Snorkel, dive and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations aboard Evolution, our 35-metre superyacht, with up to 5 hours on the reef.
Looking for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef day tour from Cairns? Down Under Cruise and Dive combines adventure, comfort and incredible value in one unforgettable day on the reef.
Travel aboard Evolution, our spacious high-speed superyacht, and visit two exclusive Outer Great Barrier Reef locations in a single day. Whether you’re snorkelling for the first time, an experienced certified diver or simply wanting to relax and soak up the beauty of the reef, our tours are designed for every type of traveller.
With snorkelling, introductory and certified scuba diving, guided snorkel tours, a semi-submersible coral viewing tour and optional helicopter scenic flights available, you can experience the reef your way.
During your Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise, you will travel to two different Outer Reef locations. Saxon Reef is located in between Norman Reef and Hastings Reef and is a haven of marine life and thriving coral colonies. Relatively smaller in size than our other Great Barrier Reef destinations at just 1.9 square kilometers, Saxon Reef is a spectacular reef location not often frequented by many other tour operators and therefore is a pristine, untouched snorkelling and diving paradise. Saxon Reef offers an abundance of diverse areas to explore for both snorkelers and scuba divers.
Down Under Cruise & Dive are a locally owned & operated company taking locals & tourists to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for over 30 years!
About us
35-metre luxury superyacht, Evolution, was awarded the 2016 Ausmarine Best Tourist & Dive Boat in Australia. Discover the reef onboard the best boat!
Our Tours
Awarded Viator Travellers' Choice Awards year on year. Our Reef Cruise was voted one of the Best Day Cruises in the World in 2020 and 2024 by Viator.
Our Vessel
Our PADI Diver Training Courses ensure that your certification is accepted internationally so you can dive anywhere in the world!
Dive CoursesThe best snorkelling at the best reefs. We have selected our outer reef locations for their variety to provide the best experience for both beginners, experienced snorkelers and children of all ages.
Try scuba diving without any previous experience! If you have never dived before, and have always wished to experience firsthand the beauty of the underwater world you can arrange an Introductory dive with one of our friendly and professional Instructors.
City, Beaches and Palm Cove return transfers available
Hire onboard to stay warm and protected
"My husband and I have done numerous reef trips in our glorious back yard, but this was by far the best. Evolution is a perfectly designed vessel for this type of experience, manned by outstanding staff, who give all guests an unforgettable day. I could not fault any part of the trip, from the food, professionalism, diving, weather and the relaxing attitude of the staff. There's a reason why they are in the top 5 in the world - an absolutely fabulous day out. This company has perfected the reef experience - not to take away from other operators in Cairns & Port Douglas, but this was just a cut above the rest. We loved it!" - NancyFNQ via
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