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With only a maximum of 25 passengers this makes our Great Barrier Reef & Green Island tour very guest focussed! .In fact we are the only sail, reef and tropical island experience in Cairns catering for such a low guest number . Swim, snorkel or dive straight off the boat onto an exclusive magnificent GBR site - no crowds. The boat is moored just 1Km off Green Island - a highly protected Marine Park zone. From Cairns, sail to this reef site and Green Island in style on a two-mast schooner and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board. After snorkelling off the boat take a tender transfer to explore the beauty of Green Island, see the rainforest or laze on the white sandy beaches.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 25 people ensures a unique and personalized experience
Please note: All DIVERS will be required to complete a medical questionnaire on board prior to diving. Please only book the diving options if you have no medical conditions nor taking medication as some conditions/medication preclude you from diving
Tour requires you to be stable and mobile enough to move around a moving vessel and to transfer from main vessel onto tender and back
Guests come from many countries and many only have a small opportunity to visit the reef. The vessel will operate in all weather conditions (apart from gale force and severe weather warnings) and has extra procedures to make the day the best possible. If you are concerned about the weather, please visit www.bom.gov.au cairns coastal report - it will give you a 4 day forecast. 10-20 knots is a normal good day. Date of travel can be changed subject to availability and also full refund if cancelling with minimum 24hrs notice. Our vessels are open air with good boat movement so less likely to suffer seasickness than some other closed vessels however, if prone to motion sickness we recommend taking travel sickness tablets 20 minutes before boarding the vessel.
If intending to take part in diving all divers (whether certified or introductory diver) will be required to fill out a diving medical questionnaire on board. If diving is an important option for you, please advise if you have any medical issues (past or present) or taking any medications so we can advise if any QLD diving medical clearance is required. Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. It is imperative for your safety that you answer the questions on the form truthfully.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
These are the two most personal Great Barrier Reef tours in Cairns. Sail on Ocean Free - our 16M classical sailing schooner for this extremely personal Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour. Sail, snorkel , dive (optional extra) - reef and beach all in one day with only a small group of up to 25 guests - pure bliss!
Great Barrier Reef
Admire the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on this very personal day tour .Ocean Free sails to its exclusive Great Barrier Reef mooring just 1 km off Green Island. Step straight off the boat and see a coral garden teeming with colourful reef-fish and marine life on this highly protected Marine Park zone of the Great Barrier Reef. Only our guests snorkel this site making it a very personal experience! Turtles and large schools of fish a common site amongst the coral "bommies" (outcrops) that rise form about 10-12M up to just under 1M under the surface making it an ideal area for great snorkelling Spend the morning snorkelling & / or SCUBA diving (optional extra) over an incredible reef system and view the most unique and colourful marine life under the guidance of our very attentive crew. Afterwards hop back on board your vessel for a scrumptious large smorgasbord lunch after which you can hop into the tender as the skipper takes you to Green Island beach - your 2nd site to explore!
Large smorgasbord lunch with seafood
Fish Feed
Reef talk by a marine interpreter
Complimentary glass of wine on the return sail to Cairns
Environmental Management Charge / Port / Ram fees
Sailing cruise to Green Island & the Great Barrier Reef
Exclusive reef site
Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, marks, flippers, buoyancy vests)
Transfers to/from the schooner to Green Island
Coffee and/or Tea
Morning and Afternoon tea
Snorkeling tuition, tours and in-water crew assistance if required
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Only Pre-book diving if no medical conditions/taking medication - some may preclude you from diving
Optional diving - x 1-2 Certified / x 1-2 Intro dives possible on day .10-12m depth .
One Certified Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.
Two Certified Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.
Two Introductory Dives: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.
Snorkel Only Family Pack: Green Island & Reef, Sailing Cruise Family Pack from Cairns including snorkeling (2 adults + 2 children 4- 14 years)
One Introductory Dive: Some medical conditions and medication may preclude you from diving. Please contact supplier.
Green Island Sailing Cruise from Cairns including snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef
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Julie W,,30 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Four of us joined Blair and team for the day and had the most amazing time. The care taken to look after us and the ocean / coral reefs was amazing. Blair, Paul, Kelly and Ollie had such great teamwork it was a joy to chat & they loved sharing their passions for the ocean with us. The stroll on the beach on Green Island & seeing the turtles there was so cool. Whilst snorkling we saw cuttlefish, clown fish & many many more & a mass of healthy corals. I would have no hesitation in recommending (tall people - mind your head 😄) thank you




Jake B,,27 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Very friendly crew, very personable, very well planned. They had a delicious lunch ready for us, and made sure we did what we wanted and enjoyed ourselves. Shoutout Storm for taking me on an awesome scuba dive and making sure i didn’t give myself DCS due to my flight the next day!
danwW6722LI,,12 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Absolutely brilliant; look no further and book this immediately if they have open spots! The experience was amazing and had a blast snorkeling in the reef, seeing the fish, coral, and even a sea turtle. The lunch was tasty and there was plenty to eat. Personally, I loved the smaller sailboat since it was so much faster to get everyone set up with gear and in the water quickly so you could enjoy more time with the fishes (if you prefer a bigger boat that was also available). All that said, the crew was hands down the best part of the excursion! The safety briefs were fun but covered everything that we needed to know to make sure we had a fun, safe experience. They were not only knowledgeable and helpful, but it was so apparent they love what they are doing. Chatting them up and getting not only information about the sea life, the reef, and Cairns, but Australia in general, along with their recommendations for other things to see and do was invaluable. I will absolutely book this again when I'm back here!
JANE C,,9 thg 11, 2025
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My husband and I sailed on the Ocean Free on November 8th, and the day was amazing from start to finish. The crew — Kelly, Archie and Ollie, skippered by Blair — were outstanding. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly and wonderfully entertaining. From the moment we stepped on board, it was clear that safety was their top priority, and we felt completely at ease. A special mention must go to Blair and Kelly for their kindness and encouragement. I can swim, but it had been years since I’d done anything like snorkelling, and at first I was convinced I’d just stay on the boat and watch my husband. Thanks to their gentle reassurance, I decided to take the plunge — and I’m so glad I did. The reef was absolutely breathtaking, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Lunch was delicious — I still don’t know how they managed to serve such a fantastic buffet on a small vessel! Green Island was beautiful to wander around, and we paid extra to visit the Crocodile Park, which was incredible. On the sail back we were treated to cheese, biscuits, cake and a glass of wine while soaking up the relaxed, friendly atmosphere that the crew had created. What stood out most was how 23 strangers boarded the boat in the morning, but by the end of the day we left feeling like friends. Docking was genuinely bittersweet — the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you to the Ocean Free team for giving us an experience we’ll never forget! Highly recommended.
andreaslI7057YT,,3 thg 11, 2025
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Fantastic sailing tour with a super nice and experienced crew who can say a lot about the reef and its inhabitants. Anchorage is done on an exclusive reef section, so no other boats and tourists. Lunch and snacks were very delicious and rich (lots of seafood). Much emphasis was placed on safety and protection of the reef, but the fun was not neglected. We went snorkeling with black-pit reef sharks, an insanely beautiful experience. Recommend the tour with this crew to everyone.
helen f,,2 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience Crew (Anna, Capt Mike, Archie & Oli) ran a really slick operation, working like demons and accommodating last minute requests, but always happy to chat with us & answer questions. Unfailingly cheerful & helpful. Weather conditions pretty much perfect & snorkelling visibility excellent. Incredible wildlife down there! Crew were attentive and encouraging giving extra attention to those of us who were a bit nervous. Safety is clearly the main priority, lots of safeguards in place. Lunch was fresh & good quality. Optional time on Green Island (a good break to be on land for a short time if the snorkelling makes you queasy) with 2 shuttle trips out from the boat & 2 returns giving flexibility. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The crew get that it’s important they get it right. Quote from Anna sums it up “We do this every day but for customers it’s often a once in a lifetime.” Thank you!
Richard S,,31 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Skipper Mike and crew Storm & Paul were wonderful and we had a great day snorkeling and visiting Green Island.
christinedH4525OJ,,28 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic experience on Ocean Free. The crew were engaging, informative and friendly; the boat was lovely and comfortable, the food was very good. Snorkelled on the reef and at the jetty on Green Island, and saw lots of fish and a giant turtle. It was a beautiful day!




David M,,17 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This was a fantastic trip aboard a sailboat with fewer than 20 people. The crew were fantastic! When we went snorkeling there were two crew with life rings in the water for safety reasons. The food was excellent and again, the crew was awesome.
adrianaoZ725DV,,15 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I don't normally write reviews,but I feel I have to as this experience was by far the best day the entire family had. Kids and adults enjoyed the smaller group experience on the smaller boat. Definitely a more personalised experience. Snorkeling site was great. Fantastic crew, fun and great energy. Couldn’t recommend this highly enough.
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