Undeniably the largest coral reef in the world, the Great Barrie Reef is situated in the Coral Sea which is off the coast of Queensland in north eastern Australia. Stretching over 2, 000 kilometers in length, it can be seen even from space.

Comprising of about 900 islands and over 3, 000 coral reefs, it has a rich biodiversity that makes it perfect for snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef. It has warm clear waters and has superb accessibility coming from the mainland. This has been a very notable tourist destination that many cities along the Queensland have offered boat trips on a daily basis. Here are some package tours on a posh vessel that you would want to avail of.

* Snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef on board Poseidon
A five- star tour to the Agincourt Reefs, water enthusiasts will surely enjoy the three outer reef sites that will be visited. The vessel holds a permit to dock in 45 locations at 16 different reefs. It is an ultra modish 24- meter high, high- speed luxury catamaran that has a top speed of 30 knots. It also has a large air- conditioned main saloon, spacious top sun deck and 8-meter rear deck with a lowering transom. It departs daily at 8:30am from Marina Mirage in Port Douglas and returns at 4:00pm,

* Snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef on board Reef Magic Cruises
Proudly locally owned and operated, it sails to the Marine World on the Outer Barrier Reef on the eastern border of Moore Reef. Moore Reef has been known for its excellent coral reefs and rich aquatic life. It has a large purposely built platform that features an underwater observatory, semi- submerside tours, undercover lunch, ample seating, freshwater showers, moon pool, upper sundeck, swimming enclosure and a lot more to be offered. It departs daily at 9:00am from Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns and returns at 5:15pm.

* Snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef on board Haba
Assuring the best in safety, comfort and service, Haba visits two amazing sites that will allow you to a much less structured day that has more time for relaxation. It highlights an air- conditioned fast catamaran, flotation devices, optical masks, buffet lunch, educational reef brief, tea sessions and local transfer among others that are provided for. It departs daily at 8:30am from Marina Mirage in Port Douglas and returns at 4:00pm.

* Snorkeling in Great Barrier Reef on board Wavepiecer
Managed by Quicksilver, Wavepiecer will bring you to the very tip of Australia’s Continental Shelf. It is an underwater kingdom that is a spectacular kaleidoscope of color and brilliance. It will take you to the Agincourt Reef where it is a magnificent ribbon reef where it promises magical happening in the island. It braves through waves that is a shining alloy vessel and extremely stable even at high speeds. It also has an underwater viewing platform where you can view the fish glide with the ship. It departs daily at 10:00am from Marina Mirage in Port Douglas and returns at 4:30pm.