- Unique Reef Experience
- Tropical Dinner Buffet
- All Equipment Included
Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning Evening Trip
Witness the remarkable annual coral spawning phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef during Tusa Reef Tour’s unique evening tour.
Witness one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most incredible natural spectacles! Just after the full moon in late spring or early summer, the reef erupts into life as thousands of corals spawn simultaneously beneath the stars. It’s a breathtaking underwater phenomenon you have to see to believe.
Tusa Reef Tour’s dedicated coral spawning night trips from Cairns put you right in the heart of the action. Whether you’re a diver or snorkeller, dive into the darkness and experience the reef as it transforms during this extraordinary once-a-year event.
Please note: For our Coral Spawning trips, only Certified Diving and Snorkelling will be available. Introductory Diving will not be offered. Guided Dives are an additional $20.00 per dive. Guided Dives are compulsory if this is your first night dive. Coral spawning is a natural phenomenon and, as such, the timing, location and intensity of spawning can vary from year to year. While our coral spawning trips are scheduled around the predicted spawning period, we cannot guarantee that coral spawning will occur on the evening of your trip.
Dive into the darkness. Witness the spectacle. Experience the reef like never before.
$275 for snorkellers
Per Person (AUD$)
Departure Dates:
- Friday 30th October
- Saturday 31st October
- Saturday 28th November
- Sunday 29th November
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Itinerary
6.30 pm – Check-in at A Finger, Cairns Marina.
7:00 pm – We’ll set sail to the Outer Reef, where you’ll enjoy captivating commentary and reef information, including dive locations, interactive maps and visuals, and dive site briefings for Scuba Divers. Plus, get insider tips on what to look out for from our resident Marine Biologist.
8:30 pm – Once we arrive at Outer Reef Site #1, the real adventure begins! Take part in a snorkel or dive session and see coral spawning with your own eyes.
9.30 pm – After towelling off, refuel with teas and coffee served on board.
10.00pm – It’s time to jump back in the water for the second dive session for the evening.
11.00 pm – Enjoy a delicious dinner in the main deck area, or take advantage of one of the many open deck areas and enjoy your meal al fresco under the stars. While you dine, we will begin the journey back to Cairns.
1.30 am – Arrive back to the Cairns Marlin Marina. You might be tired, but we’re confident that the experience of witnessing the coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef is well worth the late night!
FAQs
Yes! For our trips, you’ll be travelling on the same vessel as all our other passengers – so if your travel partners are certified divers and others in your group are not, you’ll share your journey out on the reef together and complete your dives/snorkel experiences at the same sites.
You will also be asked to fill out an assessment form before snorkelling. If you are assessed as an at-risk snorkeller you may be required to wear a flotation device while snorkelling.
We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover you if your snorkel or dive trip is cancelled due to illness, poor weather, travel delays, lost luggage and legal costs. Travel insurance may not cover diving accidents and/or treatment/evacuation. For that we recommend separate insurance – see our Dive Insurance page for more information.
All equipment is included in the trip cost. For a snorkeller, this includes a snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuit, and waterproof headset for the audio commentary.
Safety & Medical Information
It is vital that all individuals engaging in introductory scuba diving are in good physical and mental health. Some medical conditions can pose a hazard during diving, and it is recommended that individuals with these conditions undergo evaluation by a physician. Visit our Can I Dive? page for more information.
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Prices are shown in Australian dollars and includes all equipment and tuition.
Prices valid to 31st March 2027. Price is per person and inclusive of GST and all fees, including the GBRMPA environmental management charge (EMC) which contributes directly to the management of the Marine Park.
$275 for snorkellers
Per Person (AUD$)
Departure Dates:
- Friday 30th October
- Saturday 31st October
- Saturday 28th November
- Sunday 29th November