There are many ways to explore the Great Barrier Reef, depending on your mood and ability. Cairns is the closest place to the Great Barrier Reef and offers a variety of reef tours.  The choices of excursions are varied, whether it's a dive cruise, a dive and snorkel tour on a boat, a helicopter flight, a superyacht vacation, it's up to you to decide how you want to enjoy this unique experience. It is well known that the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best dive sites in the world. To get close to the coral reefs, diving and snorkeling are probably the most rewarding ways to experience them in all their glory. A day trip to the reef takes place on small boats, and heads even further offshore to the outer reef, where you are dropped off and can explore. Many companies offer snorkeling and diving day trips. If you don't feel like diving the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling is another option. All equipment is provided and sessions last about an hour. You can also try snorkeling, supervised by professionals. The pontoons are large floating platforms where you can do several activities for a few hours for those who are not comfortable on a boat. If one day is not enough, it is possible to spend one or more nights aboard a cruise ship to watch the sunrise and sunset over the Great Barrier Reef, a magical sight. During the day, you can enjoy water activities and admire the beauty of the environment. There are also several Great Barrier Reef boat tours that explore the surrounding islands, so you can combine snorkeling from the shore with relaxing on the beach. This is a great option for those who want to experience different things. There are still many options to discover this natural wonder, you choose what you prefer, of course some options are more expensive than others.