Snorkelling adventures with Coral Sea Dreaming

Discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef without the crowds

Not interested in diving?

That's ok. Although we do focus on diving, there is plenty to see snorkelling too (in fact, we find that sometimes our snorkellers see things divers missed!).

All of our locations have deeper and shallower areas, usually just meters from the boat. The coral and fish are most colourful in the shallows, and there is so much to see just floating over these beautiful, sprawling coral gardens. Often in just a couple of meters of water!

When snorkelling, you will always be under watch from someone on the boat, and with our tender ready to go should you need help at any point.

Our crew will give you a site briefing and suggest where to go to see the most life, so you know you will be experiencing all there is to see.

Importantly, with our low passenger numbers, you will often feel like you've got the reef to yourself. No crowds or other people hitting you with their fins. You are free to explore and make your own Coral adventure.

Itinerary

First day 7.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming 8.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts 11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session 13.00pm - Lunch 14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling 15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling 18.00pm - Night dive after sunset 20.00pm - Dinner Second day 6.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sun rise over the Coral Sea 6.30am - Breakfast 7.00am - Morning dive 9.30pm - Final dive of the trip 10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling 11.00pm - Lunch 12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns 16.00pm - Arrival in Cairns
What's included?

Expert crew: 2 dive instructors and a skipper Air-conditioned overnight accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner freshly prepared onboard Bath towel and hot shower All diving equipment Water, coffee, tea and snacks throughout the day Additionally included in Certified diving ticket: 4-5 days dives 1 night dive Dive guide Included in Intro diving ticket: 1 intro dive, day or night Dive guide Additional intro dives can be purchased on board.
What to bring

sunglasses, hat and sunscreen swimwear and beach towel (bath towel is provided) warm clothes for colder months May-September small overnight bag certification card and log book for certified divers cash or card for onboard extras If you bring additional luggage, we can store it safely in a locker.
The menu

Day 1 Morning tea freshly brewed coffee and tea pastry, cake or muffins Lunch cold meat platter new potato salad leafy green salad with capsicum, tomato and olive oil fresh bread condiments Afternoon tea selection of fresh fruits cheese platter with crackers and jam cookies and chips Dinner italian meatballs in tomato sauce with mashed potatoes falafel balls in tomato sauce for vegetarians freshly prepared salad fresh bread Other dinner menus include chicken or vegetable indian curry with rice, gnocchi in mushroom sauce with chicken and vegetables, chilli beans with tortillas, thai green curry, and more. Day 2 Breakfast freshly brewed coffee and tea selection of cereals served with milk or yogurt toast with spreads (butter, jams, peanut butter and nutella) Lunch cold meat platter bean and legume salad leafy green salad with capsicum, tomato and olive oil bread condiments Please note this is a sample menu and is subject to change depending on availability of ingredients. We can accommodate most dietary requirements, however let us know at least 2 days before the trip if you have any so we can organise the menus accordingly.
Plan your trip

Getting to Coral Sea Dreaming boat By car If you are coming by Taxi or Uber, use this address to get to the Marina: Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870 The driver should leave you in front of the Marina, Gate A, next to the Reef terminal and Blue Marlin Bistro. Go through the smaller gates (Gate A) and follow the path to berth 3. We are on the left hand side next to Bad Fishy Jet Boat. If you are driving and need to park the car, there are 2 options: Underground Sheraton car park (approx A$30 per day) Lake street car park in front of Hemingways brewery (approx. A$6 per day) On foot Use this address to navigate to Marlin Marina and look for Gate A: Cairns Marlin Marina, 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870 Gate A is right in front of Reef terminal and Blue Marlin Bistro. Go through the smaller gates of the two and follow the path to berth 3. We are on the left hand side next to Bad Fishy Jet Boat.
Important notes

Coral Sea Dreaming is an adventure tour suitable for those who can swim, dive or wish to try diving. There are no activities on the boat that would suit non-swimmers, very young children or people with mobility issues. All divers must complete a medical questionnaire onboard and their fitness will be assessed by dive instructor. We reserve the right to prevent you from diving if we deem it unsafe for you. Check medical questionnaire Coral Sea Dreaming is a sailing boat and we endeavour to sail as much as possible. However, it depends on the weather conditions of the day. We reserve the right to cancel any trips for reasons out of our control. Read our Cancellation policy We can accommodate most dietary requirements, however let us know at least 2 days before the trip if you have any so we can organise the menu accordingly.