Can I visit the Great Barrier Reef if I can't swim?
- tarajreynolds
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
Yes! There are many ways to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef if you are a non-swimmer. You are spoiled for choice! Read on...
You can enjoy a full day on the Great Barrier Reef all thanks to an activity platform (also called a Pontoon) like this one with Reef Magic located at Moore Reef.
Not Snorkelling? Not a problem! Check out the inclusions of your day:
🛥️Glass Bottom Boat Tours
🛥️Semi-Sumbersible Boat Tours
🐠Underwater Observitory
🔬Marine Biology Lab
☀️Use of the Sun Lounges
🍹Large spacious bar area
🐟Fish Feeding Presentation
🍴Morning Tea, Buffet Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Want to explore more? You can get a scuba diver's point of view on a helmet dive as you walk along a guided circut, without even getting your hair wet!
There is something for everyone at Moore Reef. Click the button below for more information and to book this amazing day out on the Great Barrier Reef.
You can mix things up a bit by visiting 2 reef locations in one day! Start by enjoying a couple of hours at the Sunlover Activity Platform and then spend the afternoon at iconic Fitzroy Island
There is a variety of activities to enjoy at both locations:
🛥️Glass Bottom Boat Tours
🛥️Semi-Sumbersible Boat Tours
🐠Underwater Observitory
☀️Use of the Sun Lounges
🍴Buffet Lunch at Zephyrs Restaurant at Fitzroy Island
🚶Rainforest walks at Fitzroy Island
⛱️Access to award winning Nudey Beach
Want to explore more? Take your experience to the next level on a 10 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to get a birds eye view of the reef.
Your day will be spent with ample time of reef and relaxation. Click the button below for more information and to book this amazing day out on the Great Barrier Reef.
How about spending your time on a secluded Tropical Island? The Frankland Islands are located south from Cairns, a 40 minute coach ride away.
This small group day trip will make you feel like your a million of miles away. Included:
🚌Coach transfers from Cairns CBD
🚢Rainforest River Cruise
🛥️Semi-Submersible Boat Tour
🚶Guided Island Walk with a Marine Biologist
🏴☠️Treasure Hunt for the children
🚣Use of Kayaks
🍴Picnic Buffet Lunch Beachside
Capture your experience to re-live over and over with adding Go Pro hire to your booking.
Your friends & family will be green with envy after they see the photos of your time on Green Island AND the Outer Barrier Reef...a great day with Great Adventures
There is a variety of activities to enjoy at both locations:
🌿Rainforest Boardwalks at Green Island
⛱️Beach time
🐊A visit to Marineland Melinasia (zoo, aquarium, tribal art & more) at own expense.
🛥️The most spacious Semi-Sumbersible Boat Tour
🐠Underwater Observitory
☀️Use of the Sun Lounges
🍴Morning Tea, Buffet Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Anyone over 12 years of age can upgrade to a unique experience where you can walk (no swimming required) on the sea floor amongst the tropical fish and marine life. An experience at Green Island like no other!
