The Great Barrier Reef

in 2015/2016 I lived in Melbourne Australia. Right before my visa was about to expire and I was going to go back to New York City, I got to visit the Great Barrier Reef, a true wonder of the world that is 2,300km long.

the boats that take you to the reef. About and hour+ ride

A natural wonder the same length from Vancouver to the Mexican border, consisting of 900 islands and 2,900 individual reefs. Yep, it’s the world’s largest coral reef and the largest living structure on the planet. So amazing it can be seen from outer space!

One of the guys on the ship had a drone ans was kind enough to share some of his shots with me :)

Yes. Any wonder it’s a wonder?

Another Drone shot

I was afraid it wouldn't live up to its hype and the trek from Melbourne to Cains and the hour and a half boat ride would all be for null. But boy was I wrong!!!

Make the most of your visit to the Great Barrier Reef on a full-day tour by fast boat, with five hours to enjoy two premium spots on the reef with snorkeling included. Have the option to scuba dive or take a helicopter flight in order to experience the reef from all angles. A delicious barbecue lunch is served on board. Expert guides welcome both newcomers and experienced marine enthusiasts to enjoy a day on one of the most famous reefs in the world.

Your Great Barrier Reef experience begins in the morning with one of the fastest trips to the reef from the Cairns mainland, covering the distance in a little over an hour. After checking in, step aboard your deluxe boat, which holds a maximum of 100 people, including expert guides who make sure that you are comfortable throughout the day. My guide was named Simon and we are still facebook friends to this day!

When you arrive at the reef, head to two prime locations to take in colorful schools of fish and coral gardens. Your guides help you to get outfitted with snorkel and scuba diving equipment, and provide instruction and encouragement. You will snorkel at two prime sites on the Great Barrier Reef. If you prefer to stay dry, sit back and enjoy the new semi-submersible tour (payable on the day) with full commentary provided. Spend five hours at the Great Barrier Reef, with an excellent buffet lunch served on the boat. The spread features an Australian barbecue with fresh fish, steak, and sausages, plus a selection of pastas, salads, prawns and oysters. The guides choose from 12 exclusive moorings at six reef locations based on weather conditions and water clarity, to ensure the best experience for all activities. Generally, the tour goes to one of the true Outer Great Barrier Reef locations in the morning (Norman Reef or Saxon Reef) then heads to North Hastings Reef in the afternoon for the helicopter flights and glass bottom boat tour.As you return to the mainland after a full day in paradise, snack on a cheese and tropical fruit platter while members of your talented crew provide live music and entertainment — a fun and memorable end to an amazing day!

Coral

Half the reef has died since 2016 and is facing massive death, so get there quick before it dissapears forever!

beach in cains when we stepped off the boat

oyster and prawn obsessed! lunch is served!

Beaches. Of Cairns