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15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Australia That Justify the Distance

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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - Two Outer Reef Locations: Saxon or Norman First, Hastings Second

1.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190Our pick

Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with snorkel gear, lycra suit hire, BBQ lunch, two outer reefs, and optional scenic helicopter.

“The trip was SO well organised, even though there is a lot of people on the boat, you don’t even realise because everything runs so smoothly. The reefs we were taken to were absolutely amazing & the staff were especially friendly and helpful all the time. I would 100% reccomend this trip if you want to go to the barrier reef.”

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From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran - Cairns reef departures and the morning flow that keeps things easy

2.From Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Premium Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,567 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Premium catamaran reef cruise from Cairns with two outer reef stops, snorkeling gear, guided coaching, and a chef-made lunch.

“Crew were highly trained, efficient, couldn’t have been more helpful. Catamaran was clean, smooth on the seas, spacious for the number of people. Timings were spot on. Great Barrier Reef was awesome ofc & Food was super delicious and well appreciated! Thank you so much :)”

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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise - Getting on board at Coral Sea Marina, and the ride reality check

3.Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,953 reviews · from $164Top rated

Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and two Great Barrier Reef snorkel stops on a high-speed catamaran, with lunch included.

“We had the best day out with The Red Cat Adventures Crew!! Kobe & Hannah were amazing, so knowledgeable and had the day run so smoothly! We had our 4.5yo son with us on the day trip & Kobe made special effort to assist and engage with him on his first snorkelling experience. If you’re looking for an awesome day out - look no further :) Will be back again another time!”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - What $51 gets you, and why the value can be real

4.Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Hop-on hop-off buses plus an optional Captain Cook harbour cruise, with audio in 8 languages and easy stops for Opera House, Bondi, and more.

“This was very educational and interesting! A few times I felt that the audio wasn't in sync with where we were but I do understand that the bus is on the road and has to obey traffic and laws, but sometimes we had wait music and the thing we were supposed to see was going by maybe they should have a way to skip the wait music in those instances. I did really like the tour tho and I learned alot ❤️”

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Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet

Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Eco-Cruise with Buffet - Snorkeling the Whitsundays UNESCO reef and Hook Island underwater valleys

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran - Two reef stops, chosen for the conditions

6.Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,564 reviews · from $192

Full-day Great Barrier Reef catamaran from Cairns with two outer-reef stops, guided snorkeling or scuba taster, and a chef-prepared buffet.

“Amazing experience, get to see plenty of fish and coral - just like out of finding nemo! Staff are very friendly and the lunch was excellent! Marine biologist talk on the way back to shore was also very insightful. Great trip which is worth every penny!”

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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise - Litchfield National Park Swim Circuit: Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole

River Cruise

River Cruise - Cruising Dickson Inlet: Where You Look for Wildlife (Not Just One Big Star)

8.River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,980 reviews · from $37

A calm, family-run river cruise from Port Douglas to spot crocodiles, mangroves wildlife, and waterfront history, with a drink and snack.

“Nice ride, good snacks, great service, excellent narration (and comedy). We had hoped to see some sort of wildlife (e.g. crocs, snakes, birds); however, we were advised this was the wrong time of year to see crocs. Unfortunately, this warning came as we were pulling away from the marina. We saw lots of abandoned boats, but hardly the driver for a cruise ship excursion.”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Cruising to the reef: fast catamaran, real timing

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - The 165-Minute Cruise Rhythm: Search, Sighting, and Return

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - One hour on Julaymba: what the cruise is really doing

12.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · from $25Best value

Solar Whisper solar boat cruise on the Daintree River from Port Douglas: quiet croc spotting, live commentary, tea and coffee.

“To be able to view these amazing and powerful creatures without disturbing their routine, their natural patterns and their lifestyle is a gift. Our host was amazing and highly knowledgeable and to know the boat is solar electric reduces our imprint from not only a chemical level but a noise level also.”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - First Stop: Sydney Zoo for Kangaroos, Koalas, and a Fast Wildlife Fix

13.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,585 reviews · from $68

A small-group Blue Mountains day trip with zoo wildlife, Three Sisters photos, Scenic World rides, and a Parramatta River ferry back.

“What a fabulous day, everything was perfect. Our guide Les is a real asset to this company, with his knowledge, fun delivery, amazing bird calls and pleasant manner. From City pickup to our return on the ferry from Parramatta it was a spRead more”

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From Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Cruise

From Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Cruise - Leaving Cairns: Your Catamaran Day Starts at Marlin Wharf

14.From Cairns: Full-Day Green Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,584 reviews · 8 hours · from $77

Full-day cruise from Cairns to Green Island with snorkeling gear, beach time, and optional semi-submarine or glass-bottom reef tours.

“Was good, but while booking the included activities were not clear and we had some misunderstandings. As it states snorkeling and glass bottom boat cruise is included, however upon arrival it was a separate activity and should be paid for separately. Other than that, Green Island is worth seeing.”

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Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan

Gordon River Cruise departing from Strahan - From Strahan to Hells Gates: The Part That Feels Like a Movie Scene