Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef

Today we snorkelled on the Great Barrier Reef. We were reminded again that in the world of scuba diving & snorkelling it really is the Great Barrier above everywhere else. We were here 26 years ago (prior to kids) & the reef looks as healthy today as it did then. We boarded a catamaran at 8 am & powered out to the reef, 40+ kms from Airley Beach. At 11 am we tied up along side a vessel called Reef World, which offers an overnight stay on the reef for $800 per person. That gives you a room below the waterline where you can watch fish all day & all night long, if you want. You can also pay $575 per person to sleep in a zippered tent on deck. We had an amazing day! We were chauffeured along the edge of the reef in a “glass sided” boat when we first arrived. After lunch we snorkelled. Tons of fish, lots of unique & healthy coral. The crew looked after our every need. We all wore a stinger suit to avoid suffering if we were stung by a jellyfish. This precaution is year round here now. Jellyfish are a big problem. We spared you the pics of us in our suits!Read more