Australia’s Great Barrier Reef liveaboard snorkel tour

Skim across the Pacific Ocean and get close and personal with the colourful and diverse Great Barrier Reef.

This massive natural wonder of the world is home to countless species of tropical fish, mammals, coral, and other indigenous aquatic creatures.

As the largest coral reef system on the planet, its reach wraps around most of the coast of Queensland. There are nearly 2,900 individual reefs in the chain and about 900 islands to explore.

What will I see on the Great Barrier Reef?

No two visits are the same, with 1,500 species habituating the Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkelers can spot everything from angelfish and seahorses to sea turtles and spinner dolphins. With careful navigation, divers can peer into the animals’ natural habitats and coral clusters to observe their everyday behaviours.

Snorkelers can observe giant clams, parrotfish and coral in the shallow coral Reef gardens.

Staying onboard a liveaboard

To encounter a truly immersive experience, why not forego the hotel and stay aboard a liveaboard? Liveaboard trips allow hours of thrills and close run-ins at the Reef with several full days of snorkelling.

Live on the fully-equipped ship for a few days and snorkel along the coral gardens.

Bond with others on the ship, have a private cabin to retire to at the end of the day and enjoy delicious fresh meals all while cruising through and around the Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkelling on one of these excursions is a beautiful introduction to Australia’s incredible aquatic activities, especially those found in the reefs.

No experience is required; it often takes a few tries to use the fins and snorkelling mask.

Everyone is in it together, so it can be a blast to learn alongside others, master the skill and take to the reefs to see some breathtaking natural sights.

The ship is ideal for getting on and off the deck, making snorkelling a breeze. It also enables unique exploration because the vessel can reach outstanding Reef locations.

Jump in because the water is always temperate and clear, and welcome to snorkelers of all ages and abilities.

A bonus of these tours is travellers can pack all their essentials for the snorkelling holiday and leave their expensive or bulky equipment at home.