Cairns Green Island Snorkel and Dive Tour - Ocean Free

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

4.9

Based on 1462 reviews

Outstanding day out on Ocean Free. Combo of snorkelling, diving, Green Island stop and sailing home. The amazing crew made everything easy, kept us safe and very well fed, showed us some fantastic marine ecosystems. Highly recommend this boat for a first reef experience. Thanks Matt, Ti, Amber and Brosman.

Alexandra M.

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From start to finish it was an amazing experience. All the staff are enthusiastic about their job, friendly, patient ( my youngest is normally not a brave one and he had the best time ).Morning intro dive location is stunning, mature healthy reef with a great variety in soft and hard coral, with all the fishy friends you would expect and many that were welcome surprises.After the dive had plenty of time to snorkel still, before a delicious lunch.Second dive just as breathtaking in a completely different way. Visiting the GBR has been a dream for 20+ years and I couldn't have asked for more.Thank you all for the amazing day.

Eric M.

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Mia is the best instructor I’ve seen

Gideon

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Snorkeling sites were excellent and the staff exceptional in their patience, knowledge and enthusiasm.Thanks for an amazing day out in the reef.

Liam K.

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It was an amazing experience thanks to an amazing crew. They knew what they were doing and provided amazing service including lunch, fruits, snacks and sweets. The crew members had good knowledge of the Marine life and gave interesting insight and facts.Thank you :)

Pie 3.

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Awesome GBR experience. The Crew is super helpful and caring. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks provided- Good cold spread. Alcohol can be purchased. The main vessel is bit old, everything else a great one

Sanjoy B.

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On the Dive and Snorkeling trip on 24 Jun 26. Fantastic day from a fun and professional crew. The dives and snorkeling were both well led with plenty to see. Highly recommended.

Juzzy H.

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Had a great time with the crew! Went for one cert. dive and ended up doing two with our divemaster Anna. Great welcoming and really friendly crew. Good food buffet with breakfast, lunch, some and cheese afterwards!Would recommend :)

Adrien

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What an awesome day! The staff were helpful, knowledgeable and at times hilarious. The food was fab. The fish, coral, birds and turtles came to the party ... and not to mention Gary the giant Trevally... what a star!

Mal W.

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Great experience overall. Entire crew was extremely friendly. Archie and Mia were especially helpful and great diving instructors!

Joshua N.

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It was an amazing experience! The weather was a little bit rough, but who can control the weather. Overall, it was worth it. I'll keep this memory as a treasure 🧚🏻‍♀️The boat and the crew were incredible. I had a great moment! The diving 100% recommended.Just a little bit shocked about how small we are 🐛

Marta R.

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We went out on the Ocean Free today and had the absolute best time! We can’t say enough wonderful things about the experience and the crew! The private snorkeling/diving spot off of Green Island allowed us to see fish, sharks, turtles and corals. It was amazing! We had a great time getting to know the others on the boat and would recommend this experience to everyone!

Makenzie S.

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Had the best experience today. All staff is really friendly and competent, the tour was amazing! It was my first time snorkeling and my first time in the ocean, everyone took so good care of me and I enjoyed A LOT! Would recommend to everyone ❤️ thank you guys!

Nadja G.

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We went on the Ocean Freedom and did the morning Scuba in addition to snorkeling. We paid extra for a dedicated guide because there were 4 of us with various levels of experience. Paul was excellent and worth the extra dedicated service. Snorkeling and Scuba at the Great Barrier Reef was an epic once in a lifetime experience.

Patrick A.

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We had an absolutely fantastic day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. The crew were friendly, professional and made everyone feel safe and welcome from the moment we boarded. I would highly recommend this cruise.

Carole D.

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Had a surreal experience with our first ever and certainly not the last Snorkel and Scuba tour today. We took the 8 hoir cruise along with a glass bottom boat, snorkel and dive package. Let me start with the most important bit. We have no doubts that the crew is so so ocean driven and connected. The level of warmth, support and welcome only comes when you are so close to nature. We had the privilege of being under the Guidance of Marie, the dive instructor along with Tamara, Storm, Amber and Rayan the Skipper. From their support, training, motivation and attention to detail everything was just perfect. We are vegetarians and over and above their usual catering which seemed to have catered to all types of preferences already, they arranged for a vegetarian bowl for us. Wasn't even something we expected. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and even desserts were all timely, organised and delicious. And, you get an option to pre book A Dive along with snorkling or even let them know after you are on board that you'd like to go on one. They very kindly accommodate you. And you dont even need to be certified . They train you and hand hold you really well and safety is their top priority. Special thanks to Marie who encouraged my partner inspite of her fear and Panic around the dive and an even bigger thanks to her for making me fall in love with the dives and the world down there. Cherry on the cake is, they dont do any of these things for the sake of a job but they really do love what they do and so, you genuinely can connect with them.We were at there during not the easiest weather conditions with wind and currents both being high but they managed everything like pros. The return trip was basically an extra boost of adrenaline that would let you skip the jet boat ride :pDont just highly recommend them but hope to dive with them someday soon. <3-Devki and Udit.

Udit V.

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Family of 4 out for a day trip snorkeling the reef. The team could not have been more accommodating. Great service from start to finish.

Scott T

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Such an incredible day out on the reef! Was honestly in awe - the spots we visited were perfect. Crew was incredible, skipper Maddie was a legend - couldn’t recommend more 🩵

Aurora C.

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Took this tour company for a day of snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef . I’m a horrible swimmer and first time snorkler. This was better than expected . One of the crew , Reese , was very patient and made sure I was able to go out into the water without trouble and see the coral . I highly recommend this tour company . It’s a class act .

Nick D.

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Loved this excursion. The staff were fun, knowledgeable about the marine life, and safety focused. The boat felt comfortable and not packed like on some others I’ve tried. Great options for all comfort levels - snorkeling, diving, and appreciated the glass bottom boat. At the end of swimming 2 locations, the team gave confident swimmers the option to be dropped by a smaller boat, then swim to the larger boat with a guide, which was fun.Lunch was great with shrimp, smoked salmon, chicken, and lots of sides. Crew kept passing around fruit and cookies on the ride back.

Rachel S.

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4.9

Based on 1462 reviews

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

4.9

Alexandra M.

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Eric M.

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Gideon

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Mia is the best instructor I’ve seen

Liam K.

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Snorkeling sites were excellent and the staff exceptional in their patience, knowledge and enthusiasm.Thanks for an amazing day out in the reef.

Pie 3.

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Sanjoy B.

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Juzzy H.

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On the Dive and Snorkeling trip on 24 Jun 26. Fantastic day from a fun and professional crew. The dives and snorkeling were both well led with plenty to see. Highly recommended.

Adrien

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Mal W.

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Joshua N.

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Great experience overall. Entire crew was extremely friendly. Archie and Mia were especially helpful and great diving instructors!

Marta R.

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Makenzie S.

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Nadja G.

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Danny H.

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10/10

Patrick A.

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Carole D.

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Udit V.

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Scott T

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Family of 4 out for a day trip snorkeling the reef. The team could not have been more accommodating. Great service from start to finish.

Aurora C.

1780615281

Such an incredible day out on the reef! Was honestly in awe - the spots we visited were perfect. Crew was incredible, skipper Maddie was a legend - couldn’t recommend more 🩵

Nick D.

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Rachel S.

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5.0

Based on 442 reviews

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

5.0

Amanda Palanzo F.

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My husband and I booked the sail trip to green island to snorkel/dive the GBR. We prefer smaller tour groups, so we were very pleased that there were only 8 guests! It was quite windy that day, which made for great sailing, but unfortunately, there was low visibility in the water. Nevertheless, we still got to see the beautiful coral, giant clams, anemones and colorful fish. The crew was very professional, friendly and engaging. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We are very happy we chose Ocean Free over one of the larger tours. Highly recommend! Amanda & Eric - Scottsdale AZ, USA

Carole D.

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Kerry C.

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Went today and the whole day was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were so helpful and friendly especially to someone as novice as me, Anna was patient, supportive and an amazing guide, the atmosphere on the trip was great, met some lovely fellow travellers and the singing by the staff at the end was hilarious, would recommend this to anyone visiting the Great Barrier Reef.

Mary J S.

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My husband and I did two intro dives with Ocean Freedom and can't say enough positives about them. The crew was absolutely phenomenal, one of the best dive boats we've been on. We're certified, but hadn't been diving in 5 years. We did 2 dives with Paul to refresh and he was great, patient, kind, and attentive. Captain Mike was solid and kept an eye on everyone in the water. Oliver and Anna made sure everything was in order and the other crew were great, too. Danishes, fruit, tea, and coffee in the morning, lunch was salads, prawns, lunch meat, and chicken and then an afternoon snack of fruit, cheese and crackers, and cake. Ample time to dive and also snorkel at 2 sites. About 50 on the boat today, max of 75. It did not feel crowded, and the crew focused on keeping everyone safe while having an amazing time.

Jolsna V.

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Amazing support . Highly recommend ..

Anil H.

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🥳A perfect day on the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Freedom. Crystal water, vibrant coral, and endless smiles. 💙🤿
I have been scuba diving in many locations before but today was truly special. Of course, the Great Barrier Reef is always remarkable on its own, but what made this experience exceptional were the two fantastic dive instructors I had—Archie in the morning and Amber in the afternoon.
The entire crew was outstanding as well. With Ryan as the skipper and Storu, Reece, Marie, and Shea as part of the team, everything ran like clockwork. They made sure everyone on board was well taken care of, always with genuine warmth and a smile.
Thank you for an unforgettable day. I look forward to enjoying another wonderful experience with you on my next visit.
Dr. Anil Henry

Emma Dahl Thorsager M.

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100% recommended! We had the best day out on the water. The crew was amazing - super fun and nice! We saw turtles and lots of beautiful fish! Very professional tour!

Becky K.

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We had the most amazing trip with Ocean Freedom 13.11.25. All the crew were great, really friendly, helpful and made you feel very safe in the water. Snorkeling was fantastic, we were supplied with all equipment ( wetsuit, snorkel and flippers). Glass bottom boat was good and then we seen turtles and reef sharks. Food was great too. Would highly recommend as we have made memories for life. Thank you ocean freedom.

Robina W.

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Wow! What an amazing crew and Captain Ben. Luke Archie Maddy Andros(sp?) Dan and so many more!! Every crew member was fabulous to work with. Had the best diving experience two days in a row and coming back for more. I see something new each time. Such a professional operation. I scuba dive but they also have a glass bottom boat and tons of snorkeling (their specialty) I highly recommend if you want a great experience exploring the Great Barrier Reef this is the team to choose. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you Ocean Freedom for an amazing experience!!!

Danuta K.

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I had the absolute best experience on May 22nd with Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom! From start to finish, everything was flawless — the crew was beyond amazing, warm, professional, and full of energy. Their passion for the reef, the ocean, and for ensuring every guest has a magical time was clear in every interaction.

The snorkeling was incredible, the visibility was perfect, and we got up close with so much marine life. The crew made us feel safe, informed, and completely spoiled the entire day — the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch.

Huge shoutout to the entire crew — you made this the highlight of my trip. Thank you for the memories. Love Danuta and Slav

Lance S.

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While the water wasn’t the best conditions, the crew was top notch and personable. Can’t wait to come back to Cairns and dive with them again!

Enobong Bassey E.

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What a tour, did 1st dive. Well constructed experience, no stone left unturned by the genius who runs this. Music, food, fresh air, interest g company. What’s not to like.

Davina P.

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Hands Down the best reef trip out of Cairns. Best crew, food, attention to detail. Small numbers, beautiful reef, walk in a tropical island early arvo, I literally cannot recommend this gorgeous sailing boat enough. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Karen H.

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Thanks to the whole team for a truly memorable day, my first time snorkeling but the team gave me the confidence ( and the safety ring ) to experience the reef - thank you 😊

Fionnuala M.

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What a trip! The hospitality was first class, the boat spotless and the food, well we were fed all day long.
I'm a decent enough swimmer but never go out of my depth and to have Mike and Molly guide me when snorkeling whilst keeping me safe and given me the confidence all day, I had the trip of a lifetime! The reef was spectacular, the teams knowledge and expertise was second to none. Never mind seeing so many fish, star fish and the turtle. Would recommend this trip with Ocean Freedom without hesitation. Thank you so much Mike and Molly.

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.

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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

Terry M.

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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.

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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.

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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

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