Reef Magic Cruises & Kuranda with Rainforestation

Starting from: $AU550.00

Tour Overview

  • Tour: Reef Magic Platform + Kuranda with Rainforestation
  • Package to be completed in 2 days
  • Departure location: Cairns
  • Ideal for snorkelling
  • Suitable for families
  • Number of passengers to the reef: 120
  • Number of reef sites visited: 1 site
  • Reef location(s): Moore Reef
  • Travelling time to the reef: 1hr 30min
  • Time exploring the reef: 5 hours
  • Reef tour duration: 9am – 5pm
  • Kuranda tour duration: 7:30am – 5:30pm
  • Vessel type and size: Catamaran / 30m with 2 levels
  • Hotel coach transfer is included for day 2 only
  • Lunch included on both days
  • Reef: German & French speaking crew are available to assist international visitors

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Reef Magic Cruises & Kuranda with Rainforestation

Day 1: Reef - Reef Magic Cruises (Marine World)

Australian owned Reef Magic Cruises travels daily to the outer reef by a fast catamaran ensuring less time is spent travelling and longer actually at the reef so you get a full 5 hours in the water.

Marine World is visited by those people who are after superior coral quality, colour and overall diversity of reef life. Marine World location, Moore Reef, offers clear ocean waters, high coral densities and less sediment which results in maximum water clarity and underwater visibility.

Marine World is suitable for all ages and swimming abilities from the novice snorkeller to the most discerning diver. Clients enjoy the largest range of reef activities in a relaxed, friendly and personalised atmosphere such as unlimited snorkelling, semi-submersible, glass bottom boat, underwater observatory, fish feeding in the afternoon and much more.

Extra activities include:

  • Introductory diving (for clients who never dived before)
  • Certified diving (up to 3 dives)
  • Guided snorkel tours (a snorkel tour where an experienced guide stays and assists clients during their snorkelling activity)
  • Seabob adventure (for those who wants to take their snorkelling adventure to the next level with Seabob, the worlds most advanced underwater scooter)
  • Marine Biologist snorkel safari (join a Marine Naturalist in small groups and learn more about the reef)
  • Helmet diving (helmet diving which the air is delivered from the surface)
  • Helicopter scenic flights (see how colorful the reef is from the top)

Day 2: Kuranda with Rainforestation

This Kuranda tour offers clients to travel up to Kuranda by the Kuranda Scenic Railway and travels down back to Cairns on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Also pick up & drop off from hotels and accommodations are included in the day package.

After exploring Kuranda Village and its many shopping opportunities clients are transferred to the Rainforestation which is a short drive from the Kuranda village.The park is set in 40 hectares of lush gardens and tropical rainforest, where a number of unique attractions are available for tourists. Please see them below.

Amy Duck:Army Duck is half car and half boat vehicle which carries up to 30 passengers and can travel on roads and water. During this 45 minutes of pure adventure the Duck Captain will identify fascinating plants and wildlife provide interesting information about them. Clients will also visit the tropical fruit orchard which has over 60 different species of exotic tropical fruit trees.

Koala & Wildlife Park:At Koala & Wildlife Park visitors welcomed and guided around the park by an experienced Wildlife Keeper. The park features elevated boardwalks which provide an uninterrupted views of many different Australian animals and reptiles. Visitors can handfeed kangaroos and wallabies, observe endangered cassowaries, see wombats and lace monitors, and safely encounter snakes and other reptiles.

Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience:At Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience a local indigenous guide welcome visitors to join them on a journey to discover the Dreamtime and learn about the aboriginal customs and traditions. This activity takes approximately 1 hour to complete which includes both the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Show and the Dreamtime Walk This is the perfect activity for visitors who wants to learn more about the fascinating history of Australia’s Indigenous culture.

What's included in the main price

  • Day 1: Reef Cruise:
  • Return cruise to the outer reef by a fast air-conditioned catamaran
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Marine Biology presentation about the reef
  • Semi-submersible tour
  • Glass bottom boat tour 
  • Fish feeding and identification session with a Marine Biologist
  • Underwater observatory
  • Use of sundeck, fresh water showers and changing rooms
  • Morning, afternoon tea & hotand cold buffet lunch with vegetarian options
  • Tea, coffee and drinking water throughout the day
  • German & French speaking crew are available to assist international visitors
  • Day 2: Kuranda:
  • Return coach transfer from accommodation
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Kuranda Village
  • Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • BBQ buffet lunch
  • Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Day 1: Reef Cruise:
  • Introductory dive
  • Certified dive
  • Helmet dive
  • Seabob underwater scooter
  • Marine Biologist snorkel safari
  • Guided snorkel tour
  • Scenic helicopter flight over the reef
  • Return coach transfer from hotel
  • Day 2: Kuranda:
  • Parks: Butterfly Sanctuary, Koala Gardens & Birdworld Kuranda

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
Day 1: Reef Cruise:
08:00-08:30 Check-in at the Reef Magic desk inside the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street
09:00 Boat departs Marlin Jetty Cairns
Travel time is 90 minutes direct from Cairns on a fast stable motor catamaran
10:30 Boat arrives at Marine World in the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy around 5 hours exploring the outer reef
15:30 Boat departs Marine World
17:00 Boat arrives back in Cairns
Day 2: Kuranda:
07:30 Coach pick up from accommodation
08:30 Kuranda Train departs Freshwater Station to Kuranda
Travel time is 1 hour & 10 minutes to Kuranda Village
10:00 Train arrives at Kuranda Village
Enjoy around 1 hour & 45 minutes exploring Kuranda
11:45 Coach pick up from Kuranda Village to the Rainforestation Park
At Rainforestation:
A BBQ lunch is served
Activities included are the Army Duck / Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience & Koala & Wildlife Park
15:45 Coach transfer back to Kuranda Village
16:00 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway departs Kuranda to Cairns
Travel time is 1 hour 15 minutes to Cairns
17:15 Skyrail arrives at Smithfield Station
17:20 Coach transfer back to accommodation
  • Day 1: Reef Cruise:
  • Beach clothes and accessories such as swimmers, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Dry change of clothes for the trip home
  • Extra cash or a credit card for any onboard purchases
  • Motion sickness tablet is recommended to take 30 minutes prior to boat departure
  • Day 2: Kuranda:
  • Casual clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes suitable for safe track walking
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

Please Note:
All Divers: In accordance with Australian Diving law, ALL DIVERS must complete a medical questionnaire on board, before diving.
Flying after Diving: If only one dive is undertaken then a minimum of 12 hours is recommended before flying. If more than one dive is conducted in the day, an interval of 24 hours is recommended.This is not applicable for low helicopter flights over the reef.
Introductory Divers - NOTE: Certain medical conditions may prevent you from diving, (e.g. Asthma, Heart Disease), please contact our office. Min. age to dive is 12 years.
Kuranda: Level of fitness: Easy and short walks.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2023 - 2024 Rates Dates: 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 Action
Package Price $550.00 per adult
$309.00 per child
$1,410.00 per family

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.
Family Price: 2 Adults & 2 Children.
Reef Tax: $6.50 is levied for all adults and children entering the Great Barrier Reef. This charge and other levies are INCLUDED in the cruise fares.

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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