Overview

This is a reef experience like no other, board Thunderbolt 1 and you will find half the fun is getting there!! Departing from Cairns at 12.30pm the Thunderbolt will take you to the Outer Reef via Fitzroy Island for your half day outer reef experience. Enjoy two hours of snorkeling at two reef sites with all snorkeling gear and instruction included. Afterwards, return to Fitzroy Island where you transfer to our fast catamaran for your return journey to Cairns.

For those wanting to spend the morning exploring beautiful Fitzroy Island you can choose to depart Cairns in the morning on the 8.30am or 10.30am fast catamaran transfer and meet Thunderbolt 1 for your outer reef experience at no additional charge.

Thunderbolt 1 is the only half day Outer Barrier Reef experience operating from Cairns and offers you Adventure, Island and a Reef Experience in one great trip!

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Tour Inclusions

Three full hours on the reef
Return transfers to Fitzroy Island
Fly to the reef at 80 km/hr aboard Thunderbolt 1 on a 3 hour round trip with a maximum of
42 passengers
All snorkeling gear and instruction included
Visit 2 different reef sites
Departs Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal 8.30am/10.30am (Ferry), 12.30pm (Thunderbolt)
Returns approximately 5.45pm

Notes

For safety reasons to ride the Thunderbolt children must be taller than 120cm, and adults must not have pre-existing spinal injuries, neck injuries or be pregnant

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What to Bring

Towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Cash or credit card for any additional purchase

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Tour Details

8.00am/10.00am
Check-in at the Fitzroy Ferries Desk at the Reef Fleet Terminal to collect your boarding pass prior to departure.

8.30am/10.30am/12.30pm
Transfer by fast catamaran to Fitzroy Island on board the Fitzroy Flyer.

9.15am/11.15am
Arrive on Fitzroy Island. Take the morning at your leisure.

1.00pm
Check in at the Thunderbolt Counter on the island to receive your dry bag and snorkel gear. Change into snorkelling gear.

1.30pm
Thunderbolt 1 departs Fitzroy Island for a 3 hour round trip to the outer reef travelling at up to 80 km/hr! Visit 2 different reef sites and snorkel among the amazing coral and marine life.

4.30pm
Return to Fitzroy Island, change into dry clothes.

5.00pm
Depart Fitzroy Island for your transfer to the Reef Fleet Terminal.

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Tour Operator

Raging Thunder Adventures is the largest adventure company in Australia. They have a reputation for excellence and have established themselves as a World Leader in Adventure Tourism.

Raging Thunder pioneered rafting in Queensland, Australia in 1984. Since then they have expanded their product range to include a series of adventure tours suitable for all levels of excitement.

Raging Thunder specializes in adventure eco tourism. The World Heritage listed Wet Tropical Rainforest is our workbench.

Their guides are trained to leave nothing but a footprint and take nothing but photos. Cairns and the surrounding areas make up the world's natural adventure playground and they want to share it with you.

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Photos

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