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Discover 146 Boat tours in Cairns on Trip.com, updated November 1, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From KRW 97,195 per person, with an average total of KRW 213,922. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 518 verified reviews, Boat tours Cairns boast an average rating of 4.7.

This week's most popular Boat tours: "Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive", with 284 reviews and a 4.9 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine", a 10-hour adventure in Cairns!

The next available day tour departs on November 2, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

Cairns Boat tours usually take about 10 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Cairns Boat tours now offer English-speaking guides

November is the perfect time to visit Cairns! Choose from 146 available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive.

Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.

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Reviews: Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine
Guest User2026-10-29
A full-day trip to Magic Reef was the best thing that ever happened to us in Cairns. The boat takes us to a pontoon, and for five hours we enjoy everything we can, snorkeling, diving, a glass-bottom boat, and even a fish-feeding show. We had a delicious lunch with fruit and shrimp. We were touched by the friendliness of the crew; everyone was so nice and ready to help at any time.
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Reviews: Cairns Great Barrier Reef + Fitzroy Island 1-day tour
Guest User2026-10-27
I traveled to Cairns with my father, and we booked different itineraries on the same day. He didn't want to walk, so he went to Green Island on the Big Cat, while I chose Emerald Island because I wanted to experience some rainforest and kayaking. It was definitely worth the trip. Emerald Island has a very diverse landscape, from the Jellyfish Sea to the beach to the rainforest. Overall, I was very satisfied with the trip!
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Reviews: [Add CNY 10 for airport pick-up · Fuel surcharge included] Cairns Sunlover Reef Cruises Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour
Guest User2025-08-04
It's definitely worth the experience, and I highly recommend every visitor to Cairns to take a boat tour. The kids loved it, especially the water slide (apparently the only one on any boat), the snorkeling, and seeing sea turtles swimming right around us – it was incredibly therapeutic. There was a bit of discomfort on the way there, but I didn't feel anything on the way back; I'm not sure if it was because my body adjusted or if it was a matter of going with or against the current.
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Reviews: Cairns Big Cat/Green Island Great Barrier Reef Cruise [Short Trip/Snorkeling/Glass Bottom Boat]
Guest User2026-09-12
Very convenient for elderly people or young kids that can't snorkel or head into the waters to view the Great Barrier Reef. Bring basic swim gears at least even if you're not going for a swim. Worth going for a walk in the waters or a light dip. If you're not keen on buffet on a boat or the restaurant choices, bring your own lunch, or just your own snack to enjoy on the island. Go for a walk on the other end of the island. Different trails to suit different stamina. If elderly or young kids is going, it may be much comfortable to book the return boat /cruise to and from Green Island, the lunch buffet /the lunch package with Emerald Restaurant / food voucher with 1 of the eateries, book the glass bottom boat ride in lieu of the snorkeling, and the semi submarine too.
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Reviews: Cairns Sunlover Great Barrier Reef cruise 1-day tour [optional double reef/buffet lunch/snorkeling]
Guest User2026-02-26
It was a great travel experience. The Great Barrier Reef is absolutely beautiful, and the whole trip was smooth and enjoyable. The buffet was delicious, and the helicopter ride was fantastic. The only downside is that seasickness is quite common when going out to sea, so it's best to bring seasickness medication.

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