Outer Great Barrier Reef & Dunk Island Small Group
Reach Beaver Reef in just over 1 hour from Mission Beach or Dunk Island. QuickCoast is fast, comfortable and air-conditioned. QuickCoast is the only sizable catamaran to visit pristine Beaver Reef.
About This Tour
QuickCoast’s snorkelling adventures to the Great Barrier Reef from Mission Beach have a maximum of 50 people, making us one of the smaller operators in terms of numbers. We are currently averaging 20-30 people at this current point in time. Our numbers make us an ideal option for groups, and exclusive charters are a very real option. Beaver Reef is pristine, only just over an hour from the mainland or Dunk Island, making it one of the fastest transfers to the Outer Reef.
QuickCoast is the only sizeable, comfortable catamaran that visits Beaver Reef. Because our numbers are small, our reef is widely regarded as one of the most untouched reefs, thereby enhancing the experience for our travellers.
QuickCoast’s marine biologist, who travels with us every day (with 10 or more passengers), gives a presentation on the way to the reef. There is an opportunity to experience a guided snorkel tour as an enhanced experience for our travellers
You can also see Dunk Island Reef Adventures as a transfer option to accommodation at Mission Beach while enjoying our tour, thereby offering Mission Beach as more than just a self-drive destination. For this book, the Enjoy Mission Beach Multi-Day Pass is for the same price.
Itinerary:
6.00am | Cairns Hotel pick-ups – Selected hotels on Lake & Abbott Streets
6.30am | Myroo Coach-X departs Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, Bus Stop No. 2, 1 Spence Street, Cairns.
8.30am | Clump Point Marine Facility – Priority boarding with morning tea of muffins, tropical fruits and beverage of choice (tea/coffee/juice).
9.00am | QuickCoast departs Clump Point Marina Facility
9.30am | QuickCoast arrives at Dunk Island for day visitors to disembark.
9.45am | QuickCoast departs from Dunk Island bound for Beaver Cay & Reef.
10.45am | Arrival at the Outer Great Barrier Reef and views towards Beaver Cay & Reef
11.15am | In water – East Reef with Plate Corals & Coral Gardens
Noon | In water – West Reef with Reefs Edge & Reef Marine life Traverses
12.45pm | In water – Middle Reef Bommies with diverse and colourful corals
1.15pm | Last Snorkelers back on board where lunch is served | Fresh made-to-order lunch is served on board (Gluten Free, vegan, and Vegetarian options available – No need to advise prior, we have you covered)
1.30pm | QuickCoast departs Beaver Reef with tropical fruits served
2.45pm | We arrive on Dunk Island for an hour for multiple choices. short beach walks
4.30pm | QuickCoast departs Dunk Island
5.00pm | QuickCoast arrives at Clump Point Marine Facility with transfers back to Cairns or selected accommodations in Mission Beach North or Bingil Bay
7.00pm | Myroo Coach-X arrives in Cairns with a drop at Cairns Lagoon for The Esplanade, The Night Markets and Cairns Pier Parking.
Tour Highlights
- Small Group Snorkelling with a maximum of 50 passengers
- Is the only sizable comfortable catamaran to visit Beaver Reef
- Learn from our expert snorkel guides about the coral and marine life
- Time for one of multiple beach walks or relax on Dunk Island in the afternoon
- Beaver Reef is regarded as a relatively untouched reef, thereby enhancing experiences
What’s Included
- Bus transportation
- Boat cruise
- Priority boarding & light breakfast are served onboard
- 3 hours at Beaver Reef & Cay Snorkel (minimum 2 hours in the water)
- Lunch on board with tropical fruits
- Cheese & crackers on the return cruise to Mission Beach
- 2 hours Dunk Island (minimum 1.5 hours ashore)
- Snorkeling gear
- Purchase of extra beverages or cocktails
- Sunset Dinner at your own expense
- Wetsuit Hire
Not Suitable For
- People with pre-existing medical conditions
- People with low level of fitness
Know Before You Go
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear
- Comfortable clothes
- Daypack
- All participants should have basic swimming ability and be confident in the water. Additionally, we offer a beginner’s snorkel assist with one of our qualified experts at an additional charge, which should be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.
