Top picks for Cairns Day tours
Discover 229 Day tours in Cairns on Trip.com, updated March 19, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 14 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From EUR 57.96 per person, with an average total of EUR 157.83. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.945k verified reviews, Day tours Cairns boast an average rating of 4.6.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns", with 1.227k reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & 10 Minute Helicopter", a 7-hour adventure in Cairns!
The next available day tour departs on March 20, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Cairns Day tours usually take about 7 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Cairns Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
March is the perfect time to visit Cairns! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
Search attractions or local attractions & tours
Day tours
Top Picks
Available Today
Available Tomorrow
229 results for Cairns Day tours
Sort by
Recommended
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 8 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€274.26€288.7
From€157.13
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish4.5/5Excellent· 13 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€174.84€184.05
Trip.Select
Duration: 510 minsEnglish4.8/5Outstanding· 1.2k reviews· 44 bookedFrom€165.98
Duration: 6.7 hrsEnglish5.0/5Perfect· 1 review· 168 bookedFrom€92.23
Duration: 14.8 hrsEnglish4.9/5Perfect· 11 reviews· 157 bookedFrom€163.90- Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.7/5Outstanding· 6 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€174.84€184.05
Trip.SelectDuration: 10 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 244 reviews· 25 bookedFrom€187.89![Cairns Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with Silverswift [Optional scuba diving]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581m12000n0r62b3A9F8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Duration: 7 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 2 reviews· 75 bookedFrom€160.46
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish3.5/5· 2 reviews· 48 bookedFrom€57.96
Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 250 bookedFrom€287.80
From€122.84
Duration: 10 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 120 reviewsFrom€172.72
Duration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFrom€168.73
Duration: 3–12 hrsEnglish4.2/5Good· 234 reviewsFrom€71.31
Duration: 10 hrsEnglish4.6/5Satisfied· 29 reviewsFrom€174.19
5% offLimited-time saleFrom€190.22€200.24
Duration: 9 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 28 bookedFrom€124.81
Duration: 8 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom€165.55
1
2
3
4
5
6
12
Explore top experiences
See what other travellers love, based on ratings and bookings
Frequently asked questions about Cairns Day tours
How many Day tours are available in Cairns on Trip.com?
What are the best Day tours in Cairns?
What are the top-rated Day tours in Cairns?
How can I contact Trip.com customer support?
Can I change or cancel my booking?
How can I get discounted prices?
Reviews/Trip Moments
★
★
★
★
★
Reviews: Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise & 10 Minute Helicopter
Guest User2025-12-28
The price point for this activity was great! We enjoyed the boat ride out to pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. We booked the 10 Min Helicopter ride and highly recommend it! Our pilot, John, was exceptional. He was friendly and fun - the sights of the reef above were stunning. On the pontoon, you could snorkel or dive with the fish into the Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommend doing the semi submersible as well. The lunch buffet was decent, though if you don’t time it right, the food will be gone quickly. I just wish we had more time on the excursion!★
★
★
★
★
Reviews: Cairns: Green Island + Moore Reef Activity Platform Combo
Guest User2026-02-10
A lot of movement on the boat. The platform kept moving and the observatory was small. The photos were expensive.★
★
★
★
★
Reviews: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
Guest User2024-09-14
Fantastic day with great staff who look after every need. We stopped at two reefs and had a great deal of time at each. I felt very safe and secure throughout, they really look after everyone. Great lunch too with options for everyone. The fish and reef were beyond incredible and I only wish I could have stayed longer in Cairns as I would absolutely repeat this tour! ★
★
★
★
★
Reviews: Cairns Great Barrier Reef Fitzroy Island 1-day tour with optional snorkeling/guided snorkeling
Guest User2024-11-07
Second time Fillroy Island. When I snorkel alone last time, I saw sea turtles 𓆉. This time, when I went to the beach behind the island with my daughter, I saw Napoleon fish 〜＼ (^ o ^) ／ I was lucky.★
★
★
★
★
Reviews: Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine
Guest User2025-11-08
The so-called "Chinese-speaking tour" is actually just a confirmation email sent to your phone by the merchant after you've successfully purchased and paid for the tickets. It lists the activities included in the package. However, there's virtually no Chinese-speaking service throughout the trip; it's essentially like buying two packages and then traveling entirely independently. On the boat and on the Great Barrier Reef platform, those who speak good English can learn more about the activities and have a smoother experience, while those who don't can just go with the flow. The overall experience of this tour wasn't as great as I had imagined beforehand; this varies from person to person because everyone's past experiences and expectations are different.
Trip.com Picks
Popular Cairns Tours
Best Cairns Experiences
Popular Products
Popular activities
More Popular Destinations
Hamilton Island Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling/Scuba Diving Day TourCairns: Aquarium Entry Ticket and Turtle Rehabilitation TourCairns: Fitzroy Island Half-Day with Optional ExtrasCairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarineSnorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from CairnsN. Queensland: Kuranda Rainforest Full-Day TourCairns Great Barrier Reef Green Island day tour 1-Day Tour to Outer Reef by Lijiao Magic Boat Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by CatamaranCairns Great Barrier Reef Quicksilver Agincourt Reef Cruise 1-day Tour Cairns Silverswift Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkelingGreat Barrier Reef: Snorkelling Tour from Cairns + LunchCairns Barron River Rafting Cairns: 35-Minute Jet Boating RideBarron Falls & Cattana Wetlands: Tour + Lunch + Cableway or Scenic Railway Ride
Food & Drink in CairnsCairns Yacht CharterCairns SurfingCairns DivingCairns Connectivity SolutionsCairns ClassesCairns Local Tour GuidesCairns Spa & MassageWater Activities in CairnsCairns TransportationCairns Airport ServicesCairns City PassCairns Walking ToursCairns Visa Application ServicesCairns Hot Air BalloonBeijing Travel EssentialsSapporo Day ToursForbidden City TicketsShanghai Disneyland TicketsUniversal Studios Beijing TicketsShanghai Tower TicketsCanton Tower TicketsFolk Events in DaylesfordExhibitions in Singapore 2025Reggae Events in Birmingham 2025 Lake Tōya + Lakeside Farm + Noboribetsu Jigokudani ValleyBazhong Round-Trip: A Day's Stroll Through Encounters with Guangwu MicangLa Candelaria Bogotá: Guided Graffiti Tour + DrinksSintra, Pena Palace & Winery: Day Trip from Lisbon + Wine Tasting & TapasColonia Roma: Culinary Experience DiscoveryHydra, Poros and Aegina: Full-Day Guided Cruise Tour with Lunch from AthensDelphi: Full-Day Small Group Guided Tour from AthensMallorca Island Tour: Bus, Train, Tram and BoatFlavors of Philly Food TourLisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace, Regaleira, and Cascais TourThings to do in Hoa Lu DistrictThings to do in SeogwipoThings to do in JilinThings to do in AtlantaThings to do in GoremeThings to do in HurghadaThings to do in Palma de MallorcaThings to do in SapaThings to do in JohorThings to do in IndonesiaThings to do in GuilinThings to do in DalatThings to do in Da NangThings to do in GuangzhouThings to do in KundasangAbout
Payment methods
Our partners
Copyright © 2026 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.