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Passions of Paradise Reef Tour
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Dive, Snorkel, Sail the Great Barrier Reef aboard Passions of Paradise, Cairns newest and most luxurious catamaran. Sailing daily, let our friendly, dedicated staff introduce you to another world teeming with exotic fish life, coral gardens, and spectacular views. Visiting two sites daily we have a selection of over 24 Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations to choose from offering you the best location tailored the days conditions! Dive or snorkel with Cairns's friendliest crew! Every afternoon, our bar opens, and guests relax in comfort as we raise the sails and cruise back to Cairns.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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pintardo
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Exceeded expectations
July 2022
The Passions of Paradise team are friendly, helpful and full of knowledge. This tour was well worth the price and every effort was made to make all passengers feel welcome and safe. The staff took the time to check that the passengers were enjoying their experience and offer extra assistance when necessary. Travelling with a 10 year old child with limited snorkelling experience in open water was made much easier by the helpful crew who guided her around the snorkelling site with a life ring to hold on to. They gently encouraged and cheered her on, making for a successful snorkelling adventure. Nothing was too much trouble for this crew. The sites were colourful and populated by bright, active fish and the moorings were close to the reef for easy access. Lunch was delicious. Thanks to everyone on the Passions of Paradise team. Your systems work well, from the booking process (both online and then on the phone when changing our booking to add in a dive), the check in process and the tour itself. Particularly all the safety checks to ensure everyone was accounted for. All of these things make a big contribution to the overall experience, however the true value lies in the Passions staff, they are a credit to the company and made our tour thoroughly enjoyable.
Written 21 July 2022
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Passions Team
Hi team! We just wanted to take a moment and thank you for such a wonderful review! We are truly glad that we were able to make your visit to the Great Barrier Reef so wonderful. Thanks again!
Written 24 July 2022
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John S
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent reef tour
Apr 2021 • Couples
Excellent trip to the Great Barrier Reef. The crew was amazing and extremely professional. Russel looked after us while in the water and provided great support for people who were not confident with the swimming. They have all the equipment required for scuba diving and snorkeling. They provide food, tea and coffee and you can purchase alcohol to the bar at very decent prices. They also have a crew member taking photos in the water and you have the possibility of purchasing them once the trip is over. Totally recommend.
Written 14 April 2021
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cheryl a
Branxton, Australia84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful Adventure
July 2020
So glad we chose this tour. We felt immediately a part of the Passions 3 family. It is locally owned and a great deal of time and education goes into the conservation of the wonderful Great Barrier Reef. Their care and attention of my husband who has a bit of a tricky heart was outstanding. So he could enjoy the reef, Russell the marine biologist personally escorted us snorkelling so we could marvel at the biodiversity of thousands of fish, the coral and other creatures. Simon was also exceptional and how can we go past Captain Craig who is multi talented and perhaps should be nominated for an Oscar.
Highly recommended tour.
Written 25 July 2020
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Laetitia
Treuen, Germany11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing Dive/Snorkel Tour
July 2020 • Couples
My boyfriend and I did two introductory dives just yesterday and it was amazing!
Due to my medical history I was not able to go scuba diving on the day we planned to but they just rebooked us for the next day (free of charge) which was even better because we saw a lot of marine wildlife!
We went to two spots in Milln reef where you cannot just find colourful corals, but also sea turtles, rays and lots different fish including the amazing parrotfish and clownfish. We even were lucky enough to swim with a four meter long minkewhale! Diving with these animals is an unforgettable experience!
The dive was super easy thanks to the amazing crew. They explained the theory very well and help you with getting into the gear. My boyfriend and I had our own dive instructor Simon who was great! I felt very safe when diving with him and he guided us to some really nice spots. Passions of Paradise even has a marine photographer on board who is taking photos of you and the wildlife! The photos Sota took are amazing and definitely worth to purchase!
After the scuba dive you have enough time to do some snorkelling on your own.
The food on board is very tasty. They provide you with a vegetarian-friendly buffet for lunch with hot and cold dishes, as well as fruit, tea and coffee.
On the way back to Cairns Russell held a presentation about the reef and about taking action to save it which was very interesting and fun to listen to thanks to his humour. I personally like that Passions of Paradise are helping to save the GBR and also the rainforest with numerous of different projects.
As a conclusion - This trip is definitely worth your money! Don’t be afraid of going scuba diving because it’s a whole different experience than just snorkelling and you will remember it your whole life, that’s for sure!
Written 13 July 2020
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Tom Mazur
Maasmechelen, Belgium51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very impressed by the entire staff!
Oct 2022 • Friends
Very impressed by the entire organization!
If you want to spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef! Don’t look further please!
These guys know what they are doing and they do it goooood! As a dive instructor myself I was super impressed by the level of professionalism of the instructors. Amazing briefing (by Ada) and execution under water! Congratulations ladies and gentlemen! Special thanks to our personal instructor Nivi who was simply the best!
The vessel is very spacious, super clean and amazingly comfortable! If you need a break from the sun there is also a lot of space in the shade.
I went with my group of 17 people in total and some of them got sick! The staff was super, genuinely caring and helping the people that didn’t feel well. Thanks for that!
The food was delicious! There was a buffet with very tasty and healthy food!
Can only recommend this amazing company. Keep up the good work and I’m looking forward for the next trip!
Thanks from me and the entire group!
Written 4 October 2022
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PassionsofParadise
Hi team! Thanks so much for your wonderful review of your trip with us! We will definitely pass along your comments to the crew, especially Ada and Nivi. We hope you enjoy the rest of your travels, and thanks again!
Written 10 October 2022
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Storman65
Sydney, Australia24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The crew made the difference ...
Mar 2021 • Couples
Had rotten weather , large sea’s and people throwing up everywhere, but we had an absolute ball. Once at the reef, though still a bit choppy, the snorkling was great and we saw lots of fish and coral. The best part of the whole day was the crew. They were cheery , even while collecting spew bags and bent over backwards to interact with every passenger on a one to one basis. Simon, the purser , was outstanding . The crew was young, but very understanding of every ones needs. Vinney made an outstanding lunch and his fudge was to die for. This is the operator you need to use when you want to got to the reef.
Written 22 April 2021
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Derek L
Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Book this trip if in Cairns. Thanks to dive instructor Simon
July 2021
First time on the reef and a intro dive.
A beautiful craft, there was so much deck space, never felt at all crowded. (They don't pack people on anyway)
We were made to feel very welcome, and through out the trip, their hospitality was excellent.
Simon was our buddy diver, and whilst we were not at all nervous, his skill in observation of us not really knowing anything about diving, ensured we did everything right. The dive was great fun with him.
Snorkelling twice, we saw lots of soft and hard coral and very colourful fish.
I partly chose Passions, on other recommendations, and the fact the craft was a catamaran with a massive mask. The trip back, the huge sail went up, and it made for a yachting experience on the return trip. Absolutely fantastic. No other craft offers this sail experience to my knowledge.
Highly recommend, thanks for a great day. Derek and Paul, Melbourne
Written 31 July 2021
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Piper D
84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Went over and above
Apr 2021 • Couples
We had the best time with Passions on our snorkel and dive trip. We put a lot of research into who we wanted to use and these guys didn’t disappoint. Personable and professional from start to end. We loved the different reef spots. Able to see turtles, nemo and a shark. Learned a lot on the way back with Russell’s presentation and really just had a nice relaxing time. We were very impressed!
Written 16 April 2021
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Pip
Darwin, Australia40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic day on the reef
Nov 2020 • Solo
Massive thanks to the crew on board Passions III who took me out to the Great Barrier Reef today. Two fantastic dives, some awesome snorkelling, fresh fruit platters and a fantastic cooked lunch. Big thank you to Kirsty and Remi for the dives - always felt completely safe but they both also allowed me to explore without feeling like it was too close to a guide. And to Russell; your joking personality was a great addition for a solo traveller, always bringing the laughs. Would highly recommend this very professional crew!
Written 13 November 2020
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Robbie F
Sydney, Australia19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing Experience and Wonderful Crew
Oct 2020
A wonderful experience, the superstar crew were fun, friendly, always smiling, knowledgeable, passionate and professional. They looked after everyone from the moment we stepped foot on the boat. Just amazing. Highly recommend this crew. The reef was just spectacular, plenty snorkelling and diving time. A great day all round.
Written 29 October 2020
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