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Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon

Visit one of the Whitsunday region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef sites on a day tour departing from Airlie Beach.
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon

Highlights

  • Underwater Observatory

  • All snorkelling equipment provided

  • Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Experience

  • Reefworld Pontoon

  • Semi-submarine guided tour

  • Delicious gourmet lunch pack included

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Note

  • Guests are served with a buffet style lunch and individual servings of morning and afternoon tea

Inclusions

  • Return catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Reefworld Pontoon
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Served gourmet buffet lunch
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Underwater viewing observatory
  • Semi-submarine guided tour
  • Marine Biologist presentations
  • $5.50 per person Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority fee
  • Stinger and Wetsuit usage

Extras

  • Hotel transfers to Port of Airlie
  • Optional activities such as guided snorkelling safaris, scuba diving and scenic helicopter flights (payable on the day of the tour)

Highlights

  • The Great Barrier Reef is a "must-see" for any visitor to the region
  • 4 hours at Hardy Reef
  • Hundreds of different types of fish and hard and soft coral
  • Unbelievable snorkelling with all gear provided
  • Delicious gourmet lunch pack
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • An innovative and spacious reef pontoon
  • Semi-submarine guided tour
  • Underwater viewing chamber

Time

  • Cruises depart Port of Airlie at 8am and return at 6:10pm
  • Cruises depart Hamilton Island at 9am and return at 5pm
  • Check-in is required at least 30 minutes prior

Operating Hours

  • Daily

What To Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Light jacket for cooler months
  • Credit card for optional purchases

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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