Embark on an adventure-filled day as you board the award-winning superyacht Evolution for your Great Barrier Reef day tour. Our knowledgeable and professional dive crew will ensure you are at ease and prepared for the experience of a lifetime.
About Evolution Reef Cruise
As you cruise from Cairns on your 35-metre luxury superyacht, you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery en route to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Your tour includes five hours on the outer reef, visiting two unique and diverse reefs, Norman Reef, Saxon Reef, and Hastings Reef, renowned for their remarkable coral density and prolific marine life.
First Reef location
Upon arriving at your first reef location, either Saxon Reef or Norman Reef, you can snorkel and dive (scuba diving is available for an additional cost). With the equipment you provided, immerse yourself in the underwater world filled with multicoloured fish, coral, and other marine life. Beginners will receive instruction, and our knowledgeable dive crew will be on hand to offer assistance.
Delicious BBQ lunch
During your time on the reef, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch prepared on board, featuring fresh fish, steak, a variety of salads, and prawns. Special dietary requirements are also catered to.
Second Reef location
At your second reef location, North Hastings Reef, you can choose to snorkel or dive once again. Alternatively, if you prefer to stay dry, you can still experience the wonders of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef from above on a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight or our semi-submersible tour. Next, sit back and relax on the cruise back to Cairns. Celebrate with a glass of wine and afternoon tea at the end of your unforgettable day tour of the Great Barrier Reef.
Optional introductory and certified diving available
Lunch included as part of the day
Itinerary
Your day typically begins with morning check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns before boarding Evolution for the cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef. The vessel travels to two reef locations during the day, with around five hours of reef time split across snorkelling, optional diving, relaxing on board and enjoying lunch. The tour then returns to Cairns in the afternoon. Exact reef sites and timing may vary with weather and operational conditions
What’s Included
Return reef cruise from Cairns
Visit to two outer reef locations
Approximately five hours of reef time
Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Access to onboard facilities
Reef guidance from the crew and instructors
Optional Extras
Optional extras commonly include introductory scuba diving and certified diving. Availability can vary by booking option, so please check which extras are included in your chosen option when you book.
What to Bring
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle, a change of clothes and money or card for any optional extras. For diving, follow any medical and pre-travel guidance supplied at booking.
How to Get There
Evolution Reef Cruise departs from the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns, which is easy to access from central Cairns accommodation. Guests should allow enough time for morning check-in and boarding.
Bus Transfers are available from
Cairns accommodation $26 per person
Northern Beaches accommodation $38 per person
Port Douglas accommodation $115 per person minimum of 2 people to operate
Important Information
This is a full-day outer reef tour, so guests should be comfortable spending the day on the water. Reef sites can change with weather and sea conditions. Optional dive activities may have age, medical or operational requirements. Please check the departure time, age requirements and any extras for your chosen option when you book.
A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any changes made to the booking (date, names, etc.) will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day. Please be aware that cancellation attempts made through online chat or phone will not be processed.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities.
Terms And Conditions
This website acts as a booking agent only for the tours advertised herein. Although we endeavour to provide accurate information, we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services, such as changes to tours, pricing or itineraries; all of which are subject to change without notice.
Child age is from 4 to 16 years old.
Reef Levy: There's a mandatory $20 per person that will be added at the time of checkout.
Optional Bus Transfers: At time of booking, please select “No thanks, I’ll get to the Reef Fleet Terminal myself @ 7:15am” to avoid additional fees.
City pick-ups incur a $26 per person fee, Northern Beaches $38 per person, and Port Douglas 115per person, (minimum of 2 people for Port Douglas transfers. payable onboard on the day of travel.
Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, property damage, delay or personal injury.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger. Please be aware that scuba diving and other in-water activities are not covered by all travel insurance companies.
Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as dietary requirements, allergies, mobility and disability issues. This can be done in the 'Booking Message' section of your online reservation or by contacting our friendly reservations team
Important Diving Information:
Certified divers must show an internationally recognised scuba card.
Minimum age for certified divers: 10+ years.
Scuba diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health.
Certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctors name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition.
Please allow 24 hours after your scuba dive to fly.
