January 2022 - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

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4.9

Based on 1402 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours

4.9

mridul chauhan

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Booked the Ocean freedom experience and absolutely loved it.I and my wife had no diving experience and we are not confident swimmers as well but we were taken care of during the scuba dive and snorkeling.The team on board was really helpful and friendly.A special shout out to our diving instructor Paul, who made the experience really amazing for us !

Gish

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Amazing snorkelling experience - spotted such great biodiversity and even a turtle surfacing to breathe right in front of us 🐢!!Super friendly staff sharing a lot on marine knowledge & great glass-bottom boat rideHighly recommended if ur after an adventure at Greater Barrier Reef 🪸

Jen King

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Fantastic experience all around!!! Staff was friendly, well informed, eager to engage, and made sure we were well looked after. No matter if you were there for snorkeling, diving, the glass bottom boat, or just a beautiful day out at sea with a couple beers, you were welcomed and well attended to. My friend and I had a fantastic first encounter with the Great Barrier Reef thanks to the wonderful staff. Thanks!!!! Look forward to next time.

Aaron Farquhar

1776681029

Unreal day out to Upolu reef snorkelling. Highly recommend to anyone staying in cairns looking to go snorkeling!

Olivia Mendoza

1776549385

I had the absolute BEST time on the boat tour! Archie, Marie and Ryan were all amazing- so kind, knowledgable and had the best vibe ever!! I could not recommend this touring company enough! The whole experience was unlike anything I have ever experienced before. This was the best birthday ever, thank you for making it so special! Thanks for a great day!!!

Alexis Reynaud

1776136616

C'était une journée magnifique avec l'équipe. La barrière de corail une merveille. Le repas étais très bon aussi y'a n'a pour tout le monde

Lucy Watts

1776064534

We had an incredible experience on Ocean Freedom today! Would highly recommend! The crew were wonderful and it was such an awesome day trip

Ana Wadey

1775998388

We had an amazing day!! Our group loved the mix of snorkelling and/or scuba diving, and the crew were all friendly, passionate, and very helpful. The boat wasn't too crowded. The food was great. A special shoutout to Archie who was super knowledgeable, took my friend diving, and even got some great GoPro footage for us, thank you!! Such a lovely experience from start to finish-we didn't want to leave!!

Elizabeth Moorhead

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We absolutely loved our experience on Ocean Free! Our children were thoroughly delighted whenever we were aboard the boat. The crew, who all seemed genuinely happy to be there, were full of knowledge about the reef and the boat, and chatted happily to the children. Your kindness and generosity made our day (and big thanks for the efforts to make sure a birthday was extra special today! Shout out to Matt, Amber, Ollie & Mia!!)The catering was simple and tasty, with care taken to meet dietary needs. The snorkelling experiences were fantastic - the small group with generous crew:guest ratios meant my youngest daughter was spoilt with a personal guide who showed her countless coral wonders and giant clams, while we milled about freely with our snorkels. We saw reef sharks and turtles and everything in between. We would strongly recommend for a more personal experience - with a touch of sailing. The crew:passenger ratio was perfect. Core memories.

Chiu-i Cressy

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Totally awesome tour, we went on late March to ocean freedom first and enjoyed so much we booked again with ocean free. Both with great crews and provided great supports such as floatation vest and floating ring to hold on with the crew pulling us along since I am not really a swimmer and do not like water that is deeper than my height!! With those tours i felt relaxed and safe Snorkelling around - my husband was able to borrow a ring and pull me around at the end since he is a confident swimmer. Ocean freedom go to the outer reefs here we had a turtle swim next to us and a Reef shark swim below us, ocean free go to a reef near green island and provide tranfer to green island here we found giant clams, squad of squids. Both locations are full of colorful fishes and corals and away from other tour groups. And we truly spend a long time Snorkelling at the Reef. Nice lunch, fresh fruits, biscuits and cakes we were well looked after! On way back with ocean free we were lucly enough to get some wind and Captain kiwi sail the yacht for a good period of time for us 😁. Will definitely return if we are lucky enough to visit Cairns again!! Thank you!

Alice Heisler

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Toller Touranbieter für Tauchen und Schnorcheln am Reef!

Deborah O'Mara

1775875673

Although the conditions and weather were not the best off (rainy and windy] the sun came out at times and we had a great day, Unfortunately the glass bottom boat did not operate due to the winds and the seas were a bit rough and the current was strong BUT the excellent crew made sure we had a great day in the reef and saw lots of coral and a turtle. the turtle swam underneath me a few metres down - it was amazing, My sons were fine on their own but I needed some assistance being 70 and not uber confident in the water but the staff could not have been more helpful and when others needing assistance wanted to go in and I wanted to stay snorkelling they found someone else to assist me, The food was also quite good for a group of about 70 - fresh salads and lots of fruit in the morning and afternoon. I highly recommend Ocean Freedom.

Riston D'mello

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Best magical experience. Worth the money and the staff were like friends, very kind and helpful and extremely confident snorkeler and divers. One of the top 3 experiences of my life!!

María Artigas

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Magnificent and unforgetable!!!! I went on 3 boat tours in Australia and this was BY FAR the very best bout tour I ever experienced! The girl called "Te" is like a living Moana! She pulls ropes, climes up the poles, dives, swims ... laughes...A-MA-ZING! Olli was my diving instructor. He will provide you with knowledge and security without scaring you! The captain is a hoot! Ask him about his anecdotes and you will have an amazing time!! Food great! Everything bwtter than expected! I will keep this experience in my heart forever to warm me up in the cold German winter days.. hugs!!!

Ozana Hoermann

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We had an absolutely amazing experience with this team during our Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns!The entire staff was extremely well trained, professional, and very polite. The atmosphere on the boat felt warm and welcoming, like a family. You can truly see that they love what they do and care about every detail.The food was excellent: we had breakfast, a very diverse and delicious lunch, as well as snacks throughout the day, everything was fresh and well organized.We had two fairly long stops (around 2 hours each), and we did snorkeling at both locations. Our package also included scuba diving. My husband initially felt a bit uncomfortable, but the team was incredible: they encouraged him, stayed with him, and supported him the entire time. In the end, he managed to do it and enjoy the experience. We felt completely safe both during scuba diving and snorkeling.The marine life was absolutely stunning, we saw an incredible variety of fish, from Nemo to stingrays and turtles as well as beautiful corals. The team was always attentive, guiding us, showing us where to look, and explaining what we were seeing.We highly recommend this experience – it was truly unforgettable!

Carolina Barthel

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Amazing tour, the guides are excellent and can answer all your questions, no doubt the best tour in Cairns

Vincent S

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Maddie and Mia were awesome, made me feel welcomed as a solo traveler, definitely recommend the snorkeling aspect as I saw some of the most beautiful sea views I have ever and will ever see!

S K C

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별 10개 줄만한 가치가 있는 서비스 였습니다. A 10 STAR COMPANY! ⭐️The tour guides were EXCEPTIONALLY knowledgeable. We felt so safe swimming in the reef with an almost personal tour guide pointing out coral, fish, sharks, stingrays, and Nemo! Equipment included very good snorkeling and diving equipment, wetsuits, and great lifejackets in all sizes.Lunch and several snack services throughout the trip with good quality. From seafood to fresh fruit and continuous coffee, tea, and water service. They also had plenty of space for dining, lounging, and a top deck area too.This company has a focus of conservation and protecting the reef! At the same time, they want to share the exquisite beauty of the reef with you in the safest way possible. Two BEAUTIFUL snorkel/dive spots, an included glass bottom boat tour, and the BEST tour guides in all of Cairns!

Susan Williams

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Great place to book all your trips

Jade Davies

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We had an absolute amazing trip to GBR with the ocean freedom crew. Great big lunch, stringer suits for the whole family. We felt very safe both onboard & in the sea. My children loved the crew, T was a special favourite ❤️ I would highly recommend to friends & family

Dwight Van Cleef

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Ik wilde graag een keer met een zeilschip het rif op. Wind is dan wel erg gemakkelijk en gelukkig is het schip dan ook uitgerust met een dieselmotor. Voordeel van weinig tot geen wind is dat je wel prima omstandigheden hebt om te snorkelen. Ik had de tour geboekt op een nogal rustige dag waardoor de boot nog niet voor de helft bezet was. Dit maakte het eigenlijk alleen maar beter. De gidsen hadden hierdoor extra veel tijd om veel uit te leggen en wat meer persoonlijke aandacht te geven aan iemand die het nodig had voor het snorkelen of duiken. Green Island was eigenlijk het minste van de tocht. Gelukkig werd de mogelijkheid geboden om hier maar kort te blijven om wat extra tijd snorkelend door te brengen. Hele vriendelijke gidsen met veel kennis wat de dag tot een succes maakte. De snorkel locatie is namelijk niet de meest interessante aangezien je met de zeilboot niet heel ver het rif op kan. Door de expertise van de gidsen werd het wel degelijk de moeite waard en ik ga zeker nog een keer mee.

jon miller

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WOW, awesome trip. On Ocean Free, the sailing boat. Reef dive was excellent and island fun. Fantastic boat and crew. They were helpful, friendly, and cared. Captain was great. Food was great and you can drink all day if want.Definitely would do again and highly recommend.

Shivani Bhanot

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We did this tour with the Ocean Freedom team, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. They are incredibly professional and attentive. The entire crew paid close attention to our needs throughout the trip.As someone who isn’t a confident swimmer, I was quite nervous about scuba diving. However, my instructor Ambrose guided me patiently, stayed by my side, and made sure I felt completely comfortable in the water. Thanks to him, I had an amazing experience.We also went snorkeling and saw sharks, turtles, and many other beautiful marine species. I was absolutely thrilled by the end of the trip. My friends and I loved every moment of it. They also thoughtfully accommodated my vegetarian meal request, which I really appreciated.

Carol Hulick

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Ocean Free Reef TourWe enjoyed a day-long trip to the inner reef near Green Island aboard the “Ocean Free” motor-sailer with Matt, Ryan, and Marie. The boat was comfortable, the food was excellent, and the crew was delightful. There were 2 opportunities to snorkel with a well-informed guide above part of the inner reef, and we had some free time to explore the national park on Green Island. There was lots to see under the water, including giant clams, parrot fish, a moray eel, and a sleek black-tipped reef shark, which to our relief proved to be quite timid. Two thumbs up for this outing!

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5.0

Based on 438 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

5.0

Jolsna Vibish

1766914159

Amazing support . Highly recommend ..

Anil Henry

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🥳A perfect day on the Great Barrier Reef with Ocean Freedom. Crystal water, vibrant coral, and endless smiles. 💙🤿
I have been scuba diving in many locations before but today was truly special. Of course, the Great Barrier Reef is always remarkable on its own, but what made this experience exceptional were the two fantastic dive instructors I had—Archie in the morning and Amber in the afternoon.
The entire crew was outstanding as well. With Ryan as the skipper and Storu, Reece, Marie, and Shea as part of the team, everything ran like clockwork. They made sure everyone on board was well taken care of, always with genuine warmth and a smile.
Thank you for an unforgettable day. I look forward to enjoying another wonderful experience with you on my next visit.
Dr. Anil Henry

Emma Dahl Thorsager McNulty

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100% recommended! We had the best day out on the water. The crew was amazing - super fun and nice! We saw turtles and lots of beautiful fish! Very professional tour!

Becky Kerr

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We had the most amazing trip with Ocean Freedom 13.11.25. All the crew were great, really friendly, helpful and made you feel very safe in the water. Snorkeling was fantastic, we were supplied with all equipment ( wetsuit, snorkel and flippers). Glass bottom boat was good and then we seen turtles and reef sharks. Food was great too. Would highly recommend as we have made memories for life. Thank you ocean freedom.

Robina Wallace

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Wow! What an amazing crew and Captain Ben. Luke Archie Maddy Andros(sp?) Dan and so many more!! Every crew member was fabulous to work with. Had the best diving experience two days in a row and coming back for more. I see something new each time. Such a professional operation. I scuba dive but they also have a glass bottom boat and tons of snorkeling (their specialty) I highly recommend if you want a great experience exploring the Great Barrier Reef this is the team to choose. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you Ocean Freedom for an amazing experience!!!

Danuta Kopieniak

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I had the absolute best experience on May 22nd with Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom! From start to finish, everything was flawless — the crew was beyond amazing, warm, professional, and full of energy. Their passion for the reef, the ocean, and for ensuring every guest has a magical time was clear in every interaction.

The snorkeling was incredible, the visibility was perfect, and we got up close with so much marine life. The crew made us feel safe, informed, and completely spoiled the entire day — the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch.

Huge shoutout to the entire crew — you made this the highlight of my trip. Thank you for the memories. Love Danuta and Slav

Lance Schneider

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While the water wasn’t the best conditions, the crew was top notch and personable. Can’t wait to come back to Cairns and dive with them again!

Enobong Bassey Etteh

1747258001

What a tour, did 1st dive. Well constructed experience, no stone left unturned by the genius who runs this. Music, food, fresh air, interest g company. What’s not to like.

Davina Phillips

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Hands Down the best reef trip out of Cairns. Best crew, food, attention to detail. Small numbers, beautiful reef, walk in a tropical island early arvo, I literally cannot recommend this gorgeous sailing boat enough. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Karen Harrop

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Thanks to the whole team for a truly memorable day, my first time snorkeling but the team gave me the confidence ( and the safety ring ) to experience the reef - thank you 😊

Fionnuala Murphy

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What a trip! The hospitality was first class, the boat spotless and the food, well we were fed all day long.
I'm a decent enough swimmer but never go out of my depth and to have Mike and Molly guide me when snorkeling whilst keeping me safe and given me the confidence all day, I had the trip of a lifetime! The reef was spectacular, the teams knowledge and expertise was second to none. Never mind seeing so many fish, star fish and the turtle. Would recommend this trip with Ocean Freedom without hesitation. Thank you so much Mike and Molly.

Ariel Quintos

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We have a wonderful time in snorkling. Very nice service and the snorkling buddys were great also! They always check on you if you're ok during the boat ride. I will definitely recommend to friends and family that will visit Cairns, Australia! Captain Mike and the crews you're the best!

Rohan Whatley

1719133246

yes, strongly recommended

went to Upolu reef with ocean freedom, 23/6/2024. only my 3rd time snorkeling and 1st time scuba diving. Very helpful and caring instructors. very well kept boat.

scuba dive was worth it, plenty of fish including Nemo you won't see snorkelling

Chris Hales

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We had a wonderful experience sailing on the Ocean Free boat to Great Barrier Reef where we snorkelled and our daughter had her first experience diving. The diving instructor gave great instruction and had a genuine care for his clients and the skipper and crew were focused on giving us the best experience possible.
would highly recommend.

Terry McGrath

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We had the best day. The crew on board were fantastic. The spot they moored off Green Island was so close to the reef you could almost stand on it. Snorkeling and diving was brilliant. Lunch on board is very impressive. We met some lovely people from all over the world. Sailing back at under full sail with a lovely glass of wine was exhilarating and exciting. Thanks to all the staff and crew. You made the day for us so easy from booking to leaving. We didn’t want to leave.

Sue Bailey Thomson

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We went on this reef cruise today and it was fantastic! The guides were incredible and the food was great- and there was loads of it! We went on a different snorkeling trip yesterday to Green Island and it was nothing compared to Ocean Freedom. The guides were in the water with us showing us all the fish and marine life. Definitely skip Green Island and go with Ocean Freedom!!!!

Elaine Kelly

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What a perfect day! The crew was so pleasant and helpful, catering to our every need, even a glass bottom boat for those wanting a break from snorkeling. Good equipment, great food - and awesome to see all we saw while snorkeling!

Campbell Mill

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My wife, daughter and myself went out on Ocean Freedom on Wednesday 8 Feb 2023. A great day - the Captain and crew were unbelievably helpful and polite. Nothing was to much trouble. Once at the reef a guided glass bottom boat trip then onto with the snorkelling or SCUBA if you wanted. The food was high quality and heaps for everyone. When you thought it was over out came the cheese and biscuits followed by cake. I’ve been on a number of boat tours around the world and this is by far the best. It is highly recommend. Lastly a shout out to crewman Tom who was very patience with my wife and helped her snorkelling experience.

Dan Boon

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Perfect day out visiting two of the nearby reefs.
The crew are extremely warm, welcoming and a great laugh helping you be at ease wether if it’s your first time snorkelling/diving or somebody used to the ocean.
I did my first (and 2nd) ever scuba dive guided by these guys today and it couldn’t have been any better!
Will definitely go with these guys again next time I find myself in Cairns. Thank you!

Kgothatso Mohale

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Mark DiFelice

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Great crew and a great day out. More food than you could possibly ask for and great attention to detail.
Special shout out to Mike, Liam, Jazz and Jayden who really made the day special. A few people feeding the fish due to bad weather but the crew handled it beautifully.
Thanks all.

Amy Whiteman

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Great day had by our family of 5. Mike the Skipper was awesome and lead an amazing crew. Food was great and plentiful. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone. The only fault was the weather

Jane Daniels

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I had a lovely experience on this tour. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. Met some lovely people on the tour from overseas and other parts of Australia. Snorkelling was amazing and I learnt a little about the Great Barrier Reef on the Glass Bottom Boat tour. Hope to do this tour again and hopefully try diving next time.

Brad Warren Simpson

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Awesome day was had ,great hosts and got to see all you could on the reef

Sarah Domet

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My partner and I went out diving for the day. He’d never dived and I hadn’t been for years. We were so well looked after and all the friendly, happy staff showed such patience!
Fantastic day out highly recommend this business ⭐️

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Google Rating

4.9

Based on 1402 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef & Island Tours

4.9

1776939927

1776924608

1776888492

1776681029

Unreal day out to Upolu reef snorkelling. Highly recommend to anyone staying in cairns looking to go snorkeling!

Olivia Mendoza

1776549385

Alexis Reynaud

1776136616

C'était une journée magnifique avec l'équipe. La barrière de corail une merveille. Le repas étais très bon aussi y'a n'a pour tout le monde

Lucy Watts

1776064534

We had an incredible experience on Ocean Freedom today! Would highly recommend! The crew were wonderful and it was such an awesome day trip

1775998388

1775987467

1775976431

1775947739

Toller Touranbieter für Tauchen und Schnorcheln am Reef!

Deborah O'Mara

1775875673

Riston D'mello

1775789880

Best magical experience. Worth the money and the staff were like friends, very kind and helpful and extremely confident snorkeler and divers. One of the top 3 experiences of my life!!

María Artigas

1775776464

Ozana Hoermann

1775764522

Carolina Barthel

1775500295

Amazing tour, the guides are excellent and can answer all your questions, no doubt the best tour in Cairns

Vincent S

1774479784

Maddie and Mia were awesome, made me feel welcomed as a solo traveler, definitely recommend the snorkeling aspect as I saw some of the most beautiful sea views I have ever and will ever see!

S K C

1773483268

Susan Williams

1773384842

Great place to book all your trips

1773304000

1772971094

1772410885

1772259934

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Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 438 reviews

Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom - Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours

5.0

Jolsna Vibish

1766914159

Amazing support . Highly recommend ..

Anil Henry

1766131624

Emma Dahl Thorsager McNulty

1765019199

100% recommended! We had the best day out on the water. The crew was amazing - super fun and nice! We saw turtles and lots of beautiful fish! Very professional tour!

1763074664

1763009042

1748391484

1748374032

While the water wasn’t the best conditions, the crew was top notch and personable. Can’t wait to come back to Cairns and dive with them again!

Enobong Bassey Etteh

1747258001

What a tour, did 1st dive. Well constructed experience, no stone left unturned by the genius who runs this. Music, food, fresh air, interest g company. What’s not to like.

Davina Phillips

1741840268

Karen Harrop

1736714438

Thanks to the whole team for a truly memorable day, my first time snorkeling but the team gave me the confidence ( and the safety ring ) to experience the reef - thank you 😊

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