Calypso Reef Cruises
Calypso Reef Cruises
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Great memories are built on great experiences and Calypso delivers both. From the dive enthusiast to the less experienced swimmer, Calypso Snorkel & Dive provides a unique and personalised experience for each guest. Calypso pride themselves on providing a fast, stable and enjoyable ride to the outer reef without over crowding the vessel. As an advanced eco certified operator, Calypso is committed to the protection of the reef through continual innovation, conservation and preservation processes.
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
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Travellers' Choice
2023

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Phil D
Wymondham, UK12 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
A lovely half day out. A trip from Port Douglas to the Low Isles. A pleasant boat journey to the Low Isles and back. We took the option of the glass bottom boat from the cruiser to the shore and the captain made sure there was plenty to see and was also very informative and explained things well. We snorkelled from the beach which was great for the less experienced . Excellent instructions from the crew.
Written 7 December 2023
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aimee
Bendigo, Australia1 contribution
Calypso cruises was awesome! Saw some amazing marine life including turtles, a reef shark and nemo! The visit to the three locations was awesome to see a different variety of fish and coral. Majority of the staff were friendly. Lots of food and water provided as well. Very good experience.
Written 6 December 2023
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Lucy F
1 contribution
Dec. 2023 • Couples
My boyfriend and I had an amazing day with Calypso Reef Cruises! The highlight of our day was completing a dive with our instructor Tim. He was extremely patient with us and made us feel very safe and confident during our dive. It was an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend!
Written 5 December 2023
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Cassandra D
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
We had the most amazing experience. Jorg, Phoebe and Acacia were very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make this trip fun and memorable. A special thanks goes out to Acacia who took time to have a one on one snorkelling lesson with me and made me feel comfortable. What a breath taking experience. All three of them had a great sense of humour and the time just flew. Thanks guys, you’ll were awesome 👏👏👏Cassandra
Written 4 December 2023
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Josh R
Flinders, Australia2 contributions
Recommend this highly to anyone . Staff were highly knowledgeable and friendly. The scuba was fantastic lots to see - bucket list item for me
Ticket off , particaly seeing and swimming over
Many turtles. Just incredible ❤️
Written 4 December 2023
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StaciP
Tokoroa, New Zealand3 contributions
Absolutely fantastic experience. Super quick to get out to the island so no need to worry about sea sickness etc, the boats nice and fast. The tour guides Jorg, Phoebe and Akashia were really helpful and knowledgeable. We did the glass bottom boat tour first where Jorg taught us about the different corals and species of fish. Then the snorkeling was brilliant saw Green Sea Turtles, loads of different fish and even a couple of reef sharks. It is definitely a tour that anyone can enjoy no matter their swimming capabilities.
Written 29 November 2023
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Alan A
2 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We were first time snorkellers, in our 60's. We couldn't have picked a better team to go with. Very safety conscious, helpful and friendly. Their knowledge of the reef and everything in it was wonderful. We will definately be doing it again and recommend it to anyone who is a bit unsure about doing it. You won't regret it. 😃
Written 28 November 2023
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Jacob E
2 contributions
Lovely cruise with great snorkelling. The staff were incredibly helpful and efficient. We went to 3 dive spots and had one of the best snorkel experiences of our lives.

The boat was a bit busy, but other than that great experience.
Written 26 November 2023
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mustang sally
Milwaukee, WI10 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Family
We went on the all-day Calypso blue catamaran for diving and snorkeling out to Opal Reef on the GBR, northeast of Port Douglas. The boat crew were most friendly. Two of us dove and witnessed amazing corals and sea-life. You have the opportunity to do up to three senate dives if you wish. Our dive master Tim was great and he took good care of his underwater flock. Two of us snorkeled on the reef, at three different locations, and it was simply spectacular. Reminiscent in the abundance and variety of sea-life and corals like at Caneel Bay and Jamaica 30 years ago, this snorkeling surpasses both. Phoebe of Calpso gave the passengers a highly informative presentation on the local sea-like, corals and origin of the GBR. We highly recommend this tour if you really want to see the GBR close- up.
Written 26 November 2023
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kelseym_az
Phoenix, AZ1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
He was so patient and kind, especially with my being very nervous for my first ever ocean dive. Thank you for helping me cross off the biggest item on my bucket list! ♥
Written 25 November 2023
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