Whale watching on the great barrier reef is simply spectacular. Located in the heart of tropical cairns we offer affordable, air conditioned rooms and free wifi. This cruise has exclusive access to a stunning coral reef location selected for its superior water clarity, coral quality and overall diversity of marine life. Reef magic cruises are a local family owned and operated reef tour company. Captain tims commentary was excellent and the whales performed their full routine of tricks with breaches, tail slaps, etc. Reef magic have a modest sized pontoon next to a small section of the reef.
Whale watching tours cairns only accepts liability to the extent of any loss or damage sustained by you as a result. You can but it is 65km s 90 mins in a bus from cairns to port douglas and return. Reef magic cruises day tour from cairns to the outer great barrier. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more. At reef magic cruises, our friendly staff are here to assist all your reservation and general enquires. Reef magic cruises are the only cairns company to provide dedicated whale watching tours. Ask gordon s about great barrier reef day cruise from cairns including snorkeling and marine biologist presentation. With the city of cairns being the closest point to access the great barrier reef on the entire east coast of australia. Last minute whale watching reef magic cruises, cairns. From its origins in wollongong nsw in 1999, experience co now provides experiences in 18 locations in australia and 3 locations in new zealand. Marineworld is the perfect place for snorkelling cairns and the great barrier reef. The humpback whale season in cairns is at its peak from july to september. Great whale watching trip reef magic cruises, cairns.
Take reef magic to explore the best parts of the outer great barrier reef. Reef magic cruises has exclusive access to a stunning coral reef location on the premium outer edge of australias great barrier reef. Departing daily from cairns and reaching speeds of up to 27 knots, travel time is sliced to 90 minutes leaving a full 5 hours at the reef to experience it all. Jul 25, 20 reef magic, is the only cairns dedicated whale watching company, are waiting to welcome you aboard their new whale watching vessel, reef magic iii. Reef encounter cairns best liveaboard on the great barrier reef.
Hi, i will be staying in port douglas for a week in june. Witness the spectacular migration of the majestic humpback whales off the coast of cairns and enjoy time on one of australias top ten beaches, nudey beach. Our youtube channel highlighting what we do, and where we do it. Reef encounter offers scuba diving and snorkelling liveaboard tours on the great barrier reef. With 25 years experience operating great barrier reef tours in cairns, tusa dive offers an exceptional reef experience filled with vivid colours of corals and fish. View rates for our 1 day reef magic moore reef tour from cairns. There are few more emotional or moving experiences in nature than viewing humpback whales up close in their natural environment. Whale watching tours depart cairns in the morning and then fitzroy island for snorkelling in the afternoon. April 57 2017 love the reef day, cairns central, january 2017 reef blitz, october 2016 continue reading.
I want a reef trip that visits a pontoon, as we want some non swimming activities. Taking the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures will leave you with memories lasting. Reef magic cruises marine world, great barrier reef, cairns. The eco certification logo is a globally recognized brand which assists travellers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction, cruise or accommodation that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. We at reef magic are fortunate to call the oceans off the coast of cairns our office. If you are staying in cairns or the northern beaches of cairns trinity beach, palm cove, kewarra beach we would advise you to travel on a cairns based boat such as reef magic. Great value reef prices and fares with reef magic cruises. Reef magic vs quicksilver reef tour how to choose tips. The great minke whale migration 4 day4 night mv ocean quest to great barrier reef outer reefs and ribbon reefs. Whether youre a beginner snorkeler or an experienced diver, cairns is a paradise for all visitors due to its unrivaled proximity to the outer reef and the wide range of tours available on offer. Minke whale dive expeditions great barrier reef mike ball dive. Trip description reef magic cruises are a local family owned and operated reef tour company. Admire the stunning views of clear water, excellent coral reefs and a wide variety of. With over 39 cairns reef tours to choose from, there is no.
Reef magic cruises solve that problem by offering the ideal solution taking you to one of the outer great barrier reefs most amazing locations for a day of tropical adventure fun. Cairns great barrier reef snorkel and dive cruises. Half and 1 day whale watching and fitzroy island adventure from. Our cairns diving tours offer reef magic marine world outer barrier reef tour 31 perfect for your next holiday.
Whilst cairns and port douglas do not offer daily dedicated whale watching tours visitors just may have the chance to see the humpback whales whilst they are on their way to and from the great barrier reef on their dive and snorkel tours. Nov 09, 2016 reef magic cruises marine world, great barrier reef, cairns queensland. Departing daily to the moore reef platformpontoon known as marine world. Much larger than their original boat, reef magic iii has a very large sundeck and open forward deck with.
Unlike any other whale experience worldwide the dwarf minke are unique, the encounters are regular and entirely initiated by the whale s themselves. Itineraries and inclusions are totally flexible to suit your activity level, time frame and budget. We arrived at our lodgings in yorkeys knob, just north of cairns only to learn that our next day, once in a lifetime, trip out to the great barrier reef had been canceled. You may be interested to know we also run dedicated whale watching tours for a few months at this time of year. You can enjoy a frontrow seat to this natural spectacle on this cairns adventure which includes a 90minute whale watching tour and a choice of 2 hours or 4 hours free time on fitzroy island. Depart direct from cairns on a fast, stable catamaran providing a smoother ride and reduced travel time, leaving more of your day to experience the magic of the great barrier reef. The dwarf minke whale expeditions run through june and july. Reef magic cruises depart directly from cairns on a fast, stable catamaran, making its way to the marine world activity pontoon. These tours are perfect for families, snorkelers and divers travelling with nondiving companions. Departing cairns to our exclusive marine world pontoon located on the outer great barrier reef. Great barrier reef whales pro dive cairns australia. We had booked on a small boat carrying only thirty people and the predicted seas were too rough for it to handle.
Captain tims commentary was excellent and the whales performed their. During the months of may to august, whales visit the great barrier reef. Cairns whale watching tours on the great barrier reef. Isabel chan added a new photo at whale watching tours cairns with reef magic cruises. Things to do in cairns, cairns attractions, things to see in cairns, great barrier reef tours, daintree rainforest tours, kuranda tours, cairns dive trips, snorkel tours cairns, port douglas, cairns tours, luxury private charter boats, private charter rainforest tours, the tour specialists, instant book 0 761 612. Fitzroy island adventure is owned by experience co limited exp, an australian owned company specialising in adventure and leisure tourism. Ok, just before we jump into this article i wanted to say thank you for reading. See giant humpback whales and cute inquisitive dwarf minke whales and possibly some orcas and other species of whales, so come whale watching with us now. The perfect great barrier reef tour from cairns for families full day reef trip on the outer barrier reef, activities for the whole family, 5 hours on the marine world platformpontoon. Each team member has a diverse and rich knowledge of the great barrier reef and a continue reading.
Cairns is famous for being the gateway to the great barrier reef. Marine world pontoon on the outer reef offers a full range of facilities and activities onboard. Reef prices great barrier reef tours reef magic cruises. The commonly sighted whale species are the dwarf minke whale and the humpback whale. Visit our website for details or booking enquiries. Reef magic pontoon reef magic cruises, cairns traveller. Reef magic cruises outer barrier reef pontoon ctic. Catering for all kinds of visitors, marine world provides snorkelling, scuba diving, helicopter flights and more. If the boat captain spots a pod of whales they may. Join the only whale watching tour on the great barrier reef departing from cairns. Passionate marine lovers, living to share the reef. Marine world offers all snorkeling equipment, snorkel, fins, mask, lycra suit, life jackets and pool noodles, glass bottom boats, semisubmarines and underwater observatory. Local marine tourism identity, and cairns local, mr tim north has been involved in the operation of great barrier reef day trips out of cairns for over 30 years, and 20 as director and owner of reef magic cruises.
Large 2 story platform suitable for guests of all ages. For now, some community activities we are involved with below. Reef magic vs quicksilver reef tour cairns message board. My wife and i had an amazing morning whale watching on reef magic cruises. Perhaps due to the small size of the boat the 45 minute trip to the reef from cairns was very bumpy we were warned to take sea sickness tablets and this helped massively. Reef magic saved our day, although my oldest son might disagree. Unfortunately our whale season has now come to an end here in tropical north queensland, however we will be back in july 2020 for another bumper whale.
Whale watching tours cairns whale watching plus fitzroy. Diveplanit presents seven places close to home where you can reliably dive, snorkel or go swimming with whale sharks if you go in the right season photo credit. Head to the outer great barrier reef, learn more about the reef from a marine biologist, see marine life up close on snorkelling and boat tours and feast on delicious meals. Scuba divers, snorkelers and those who wish to stay on a floating hotel on the great barrier reef can travel together with a cairns liveaboard tour. Reef magic cruises has exclusive access to a stunning coral reef. Spend the perfect day visiting the great barrier reef with reef magic cruises. The best time for whale watching on cairns great barrier reef is between may and september, depending on the type of whale you would like to see. Great barrier reef cruises, reef magic, great barrier reef tours. In the whale world, being called a dwarf is definitely a relative term the dwarf minke whales that can be found in the waters of the great barrier reef still average just under eight metres in length, with a weight of up to five tons. Reef magic education will work with a number of key organisations and community stakeholders to address place based learning in a strategic approach and focus on key social, environmental and economic factors of the great barrier reef within the cairns. If you are looking for relaxing, unpretentious and economical accommodation for your stay, look no further. Dwarf minke whales generally start to appear on the northern ribbon reefs approximately 240km north of cairns from may onwards. Offering free wifi and an outdoor swimming pool, cairns city motel is located in just 5 minutes walk from the esplanade and cairns lagoon.
Each of us has our own special connection to the playground of the great barrier reef, but a passion for sustainable tourism and educational, inspiring cruises is a passion we all share. This world heritage listed site has been hand picked for its superior water clarity, coral quality and overall diversity of marine life. Whale watching tours cairns with reef magic cruises. Whale watching reef magic cruises, cairns traveller. Cairns whale watching tours now operating reef magic cruises will start operating their half day whale watching tours from cairns tomorrow, tuesday 19 july 2011. Reef magic cruises has exclusive access to a stunning coral reef location on the premium outer edge of australias. Reef magic cruises provides one of cairns most unique snorkelling and diving for more information on these activities, please see below tabs day tour operations to the great barrier reef, thanks to its marine world activity platform. Reef magic cruises is an experience second to none.
With years dedicated to exploring the extensive reef systems you are guaranteed the location they have chosen for you is as good as it gets. Reef magic cruises provides full day cairns reef tours to their marine world activity platform on moore reef, cairns outer great barrier reef. This equates to around 35% of the worlds total living cetacean species. The city has become the main gateway for visiting the great barrier reef.
If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. We have last seat availability for all cairns reef tours on our tourism town page. The pontoon is a large stable structure based at moore reef with extensive undercover and seating areas. Minke whale tour 4 day4 night to ribbon reef pro dive. Welcome to our latest article on which is the best reef tour between the two big heavyweights of the cairns great barrier reef tour industry. Snorkelling cairns great barrier reef reef magic cruises. Cairns reef tour reef magic cruises snorkel dive cruise. Our cairns snorkelling tours offer reef magic marine world outer barrier reef tour 48 perfect for your next holiday. Theres nothing like snorkelling with wally on the great barrier reef. Minke whale dive expeditions with mike ball dive expeditions from cairns to the ribbon reefs. During a limited season july to september, these half day tours depart marlin marina twice daily, providing visitors the chance to witness majestic humpback whales breaching in the waters of the coral sea. Whale watching cairns port douglas call 07 4059 5959. Nov 06, 2015 reef magic vs quicksilver reef tour how to choose tips.
Our sheltered coral lagoon is one of australias beautiful reef sites. Fitzroy island adventures great barrier reef cruises. These spectacular creatures migrate to our tropical waters to mate and give birth to their young. Reef magic ii is suitable for day trips to the outer barrier reef and islands, whale watching, harbour cruises, film shoots, offshore crew transfers, marine survey work and almost any other marine application with australia and neighbouring waters. Departing from cairns, youll be transported in highspeed catamaran comfort to the specially selected and ideally placed marine world reef activity platform. Cairns best reef tour reef magic cruises prides ourself on our commitment to sustainability. Reef magic cruises cairns 2020 all you need to know. Cairns attractions whale season in cairns cairns attractions. Reef magic cruises a longstanding local cairns reef tour company providing outstanding day cruises to the great barrier reef. Whale watching tours cairns means reef magic cruises pty ltd trading as reef magic cruises abn 89076453257 its agents and employees. The team at reef magic education and research are very excited about the exciting programs that are available to students locally, nationally and internationally.
Theres no place like cairns to experience the thrill of snorkelling and diving at the most amazing great barrier reef locations and to discover green island. Travelling with reef magic cruises you will benefit from the expert knowledge and experience of a locally owned company. Cairns diving tours, reef magic marine world outer barrier. Australias great barrier reef world heritage area provides an important breeding sanctuary for approximately 30 species of cetaceans whales and dolphins. Reef magic education place based learning on the great. Mar 05, 2016 if you are looking for a cairns reef tour and you only visit the great barrier reef once, you will want to see it at its best. Reef magic cruises brochure 201920 whale watching tours cairns brochure 201920.
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