"OCEAN FREE" Great Barrier Reef & Green Island TourExclusive - Only 25 Guests - Great Customer Service

Extremely personal Great Barrier Reef Tour with outstanding customer service. We connect with our guests to ensure their expectations are met.

Ocean Free offers you the opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef as it was intended. Ocean Free is the only operator in Cairns to offer a personal sailing reef and island tour. Sail, snorkel and scuba dive aboard personalised tours with fun and professional crew. Explore Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with Ocean Free. Whether or not you have previous snorkel or dive experience, let us show you the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and this stunning tropical island paradise. Sail Ocean Free for that personal touch.

Dear all, we are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to have you visit our beautiful Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region! Once you visit the Great Barrier Reef - it casts a spell on you and the more you visit and learn about this amazing World Heritage Icon the more you want to return....and we also love to have you back! Both Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom follow all legislative and WPH&S requirements for recreational snorkelling and diving, are ATEC accredited for travel safety, and follow all Industry State and Federal requirements of the present time. If you have any queries please let us know on info@oceanfree.com.au or phone +61 7 40521111 – we are here to help! We would sincerely love the opportunity to give you all a great day on the Great Barrier Reef. Much love Taryn, Perry, Jazz and the Ocean Free & Ocean Freedom family.

Why Travel with Ocean Free

We're Unique

The only Cairns operator to offer a real sail, reef and island experience, with time on Green Island. On Ocean Free the engines really do get switched off (wind prevailing).

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Escape the Crowds

Ocean Free has an exclusive reef mooring, where only our guests snorkel and dive. You can snorkel straight off the boat at any time or try an introductory dive.

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Personalised Tour

You’re a name not a number, with a crew to guest ratio of 1:6. We take a maximum of 25 guests, even though Ocean Free is surveyed for 52. Outstanding customer service.

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The Best Crew

Our crew really do make the difference, with enthusiasm and service, ensuring all our guests have a memorable and safe Great Barrier Reef experience.

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Exclusive Snorkel Site

Snorkel Pinnacle Reef by just stepping straight off the boat. Take part in our complimentary snorkel tours and be blown away by the different species and colours of corals. Learn all about the reef with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable crew Equipment provided.

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Dive the Reef

Ocean Free offer non-certified diving (no experience needed) and certified diving. All dives are guided and the highest ratio of dive instructor to diver is offered. We take your safety seriously.

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Environment

Ocean Free is an Advanced Eco Certified product. Throughout our years of operating we have always and continue to have a strong commitment to protecting our beautiful Great Barrier Reef.

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Value for Money

This is a great value for money day tour with lots of inclusions. You have up to 4.5 hours to explore Pinnacle Reef on the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island.

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OCEAN FREE Testimonials

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

4.9

Based on 1483 reviews

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Want to say huge thank you to Hugo (from France) our diving guide for taking care of us and literally pulling us during our dive to show us the Great Barrier Reef up close. Coming from New York, it was our first time is Australia and first time scuba diving, and because of Hugo, we were very comfortable and felt safe in the water. Also, big thank you to Tom and his company for taking care of literally everything for us, including teaching us some techniques on our second dive. We would do this activity again, and would recommend it to anyone interested. Cheers. -Olivia and John

John

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Really great experience!! All the staff were super accommodating and friendly and made the tour as enjoyable as possible. A few of us were less experienced swimmers, so the staff stayed with us while we were snorkelling and showed us the best spots.Also got to go on a glass bottom boat tour twice and learn about the reef.And lunch was fantastic; prawns, smoked salmon, etc.Honestly cannot rate these guys highly enough 💫💫💫💫💫

Meghan P.

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Absolutely Incredible and Perfect for Non-Swimmers!From start to finish, the entire day was fantastic - the boat, the crew, the experiences, and the service were all brilliant.What really stood out was how welcoming and beginner-friendly they were.As a non-swimmer, we were initially very nervous about getting into the water. However, the dive crew was exceptionally patient, reassuring, and attentive. They took the time to explain everything clearly and provided much support, making us feel completely safe and comfortable the entire time. They guided us step-by-step through the basics, allowing us to experience the underwater world with zero stress.If you are a beginner or a non-swimmer looking for a safe, fun, and magical diving experience, this is the crew to book with.Thank you so much team for giving us an amazing experience to cherish forever 💙

Priyanka

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Fantastic tour. The staff could not have done more to meet everyone’s needs and expectations and were so helpful.Snorkelling tour guides (Paul and Ollie) were exceptional !

Charmaine W.

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We had the most amazing day with Ocean Freedom! My daughter did an introductory dive, and she absolutely loved it. The crew were so patient, encouraging, and professional throughout our trip.  On the way out to the reef, we were lucky to see the juvenile humpback whales breaching, which was an unexpected bonus.  We swam with turtles, saw so many beautiful tropical fish, a stingray, and even got to watch two octopuses mating! What really made the day special, though, was the crew. Every single staff member was so friendly, helpful, and clearly passionate about what they do.A huge thank you to Mia and Ollie for making our day so memorable. You were all fantastic!  If you're thinking about visiting the Great Barrier Reef, I can't recommend Ocean Freedom highly enough!

Kerryn L.

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Thank you, Ocean Freedom crew, for providing us with such an incredible snorkeling experience. From start to finish, the service was exceptional. The breakfast and lunch provided were delicious, and every team member was friendly, professional, and incredibly supportive. Their care and enthusiasm made the whole experience even more enjoyable.A special thank you to Luke for going above and beyond to make our trip so memorable. Your kindness, support, and positive attitude truly made a difference.Thank you all for creating such unforgettable memories—we highly recommend Ocean Freedom!

Sonima K.

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Fantastic full day cruise today. Staff were absolutely amazing, so knowledgeable and helpful. We saw a whale and the reef was brimming with a huge variety of fish and coral. We even saw a number of green sea turtles. Our teens stayed off their phones the entire trip unless they were taking photos which is amazing!. Food was delicious and plentiful throughout the day. Thank you! From Merryn, Stuart.

Stuart D.

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Brilliant day out! Staff were friendly, professional, informative, hard working and great fun. We felt well looked after. Plenty of food, snacks and a tasty lunch. Beautiful dive/snorkeling locations and a spacious, comfortable boat. Highly recommend!

Dan P.

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The whole day was fantastic the staff were genuine and friendly not the fake canned niceties that you get at other tourist setups and you can have a reasonably priced beer on the way home. Wish I could give 6 stars

Michael L.

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THE BEST boat in Cairns! The crew was absolutely top notch- helpful, fun, informative. The service, food, snorkeling were amazing- boat is just the right size.It may be a little more than some boats but it’s absolutely worth the extra money. We did another boat the day before and it was worlds apart in experience.The other patrons on the boat were also polite and had great etiquette. I share this because The customers on the larger boat we did the day before with the water slides etc also attracted tourists who weren’t really there to appreciate the reef.

Stephanie C.

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工作人員每位都細心體貼詢問你的感受，如評價所說，絕對值得5星。非常推薦！

Penny C.

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Reallly amazing crew. Loved every bit of it. One of the best experiences so far.

Prashant B.

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If you miss this you will miss the best experience in scuba diving. Absolutely entertaining crew amazing hospitality and unlimited fun throughout the trip best thing i did in Cairns.

Aashish B.

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Hemos ido a bucear al arrecife y todo de 10. La atención del personal, la embarcación y nuestra guia Tee que estuvo todo momento sobresaliente. Así que totalmente recomendables.

Pablo

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We loved our reef adventure with Ocean Freedom. The staff were amazing and so accommodating, loads of food from pastries and fruit when you board to cheese and crackers and cake at the end of the day.

Kym H.

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We had a great time out on the reef, great company and service on board.

Eric

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So amazing!! Spent so much time snorkeling, seeing the Great Barrier Reef has been a dream of mine forever. Boat is crewed by amazing people. Felt a bit seasick on the way in- crept up such that I didn't have time to towel off before running to the rail. Crew member noticed my shivering and brought me a splash jacket ❤️ a true queen 👑 can't speak highly enough of the experience

Aspen H.

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Had an incredible trip on Ocean Free out to Green Island. Everything about it was excellent, the boat, food and equipment were perfect. The best thing was the crew, Ryan, Reece and Tom were so friendly, knowledgeable and patient. They are a credit to a very well run operation.

Mark G.

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Excellent day trip to the reef . Skipper Mat and crew were awesome. First class , friendly service with a good helping of reef knowledge passed on . Shout out to our guides Storm and Archie , thanks again👌🏻

John E.

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Outstanding day out on Ocean Free. Combo of snorkelling, diving, Green Island stop and sailing home. The amazing crew made everything easy, kept us safe and very well fed, showed us some fantastic marine ecosystems. Highly recommend this boat for a first reef experience. Thanks Matt, Ti, Amber and Brosman.

Alexandra M.

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From start to finish it was an amazing experience. All the staff are enthusiastic about their job, friendly, patient ( my youngest is normally not a brave one and he had the best time ).Morning intro dive location is stunning, mature healthy reef with a great variety in soft and hard coral, with all the fishy friends you would expect and many that were welcome surprises.After the dive had plenty of time to snorkel still, before a delicious lunch.Second dive just as breathtaking in a completely different way. Visiting the GBR has been a dream for 20+ years and I couldn't have asked for more.Thank you all for the amazing day.

Eric M.

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Mia is the best instructor I’ve seen

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Amanda Palanzo F.

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My husband and I booked the sail trip to green island to snorkel/dive the GBR. We prefer smaller tour groups, so we were very pleased that there were only 8 guests! It was quite windy that day, which made for great sailing, but unfortunately, there was low visibility in the water. Nevertheless, we still got to see the beautiful coral, giant clams, anemones and colorful fish. The crew was very professional, friendly and engaging. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We are very happy we chose Ocean Free over one of the larger tours. Highly recommend! Amanda & Eric - Scottsdale AZ, USA

Carole D.

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We had an absolutely fantastic day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. The crew were friendly, professional and made everyone feel safe and welcome from the moment we boarded. I would highly recommend this cruise.

Kerry C.

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Went today and the whole day was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were so helpful and friendly especially to someone as novice as me, Anna was patient, supportive and an amazing guide, the atmosphere on the trip was great, met some lovely fellow travellers and the singing by the staff at the end was hilarious, would recommend this to anyone visiting the Great Barrier Reef.

Mary J S.

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My husband and I did two intro dives with Ocean Freedom and can't say enough positives about them. The crew was absolutely phenomenal, one of the best dive boats we've been on. We're certified, but hadn't been diving in 5 years. We did 2 dives with Paul to refresh and he was great, patient, kind, and attentive. Captain Mike was solid and kept an eye on everyone in the water. Oliver and Anna made sure everything was in order and the other crew were great, too. Danishes, fruit, tea, and coffee in the morning, lunch was salads, prawns, lunch meat, and chicken and then an afternoon snack of fruit, cheese and crackers, and cake. Ample time to dive and also snorkel at 2 sites. About 50 on the boat today, max of 75. It did not feel crowded, and the crew focused on keeping everyone safe while having an amazing time.

Jolsna V.

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Amazing support . Highly recommend ..

Anil H.

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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 M.

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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 K.

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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 W.

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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 K.

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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 S.

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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 E.

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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 P.

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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 H.

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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 M.

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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 Q.

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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 W.

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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

Terry M.

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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 T.

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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 K.

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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 M.

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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 B.

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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!

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Mark D.

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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 W.

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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

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