This voyage, as it heads north from Cairns, offers the special opportunity to experience one of the reef's most isolated and pristine stretches along its 1,430-mile expanse. As you visit the Outer Ribbon Reefs, snorkel amongst giant potato cod that can reach 200 pounds, and look for the deceptively beautiful lionfish with its long, fanlike pectoral fins and grooved venomous spines. Lizard Island's dense mangrove forests and lush hillsides provide opportunities for fine terrestrial exploration, while its surrounding waters are host to thriving populations of spectacular giant clams. Dozens of species of colorful coral coexist providing refuge for parrotfish, an array of sea stars, and the butterfly fish whose striking patterns and delicate movements are a delight to observe. Led by marine biologist Joel Simon, a popular and accomplished snorkeling instructor and photographer, explore the treasures of the underwater world at different sites each day.
Snorkeling is a safe, easy activity that virtually anyone can master quickly and enjoy enormously.
We hop you will join us for this exceptional journey to Australia's reefs and rain forests. And remember, by traveling with WWF, you are supporting our conservation work around the globe.