Great Barrier Reef Overnight Liveaboard & Sailing Tours

There are several tour companies operating overnight tours to the Great Barrier Reef. The overnight experience is great for anyone who would like to explore the reef a bit more.

There are two different types of vessels and tours when it comes to an overnight stay at the reef. The first one is a sailing vessel where visitors travel in a small group, which is a more budget option. Great for backpackers. Otherwise, there is the luxury Liveaboards where guests stay in resort style accommodation offering great facilities and services. Great for families. Both options provide anyone with an amazing time on the outer reef.

Have a look below at all Overnight Liveaboard Tours and Overnight Sailing Tours available to the Great Barrier Reef departing Cairns (pick up from Port Douglas available).

Ocean Quest - 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard - 5% OFF

  • Special - 5% OFF
  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Ocean Quest Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns (Pick up from Port Douglas available)
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 48
  • Number of rooms: 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef

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Starting from:
$AU620.00

Reef Encounter – 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard

  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Reef Encounter Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 42
  • Number of room: 9 Double suites, 10 Twin share and 1 Multi share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day

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Starting from:
$AU585.00

Reef Encounter Top Deck - 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard

  • Tour: Top Deck (VIP) – 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 42
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day
  • Day of departure: Daily

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Starting from:
$AU940.00

Ocean Quest - 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard - 5% OFF

  • Special - 5% OFF
  • Tour: 3 Day / 2 Night Ocean Quest Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 48
  • Number of room: 4 double suites, 18 twin share and 1 quad share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Reef

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Starting from:
$AU825.00

Pro Dive Cairns - 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard

  • Tour: 3 Day / 2 Night Pro Dive Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for diving
  • Suitable for backpackers & couples
  • Number of passengers: 32
  • Number of room: 14 twin, 2 double & 8 bathrooms
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Flynn Reef, Milln Reef, Thetford Reef and Pellowe Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day

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Starting from:
$AU860.00

Reef Encounter – 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard

  • Tour: 3 Day / 2 Night Reef Encounter Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 42
  • Number of room: 9 Double suites, 10 Twin share and 1 Multi share cabin
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day

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Starting from:
$AU825.00

Reef Encounter Top Deck - 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard

  • Tour: Top Deck (VIP) – 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for couples & families
  • Number of passengers: 42
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Hastings, Saxon, Norman, Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch Reef
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day
  • Day of departure: Daily

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Starting from:
$AU1,360.00

Rum Runner Cairns - 2 Day / 1 Night Sailing

  • SPECIAL: Was $440 Now $320 (Save $120.00)
  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Sailing
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for Budget & Families
  • Number of passengers: 16
  • Number of room: Twin bunk & 4-share bunk
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Thetford & Moore

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Starting from:
$AU360.00

Coral Sea Dreaming Sailing - 2 Day / 1 Night

  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Sailing
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling and diving
  • Suitable for backpackers & couples
  • Number of passengers: 12
  • Number of room: 3 double cabins, 2 single bunks, and a 1 quad
  • Reef locations (permit areas):Flynn, Hastings, Norman, Michaelmas, Upolu, Mills, Breaking Patches, Thetford, Moore Reefs.
  • Number of reef sites visited: 2 sites a day

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Starting from:
$AU629.00

Kangaroo Explorer - 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard

  • *TOUR NOT AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT*
  • Tour: 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling & diving
  • Suitable for backpackers & couples
  • Number of passengers: 36
  • Number of room: 16 cabins (twin, double and 4-berth)
  • Reef locations (permit areas): Millin, Moore, Briggs & Thetford reef

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