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Australia · summer (Jun-Aug)

Summer in Cairns: Best Tours & Activities

Great Barrier Reef day trips, Daintree rainforest treks, Esplanade lagoon swims. Boat trips, beach clubs, rooftop tours, outdoor food markets and long-daylight walking tours in Cairns — peak-season activities worth the crowds, all skip-the-line.

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The Cairns, Australia coastline can be viewed from above and below on a snorkeling and diving excursion to the Great Barrier Reef.
8h 30m

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal on this snorkeling and diving cruise on the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $195 a person
Snorkelling at Green Island
3h to 12h

Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

With the choice of three daily departures from Cairns, this Green Island cruise is perfect for visitors with limited time, offering a half or full day experience (up to 7 hours).

  • Free cancellation
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From $90 a person
35 min

Cairns Jet Boat Ride

Hold on tight as your expert captain performs exciting spins and maneuvers, keeping you refreshed with splashes along the way.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $67 a person
5h to 24h

Barcelona Buzz Summer Package – Full Moon, Rooftop & Boat

Three iconic parties.

  • Free cancellation
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From $80 a person
5h to 9h

Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns

Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience, just 45 minutes from Cairns by fast catamaran.

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From $110 a person
Semi-submarine
4h

Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns

Explore the tropical paradise of Green Island on a half day trip from Cairns.

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From $78 a person
Scenic Flight over Green Island
40 min

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $205 a person
1h 30m

Split Riviera Panoramic Sunset Cruise with Summer Vibes on Boat

Summer evenings in Dalmatia.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $33 a person
Cairns's Newest Catamaran
9h

Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran

Dive, snorkel and sail the Great Barrier Reef with an award-winning company with 30 years’ experience operating personalized day tours to the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $195 a person
7h 30m

Cairns Combo: Cairns River Cruise & Small group Cairns City Sights

See the best of Cairns in a day with a 1.25-hour morning Cairns River Cruise Tour, cruising the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.

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From $177 a person
6h 15m

Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns

Enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Island and kick back in paradise!

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From $77 a person
8h

Sunlover Reef Cruises Cairns Great Barrier Reef Experience

Travel by air-conditioned catamaran from Cairns Marina to our Moore Reef Pontoon located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, perfectly positioned and equipped for you to explore this...

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  • Instant confirmation
From $217 a person
Continuous Sunset
1h to 1h 10m

Adventure Boat Tours - Sunset Water Tour in St. Augustine

We hope to make this your favorite memory to your visit in St Augustine - sharing the history and nature of St Augustine are our favorite things.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $44 a person
3h 20m

Summer Whale Watching Tour in a Zodiac Boat in Victoria

Join us for a thrilling whale watching experience on the Salish Sea aboard our 12-passenger open-air Zodiac vessels.

  • 4.7★ · 364 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $139 a person
9h

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

The ultimate 1-day adventure combining Sunlover Cruises 2 top selling tours.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $239 a person
4h

Boat Tour Open Bar A Floor Arraial do Cabo

Boat tour in Arraial do Cabo - Open Bar - 1 floor - can take cooler - has no toboggan - exit 11h (check-in until 10:30h) Support boat for landing on the beaches | Wi-Fi |...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $14 a person
8h 30m

Small-Group Afternoon Cairns City Tour with Harbour Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a small group Cairns afternoon guided tour, showcasing the best of Australia's most famous tropical city.

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From $192 a person
3h

Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise

Immerse yourself in the exclusive and unparalleled experience of Cairns’ sole dinner cruise, where you'll be greeted with a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, beer, or a...

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From $103 a person
Kuranda Scenic Railway
7h

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Cairns

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Cairns.

  • Free cancellation
  • Likely to sell out
From $114 a person
1h

Cairns Hop on Hop Off

Discover Cairns with ease on Cairns Hop on Hop Off Bus!

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From $32 a person
8h 30m

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns

Join Divers Den for an unforgettable day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, around 90 minutes from Cairns.

  • 4.6★ · 1346 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $195 a person
1h 30m

Cairns Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in tropical style with a relaxing Cairns Sunset Cruise through the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.

  • 4.7★ · 141 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
2h

Cairns Aquarium by Twilight Tour

Gain exclusive after hours entry to Cairns Aquarium and embark on a guided tour with a wildlife educator.

  • 4.8★ · 54 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $63 a person
4h 30m

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the...

  • 4.7★ · 713 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person

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