About Calypso Reef Cruises
Calypso Reef Cruises is a well-established Great Barrier Reef tour operator departing daily from Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas. With decades of experience navigating the outer reef, Calypso takes visitors to three different reef sites in a single day, maximising time in the water and providing an exceptional variety of coral formations and marine life that few other operators can match.
Their full-day reef trips include snorkelling at multiple outer reef locations, with introductory and certified scuba diving available as optional extras. A marine biologist presents a reef ecology talk during the cruise, and a semi-submersible coral viewing tour is included for those who prefer to stay dry. The vessel carries a maximum of 75 guests — smaller than the mega-boats — ensuring a more relaxed experience. A tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and all snorkelling equipment (including lycra suits and prescription masks) are provided.
Calypso Reef Cruises has earned a loyal following for their knowledgeable crew, well-maintained vessel, and the quality of their reef sites. Their three-reef itinerary means guests see a genuine cross-section of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem in one day, from shallow coral gardens teeming with clownfish to dramatic drop-offs where reef sharks and rays patrol.
