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Departure Times

Departs: 9:00am - Please Enquire
Returns: 3:30pm - Please Enquire

Spend the morning exploring the Great Barrier Reef for an amazing half day adventure!

  • Great if you're short on time
  • Head to Hardy Reef on the Great Barrier Reef on board a comfortable catamaran
  • The only way to see the Great Barrier Reef in a half day!
  • Snorkel, scuba dive or take advantage of other pontoon activities

Please Note: This is a temporary tour available on select days during April 2021 only. Please enquire for availability. 

The Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour is a great way to explore one of the natural wonders of the world. This is a great tour for those who are short on time, but still want to experience it all, taking only a half day! Your tour will start bright and early to venture to our pontoon that is located 40 nautical miles offshore, where you will get to spend a morning on the beautiful Hardy Reef. From here you can snorkel, scuba dive, swim and relax, taking the time to enjoy some of our many activities.


Features:

  • Snorkelling in the beautiful coral reefs
  • Semi-submersible for new underwater experience!
  • 2.5 hours on Hardy Reef
  • Underwater viewing chamber to see fish up close
  • Free wetsuit and stinger suit usage
  • A newly refurbished and spacious reef pontoon
  • Presentations by reef experts
  • Spacious deck for relaxing in the sun
  • Guided snorkelling tours
  • Introductory and certified diving
  • Buffet lunch

Great Barrier Reef Tour


Important Information

  • This tour only departs on select dates in April, so don't miss the opportunity to explore Hardy Reef for an amazing half day tour! Bring along the whole family or enjoy a day for yourself and explore the beautiful Outer Great Barrier Reef.
  • This tour also offer a full day option, departing from Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island and Daydream Island.

Sample Itinerary

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Sample Itinerary

Snorkelling
During this half day trip, guests will be able to enjoy the Outer Great Barrier Reef, taking the opportunity to explore the reefs up close, checking out the fish, corals and other marine life! Snorkelling equipment is provided so you can enjoy the water with ease, ensuring all you need to do is bring your sense of adventure! With stunning and diverse corals, big trop...

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Sample Itinerary

Snorkelling
During this half day trip, guests will be able to enjoy the Outer Great Barrier Reef, taking the opportunity to explore the reefs up close, checking out the fish, corals and other marine life! Snorkelling equipment is provided so you can enjoy the water with ease, ensuring all you need to do is bring your sense of adventure! With stunning and diverse corals, big tropical fish, sea turtles and other amazing marine life, you will have the experience of a lifetime on your half day tour.

Underwater observatory
While on board the pontoon you can also enjoy the optional extras to give your day a little extra flavour! We have an underwater observatory where you can go beneath the surface of the ocean and see the marine life up close! This is a great chance to enjoy a relaxing view of the reefs without getting wet! Bring along the kids and show them the underwater world from a comfortable environment where you can watch the fish and snorkellers swim by!

Semi submersible
For another underwater point of view, hop onto our semi submersible. This unique boat will allow you to feel like you're swimming among the fish as you make your way around, sitting below the waterline! Your captain and guide will take you around the reefs with ease, giving you a unique and amazing experience down among the reefs.

Scuba diving
You can scuba dive off the pontoon and explore the Great Barrier Reef at its best. The optional extra is available to both introductory and certified divers, allowing for a new, exciting experience for all levels of divers! Scuba diving offers a more extensive way to see the reef as you get to explore far beneath the waves, seeing its corals and marine life up close.

Guided snorkel tours
The guided snorkel tours are a great way to understand all the sights you are seeing as you embark on a Reef Safari. Your guide will explain all the beautiful things there are to discover on the reef, pointing out all the amazing animals and corals you encounter, while keeping an eye out for the best sights.

Photos
Our onboard photographer will capture those hard to get shots, allowing you to relive your days on the Great Barrier Reef over and over again! You can purchase your photos at the end of the tour to walk away with snapshots that will last a lifetime.

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What To Bring

  • Swimwear and towel
  • Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen lotion
  • Camera
  • Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days
  • Money/credit card for optional purchases such as dives

What's Included

  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Wet/stinger suit
  • Lunch on return journey
  • Return ferry transfers
 

What's Extra

  • Drinks, alcohol, snacks, photographs and souvenirs
  • Scuba diving is also available to purchase on board for certified or introductory d...

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What To Bring

  • Swimwear and towel
  • Protective clothing, hat and sunscreen lotion
  • Camera
  • Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days
  • Money/credit card for optional purchases such as dives

What's Included

  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Wet/stinger suit
  • Lunch on return journey
  • Return ferry transfers
 

What's Extra

  • Drinks, alcohol, snacks, photographs and souvenirs
  • Scuba diving is also available to purchase on board for certified or introductory divers, is subject to medical conditions and age restrictions. Please note due to time restrictions, there is only time for one dive during this tour.
  • Reef Safari Guided Snorkel with a Marine Biologist
 

Terms and Conditions


Important Information: 

Infants 0-3 years travel free of charge, however no infant meals are included. Guests must be able to show valid ID at check in to support their ticket type (i.e Senior or Child ticket). If you cannot produce the valid identification to meet your ticket requirements, you will not be able to travel without paying a surcharge/difference in fare.


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Scuba Diving/Medical Disclosure:

Age and medical restrictions apply to diving activities. A medical questionnaire must be completed. Divers cannot fly for 24 hours after diving and the company accepts no liability for medical conditions experienced as a result of flying after diving. All diving is operated by Reef Safari Pty Ltd and booking to dive with them deems acceptance of the terms and conditions as published on their website www.reefsafari.com.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations


Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. Cancellations made 7 days - 48 hours prior to travel date forfeit 50% of the RRP. No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Reviews

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Reviews by our Sailing Whitsundays customers

Elena, 11 Feb 21
This tour was perfect for our kids, not too long, but still enough time to snorkel and enjoy the coral and big fish at the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Very recommended!
Alba, 12 Jan 21
Diving at the Great Barrier Reef is very special and I was not deceived by what I saw on this trip. A lot of different and colourful coral and fish and the crew does their best to point out the must sees. Delicious food as well included and the views over the reef from the pontoon are stunning. A must do!
Lou
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