Looking for a Campervan?Get a Quote Now!

Passions of Paradise

4.9 (30 Reviews)

FROM

$269

Select Date and Passengers

Selected Date

Adult (15+)

Infant (0-3yrs)

Child (4-14yrs)

Family (2A+2C) **Please Enquire to Book

1 Certified Dive (Add On) *Must Pre-Book

Eco Discovery Tour Add-On

1 Intro Dive (Add On) *Must Pre-Book

Inclusions

Snorkel Gear Included

Drinks

Drinks For Purchase

Cairns

Explore The Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling

Free Snorkel Lesson

Marine Life

Meet Marine Creatures

Scuba Dive

Intro + Certified Dives

Locations

Beautiful Reef Sites

Meals

Lunch + Snacks

Overview

Get ready for a gorgeous day of snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise! Jump aboard the modern, fast catamaran that departs for the reef daily from Cairns. You’ll get to visit two exclusive outer reef locations where you can snorkel or scuba dive to your heart’s content!

With knowledgeable local instructors and staff onboard and high-quality underwater gear, you’ll have everything you need for a day of adventuring through the underwater ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef!

High-performance catamaran with air conditioning
Visit two spectacular Great Barrier Reef locations for snorkeling and diving
Well-trained and experienced staff onboard to assist you with your water activities
Morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon snacks included

Your Sample Itinerary

What's Included?

All snorkeling equipment, including wetsuit or stinger suit, mask, fins, and snorkel
Prescription masks are also available upon request
Free guided snorkel tour and snorkel lesson
Freshly prepared buffet lunch
Morning tea and afternoon snack
Complimentary tea, coffee, and chilled water are available throughout the day
Certified marine naturalist presentation on the marine life of the reef
Hot showers
All marine park taxes

What's Extra?

Optional extras are available on board (cash and credit card both accepted):

1st intro scuba dive $90
2nd intro scuba dive $60
1st certified scuba dive $75*
2nd certified scuba dive $55
Underwater camera hire: prices start from $60
Snacks and souvenirs priced individually on board

Transfers also available for extra cost. Please organise with the tour operator in advance.

$20 per person for Cairns City
$30 per person for Northern Beaches

Important Information

From April 1st 2023, 1st Dive MUST BE PRE-BOOKED.
Certified divers must bring their certification card.
All scuba diving is subject to the completion of a medical questionnaire on board. Some medical conditions and/or prescription medication may preclude you from diving. Please call us in advance to discuss any concerns you might have. Please click here for more diving information and to read the medical questionnaire.

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and cancellations policy before booking your tour.

FAQs

Where does the boat depart from and what time?

Check in starts from 7:00 am at the Passions of Paradise counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina, end of Spence Street. The boat is located at the end of Finger A Jetty and departs at 8:00 am.

When will it return?

You’ll arrive back into Cairns around 5pm give or take 10-15 minutes depending on if the weather is suitable for some genuine sailing on the way home.

Are transfers included?

Return transfers are available for an additional fee. Unfortunately transfers are not available from Port Douglas.

Can I scuba dive without prior experience?

Yes you can! If you are in general good health you can participate in an intro dive with a guided dive instructor. Please note you will need to complete a dive medical questionnaire onboard. Some conditions such as asthma, may prevent you from diving. Please check with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Will there be sharks or crocodiles?

If you’re lucky, you may see a little white or black tip reef shark cruising on by, but rest assured they are super shy and will swim away if you get near. Crocodiles prefer to hang around the murky waters of rivers, lakes and swamps. So the water is too clear for them out on the reef and is a long distance for them to swim from the mainland, making it extremely rare to see them out on the Great Barrier Reef.

Is snorkelling and scuba diving equipment included?

Yes! Everything is included. Masks, fins and stinger suits, as well as all dive equipment for scuba. Even dive computers are included for certified scuba divers!

Are special dietary requirements catered for?

Yes. Passions has an onboard chef who freshly prepares five different vegetarian salads, plus one of the two hot dishes is always vegetarian. Other special requests are sometimes possible with adequate notice prior to the day of your trip.

What if I can’t swim very well?

The crew on Passions are there to look out for you. They can supply you with a range of flotation devices to assist you while snorkelling. Some of the crew are also in the water with a flotation station if you need to rest.

Does the tour operate everyday?

Yes, the tour operates every day except for New Years Day. Finding passengers and crew at 8am first day of the new year is a bit hard!

What if I get seasick?

If you are prone to seasickness, it is advisable to take something before you board the boat. As Passions is a catamaran, the boat is a lot more stable than a monohull and the sails act as a stabiliser. Sea sickness tablets are available for purchase onboard, but please note that they are a preventative measure only, and will not help if you are already feeling nauseous.

Customer Reviews

Janise Mauricio

Apr, 28 2025

It was well organised, the crew were nice and the snorkelling spots were great!!!

Sarah Happel

Nov, 18 2024

Loved, loved Passions of Paradise. Couldn't fault a thing. I think my son is hooked on SCUBA diving after this trip!

Taylor D

Nov, 17 2024

Easily my favourite day trip from Cairns so far! Super comfy boat and plenty of deck space, AMAZING food, lots of crew on board. We lucked out with some great weather and were able to get out to Milln reef, which is one of the best! Turtles, rays, reef sharks, SO MANY anemone fish (nemos!), and a really cool little Orangutan Crab! Our instructor, Corinda was fab! She knew exactly where to look for these little guys. BEAUTIFUL day.

Jess Monroe

Nov, 14 2024

Had the BEST day out on Passions of Paradise! From the the weather, to the crew to the reef and the food it was a 10/10 experience! First Reef stop was Flynn at Point Break. Did an Intro dive with Julia, got to see Nemo's, Dory's and the highlight was a white tip reef shark! Lunch was served during cruise over to the second reef; Milln at Three Sisters. Vinny the amazing onboard chef, prepares everything fresh. The Mushroom Risotto was to die for! And 6 x types of salads were soo delicious, had to go back for seconds! Kicking myself for forgetting my GoPro because Three Sisters snorkel spot is one of the best I've ever experienced! So many vibrant corals, fish and marine life! some people saw a turtle, too. Make sure to wear stinger suits though! There were lots of little jellyfish/stingers. If you're suited up you'll be right. On the cruise back to Cairns, fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits were served while Lea gave a really interesting marine biology talk. So fascinating about the biology of Nemo fish! Special note to Simon - Legend, and Sota the underwater photographer! Would defs do again!

East Coast Tours acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.

Version: 3.0.63-dev