Best overall
Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 95 · from $175
Things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $6 per person, and 9 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 75 · from $15
Best with kids
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 94 · from $207
Most proven
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 91 · from $170
Best short trip
Cairns Jet Boat Ride
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 81 · from $69
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran | 95 | Peak Performance | $175 | 9h | 4.9/5 (2,676) | Free to 24h before |
| Ocean Free: Small Group Great Barrier Reef & Green Island Tour | 95 | 90+ Club | $225 | 9h | 4.9/5 (678) | Free to 24h before |
| Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour | 94 | 90+ Club | $207 | 9h | 4.8/5 (2,014) | Free to 24h before |
| Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive | 93 | 90+ Club | $130 | 4.5h | 4.8/5 (1,627) | Free to 24h before |
| Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour | 92 | 90+ Club | $180 | 7.5h | 4.9/5 (1,069) | Free to 24h before |
| Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour | 91 | 90+ Club | $220 | 11h | 4.7/5 (913) | Free to 24h before |
| Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns | 91 | 90+ Club | $170 | 8.5h | 4.7/5 (3,917) | Free to 24h before |
| Cairns: All Inclusive Waterfalls and Rainforest Tour | 90 | 90+ Club | $75 | 11h | 4.7/5 (765) | Free to 24h before |
| Cairns Rainforest River Tubing | 90 | 90+ Club | $38 | 4.5h | 4.7/5 (739) | Free to 24h before |
| Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns | 90 | Exceptional | $209 | 12h | 4.7/5 (872) | Free to 24h before |
| Half Day Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour | 89 | Exceptional | $159 | 5h | 4.9/5 (371) | Free to 24h before |
| Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive | 89 | Exceptional | $160 | 12h | 4.9/5 (693) | Free to 24h before |
| Fun, Falls and Forest Day Trip from Cairns | 89 | Exceptional | $199 | 12h | 4.9/5 (967) | Free to 24h before |
| Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour | 89 | Exceptional | $160 | 8h | 4.7/5 (861) | Free to 24h before |
| Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour | 88 | Exceptional | $179 | 9h | 4.7/5 (1,135) | Free to 24h before |
| From Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Wildlife & Waterfalls | 88 | Exceptional | $169 | 10h | 4.9/5 (906) | Free to 24h before |
| Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip | 88 | Exceptional | $205 | 10h | 4.6/5 (2,040) | Free to 24h before |
| Cairns Half Day Tour a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Experience | 88 | Exceptional | $119 | 4h | 4.8/5 (517) | Free to 24h before |
| Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns | 87 | Exceptional | $235 | 8.5h | 4.6/5 (1,357) | Free to 24h before |
| Premium Half-Day Outer Reef Snokel Tour | 86 | Exceptional | $165 | 6h | 4.7/5 (533) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.
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