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At Cairns Dive Adventures, we live and breathe the Great Barrier Reef. Our social media channels are more than just updates — they’re a window into our world beneath the waves. Follow us to see vibrant marine life, breathtaking reef scenes, and the pure joy of connecting people from all around the globe with this natural wonder.

Whether you're planning your first trip or reminiscing about your last dive, our posts bring the reef closer to you. Join our passionate community of ocean lovers, share your experiences, and stay inspired to explore, protect, and fall in love with the Great Barrier Reef — just like we have.

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REEF TOURS FROM CAIRNS FOR SNORKELING & DIVING:

Lady enjoying the water-slide at Moore Reef.

Sunlover Reef Cruises

The only pontoon in Cairns with a waterslide! Great day tour for people of all ages. Visit Outer Reef Pontoon at Moore Reef, with lots of inclusions: all snorkel gear, glass bottom boat and semi-sub tours, underwater observatory. Enjoy magnificent snorkeling.

Silverswift dive and snorkel boat travelling to the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

Best Outer Reef Tour for Serious Certified Divers. The only Cairns dive boat to visit 3 x outer reef dives sites in one day! Part of the Quicksilver Cruises fleet. Enjoy 3 x Certified Dives in a comfortable, high speed catamaran. Up to 5 hours at the outer reef.

Evolution Dive Boat Cairns

Evolution Dive & Snorkel Cruise

Beautiful super yacht feel! Well priced Great Barrier Reef day tour, including BBQ lunch. 5 hours on the reef at 2 reef sites. Introductory and certified diving are available at extra cost. Brand new boat! Add scenic helicopter flights! A really beautiful dive & snorkel boat!

Aqua Quest Dive Boat Cairns

Divers Den: Aqua Quest

Brilliant certified diving, a real divers boat. Dive unguided or with guides, perfect for underwater photographers. Visits 2 reef sites. Great for snorkelers and those wanting to try a first-time introductory dive. Includes buffet lunch and all dive & snorkel gear.

Reef Magic Outer Reef Scuba Diving

Reef Magic Cruises

The newest pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy up to 5 hours at the reef. This is an Outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon with fabulous coral gardens. Meet Wally! Lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat, semi-sub, underwater observatory and more. Modern State-of-The-Art Platform!

Great Adventures Outer Reef Pontoon Cairns Australia

Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef

This is the only Cairns day tour to combine time on beautiful Green Island and a visit to the outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon. Best of both worlds. Suitable for snorkellers and scuba divers.

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Our Love for the Reef – A Passion Worth Sharing

At Cairns Dive Adventures, the Great Barrier Reef isn't just our workplace — it's our passion, our playground, and our purpose. Every reef trip, every dive, and every snorkel session fuels our deep love for this spectacular natural wonder.

Born and raised in Cairns, our founder Clint Carroll has dedicated his life to helping people from all over the world experience the magic of the reef the right way — in a way that suits their abilities, interests, and dreams. With over 748 dives under our belts, our team doesn’t just know the reef — we live it.

We believe that connecting people to the reef helps protect it. That’s why we’ve created an independent platform offering honest, up-to-date advice on snorkel and dive tours, learn-to-dive courses, and once-in-a-lifetime liveaboard experiences. Whether you're diving into the deep walls of Bougainville Reef or floating above vibrant coral gardens, we’re here to guide you with local knowledge and genuine care.

Our brand-new shop on the Cairns Esplanade is a space where visitors can plan their adventure in person, while our website is packed with helpful tools, unbiased reviews, and real underwater footage to give you a true taste of what to expect. We're online, on the phone, and in-store 7 days a week — because your reef adventure matters to us.

This isn't just a job. It’s our mission to share the reef's beauty, connect with like-minded ocean lovers, and make sure every single guest leaves with a heart full of wonder.

So join us, follow our journey, and fall in love with the reef like we have. There’s a whole world waiting under the surface.

At Cairns Dive Adventures, we've personally experienced every reef cruise departing from Cairns—each offering its own unique itinerary and style. Whether you're after vibrant coral gardens, snorkelling adventures, or scuba diving highlights, we're here to help you choose the perfect Great Barrier Reef experience to suit your interests and budget.

We're proud to be independent and locally based—not affiliated with any specific operator. Our mission is simple: to provide honest, first-hand advice and reviews to help you make the most of your time on the reef.

This website is a labour of love, created and maintained by passionate locals. When you book through us, we earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—which helps us keep the site running and the recommendations flowing.

Thank you for your support, and we hope our insights help you create unforgettable memories on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.

If you have any questions or need help choosing a day dive trip or overnight liveaboard, please get in touch with our dive crazy reservation team. We are located on Cairns at 103 Esplanade Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

Please call PHONE: + 61 7 40411638 or by EMAIL: reservations@cairnsdiveadventures.com

Lady enjoying the water-slide at Moore Reef.

Sunlover Reef Cruises

The only pontoon in Cairns with a waterslide! Great day tour for people of all ages. Visit Outer Reef Pontoon at Moore Reef, with lots of inclusions: all snorkel gear, glass bottom boat and semi-sub tours, underwater observatory. Enjoy magnificent snorkeling.
Silverswift dive and snorkel boat travelling to the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

Best Outer Reef Tour for Serious Certified Divers. The only Cairns dive boat to visit 3 x outer reef dives sites in one day! Part of the Quicksilver Cruises fleet. Enjoy 3 x Certified Dives in a comfortable, high speed catamaran. Up to 5 hours at the outer reef.
Evolution Dive Boat Cairns

Evolution Dive & Snorkel Cruise

Beautiful super yacht feel! Well priced Great Barrier Reef day tour, including BBQ lunch. 5 hours on the reef at 2 reef sites. Introductory and certified diving are available at extra cost. Brand new boat! Add scenic helicopter flights! A really beautiful dive & snorkel boat!
Aqua Quest Dive Boat Cairns

Divers Den: Aqua Quest

Brilliant certified diving, a real divers boat. Dive unguided or with guides, perfect for underwater photographers. Visits 2 reef sites. Great for snorkelers and those wanting to try a first-time introductory dive. Includes buffet lunch and all dive & snorkel gear.
Reef Magic Outer Reef Scuba Diving

Reef Magic Cruises

The newest pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy up to 5 hours at the reef. This is an Outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon with fabulous coral gardens. Meet Wally! Lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat, semi-sub, underwater observatory and more. Modern State-of-The-Art Platform!
Great Adventures Outer Reef Pontoon Cairns Australia

Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef

This is the only Cairns day tour to combine time on beautiful Green Island and a visit to the outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon. Best of both worlds. Suitable for snorkellers and scuba divers.
The Passions of Paradise boat Cairns Australia

Passions Of Paradise

Australian Tourism Award Winner. Daily dive/snorkel trips to Paradise Reef, Norman Reef, Hastings Reef, Flynn Reef, Milln Reef and Moore Reef. Enjoy a 25m sailing catamaran, includes all snorkel gear with Hot / cold buffet lunch.
Fully inclusive Great Barrier Reef day tours with Reef Experience

Reef Experience

Enjoy 1 x FREE Introductory Dive! Cairns' only fully inclusive day tour, including: hot cooked breakfast, trip to Great Barrier Reef, 6 hours on reef, 2 reef locations, meals, free scuba dive intro or cert dive, marine biologist presentation & all dive and snorkel equipment.
Ocean Freedom the quickest Great Barrier Reef day tour dive in Cairns

Ocean Freedom Cruise

Locally owned & operated. 5 star service. Up to 6 hours snorkel / dive time at 2 Great Barrier Reef locations. Best reef tour lunch in town. Friendly crew, glass bottom boat tour & much more.
Great Adventures Day Boat

Great Adventures: Outer Great Barrier Reef Pontoon

Perfect for cruise ship passengers Depart Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal 10:30am return to Cairns 5:30pm. Enjoy beautiful snorkeling and diving on the outer Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Semi-submarines, underwater observatory, buffet lunch and all snorkel gear!
Silversonic high-speed aluminium catamaran anchored over vibrant coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef near Port Douglas, with snorkellers exploring the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs.

Silversonic Dive & Snorkel – Port Douglas

Silversonic is a fast, modern dive and snorkel catamaran from Port Douglas, visiting three stunning Agincourt Ribbon Reef sites with up to five hours on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Perfect for snorkellers and certified divers seeking crystal-clear water and vibrant coral.
Ocean Spirit’s 32m sailing catamaran glides across the Coral Sea from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay

Ocean Spirit Cruises – Michaelmas Cay

One of Cairns best kept secrets. Ocean Spirit Cruises provide a luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay. This trip is suited to swimmers, snorkelers and families. Often Sea Turtles are seen from the beach. All meals included. 90% daily sea turtle sightings!
Poseidon Dive Boat with Divers

Poseidon Snorkel and Dive

World-class diving on the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs! Poseidon provides daily dive tours from Port Douglas to the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, visiting three (3) separate reef sites. Suitable for scuba divers and snorkelers. Great passenger to crew ratio.
Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise catamaran with scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef departing Port Douglas

Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruises

A smooth comfortable ride on the wave piercing catamaran. Quicksilver Cruises provides the only Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef pontoon. Semi-Submarines, Underwater Observatory, Snorkeling & Diving the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs!
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Reef Boat

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Cruises

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel offers an experience with local Indigenous rangers that spends 5 hours at 2 beautiful outer reef locations. Enjoy Free guided snorkel tour, and marine presentation. Also great if you just want to do 2 x certified dives.
Pure Snorkel Boat Cairns.

Pure Snorkel – Half Day Reef Tour

Enjoy a dedicated half day snorkel tour from Cairns. Departing at 12:00pm and returning to Cairns at 5:00pm. Enjoy the high speed twin catamaran that is Pure Snorkel. All snorkel gear is provided along with 2 hours reef time.
Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise at Sunset.

Spirit of Cairns – Buffet Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a beautiful dinner on the Cairns waterfront! Discover the elegance of a tropical night aboard the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruise. Glide across calm waters, indulge in a gourmet buffet of fresh local cuisine! Stunning sunsets!
Sunlover boat docking at Moore Reef pontoon.

Moore Reef & Fitzroy Island Full Day Reef Tour

Reef + Island Tour! Visit Moore Reef Pontoon enjoy waterslides, snorkeling, semi-submarines, glass bottom boats and underwater observatory. Enjoy an afternoon at Fitzroy Island, buffet lunch and snorkeling! All in the same day!
Allure luxury private yacht charter cruising off Cairns

Allure – Private Luxury Yacht Charter Cairns

Your own private luxury yacht on the Great Barrier Reef. Charter Allure from Cairns for a fully custom reef experience — snorkel or dive pristine, uncrowded sites, relax in comfort, and explore the reef at your own pace. Ideal for families, couples and small groups seeking flexibility, privacy and genuine reef quality.

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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*

Cairns Underwater Camera Hire Service

Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website. 

Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!

You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.

 

Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.