Snorkel and dive on the same trip
The most common question we get: can someone who snorkels travel with someone who dives? On every trip below, yes. Snorkellers and divers head to the same reef sites, so you can book one trip together and spend the day on the same reef.
Our two main snorkelling trips
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Silverswift Outer Reef Day Trip
Silverswift is a luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience the Outer Great Barrier Reef, both as a scuba diver and as a snorkeller, visiting up to 3 different outer reef sites each trip! The…
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3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard for Snorkellors
PRO DIVE offers you the opportunity to bring your non diving friends to snorkel our exclusive, unspoilt reefs. We will supply you with wetsuit and all snorkel equipment, so all you have to do is come along prepared for…
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Learn to dive on the same trip
Do your theory and pool training in Cairns, then your Open Water training dives on the 3-day liveaboard, while your snorkelling friends explore the same reefs.
More ways to snorkel the reef
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Aqua Quest - Outer Reef Day Trip
Visit the stunning Hastings Reef, be wowed by Norman Reef and have your breath taken away by Saxon Reef aboard one of the best snorkelling and diving day trips out of Cairns!
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2 Day/1 Night Outer Reef Trip
Time poor, why not consider a 2 Day/1 Night Outer Reef Trip on MV Ocean Quest. For the certified diver, there is the opportunity to participate in a night dive. Of course snorkellers are well catered for and for anyone…
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Minke Whale Expeditions
Minke Whale Season is just around the corner. During the months of June and July, the Dwarf Minke Whales are found along the Ribbon Reefs.
From Port Douglas
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Silversonic Day Trip from Port Douglas
Silversonic is a luxury 29m catamaran designed with everything you need to experience the Great Barrier Reef, both as a scuba diver and as a snorkeller, visiting visiting up to 3 different sites on Agincourt Reef! The…
Silversonic departs from Port Douglas, about 70 km north of Cairns, so it suits you if you’re staying up that way.
Frequently asked questions
Can snorkellers and divers go on the same trip?
Yes. On every trip on this page, snorkellers and divers visit the same reef sites, so a diver and a non-diver can book the same trip and spend the day at the same reef.
What medical do I need to snorkel the reef?
Each trip operator sets its own medical and waiver requirements, and they’re emailed to you with your booking confirmation.
