Great Adventures is based in Cairns and operates an exciting range of day tours to the Great Barrier Reef.
Our modern highspeed catamarans depart daily to whisk guests away in comfort for a day of discovery and adventure in this natural wonder of the world.
With Great Adventures you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it at our spacious reef platform or at the tropical reef and rainforest surrounds of Green Island. Take an introductory dive, snorkel or even cruise the reef on your own underwater scooter just like James Bond!
There’s so much to choose from, whether you’re up for a little adventure, or prefer to relax and let your day unfold. With our semi-submersible and underwater observatory, you don’t even have to get wet to discover the wonder of the reef!
All of our tours are accredited with Advanced Ecotourism Certification, ensuring visitors have the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the magnificent World Heritage environment of the Great Barrier Reef.
With the choice of three daily departures, this fast comfortable 45 minute cruise to Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience. With a range of exciting optional activities, you can design your day at your own pace...more info
Great Adventures provides an excellent day combining beautiful Green Island and the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! ...more info
Great Adventures provides an excellent day at the Outer Barrier Reef. There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers! The Reef Prince vessel will transport you to your outer reef destination in luxurious comfort....more info
Silverswiftis the only Cairns-based vessel to visit 3 sites in one day, and is also the fastest! Taking a maximum of 80 passengers this trip takes less people. A free guided snorkel tour and lifeguard supervision. Designed with everything you need to experience an underwater world of colourful marine life in safety and comfort. Ideal for experienced divers and enthusiastic snorkellers. ...more info
Green Island & Cairns Aquarium: Nature lover's will enjoy this relaxing day in paradise. Spend a couple of hours on beautiful Green Island followed by lunch at Aqualuna at the Cairns Aquarium. Then, follow the journey of a drop of rain as it descends from the mountain ranges down into rivers and streams, through the rainforest, into the depths of the Coral Sea. ...more info
1 Day Green Island & Skyrail Return including return hotel transfers: Experience the beautiful rainforest-clad coral cay, Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef, and then continue on to join Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to glide just metres over the canopy of World Heritage listed tropical rainforests on your journey to the rainforest village of Kuranda. ...more info
2 Day Green Island & Kuranda Rainforest Adventure: Experience two renowned World Heritage environments over two full days… After a day of discovery on Green Island with Great Adventures you will journey to visit the rainforest village of Kuranda. You’ll travel through and above ancient rainforests with the famous Kuranda Scenic Train and the unique Skyrail Cableway....more info
1 Day Green Island & Rafting Adventure with return hotel transfers: Experience the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Explore Green Island and then take on grade 2-3 rapids of the Barron River all in one amazing action-filled day!...more info
2 Day Silverswift Reef, Kuranda Train & Skyrail - A fantastic combination to experience two renowned World Heritage environments… After a day diving or snorkelling the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll find yourself on a unique and memorable journey to the rainforest village of Kuranda, travelling through and above ancient rainforests with the famous Kuranda Scenic Train and the unique Skyrail Cableway...more info
1 Day Ballooning & Green Island Adventure including return hotel transfers: After your breathtaking early morning ballooning experience over the Atherton Tablelands, settle back on Great Adventures high speed catamaran for a 45 minute journey across the Coral Sea to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. ...more info
2 Day Outer Reef & Kuranda Rainforest Adventure: Experience two renowned World Heritage environments over two full days… After a day of discovery on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures you will journey to visit the rainforest village of Kuranda. You’ll travel through and above ancient rainforests with the famous Kuranda Scenic Train and the unique Skyrail Cableway...more info
1 Day Green Island & Skydive Adventure: An action-packed day! Start your day with a tropical island experience on the Great Barrier Reef at beautiful Green Island, then take the plunge with Skydive Cairns for the ultimate tandem skydive experience....more info
2 Day Outer Reef & Kuranda Rainforest Adventure: After a day of discovery on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, you'll journey to explore some of the oldest rainforest on our planet at Cape Tribulation in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest....more info
2 Day Outer Reef & Daintree Dreaming tour: After a day of discovery on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, you'll join an exclusive Aboriginal cultural experience combined with the pristine natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest....more info
2 Day Silverswift & Skydive: An action-packed two days, perfect for the thrillseeker! Spend a day exploring 3 magnificent outer reef sites with Silverswift, then take the plunge with Skydive Cairns for the ultimate tandem skydive experience....more info
The 3 Day Ultimate Reef Pass is designed to help you fully experience the sheer magnitude and diversity of the Great Barrier Reef. One trip to the Great Barrier Reef is an awakening. Fully immerse yourself in three different reef experiences, and, it is quite simply, an extraordinary adventure of a lifetime. With the 3 Day Ultimate Reef Pass you’ll be able to select any 3 different Great Barrier Reef experiences with Quicksilver and Great Adventures from Cairns or Port Douglas....more info
