Sea Travel in Cairns
With Cairns ideally positioned on the door step of the Great Barrier Reef, it goes without saying there are many options available to allow visitors to explore this marine wonderland. The Reef Fleet Terminal adjacent to Cairns Marlin Marina provides the ultimate departure point to the Reef and caters for 2000 passengers per day.
There's a large carpark nearby that provides all day parking for reef visitors. There's also a restaurant if you get hungry waiting for your cruise.
For visitors and residents wishing to experience the wonder of the Reef, this terminal enables passengers to discuss their Reef requirements directly with the operators in a central convenient location.
Destinations
Find out more about the below islands near Cairns here.
Islands & reefs within 1-6 hours cruising from Cairns:
- Green Island
- Fitzroy Island
- Double Island
- Frankland Islands
- Dunk Island
- Bedarra Island
Islands & reefs within 6-8 hours cruising from Cairns:
- Hinchinbrook Island
- Ribbon Reefs


