Cairns Boat Tour Hidden Fees and Cash Costs
Short answer: 2 of 11 boat tours list extra costs not included in the price, such as Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Fuel surcharge. Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 11 boat tours in Cairns; 2 state extra cash fees details in the listing. 2 tours of 11 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Fuel surcharge.
| Tour | Extra cash fees | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkel & Dive the Reef: Sustainable, Scientific & Cultural Tour | Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte) | $233 | Check dates |
| Silverswift 3 Great Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Cairns | Fuel surcharge | $220 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These boat and catamaran trips in Cairns do not mention extra cash fees. Ask the operator before you book.
- Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns Down Under Cruise and Dive · $197
- Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran Passions of Paradise · $197
- Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour Cairns Premier Reef & Island Tours · $160
- Sunlover Great Barrier Reef Day Trip to Moore Reef Pontoon Sunlover Reef Cruises · $220
- Cairns Catamaran Harbour and Dinner Cruise Spirit of Cairns · $104
- Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns The Quicksilver Group · $112
- Snorkelling or Glass Bottom Boat at Green Island from Cairns The Quicksilver Group · $77
- Green Island Reef Cruise - Half-Day Trip from Cairns Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises · $79
- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour from Cairns Divers Den · $197
Questions
Are there extra fees on boat tours in Cairns?
2 of 11 boat tours list extra costs not included in the price, such as Helicopter fuel levy - payable directly to the helicopter operator (if scenic heli option selecte); Fuel surcharge. Bring cash for these.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about boat tours in Cairns
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Stroller allowed
- Car seat provided
- Drone allowed
- Adults only
- Photos included
- Seasickness risk
- Stairs and elevators
- Wheelchair access
- Fitness level
- Back and heart conditions
- Service animals