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There are endless opportunities to explore the waters of the Great Barrier Reef all year-round. From snorkelling off the shore of an island to exploring the outer reef on a day trip. 

Discover sparkling blue seas set against crystal white sand and tropical islands. This part of Australia is home to a colourful kaleidoscope of reefs, shoals, coral cays and intriguing shipwrecks teeming with tropical marine life.

Queensland offers open water, wreck and night diving, specialist dive and liveaboard tours in the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea and the cooler, subtropical waters of Southern Queensland.

First-time divers can learn to dive with an introductory ocean or resort dive, or at one of Queensland’s world-class specialist diver training facilities.


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Silverswift Dive and Snorkel Adventures

Cairns Area
Departing daily from Cairns, ‘Silverswift’ is a modern 29 metre catamaran that will whisk you to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for an exhilarating day of scuba and snorkel adventures. Visiting three beautiful and different reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and/or Thetford Reefs, ‘Silverswift’ is designed for water-based adventure activities with all snorkelling and diving off the rear of the vessel.

Sunreef Mooloolaba

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Sunreef Mooloolaba is the largest dive centre in South East Queensland. Sunreef Mooloolaba offers Australia’s first Swim with Humpback Whales experience, from July to October each year, premiere whale watching aboard the iconic Whale One from June to November as well as local reef dives, snorkelling trips and diving on the ex-HMAS Brisbane as well as a wide variety of hire gear from jetskis and stand up paddle boards, to bicycles, kayaks, small boats and fishing gear.

Coral Expeditions - Outerknown Adventures of the Great Barrier Reef

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Coral Expeditions knows the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef better than most, having pioneered overnight cruises on the outer reef more than 34 years ago. Sailing from their homeport of Cairns, Queensland on small ship expedition vessel, Coral Expeditions II.

Rainforest Scuba

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Enjoy this world first experience diving in the rainforest in crystal clear waters where platypus live and play. Will you be one of the few in the water at the same time as a platypus in natural conditions?

Dolphin Wild Island Cruises

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Join Dolphin Wild on a cruise of discovery where you will experience the beauty of Moreton Island and Moreton Bay Marine Park. Home to a variety of marine animals, you can spot playful dolphins, huge turtles, shy dugongs and the majestic humpback whale during winter time.

Prosail Whitsundays

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Prosail Whitsundays run maxi yacht sailing adventures around the magical Whitsunday Islands. By day visit the famous Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet lookout, multiple snorkelling locations (including the outer reef if weather permits) and bush-walks while in-between experiencing real adventure sailing.

See Moreton

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Escape the crowds and enjoy the day in a tropical paradise as See Moreton take you on an eco tour of discovery to explore the beautiful marine park of Moreton Bay and the crystal clear waters surrounding the Tangalooma Wrecks.

1770 Reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours

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Intimate Day tour to Lady Musgrave Island. Experience snorkeling with Turtles and the Great Eight only found in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Tour includes Snorkelling, Guided Glass Bottom Boat Tour and Guided Island walks, Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon has stunning turtles, manta rays and fish to snorkel in the safe Coral Lagoon.

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Cairns, Cairns Area
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions are proud of their reputation for exceptional diving and extraordinary service. It is their attention to detail that sets them apart. Spoilsport's specially designed itineraries provide more diving and more relaxed diving.

Cruise Whitsundays

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Cruise Whitsundays is the region’s largest and most experienced marine operator, offering a range of day cruises and island resort connections. Cruises visit the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and islands, the multi-award winning Reefsleep overnight experience and Australia's first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites is one of Australia’s most unique accommodation options.
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