Ocean Safari....where the rainforest meets the reef!
Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. This half day eco tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25 minute ride, guests are ready to swim with turtles and snorkel two fabulous locations at Mackay Reef. On most days the rainforest can be seen along the mainland beach whilst snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, home to an abundance of marine life as well as beautiful hard and soft corals.
The tour begins at Cape Tribulation beach where guests board the vessel bound for the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Ocean Safari vessel takes a maximum of 25 passengers allowing guests to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. The vessel is based on the original design of a rescue craft and is a rigid inflatable boat driven by 700hp engines. The experienced Skipper and Eco Host ensure the trip is filled with fun and appreciation of the Great Barrier Reef and the coastal rainforest of the Daintree, two world heritage areas side by side. Magical memories like these sometimes only happen once in a lifetime.
The Ocean Safari check in office is the Turtle Rock Cafe, Cape Tribulation Road and a courtesy bus pick up from Cape Tribulation accommodation is included. Ocean Safari has Advanced Eco Accreditation.
Daily Tour Departures from Cape Tribulation
Morning Tour - Check in 7.30am - Departs 8.30am, returns 12.30pm
Afternoon Tour - Check-in 11.30am - Departs 12.30pm, returns 4.30pm
Departs and returns to Cape Tribulation Beach (check in Turtle Rock Cafe). Courtesy pick up bus from Cape Tribulation accommodation. Please confirm pick-up times at least 24 hours prior to departure.
Extra Costs
- Sunsuit/Wetsuit - Available for hire
- Prescription Mask - Available for hire
- Water, Soft Drinks/Juice, Beer/Cider, Chocolate - Available for purchase