Cairns Great Barrier Reef for the Non-Swimmer.
While the Great Barrier Reef is most interesting under the water, if you're a non-swimmer, there is no need to worry. There is still plenty for you to do and see at the Great Barrier Reef without even getting wet. Being a non-swimmer, you might feel it is a bit difficult to choose a suitable tour that won't leave you out of all the action in discovering the beauty and magic of The Great Barrier Reef just because you don't want to, or cannot swim. Many also worry that they cannot bring large items such as prams or wheelchairs ...WRONG! Anything is possible and this collection of Cairns Great Barrier Reef tours will assist you to find a suitable reef tour, no matter how constrained you are in the water or if you just do not feel comfortable swimming in the ocean and getting wet.
Cairns Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights
Scenic Flights can be done from a helicopter, a sea plane or a regular small airplane. You can even combine doing a flight over the reef with a scenic flight over Cairns and it's beautiful surroundings including the Daintree Rainforest. Why not make the most of your day and combine the scenic flight with your Great Barrier Reef trip by flying out to the floating pontoon and then cruising back by catamaran or even for the ultimate way to see the Great Barrier Reef, why not fly both ways! The views and photographic opportunities are amazing as you cruise only 500 feet above the crystal clear waters spotting marine life, boats and beautiful coral reefs. This way of getting to see the Great Barrier Reef is perfect not only for non-swimmers but for guests that want to experience Mother Natures miracle from above as well as below the water.
Scenic flights are available on reef tours such as the outer barrier reef pontoons, Green Island and secluded sandy coral cays. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above gives the best vision and photographic opportunities of the massive coral structures and the huge array of marine life the the Great Barrier Reef supports.
Cairns Scenic Flight Tours
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| Cairns Seaplanes Green Island Half Day | $299 AUD | Scenic flight to and from Green Island (each flight is approximately 20 to 25 minutes) Pick up and drop off at hotel Snorkelling equipment Two hours at Green Island Tropical Island with rainforest that features fringing coral reef Five star resort facilities available to Cairns Seaplanes guests |
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Great Barrier Reef Pontoons
The Outer Barrier Reef activity pontoons are perfect for your Cairns holiday and there is something for everyone from those non swimmers not wanting to enter the water or for mums and dads with young children in prams to those who want to plunge into the Great Barrier Reef for a scuba dive, snorkel or cruise around in a glass bottom boat or a semi-submersible submarine.
- A Great Barrier Reef presentation conducted by a marine biologist
- Glass Bottom Boat or Semi Submersible Tours, guided by marine biologists
- The Underwater Observatory Fish and Coral Viewing: The basement area of the pontoon that holds glass as walls giving the opportunity to see what the scuba divers are seeing
- Fish feeding conducted by the crew
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Buffet lunch
- Floatation devices
- The boat crew act as lookouts for all snorkellers and divers
- Snorkel equipment
- Some even include a touch tank of marine life and corals so that anyone and everyone can have a feel of the oceans floor.
- If travelling with those who are interested in those adrenaline pumping excursions such as scuba diving, sea walker and scenic flights are all available too!
Great Barrier Reef Pontoon Tours
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| Sunlover Family Pontoon | Adult $180 Child $65 |
Luxury travel to the reef on-board our air-conditioned catamaran; Informative presentation hosted by our marine naturalist; Delicious chef-prepared buffet luncheon featuring fresh seafood, hot dishes, salads and sumptuous tropical fruits; Guided coral viewing from our semi-submersible craft and glass bottom boat; On-board touch tank to experience unique marine life up close; All snorkelling equipment; Afternoon tea; Optional activities to personalise your day on the water including Certified and Introductory Diving, Seawalker® Platform Helmet Diving and Guided Snorkel Tours; Scenic Helicopter Flights are also available and may be booked onboard. |
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The Great Barrier Reef Islands
The Great Barrier Reef Islands give the comfort zone of the beach for the non swimmer and although most simply include a choice of glass bottom boat tours or snorkel equipment, you can create your own package and add those optional extras.
We suggest if available adding if not already included
- The glass bottom boat or semi submersible tour guided by a marine biologist
- The underwater observatory fish and coral viewing (Only available at Green Island)
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Buffet lunch
Great Barrier Reef Island Tours
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| Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises | Adult $75 Child $37.50 |
Green Island is a tropical island paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive and swim in the warm island waters, view the spectacular reef from a semi-submarine or glass bottom boat, explore the National Park or just relax on the idyllic sandy beach. Big Cat offers a range of full or half day tours which depart daily at 9am, 11am and 1pm from Cairns. Big Cat has Advanced Eco Certification and due to its zero carbon footprint has achieved Leader level Climate Action Certification. |
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| Frankland Island Snorkelling | $136 AUD | All of their tours include: Fresh Tropical lunch with seafood Glass bottom boat or semi-submersible coral viewing tours Guided Island Walk Reef Ecology Presentation Maximum 100 People All day snorkelling plus equipment Morning and Afternoon Tea |
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Private Charter Yachts
Private Charter Yachts give the experience of sailing on the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef with your own skipper that is ready to go just about anywhere your heart desires. Although this will not include those extras such as the glass bottom or semi submersible boat tours or underwater observatories, the benefit instead is that you can get the chance to see all of those Cairns islands and sandy coral cays in one day; spend as much time or as little at each - the days agenda is in your hands with a full twelve hours to work with, it's up to you if you want to get wet or not.
You should book ahead for all tours when coming to Cairns, as they frequently book out. We have provided instant booking links to enable you to book your tours through a secure internet connection. We work directly with the tour companies, so your booking is received and confirmed with the tour operators the moment you place your booking.
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| Great Barrier Reef Private Yacht Charter | $2660 | Private Charter on Beneteau 40 - This offers you complete freedom when chartering your own private boat. You can charter the boat for a day or a week, depending on what you would like. The boat can hold up to eight people for overnight trips and ten people during day trips. | 
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