to share experiences.
Duration 16 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Airlie BeachSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Via Travel Australia From $6,660
40% Off- US$3,996You save $2,664
Sailing catamaran adventure features marine biologists sharing Great Barrier Reef insights. Snorkel exclusive sites viewing coral gardens, giant clams, and sea turtles. Professional equipment, buffet lunch with prawns, and afternoon tea featuring Daintree produce included.
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Cairns, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel
What people love about Great Barrier Reef Tours
- Best of Australia
Great tour, saw amazing places, met great people, experienced a few adventures and conquered some of my fears! I would definitely do it again.
- Best of Australia
This was a fun trip. Got to see so many amazing things. The guide Karly was amazing. She was definitely the icing on the cake of this tour.
- Best of Australia
Brilliant experience. First time travelling alone and it was fantastic. Darcy provides a lot of information and made the whole experience really brilliant. The itinerary did feel a little rushed and could have done with an extra night in most places however we did manage to pack a lot in.
Top operators in Great Barrier Reef
- 5.0 (22,793 reviews)
"For the price and the time we had, this tour was hands down the best choice! The group was fun and very welcoming, but I want to shout-out Lauren, our guide. She wasn’t just incredibly knowledgeable and organized; she felt more like a close friend who made every moment special. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better tour!
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 80%
- Average price
- $423
- 4.5 (11,923 reviews)
"Nice and easy to book. Had a great time ?
- Tours
- 12 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $536
- 5.0 (15,742 reviews)
"Such an enjoyable trip up the East Coast! Completely stress free and includes really fun once in a lifetime activities!!
- Tours
- 4 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 55 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 20h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $188
Best places to start your Great Barrier Reef tour
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Great Barrier Reef tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
110 tours in Great Barrier ReefExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Great Barrier Reef. We have 110 adventures that vary from 3 days to 36 days. With the greatest number of departures in November, this is also the most popular time of the year.Small Group
16 tours in Great Barrier ReefVisit Great Barrier Reef with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities
- Itineraries between 3 days and 19 days
- Starting from $137 per day
Personalized
23 tours in Great Barrier ReefCompletely define your ideal trip to Great Barrier Reef with our dedicated tour operators. Choose from over 23 different tours to start your personalization.
Top Great Barrier Reef travel itineraries to fit your plans
Don't miss out on visiting:
Cairns, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef, Mossman Gorge, Palm Cove
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Don't miss out on visiting:
Brisbane, Noosa, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Magnetic Island, Mission Beach, Cairns
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Don't miss out on visiting:
Brisbane, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, 75 Mile Beach, Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Townsville, Lucinda, Mission Beach, Tully, Atherton, Cairns, Millaa Millaa, Lake Eacham, Kuranda, Mareeba, Mossman Gorge, Mossman, Cape Tribulation
See all toursDemographics
Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
Solo Travelers82 tours All tours for Solo Travelers- Couples52 tours All tours for Couples
- Young Adults (18 - 39)15 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)51 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Great Barrier Reef
- Spring 2025Spring brings vivid coral spawning and milder water temperatures. It's a bustling season, ideal for snorkeling along colorful fish and photography.
- March 2025 popular 61 tours
- April 2025 59 tours
- May 2025 54 tours
- Summer 2025Summer sees warmer waters and some rain, perfect for long, relaxed drives. It's the best time for underwater clarity but be ready for jellyfish.
- June 2025 popular 60 tours
- July 2025 55 tours
- August 2025 55 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025Autumn offers comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists, ideal for a relaxing vacation. Enjoy excellent diving conditions and catch the tail end of coral spawning.
- September 2025 68 tours
- October 2025 71 tours
- November 2025 popular 73 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026Winter is ideal for diving; the water is clear and cool. You can also go whale watching without the crowds, making for a great vacation.
- January 2025 39 tours
- February 2025 popular 52 tours
- December 2025 50 tours
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