Cairns Green Island Snorkel and Dive Tour - Ocean Free

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Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours

4.8

Based on 949 reviews

Fantastic crew! Great food! Plenty of snorkel time!! My friend and I did the full day tour, spending the day enjoying the reef. Our glass bottom boat tour guide (from Oct.4,2024) was fantastic; knowledgeable and made the experience exciting. Please update the photo of your boat though; the only exposed seating area is the very top which is closed when traveling to and from the reef. It was choppy weather conditions and the only seating available was inside which was not ideal for my friend who was sea sick.

Chelsea D.

1728204116

Nice tour! Really good service and extremely cautious. Food is good too and a lot. Anna is an amazing dive guide, rich in experience and expertise. Absolutely recommend the Ocean Freedom day trip.

Alexander S.

1728124568

Trip of a lifetime! We did the Ocean Free. Exceeded our expectations beyond belief. Only thing I can think that would top this trip is a space flight to the stars, seriously. The GBR is beautiful—scuba and snorkeled and saw turtle, sharks, and all the blazing beautiful fishes, too. Thanks to our crew the skipper Michael and our dive team Amber, Alexa, and Mike for making the trip so fun, hospitable, and energized!

Huy N.

1728123894

Had the best possible start to our vacation in Australia! Would absolutely recommend this company, from the great food and drinks, to the vibrant and fun crew to the absolutely amazing first time dive we did, everything was just wonderful.Special shootout to Mike who was a fantastic diving instructor!

Michiel B.

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Nous avons passé une super journée ! Merci à Mike, Tom et Pascal pour leur bonne humeur, bienveillance et leur ecoute. Pour ceux qui ne sont pas à l’aise dans l’eau, ils sont là pour vous accompagner afin que vous vous sentiez à l’aise dans l’eau. Les fonds sous marins sont beaux et on a même pu nagé avec une tortue !

Manon G.

1728038268

Ocean freedom was fantastic, highly recommend! The staff were all super friendly, funny, helpful, and made the trip very enjoyable. We went for 2 intro scuba diving sessions, which we've never done before, and it was an amazing experience.

Andy L.

1727784018

Wonderful day out—the crew *made* the experience. Reef itself was less vibrant than I expected, probably due to coral bleaching. There were loads of beautiful, colourful fish and we even saw a turtle and a cuttlefish! The crew very sociable, knowledgeable and helpful. I even got to help hoist the sail!

Steph E.

1727655392

Amazing day & experience! The crew was so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Also the food was above my expectations- they always made sure you had what you needed. It does without saying the GBR was breathtaking- and they would answer any questions and help you identify anything you saw. Highly recommend!!

Kaitlyn G.

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Best Day ever today with the ocean freedom family!! The reef is amazing, but the crew really makes the experience amazing. We've learned and seen so many things!! Truly recomend it❤️❤️

Laura P.

1727599667

Great trip to the Great Barrier Reef!!The entire crew is amazingly knowledgeable, extremely peasant and fun to deal with, very , very attentive and helpful to ALL passengers!Breakfast and afternoon snacks and drinks were excellent, lunch was OK.The snorkeling experience was excellent!!Very grateful for the experience.

M B

1727424329

Ocean Freedom Cairns: A Day of Reef BlissOcean Freedom Cairns delivered an unforgettable Great Barrier Reef experience! The crew's friendliness and professionalism made us feel instantly welcomed.Snorkeling and diving were fantastic, with vibrant coral and diverse marine life. The guided tours were informative, and the crew's passion for the reef was evident.Lunch was delicious and plentiful, catering to various dietary needs. The overall atmosphere was relaxed and fun, making it an ideal trip for families and couples alike.I highly recommend Ocean Freedom Cairns for anyone seeking a memorable day on the Great Barrier Reef.

ben S.

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had an absolutely fabulous time with the crew on Ocean Free. they were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. our trip out to the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island was absolutely magical. we didn’t scuba dive but the snorkeling experience was amazing. we saw many types of marine life and were educated by the crew every step of the way. it felt like an intimate experience with less than 20 people on the boat. would recommend to anyone who wants to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Christina Hogya (.

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Amazing! Have done the cheaper ones before where you’re packed on and everything is rushed and you have 80 people swimming in this tiny space. Ocean Free was so much better. The staff were amazing, great food, relaxing boat, awesome location on the reef with plenty of options to cater for everyone. My two kids boy/8 and girl/15 both said it was the best day they’ve ever had on one of our regular trips up to Cairns. Thank you to the Ocean Free crew!

Jason G.

1727075470

Very good toursLots of food and beveragesAwesome 1 day

Saeed

1726925470

Ocean Free was the highlight of our trip, the staff were incredible and made it super fun. T was an amazing Dive Guide and since I was the only one who signed up we got to explore a lot. Saw so many turtles and sharks and the reef was just thriving. Went to the island and wanted to immediately go back in the boat to jump off, snorkel and float with some bevies- Thanks for keeping the wine and ginger beer flowing. Pascal and the girls did a great job skippering (I’m making that a word), hosting the day, and the food offerings were above and beyond. Thanks guys for an incredible experience -The Canadians

Tania Boyko (.

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We just did the Ocean Freedom Cruise to Upolu Cay Reef & Outer Edge Upolu Reef yesterday. Shout out to Shea for going above and beyond for our two small kids.We saw a turtle, stingray, star fish and we found nemo.

Benn P.

1726570071

We had a fantastic day with Ocean Freedom, we never felt rushed, a lot of care and time was given by the crew. The food was awesome, lots of choice for everyone. We had a family group of grandparents, parents, teenagers and little children. A very worth while day! Thank you!

Jade P.

1726397286

Excellent tour Professional. Great reef sites to snorkel and scuba We had two small children and guides took extra care to show them the special areas on the reef personally We as a family so thankful for that.

Karen P.

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I went for a day out on ocean freedom and did 2 dives as a certified diver. I hadn’t dived for 10 years so was a little nervous but the crew were great, I had a small group of 3 and a fantastic time! I’m so glad I booked with this company, and I would definitely recommend.

Kate L.

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I spent the day on ocean freedom’s boat. I loved the snorkeling and diving!Thanks to the crew who were really adorable and helpful!I recommend it !!!!

Gerard J.

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I was on the ocean freedom boat today for some snorkeling and my first diving. It was absolutely great ! I saw so many fish and corals, even a stinray and a turtle !!!All the staff is amazing, wow ! Thanks to Melodie, Charlotte, Maddy and Paul for being so nice and helpful !I definitely recommend Ocean freedom!!!

Charles H.

1726218127

We had an amazing time with Ocean Freedom Cairns! The crew were awesome! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We are not experienced snorkelers and they made us feel very safe throughout the whole journey. The snorkeling spots were incredible, and we saw some amazing marine life. Definitely recommend!

Pau M.

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4.8

Based on 949 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours

4.8

Chelsea D.

1728204116

Alexander S.

1728124568

Nice tour! Really good service and extremely cautious. Food is good too and a lot. Anna is an amazing dive guide, rich in experience and expertise. Absolutely recommend the Ocean Freedom day trip.

Huy N.

1728123894

Michiel B.

1728117746

Manon G.

1728038268

Andy L.

1727784018

Steph E.

1727655392

Kaitlyn G.

1727642866

Laura P.

1727599667

Best Day ever today with the ocean freedom family!! The reef is amazing, but the crew really makes the experience amazing. We've learned and seen so many things!! Truly recomend it❤️❤️

M B

1727424329

ben S.

1727423202

Christina Hogya (.

1727353267

Jason G.

1727075470

Saeed

1726925470

Very good toursLots of food and beveragesAwesome 1 day

Tania Boyko (.

1726727065

Benn P.

1726570071

Jade P.

1726397286

Karen P.

1726397210

Kate L.

1726362572

Gerard J.

1726218876

I spent the day on ocean freedom’s boat. I loved the snorkeling and diving!Thanks to the crew who were really adorable and helpful!I recommend it !!!!

Charles H.

1726218127

Pau M.

1726126643

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5.0

Based on 253 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

5.0

Micheal D.

1727172999

100% yes would recommend.

Yaya and the Mikes were amazing!

Very helpful and had confident answers for all our questions and issues. Beginner scuba class was easy to learn and even more enjoyable in the water.

Lots of fish, turtles and sharks on the dives - very knowledgeable.

Loads of time in the water and options to spend your time either on the island or half and half with more snorkle time.

Journey home and dance party topped off the trip. Will come back again with more friends next trip in the future.

Thanks for the highlight of our trip!

Ariel Q.

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We have a wonderful time in snorkling. Very nice service and the snorkling buddys were great also! They always check on you if you're ok during the boat ride. I will definitely recommend to friends and family that will visit Cairns, Australia! Captain Mike and the crews you're the best!

Rohan W.

1719133246

yes, strongly recommended

went to Upolu reef with ocean freedom, 23/6/2024. only my 3rd time snorkeling and 1st time scuba diving. Very helpful and caring instructors. very well kept boat.

scuba dive was worth it, plenty of fish including Nemo you won't see snorkelling

Mark G.

1704614533

I recently did a Reef tour down at Hamilton Island as my first on the GBR and had a great time.

A trip to Cairns (Palm Cove) meant another trip was due!

Ocean Freedom was recommended to us due to the smaller capacity and attention to detail by people at Palm Cove.

It was an amazing day out. A very full day, 2 reefs, well fed and normally I’d just do my own thing in the water, but opted for the glass bottom boat tour and guided snorkel while there and it was great. As little or as much time as you can handle in the water. Excellent reefs, Green Sea Turtles and Manta Rays were spotted by our family.

Highly recommended for your trip to the reef. Very kid friendly also and all provided equipment was top notch.

Loved it!

Chris H.

1687043270

We had a wonderful experience sailing on the Ocean Free boat to Great Barrier Reef where we snorkelled and our daughter had her first experience diving. The diving instructor gave great instruction and had a genuine care for his clients and the skipper and crew were focused on giving us the best experience possible.
would highly recommend.

Terry M.

1684272821

We had the best day. The crew on board were fantastic. The spot they moored off Green Island was so close to the reef you could almost stand on it. Snorkeling and diving was brilliant. Lunch on board is very impressive. We met some lovely people from all over the world. Sailing back at under full sail with a lovely glass of wine was exhilarating and exciting. Thanks to all the staff and crew. You made the day for us so easy from booking to leaving. We didn’t want to leave.

Sue Bailey T.

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We went on this reef cruise today and it was fantastic! The guides were incredible and the food was great- and there was loads of it! We went on a different snorkeling trip yesterday to Green Island and it was nothing compared to Ocean Freedom. The guides were in the water with us showing us all the fish and marine life. Definitely skip Green Island and go with Ocean Freedom!!!!

Elaine K.

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What a perfect day! The crew was so pleasant and helpful, catering to our every need, even a glass bottom boat for those wanting a break from snorkeling. Good equipment, great food - and awesome to see all we saw while snorkeling!

Campbell M.

1675898986

My wife, daughter and myself went out on Ocean Freedom on Wednesday 8 Feb 2023. A great day - the Captain and crew were unbelievably helpful and polite. Nothing was to much trouble. Once at the reef a guided glass bottom boat trip then onto with the snorkelling or SCUBA if you wanted. The food was high quality and heaps for everyone. When you thought it was over out came the cheese and biscuits followed by cake. I’ve been on a number of boat tours around the world and this is by far the best. It is highly recommend. Lastly a shout out to crewman Tom who was very patience with my wife and helped her snorkelling experience.

Dan B.

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Perfect day out visiting two of the nearby reefs.
The crew are extremely warm, welcoming and a great laugh helping you be at ease wether if it’s your first time snorkelling/diving or somebody used to the ocean.
I did my first (and 2nd) ever scuba dive guided by these guys today and it couldn’t have been any better!
Will definitely go with these guys again next time I find myself in Cairns. Thank you!

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Mark D.

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Great crew and a great day out. More food than you could possibly ask for and great attention to detail.
Special shout out to Mike, Liam, Jazz and Jayden who really made the day special. A few people feeding the fish due to bad weather but the crew handled it beautifully.
Thanks all.

Amy W.

1661940602

Great day had by our family of 5. Mike the Skipper was awesome and lead an amazing crew. Food was great and plentiful. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone. The only fault was the weather

Jane D.

1656121964

I had a lovely experience on this tour. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. Met some lovely people on the tour from overseas and other parts of Australia. Snorkelling was amazing and I learnt a little about the Great Barrier Reef on the Glass Bottom Boat tour. Hope to do this tour again and hopefully try diving next time.

Brad Warren S.

1655888788

Awesome day was had ,great hosts and got to see all you could on the reef

Sarah D.

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My partner and I went out diving for the day. He’d never dived and I hadn’t been for years. We were so well looked after and all the friendly, happy staff showed such patience!
Fantastic day out highly recommend this business ⭐️

Susan G.

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I loved the whole experience, from the friendly lady in the booking office, who was the main reason we chose Ocean Freedom, to all the friendly helpful staff once we were on the cruise. I had a very memorable 67th birthday in a beautiful location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Ocean Freedom!

Tony T.

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The tour run by Ocean Free was absolutely fantastic and surpassed all expectation! The program itself ran very smoothly and was an excellent balance between guided activities and relaxing free time. The crew was also brilliant — so friendly, fun and helpful throughout the day. All in all, a very worthwhile experience that any visitor to Cairns should consider 👌

Dianne R.

1652833879

Went on a fabulous day out with these guys yesterday! This was my husband’s dream since childhood and it exceeded his expectations totally! The crew were so friendly and informative. The food kept on coming all day and the snorkelling was magical. We will do this again and won’t go with anyone else but these!

Denise W.

1652648150

This tour exceeded all our expectations. The crew were amazing. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on board and couldn't ask for a more beautiful memorable day. Thank you for making our day extra special

Eoin D.

1652434700

Brilliant experience, really knowledgable crew! Highly recommend

Gitte Kock J.

1651884479

Look at this photo from 18.2.2000 !!!!!!!. My boyfriend back then, now husband and I had an amazing trip on Ocean Free. Back again in 2017 with 2 kids and my dad. ❤️

Stuart H.

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Wonderful day on the reef with a fantastic crew. Did an introductory scuba dive with my daughter and our instructor Jordan was fabulous. Great day out on the water saw lots of marine life including turtles and reef sharks.

Helen G.

1650267886

Just returned from a full day tour of the coral reef .We had just the best time . Ben and his crew are so friendly and professional. From start to finish we were looked after so well . The team do everything to make your day fun and memorable but also safe . Lunch and afternoon treats were fab too . I would totally recommend them if you want to dive and snorkel in Cairns

Gordon K.

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Excellent to go on staff were exceptional would do it again. Love the snorkeling, perfect spots taken to. Totally enjoyed the day

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