Sail, Cruise and Dive the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, Australia
Ocean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. Cruise, sail, snorkel, and scuba dive aboard personalised tours with fun and professional crew. Explore Green Island and Upolu Cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom. Whether you snorkel, are an experienced or first time scuba diver, come let us show you the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef.
Why Sail with Us?
- Experience an exclusive mooring where only our guests snorkel and dive
- The only sailing tour to offer reef and island destinations
- The only sailing tour where the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing)
- A truly personalised tour where you are a name not a number (Max 35* guests - surveyed for 52)
- Experience a truly tropical world renowned island!
Why Cruise with Us?
- Experience the stunning Upolu Cay as it should be — make the first footsteps on the Cay and enjoy the reef uninterrupted for the first 1½ hours
- Cruise the reef in speed and style with plenty of space to relax and enjoy
- A truly personalised tour where you are a name not a number (Max 65* guests - surveyed for 109)
- Be surrounded by tranquillity
- Absolutely no rush in the day - 5 hours on the reef !
On Both Tours
Beautiful Upolu Cay
Our crew are what make the difference ! The 2 tours offer 2 very different experiences but with the same enthusiasm and service ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef Experience!
Snorkelling
Snorkelling is a great way to experience the reef. Our friendly and professional crew will assist snorkellers of all abilities to ensure all get to experience this great activity. Be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. See an abundance of sea-life on all our protected sites. Learn about the reef on our guided snorkel tours informed by our marine guides.
Diving
We take your enjoyment and safety of diving very seriously. Our crew are renowned for ensuring any first time diver (introductory diver) wishing to experience this amazing sport is given as much support as necessary - you don't even need to be able to swim! All certified divers are assessed and offered a free guide to ensure maximum enjoyment out of their dives. The highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered.
Whale Watching
Whether sailing to Green Island or cruising to Upolu look out for humpback whales on their annual migration during the months of July- September - a truly awesome sight.
Find nemo on the reef
For our certified divers — Yes! We like big fish as well (you will meet Oscar our resident Chinaman and amongst other many large fish our black tipped reef sharks) but you will also be introduced to the amazing "little life" of the reef which our experienced guides will show you — a part of reef life so often missed by many divers.
Enjoy a glass of wine
For more information on our two Great Barrier Reef trips, have a look at the boat pages for Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom.
We look forward to having you on board!