Marine World is a great pontoon launched in 2022. The pontoon is 1,003sqm with 3 levels and capacity to have 450 poeple on board but the numbers are kept at 250 maximum. The pontoon has 18 solar panels and 3 wind turbines so this way is powered by sustainable energy.
The vessel departs Cairns at 9am, returning at 17:00 to the marina. Travellers spend 5 hours exploring the reef. From all pontoon available in Cairns, Marine World provides the longest time at the reef.
The pontoon is located at a private location at Moore Reef, a reef that has less sediment in the water providing with good underwater visibility. Moore Reef is also known for having superior coral quality and diversity of reef life. Great for snorkellers and divers.
The platform offer travellers with a great range of activities such as unlimited snorkelling, semi-submersible tours, glass bottom boat tours, underwater observatory viewing, fish feeding and much more. This tour is suitable for all type of people and ages.
Extra activities include:
Scenic helicopter flights are available from and to the platform and this is an amazing experience. Customers fly over beautiful reef locations and see the beautiful colours of the Great Barrier Reef.
» Please click here for further information on helicopter tours with Reef Magic Cruises.
Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 08:00-08:30 | Check-in inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 spence Street, Cairns Marina |
| 09:00 | Boat departs Marlin Jetty Cairns |
| Travel time is 1 hour & 30 minutes from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran | |
| 10:30 | Boat arrives at Marine World on the Outer Great Barrier Reef |
| Enjoy around 5 hours exploring the outer reef | |
| 15:30 | Boat departs Marine World |
| 17:00 | Boat arrives back in Cairns |
Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with the Australian diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended. This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office.
Introductory Dive / Seabob Scooter / Helmet Diving - Minimum age is 12 years.
| Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Main Tour (Snorkelling) |
$330.00 per adult $179.00 per child $839.00 per family |
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| Additional Extras | Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 | |
| Guided Snorkel Tour | $60.00 per adult / $40.00 per child | |
| Introductory Dive (1st Dive) | $129.00 per adult / $129.00 per child | |
| Certified Dive (1st Dive) | $119.00 per adult / $119.00 per child | |
| Advanced Snorkel Safari | $70.00 per adult / $50.00 per child | |
| Helmet Diving | $129.00 per adult / $129.00 per child | |
| 10min Scenic Helicopter Flight | $149.00 per adult / $149.00 per child | |
Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Reef Tax: $6.50 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.
Have the ultimate experience, add a helicopter scenic flight to your day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. The colours of the reef from the air are more noticeable and much prettier, as it is a mix of bright beautiful colours. Also, it is a great opportunity for travellers to take amazing photos of the area, including sea animals .
Clients enjoy the largest range of reef activities on Reef Magic floating platform. Then travel up to Kuranda by the Scenic Railway and travel back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. At Kuranda Village enjoy the Rainforestation park.
In this ultimate experience passengers travel to and from the Great Barrier Reef by a low helicopter scenic flight. Visitors fly out from Cairns to Reef Magic pontoon, spend 4 hours on Marine World and at the end of the day fly back to Cairns.
Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.
Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is usually paid directly to the tour operator on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy. Some tour operators request full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.
Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.