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Ocean Free
4.9
1495 reviewsAbout
"Ocean Free" - for those guests wanting to experience a personal, boutique-style (25 guests) Great Barrier Reef Tour with bonus of having some time on tropical Green Island . For a little soft adventure, mode of transport is a classical sailing schooner with true sailing on the journey home (wind prevailing).
On arriving at Pinnacle reef, just one kilometre off Green Island, your friendly crew will brief and assist you as you step straight off the boat to explore the marine life located just one metre below the surface! Enjoy guided informative snorkel tour on this private Marine Park reef site. Turtles, black-tipped reef sharks (totally harmless) are a common sight.
After a morning of snorkelling, diving indulge in a fresh smorgasbord lunch while exchanging reef stories . Their expert Master Reef Guides and Marine Interpreters will make your snorkelling experience one to remember! A short trip takes you straight to Green Island beach. Explore interpretative walks or relax on the pristine beach. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks on the sail home.
Passionate about sustainability, holds ADV Eco Certification and Green Travel Leader status from Ecotourism Australia. Involved in "Coral Nurture Programme" initiated by David Suggett and team with ongoing Site Stewardship activities.
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Ocean Free Sail to the Great Barrier & Green Island
"Ocean Free" is for those guests wanting to experience a highly personal (25 guests maximum) Great Barrier Reef Tour with the added bonus of having some time on a tropical island (Green Island). To also add a little soft adventure, your mode of transport is a classical 16 metre sailing schooner where you will also experience true sailing on the journey home (wind prevailing). On arriving at your exclusive mooring on Pinnacle reef, just one kilometre off Green Island, your friendly crew will brief and assist you as you excitedly step straight off the boat to explore the reef and marine life located just one metre below the surface! Enjoy a guided informative snorkel tour on this private protected Marine Park reef site. Turtles and black-tipped reef sharks (totally harmless) are a common sight. After a morning of snorkelling (or optional diving) indulge in a fresh and tasty smorgasbord lunch while exchanging reef stories with fellow guests. After lunch a short trip in the tender takes you straight to Green Island beach. Explore interpretative walks on this small island or just relax on the pristine beach. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks on the sail home.
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Reviews & Ratings
Christelle
Google review
This review reflects my personal experience on 06/07/2026. While it may have been an isolated incident, the day unfortunately did not match the experience that was promised or paid for. The trip started on a positive note. We were happy to be out on the ocean and excited about the snorkeling. However, this quickly became disappointing. The wind created strong waves, making the experience uncomfortable, and the marine life was not particularly impressive compared to other snorkeling spots. After returning to the boat, lunch was served and looked very appealing, which was a highlight of the day. We were then taken to the island and given some free time to explore, not particularly exciting. The main issue occurred once we were back on the boat. A mistake was made by a crew member while handling the sail, which resulted in a very frightening situation where the boat tilted sharply to one side. While the skipper had warned us that this will happen for our return, the real concern was the crew’s reaction. There appeared to be a clear lack of coordination and communication, and the situation felt poorly managed. I understand that mistakes can happen, and I do not place blame on the individual involved, especially without knowing their level of training. However, it was noticeable that there were internal tensions within the crew, almost as if there were two separate groups that did not work well together. This significantly impacted the overall atmosphere and quality of the experience. Additionally, I found that only the skipper and the second-in-command were genuinely friendly and attentive toward guests. By the end of the trip, I was eager to return home, particularly after seeing several passengers become extremely unwell on the journey back. While Ocean Free is not responsible for weather conditions, I believe it would be beneficial to adapt the itinerary in such circumstances to ensure guests still have an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. I would not recommend Ocean Free based on this experience and other tours and activities I have had.
Ozana Hoermann
Google review
We had an absolutely amazing experience with this team during our Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns! The entire staff was extremely well trained, professional, and very polite. The atmosphere on the boat felt warm and welcoming, like a family. You can truly see that they love what they do and care about every detail. The food was excellent: we had breakfast, a very diverse and delicious lunch, as well as snacks throughout the day, everything was fresh and well organized. We had two fairly long stops (around 2 hours each), and we did snorkeling at both locations. Our package also included scuba diving. My husband initially felt a bit uncomfortable, but the team was incredible: they encouraged him, stayed with him, and supported him the entire time. In the end, he managed to do it and enjoy the experience. We felt completely safe both during scuba diving and snorkeling. The marine life was absolutely stunning, we saw an incredible variety of fish, from Nemo to stingrays and turtles as well as beautiful corals. The team was always attentive, guiding us, showing us where to look, and explaining what we were seeing. We highly recommend this experience – it was truly unforgettable!
Ana Wadey
Google review
We had an amazing day!! Our group loved the mix of snorkelling and/or scuba diving, and the crew were all friendly, passionate, and very helpful. The boat wasn't too crowded. The food was great. A special shoutout to Archie who was super knowledgeable, took my friend diving, and even got some great GoPro footage for us, thank you!! Such a lovely experience from start to finish-we didn't want to leave!!
Rachel Steitz
Google review
Loved this excursion. The staff were fun, knowledgeable about the marine life, and safety focused. The boat felt comfortable and not packed like on some others I’ve tried. Great options for all comfort levels - snorkeling, diving, and appreciated the glass bottom boat. At the end of swimming 2 locations, the team gave confident swimmers the option to be dropped by a smaller boat, then swim to the larger boat with a guide, which was fun. Lunch was great with shrimp, smoked salmon, chicken, and lots of sides. Crew kept passing around fruit and cookies on the ride back.
Kerry M
Google review
Great company, good customer service, excellent lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea. I rated four stars as the two dive sites are in the same spot the boat doesn’t move. Good site for a beginner snorkel but not for a dive. The staff on the way back were having private conversations quiet loud from different parts of the boat not the best when your feeling sea sick. I would highly reccomend this company for someone nervous in the water but not for those experienced. We went on ocean free
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Where you'll be
1 Spence Street
Cairns QLD 4870