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).
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Reef Encounter is considered a floating resort that offers overnight accommodation on the reef. Their 35 metre long liveaboard can accommodate 42 passengers in double, twin or multi-share ensuite cabins.
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Ocean Quest is a 36 metre catamaran that offers luxury stay at the Great Barrier Reef. The boat has 3 decks with a bar and a restaurant where people can relax after a nice day snorkelling and diving in the reef.
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Ocean Quest is a luxury 36 metre catamaran with daily departures via a fast transfer boat Reef Quest. They can offer flexible itineraries from a single night stay to multiple nights.
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Pro Dive is perfect for certified divers or those who want to spend as much time in the water as possible. Divers have the opportunity to participate in up to 11 dives including 2 night dives. Diving on Nitrox gas is also available for certified divers
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Reef Encounter is a floating resort and they offer scuba diving and snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. With daily departures from Cairns by boat or helicopter guests can stay as many nights as they like in conformable staterooms all with ensuite, or upgrade to the luxurious Top Deck Club.
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The Top Deck is perfect for people who wishes to experience the Great Barrier Reef in style. Guests have a dedicated personal valet during their whole stay including a personal snorkel and dive guide. This is a personalised and specialised services which provide great level of customer care.
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This is a personalised and specialised services which provide great level of customer care. Top Deck guests have the best rooms on the boat with spacious en-suite cabins with ocean views, crisp Australian bed linen, plush bath robes, towels and toiletries. Also guests have a dedicated personal valet during their whole stay.
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Rum Runner Cairns is a locally owned and family based operator that offers an affordable 2 day 1 night overnight tour to the outer reef. The vessel carries and sleeps up to 16 passengers in twin bunk and 4-share bunk cabins.
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Coral Sea Dreaming is a strongly built 16 metre steel yacht, uniquely designed to travel to the Great Barrier Reef in all kinds of weather. The vessel can carry and sleep 12 passengers and 3 crew in private cabins, single bunks, and a quad share. And they have exclusive access to 28 moorings on 9 different reefs.
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Kangaroo Explorer liveaboard has 16 comfortable cabins made up of twin, double and 4 berth. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and feature ensuites and portholes for maximum comfort and convenience.
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