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Discover Bait Reef Snorkel or Dive the Great Barrier Reef

Dive or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with this small and exclusive tour to some of the reef’s lesser-visited but most pristine areas.

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Details at a glance

Opening hours
Operating: Daily, pending schedule changes and charters

8.00am - 4.00pm
Pricing
Please refer to the Explore booking portal for pricing; Full Day Snorkel or Full Day Cert Dive.
Inclusions
  • Hydraulically lowered stairs and platform that rests just below water level makes access to the reef easy and comfortable.
  • Also featuring lounge style seating, air conditioned interior, partially shaded deck and fresh water hot and cold showers onboard.
  • A sumptuous lunch is provided on the dive vessel, plus morning and afternoon tea.
  • Includes high quality Mares Diving & Snorkelling gear; wetsuits/stinger suits & flotation jackets (if required).
Sights and highlights
  • Small tour groups, so you can have a more intimate experience.
  • Two different snorkeling locations around Bait Reef
  • Travel in comfort on one of Hamilton Island’s 24-metre catamarans.
  • Enjoy using quality Mares diving and snorkelling gear, wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required).
Sample itinerary
  • 7.45am check in at Explore dock on the marina.
  • 8.00am - Depart Hamilton Island Marina for Bait Reef Marine Park.
  • 10.00am - Arrive Bait Reef Marine Park for diving and snorkelling.
  • 2.00pm - Depart Bait Reef Marine Park for Hamilton Island Marina.
  • 4.00pm - Arrive back at Hamilton Island Marina.
  • A  minimum of 3.5 hours spent on location
What to bring
  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimmers
  • Credit card for extra drinks or souvenirs.
  • Light jacket or warm clothes for after swimming.
Booking information
Bookings are essential. Please book online, or visit the Tour Desk located in the Resort Centre. Full Day Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef Full Day Cert Dive the Great Barrier Reef
How to get there
Explore's Pure Dive and Reef Explorer vessels are located in the Marina Village at A9/10 Arm, opposite Explore's office.
Terms and Conditions

Please refer to the Explore booking portal for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies. Additionally, please also refer to the Hamilton Island Tour Desk Terms and Conditions.

Cancellation policy

Please refer to the Explore booking portal for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies.

The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, prices and timings are subject to change at any time.