# Private cruise in Cairns, Australia

> From $575, rated 4.82 across 62 verified reviews. It clears all three tests: the private-travel price floor, at least 50 verified reviews and a combined rating of 4.5 or better.

| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $575 | supplier catalogue, read 11 August 2026. Indicative, not a quote |
| Combined rating | 4.82 | operator platform and TripAdvisor combined |
| Verified reviews | 62 | operator platform and TripAdvisor combined |
| Category | On the water | assigned by us from the listing |
| Duration | 8 hours | supplier catalogue |

**Private.** The operator runs this for your party alone.

## What the price covers

- Semi-Submersible Tour for each guest (weather permitting)
- Cruise onboard the fastest, most luxurious catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations
- Mini-bar with complimentary snacks (chocolates, chips etc.)
- BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh fish, prawns, steak, salads (Veg, GF, DF & Vegan options)
- Private coffee machine with coffee and tea amenities
- 5 hours reef time with an included guided snorkel tour

## What it does not cover

- Scuba Diving - optional add-on up to 3 Introductory or Certified Dives - contact reservations
- Discounted Helicopter Flights - optional add-ons, contact reservations POA
- Return Transfers - optional add-on, contact reservations
- Additional guests - price is listed for 2 adults. Call Reservations to add more guests (costs apply)

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Questions

**What is this cruise experience?** It is a cruise in Cairns, Australia, with an indicative duration of 8 h 30 min. The operator lists this as a private experience for your party.

**Is it private or shared?** The operator lists this as a private experience for your party. The operator page remains the source for the final party size and booking conditions.

**What does it cost?** From $575, which is the lowest published starting price at our catalogue read on 11 August 2026. It moves with season, group size and availability, and the operator page is where the figure you pay is set.

**What does the starting price cover?** The operator page lists these inclusions: Semi-Submersible Tour for each guest (weather permitting), Cruise onboard the fastest, most luxurious catamaran visiting two exclusive outer reef locations, Mini-bar with complimentary snacks (chocolates, chips etc.). Its listed exclusions are: Scuba Diving - optional add-on up to 3 Introductory or Certified Dives - contact reservations, Discounted Helicopter Flights - optional add-ons, contact reservations POA. Recheck every inclusion for the date and party size you select.

**What should I confirm before booking?** Confirm the meeting point, duration, party format, mobility requirements, cancellation terms and any weather or activity restrictions on the operator page.

**Should travel insurance be checked for this trip?** Yes, it is worth checking a policy against cruise, the destination, cancellation, medical care and transport disruption. Open the cover desk. The insurer decides coverage.

**Why is this one on the list?** It clears our minimum published starting-price requirement, review-volume requirement and rating floor. This one carries 62 verified reviews at 4.82. The method is published in full.

**Where do the rating and the review count come from?** The operator platform and TripAdvisor combined, read from the supplier catalogue on 11 August 2026. Nothing on this page is typed by hand, and if the experience is withdrawn this page disappears rather than showing a price that no longer exists.

**Who takes the booking, and does the price change?** You book with the operator, on their site, at their price. We earn a commission afterwards and it never changes what you pay. We do not hold the booking, the payment or the cancellation.

## Book it

[Check availability with the operator](https://www.viator.com/tours/Cairns-and-the-Tropical-North/Gold-Class-VIP-Great-Barrier-Reef-Experience-aboard-Evolution/d754-3253P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00082625&medium=link&campaign=linenharbour) (affiliate link, sponsored).

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