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"OCEAN FREE" Great Barrier Reef & Green Island TourExclusive - Only 25 Guests - Great Customer Service

Extremely personal Great Barrier Reef Tour with outstanding customer service. We connect with our guests to ensure their expectations are met.

Ocean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. Ocean Free is the only operator in Cairns to offer a personal sailing reef and island tour. Sail, snorkel and scuba dive aboard personalised tours with fun and professional crew. Explore Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Ocean Free. Whether or not you have previous snorkel or dive experience, let us show you the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and this stunning tropical island paradise. Sail Ocean Free for that personal touch.

Dear all, we are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to have you visit our beautiful Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region! Once you visit the Great Barrier Reef - it casts a spell on you and the more you visit and learn about this amazing World Heritage Icon the more you want to return....and we also love to have you back! Both Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom follow all legislative and WPH&S requirements for recreational snorkelling and diving, are ATEC accredited for travel safety, and follow all Industry State and Federal requirements of the present time. If you have any queries please let us know on info@oceanfree.com.au or phone +61 7 40521111 – we are here to help! We would sincerely love the opportunity to give you all a great day on the Great Barrier Reef. Much love Taryn, Perry, Jazz and the Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom family.

Why Travel with Ocean Free

We're Unique

The only Cairns operator to offer a real sail, reef and island experience, with time on Green Island. On Ocean Free the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing).

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Escape the Crowds

Ocean Free has an exclusive reef mooring, where only our guests snorkel and dive. You can snorkel straight off the boat at any time or try an introductory dive.

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Personalised Tour

You’re a name not a number, with a crew to guest ratio of 1:6. We take a maximum of 25 guests, even though Ocean Free is surveyed for 52. Outstanding customer service.

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The Best Crew

Our crew really do make the difference, with enthusiasm and service, ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef experience.

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Exclusive Snorkel Site

Snorkel Pinnacle Reef by just stepping straight off the boat. Take part in our complimentary snorkel tours and be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. Learn all about the reef with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable crew  Equipment provided.

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Dive the Reef

Ocean Free offer non-certified diving (no experience needed) and certified diving. All dives are guided and the highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered. We take your safety seriously.

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Environment

Ocean Free is an Advanced Eco Certified product. Throughout our years of operating we have always and continue to have a strong commitment to protecting our beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

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Value for Money

This is a great value for money day tour with lots of inclusions. You have up to 4.5 hours to explore Pinnacle Reef on the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.

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OCEAN FREE Testimonials

Excellent trip out to the reef. The Ocean Freedom crew is superb! Clear instructions, great food, and the glass bottom boat tour was a fun perk. Highly recommend!
Neely P.
Neely P.
1745747109
Wonderful people, very friendly team.
Annamalai S
Annamalai S
1745672647
Be a crime not to leave them a good review after such a wonderful experience at the Great Barrier Reef. Tour was very personalised and they made the most out of a beautiful weather to view and enjoy the reefs. Crew were wonderfully friendly and provided snorkelling tours and glass boat tours. Only thing perhaps it can get a bit packed in the snorkel tours, so you can get other person's flippers in your face sometimes. Upolu Cay did not disappoint with several turtle sightings.
HZ T.
HZ T.
1745667385
very pleasent experience we had so much fun with highly professional and friendly staff and captin, Highly RECCOMENDED
Bashaar H.
Bashaar H.
1745651088
This has been by far one of the best experiences i have ever had in Australia. The crew did everything they could to make the experience better. It is worth every penny you spend. The reef was amazing and the crew made extra efforts during scuba and snorkel to spot and make us experience the marine life. Shout out to yahya, tee, Sara and rest of the team.
Sairam J.
Sairam J.
1745650478
I had an unforgettable experience on the Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise! The entire crew was incredibly helpful, warm, and professional. Their hospitality was top-notch, and they made everyone feel welcome and cared for. As someone who doesn’t know how to swim, I truly appreciated the extra attention and reassurance they gave me, helping me enjoy the reef experience with confidence and ease. The food on board was excellent as well—fresh, delicious, and served with a smile. A big thank you to the amazing team for making this such a safe, enjoyable, and memorable adventure!
Sriram B.
Sriram B.
1745648649
Wir haben die Tour leider nicht machen können, da wir es uns viel zu kurzfristig überlegt hatten (12 Stunden vorher) und natürlich alles ausgebucht war. Aber der Kontakt mit den Mitarbeitern, insbesondere Esme, war so toll und unterstützend, dass man eine Ahnung davon bekommt, wie der Umgang miteinander ist. Das nächste Mal buchen wir rechtzeitig, denn das kann nur eine wunderbare Tour werden. Vielen Dank noch mal für alles.
Burkhard N.
Burkhard N.
1745559506
We sailed last week to the reef near Green Island. If you want to avoid the big boats the Ocean Free is quite perfect!! 😊The Crew (Blair, Luke, Pascal and Paul) were AWESOME. Very chill people who clearly care a lot about the ocean.Reef itself was beautiful. Turtles, reef sharks, sea cucumbers, giant clams, many many fish… definitely beats my usual snorkelling trips in Melbourne…
Emma C.
Emma C.
1745477241
My partner and I had the most beautiful experience diving for the first time and snorkeling for the second, with Ocean Freedom. Can't express how amazing the crew is! They are all super hosts and are highly committed to ensure everyone enjoys their experience at sea whether snorkeling, diving or just chilling on the boat. I was so scared to do my first dive and wasn't willing to let go of the boat to dive deeper but Tom eased me into it to enjoy it more than fear it. When I snorkelled for the first time, we were left behind by the crew ( coz we are not good swimmers) and were scared to go again. At Ocean Freedom, they offer guided snorkeling tours with one professional not taking more than 4 people at once. We were able to experience the beauty of the reef and could spot so many fish, turtles, stingray and Nemo! Thanks to the expertise of our amazing guides - Luke, T and Brooks. All of them are great guides and wholeheartedly impart the immense knowledge they possess of different creatures we saw at the reef and the conservation measures being taken thereat by marine biologists and scientists. The experience felt very personal and not at all a commercial undertaking unlike big boat adventures where they don't attend to you if you're sick or uncomfortable. Highly recommended if you are looking for a personalized snorkeling and scuba diving experience at the Great Barrier Reef!
Anjali M.
Anjali M.
1745472023
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing trips with both Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom, and I honestly can’t recommend them enough. We were so happy with both experiences! From the moment we stepped on board, we were met with personal, passionate, and friendly service, and it was clear how much the crew cares about the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling, and diving.The staff were not only professional, but also warm, welcoming, and incredibly reassuring. The team spirit and sense of community on board truly set the tone for the whole experience—it felt like joining a family for the day.One of the highlights of both tours is the small group size, which makes the experience feel much more exclusive and relaxed. We had plenty of time out at the reef, so nothing ever felt rushed. We were even taken to multiple snorkeling spots to see different parts of the reef, which made it all the more special.When it came to scuba diving, I was nervous to try it, but the team was absolutely amazing. They handled my concerns with such care and guided me through the process so gently. Thanks to their excellent staff-to-guest ratio, I always felt seen and supported—there were no more than two guests per instructor when diving, which made a world of difference.Both Ocean Free and Ocean Freedom go above and beyond to make sure you have an unforgettable day. It’s a luxurious and heartwarming experience from start to finish. If you want to explore the Great Barrier Reef in the best possible way, this is it.
Charlotta G.
Charlotta G.
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The crew were amazing! Super informative, obviously loved their job and were passionate to talk about everything. The 2 snorkel spots were stunning and the crew took us to areas on guided tours where they knew we’d see the best animals.The boat was lovely, plenty of space with a choice of inside or outside seating.Food was available and had a variety of options which seemed to cater to everyone. Tea, milo and coffee available all day which was a bonus, especially after getting out of the water and being a bit chilly.All the equipment was well looked after and good quality. The crew were super vigilant on safety and multiple checks were completed before snorkeling/scuba to ensure everyone’s safety.A special shout out to Matt and hearing about his personal experiences working with the GBR and his restoration work! Super specialOnly thing I could recommend is a few more alcoholic drink options but thats it!!Thank you for an incredible experience and we’ll definitely be back!!
Annika J.
Annika J.
1745403691
Absolutely wonderful experience on Ocean Freedom. The crew are all amazing and so good at what they do (shoutout my dive instructor Yaya 😉). I’ve done loads of incredible things while visiting Australia for the past few weeks but this was easily one of the best. So happy to support a locally owned business as well! Thank you guys so much for an unforgettable day, and I hope to be back at some point for a day on Ocean Free. Much love ❤️
Jack S.
Jack S.
1745309620
Incredible experience! The whole staff was absolutely flawless in every single way. An amazing day which I’ll remember forever!
Sam S.
Sam S.
1745272371
My wife and I went on the tour earlier this year and had an absolute blast! Special shoutout to the diving instructor (in particular Molly) who helped us so much during the day. A must for anyone visiting the region. Would highly recommend!
David A.
David A.
1745232455
Just a fantastic crew. Fun, informative and always on hand to help. Some great diving and snorkeling even for the totally inexperienced , can’t imagine a better day. 5 stars, would go again.
murphyj91789
murphyj91789
1745223519
Had a fantastic day today at the Great Barrier Reef! Awesome crew especially Tom, Luke, Tamara 😊 such a happy group.My little family’s all first time snorkelers but didn’t unsafe at all as the crew’s so helpful, knowlegeable & were there for us every minute. My son was the youngest in the group, and he even got a ‘best snorkeler certificate’, which was truly thoughtful of them. Highly recommended. I’d say GBR is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in my life. Thanks to the Ocean Freedom team. 👍🏻
Ma Jennifer C.
Ma Jennifer C.
1745048397
Snorkelling in Cairns with Ocean Freedom was an unforgettable experience! Luke was absolutely amazing – his knowledge, warmth, and energy made the adventure so special. The entire team was incredible – professional, friendly, and so passionate about what they do. Thank you all for creating such a magical and safe experience on the reef!Thank you, Luke !!!!!!!Karla and Erika
karla B.
karla B.
1745043221
Unforgettable!Amazing wildlife, amazing views, amazing people, amazing food, amazing vibes.I took the Ocean Free tour to Pinnacle Reef and Green Island - a trip I shall remember for the rest of my days. Thanks to the brilliant crew and especially Paul, who took me on my first ever scuba dive.I had always wanted to dive but feared claustrophobia would prevent me from enjoying the experience. Pauls calm guidance, skill and infectious enthusiasm for the ocean completely dissolved my fears - I could’ve stayed down there all day and now can’t wait to scuba dive again.We were lucky enough to see multiple Green Sea Turtles - not just a highlight of the dive, but a highlight of my life.Whether you’re apprehensive about diving or simply want the best reef experience whilst in Far North Queensland, I highly recommend you book with Ocean Free - not only will you have the best time, but you will also be supporting a small business that truly cares about its clients and, more importantly, the ocean we all love.Thanks again - you guys are the best 🙌🪸⛵️💙
A
A
1744969450
My experience was not what I hoped for. I was terribly seasick for most of our voyage! But Capt. Mike, Luke, Blair, Renee and the rest of the crew were so kind, professional and helpful, handling the many bouts of "Mal de mer" with grace and sympathy, constantly checking on me & the other passengers and doing what they could to make us comfortable.My traveling companion, who was not sick, enjoyed her snorkeling excursion immensely. We both send our thanks to the crew!
Diane J.
Diane J.
1744803140
What an incredible day on the Ocean Free yesterday! With a mix of rain and sun, Matt, Yaya, and Paul made the most of every moment, full of laughter and fun. They were all so helpful and knowledgeable about the Reef and Green Island. Our tour group had fewer than 10 ppl, making it feel like we were just floating with friends! The food was wonderful, the snorkeling was delightful, and the wine and cake on the sail home was the perfect close to a warm and genuine reef experience. I highly recommend Ocean Free (and this particular crew!). We will certainly book again for any reef visits in the future! Kudos to all!
Jennifer M.
Jennifer M.
1744579487
The Best Day Out Ever!!!We went on the Ocean Free to Green Island tour and it was amazing!! The staff are so friendly and helpful and as it’s only a small vessel it’s a much more personal experience and much better customer service than the other big tourist companies! I was so anxious as I had never been on a boat but Tamara was so kind and made me realise that there was nothing to worry about and that it’s going to be the best day ever- which it certainly was! The diving was incredible and the Green Island is beautiful- it’s just paradise! We saw so much marine life in the water and from the boat! The weather was very windy and it rained quite a bit, despite this -as you can’t let the weather stop you- it really was still the best day and I’ll cherish it forever! The sailing home was so much fun and was a unique experience (I recommend taking travel sick medicine as it can be a bumpy ride but my partner gets bad motion sickness and we was absolutely fine as so was everyone else on board on that day)I can’t recommend this company enough! Many thanks to Ocean Free :)
Samara S.
Samara S.
1744102209
One of the best days of my life! We went diving with ocean free on the sailboat which was mine and my partners first time on a sailboat and they made the whole day feel like an adventure! The crew are super friendly and professional making the day even better and they take safety very seriously. The dive itself was incredible and Tamara showed us some awesome parts of the Great Barrier Reef. After the dive we got to explore Green Island which was really cool! The food on board was lovely and the sailboat was so much fun. If you want a really good diving experience, definitely go with ocean free and the crew!
Bradley C.
Bradley C.
1744101180
The crew went beyond my expectations to make the experience the best it could possibly be. I was high maintenance with my mask leaking and sea sickness.You should support them because they are local.
Caleb M.
Caleb M.
1743979616
One of the few remaining small independent tour agencies in Cairns. The crew onboard truly adapted to all types and levels of travellers: beginners and first timers, solo travellers, families, experienced divers. The crew feels like a family and welcomes everyone as if you’re part of it: warm, patient, and professional. Big thanks to Tom for the great dive! You won’t be disappointed!
Andrew
Andrew
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