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Discover 236 Day tours in Cairns on Trip.com, updated January 29, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 14 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 31.70 per person, with an average total of USD 139.67. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 2.729k verified reviews, Day tours Cairns boast an average rating of 4.6.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns", with 1.227k reviews and a 4.8 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Cairns Green Island Great Barrier Reef Bigcat round-trip boat ticket + 5 hours free time", a 6-hour adventure in Cairns!
The next available day tour departs on January 30, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Cairns Day tours usually take about 6 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Cairns Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is the perfect time to visit Cairns! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns.
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Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our modern air-conditioned catamaran.Duration: 6.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation3.5/5· 2 reviews· 48 bookedFromUS$70.74
Great value: Visit two scenic coral reefs at Green Island and the Outer Barrier ReefDuration: 9.9 hrsEnglishFree cancellation31 bookedFromUS$178.74
70 travelers savedDuration: 14.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 11 reviews· 138 bookedFromUS$187.07
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99.4% of travelers recommendDuration: 6.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 154 reviews· 1.5k booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$116.33US$122.46
Trip.Select93% of travelers recommendDuration: 10 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 244 reviews· 27 bookedFromUS$227.63
Duration: 9 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 11 reviewsFromUS$133.61
A perfect blend of activity and relaxation, suitable for all ages!Duration: 2.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromUS$71.23![Cairns Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with Silverswift [Optional scuba diving]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581m12000n0r62b3A9F8_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
70 travelers savedDuration: 7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.0/5Good· 2 reviews· 79 bookedFromUS$187.79
94.8% of travelers recommendDuration: 510 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.8/5Very good· 1.2k reviews· 31 bookedFromUS$187.34![Cairns Sunlover Fitzroy Island 1-day tour [Optional snorkeling/lunch | Emerald Island]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0583412000nngb97i44E3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
[Star Cruise Company] Sunlover Cruise + Fitzroy Island, bilingual service in Chinese and English, explore the Great Barrier ReefDuration: 6.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation3.7/5· 3 reviews· 57 booked5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$66.91US$70.44![Cairns Great Barrier Reef Osprey 1-day tour [Includes lunch | Evolution]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0580412000opva6l774C1_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
51 travelers savedDuration: 3.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 36 bookedFromUS$168.08
66 travelers savedDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 3 reviews· 181 bookedFromUS$77.72
Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef to explore fascinating corals and marine lifeDuration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromUS$205.94![Australia Kuranda Scenic Cable Car + Railway Tour [Including Transfers/Multiple Departure Points]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354712000qw2ectdAE64_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Luxury bus transfers to Kuranda, paired with a multilingual travel guide, make it easy to learn about Kuranda's history and explore freely.Duration: 6.3 hrsEnglishFromUS$146.18
Duration: 10 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 29 reviewsFromUS$209.87![Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour in Australia [Professional Diving Boat/Departing from Two Ports/Includes Equipment + Meals]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354n12000pp5m61qB2BE_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Snorkel at two dive sites in the Great Barrier Reef to explore colorful corals and marine life.Duration: 10.6 hrsEnglishFromUS$232.36
29 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 10 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.5/5Satisfied· 285 reviewsFromUS$168.96
82 travelers savedDuration: 6.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 1 review· 155 bookedFromUS$89.37
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre indigenous welcome ceremony + guide rainforest hikeDuration: 9 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 30 bookedFromUS$139.34
93.3% of travelers recommendEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.8/5Very good· 45 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromUS$31.70US$33.37![Cairns Great Barrier Reef Quicksilver Agincourt Reef Cruise 1-day Tour [Optional Helicopter/Meals Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0586012000q6pyizkB551_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Explore Australia's spectacular outer Great Barrier Reef aboard the award-winning reef cruise provided by Quicksilver.Duration: 7.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromUS$188.22
Duration: 3–12 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.2/5Good· 240 reviews· 22 bookedFromUS$86.25![Cairns Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises Half-Day Tour [1-Day Tour/Short Itinerary/Snorkeling Glass Boat]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350i12000qreqyusB151_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
[All-Ages Fun] Popular Cruise with Short Itinerary - Perfect for Families and Seniors | E-VoucherDuration: 7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 37 bookedFromUS$65.19
102 travelers savedDuration: 6.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.3/5Good· 6 reviews· 328 bookedFromUS$124.34
21 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 11 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 261 reviewsFromUS$126.06
Duration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for todayFromUS$52.13
Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.4/5Good· 76 reviewsFromUS$148.55
[Day Tour Recommendation] Daily departures with free multi-stop pick-up at Airlie Beach! Scenic flight + Whitehaven Beach visit, the best value for money!Duration: 6.8 hrsEnglishFromUS$142.22
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Reviews: Cairns Green Island Great Barrier Reef Bigcat round-trip boat ticket + 5 hours free time
Guest User2025-11-18
The trip was good, the staffs on the island are friendly, clear water so can see fews turtles. When we there the water so cold so we snorkeling just a shot time but we enjoyed it.★
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Reviews: Cairns Magic Reef Great Barrier Reef 1-day tour with snorkeling, lunch, glass-bottom boat, and semi-submarine
Guest User2025-11-08
The so-called "Chinese-speaking tour" is actually just a confirmation email sent to your phone by the merchant after you've successfully purchased and paid for the tickets. It lists the activities included in the package. However, there's virtually no Chinese-speaking service throughout the trip; it's essentially like buying two packages and then traveling entirely independently. On the boat and on the Great Barrier Reef platform, those who speak good English can learn more about the activities and have a smoother experience, while those who don't can just go with the flow. The overall experience of this tour wasn't as great as I had imagined beforehand; this varies from person to person because everyone's past experiences and expectations are different.★
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Reviews: Cairns Kuranda Rainforest Day Tour English Package Bus Cable Car Rainforest Park Free Choice
Guest User2025-04-18
Booked a small group of Chinese, cable car, train. Three cable cars, watching the waterfall, the Kulanda rain forest is beautiful, the amphibious chariot is cool, the driver will also explain tropical plants, especially humorous. Aboriginal performances, close understanding of indigenous culture, they are very friendly. The restaurant has a buffet and a separate order, which tastes good. You can try the special chocolate banana stick. My favorite link is to hold koalas. The national treasure that worked for two days and half an hour was a bit stinky, but the wife was too cute. Also looking for the camera, the small claws are tightly held, soft and cute. The small train is rickety and will drive for a long time. The tour guide is very good and the tourists in the car help each other. Very unforgettable.★
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Reviews: Grand Kuranda including Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway
Guest User2024-07-22
Me and my family took an army duck tour last sunday and we had a really good time. We would like to compliment your new guide Mark. He had really good and interesting comments about nature and wildlife that made the tour fun and enjoyable. We also loved other activities in Kuranda, like the Pamagirri Aboriginal experience. We learned how to throw a boomerang and we enjoyed the presentation of Aboriginal coulture. The scenic Railway had some really good views and the train to Cairns was most enjoyable. Sending love from Slovenia.★
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Reviews: Kuranda Rainforestation & Kuranda Scenic Rail (R1BT)
Guest User2024-10-06
I went with the hope of my daughter who wanted to hold a koala. There are fewer places to hold in Australia. The koala that came out was in a good pose while being held, so I was talking to my family, "professional". The boomerang was strange, and when I threw it myself, I came back splendidly and applauded. The person who dances 々 was seriously dancing after the dance. Thank you. Amphibious cars are interesting. I have felt the signs of nature, such as a relaxing crocodile, a bird in the bath, and a plant that hurts for a month when I touch it. I went by rental car, so I was able to relax without worrying about the time. Of course, you can buy tickets locally, so it's a good idea to enjoy it on your favorite course.
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