Eco-friendly | Reef Magic Great Barrier Reef Cruises

For tour meeting point and time, please take the tour vouchers as the final confirmation. The meeting point and time in the tour info are only for reference.

SCHEDULE:
9am: Depart Marlin Marina
5pm: Return to Cairns

Brand New Pontoon on Reef , Installed from 2022. Most Eco-friendly Reef Pontoon & Reef Cruises with Solar Power and  Inner Mongolia Wind Power Generation, Water filter to filter the sea water to drinking water­, Encourage guest to bring their own cup/mug, very vessel has water refill stations, restore the broken coral fragments, Reef health monitoring.

Depart direct from Cairns on a fast, stable catamaran providing a smoother ride and reduced travel time, leaving more of your day to experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Unique to Reef Magic, our fast, modern catamarans are spacious ensuring unmatched comfort & attentive service. The all-weather brand new platform caters for all activity levels. Snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon, join our Marine Biologist on a Guided Snorkel safari, or go scuba diving (no experience necessary). Not a confident swimmer, then stay dry and view the reef from the semi-submersible reef viewer, glass bottom boat or underwater observatory, try a SeaTREK Helmet Dive for a scuba-style experience without getting your hair wet, or soar above it all on a spectacular Reef Scenic Helicopter Flight. With 5 hours at the reef there is time to do it all. If simply relaxing & soaking up the tropical warmth is more your style then take time out on our spacious sundeck and enjoy an afternoon beverage at the Drift Bar. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

• Newest pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef
• Custom designed to include wind generators and solar panels
• Unique 15m long water entry and exit point for swimming and snorkelling
• Fully functioning scientific lab
• Cultural Guides share their Dreamtime stories of the Great Barrier Reef
• Moon pool to view friends and family as they dive
• Airconditioned underwater observatory

Reef Magic explores the spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef. Departing directly from Cairns on a fast, stable catamaran, join us on our brand new, state-of-the-art activity platform. Catering for all ages and swimming abilities, Reef Magic provides snorkelling, scuba diving, SeaTrek Helmet Diving, helicopter flights and more.

Enjoy 5 hours at Moore Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, free semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours, access to a platform with activities catering to all walks of life and a delicious lunch. For those who want to stay dry, there's our spacious sundeck, on board science laboratory and underwater viewing observatory.

• 5 hours at Moore Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef
• FREE semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours
• Platform activities catering for all ages and swimming abilities, including non-swimmers
• Lunch included

Extra Activities

Guided Underwater Walking Tour

Perfect for guests who aren't confident swimmers, but still want to see the gorgeous marine life of the Great Barrier Reef up close.

The Reef Magic Pontoon site has been handpicked for its superior water clarity, biological diversity and overall quality of marine life. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful reef locations available anywhere in Australia and perfect for helmet diving. A different style of diving and is perfect for anyone who isn’t a confident swimmer, and designed for guests aged 12 to 65. Walking an underwater tour with a 360 degree circuit, you’ll see shoals of fish and a variety of marine life swimming around you, without even getting your head wet.

Introductory Diving

No experience necessary. All equipment supplied including wetsuit & souvenir dive certificate to hang on your wall. The Reef Magic pontoon provides a safe, controlled environment perfect for the novice diver.

Stairs lead into a sheltered “moon-pool” where you will spend time practicing some basic scuba skills in shallow water before heading off on your dive. Group size is kept small with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor (less if nervous divers) so you know you are in safe hands.

Your first dive will be in our coral lagoon, a shallow sheltered area with dense coral cover and teaming with fish life. The 1st dives last around 20-30 minutes and reach a maximum of 12 metres with most of the dive around 4-5m. On the 2nd or 3rd dives you will have already done the skills leaving more time for the actual dive.

Certified Diving 

Reef Magic Cruises are renowned for offering some of the best certified diving on the Great Barrier Reef. With the Reef magic pontoon as your base our dedicated dive tender takes you to a selection of drift, wall & channel dives including swim through, small caves, ledges & drop off’s. These are private locations only accessible to Reef Magic pontoon visitors so you are ensured a unique dive experience.

With 5 hours actual reef time we can offer up to 3 completely different dives in a day. All dives are professionally guided for your safety and enjoyment. We take you direct to the best places, leaving you more time to take in the beauty of your surroundings without the need to navigate.

Sites are chosen to suit the weather conditions on the day and take in to account the experience of the divers. Don’t forget your log book so we can record your Great Barrier Reef experience for you!

Helicopter Experience Package - Cruise Round Trip + Platform Tak eoff and Landing:

Enjoy a comprehensive Great Barrier Reef pontoon and reef activities with an added bonus of a 10-minute helicopter sightseeing experience. The package offers a special discounted price (see the price list on calendar ).

Highly Popular Deluxe Helicopter Package - Fly +Cruise/ Cruise + Fly/ Fly + Fly:

Indulge in the deluxe helicopter package with the option to choose from "Fly & Cruise," "Cruise & Fly," or "Fly Fly" experiences. The helicopter will take you directly from the city center helipad to the Outer Reef heli platform (approximately 25 minutes of one-way scenic helicopter flight). Enjoy exclusive VIP treatment and the convenience of avoiding seasickness concerns.
The price list is on the right side, and both helicopter take off and return are from the Cairns city harbor helipad. Guests can easily walk from Cairns CBD hotels to the helipad.