Posts By: Julie

Sadeed – Pro Dive Cairns | December Diving

By Julie / December 11, 2012

Sadeed Habib, booked a 3 Day/2 Night Cairns Advanced Open Water Liveaboard Dive Course Prodive, from the 8th of December, Sadeed used our Canon Ixus 220H to capture these amazing images below, he reported the visibility was around 15m-20m out at the Cairns Outer Reef. [gallery_full] Thanks Sadeed for the great photos and we hope…

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Cairns Christmas Day 2012 | Reef & Diving Tours

By Julie / November 26, 2012

Christmas Day will be here before we know it! If you are in Cairns for Christmas Day 2012, then why not plan a trip to the Great Barrier Reef? Spending Christmas Day on the Great Barrier Reef will be a truly memorable occasion, and the very best way to celebrate the festive season in the…

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Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning Dates for 2012

By Julie / October 10, 2012

Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning dates for 2012 are yet to be confirmed, but it’s expected to happen in either early November or December. Best guess at this stage is 2-3-4 November 2012 or 2-3-4 December 2012. Of course it’s hard to predict exact timing for this natural phenomenon and we’ll update the site with…

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Migaloo Back on the Cairns Great Barrier Reef

By Julie / August 9, 2012

Migaloo the world’s only all white Humpback Whale has been spotted, and this time photographed, on the Great Barrier Reef out of Port Douglas. Seen earlier this morning by the crew and guests aboard Calypso Reef Cruises, Migaloo was surfacing for a breath of fresh air and to enjoy the tropical, winter sunshine.

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Reef Encounter Leaves Cairns

Reef Encounter Departs Cairns

By Julie / July 21, 2012

Reef Encounter departed the waters of Cairns Great Barrier Reef this week, headed for the oilfields of Western Australia. Any visitors impacted by the relocation of this boat need not fear, as there are still several dive / snorkel liveaboard options available from Cairns, staying on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Osprey Reef in new Coral Sea Marine Park Reserve

Coral Sea – World’s Largest Marine Park

By Julie / June 16, 2012

Australia will be world leaders in ocean protection, when it finalises plans for its 44 new marine reserves, including the 1.3 million sq km Coral Sea reserve. Plans were officially announced by Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke, earlier this month.

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Loggerhead Turtle at the Cod Hole

World Turtle Day – Turtles In The Spotlight

By Julie / May 18, 2012

World Turtle Day is celebrated annually on 23 May and is a great day to stop, pause and think about the world’s turtle species. Many species are under threat and you can help out by adopting a turtle or making a donation to a turtle rescue centre.

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Whale Shark, pic courtesy Siobhan McElligott

Another Whale Shark Seen On The Reef

By Julie / May 17, 2012

Another Whale Shark was spotted on the northern Ribbon Reefs, 250km north of Cairns, in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park earlier this month. Guests aboard Mike Ball’s Spoilsport were lucky enough to have an amazing Whale Shark encounter, diving and snorkelling with the gentle giant.

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Close encounters with a Minke Whale - AMAZING!

Cairns Minke Whale Dive Tours 2012

By Julie / April 25, 2012

The Dwarf Minke Whales are heading north again. For a once in a lifetime opportunity to dive and snorkel with the Dwarf Minke Whales, we recommend booking now! There’s only 10 departure dates from Cairns (in June and July) and places are filling fast, with some already booked out! Don’t miss out, come play with…

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Hang out with NEMO for Easter 2012

Easter In Cairns 2012 – Great Barrier Reef

By Julie / March 29, 2012

Can you believe it’s nearly Easter time again? The school term ends this Friday and you are probably wondering what to do about Easter, well how about a trip to Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef?! It’s true, we’ve had a lot of rain in recent weeks, but we can happily report that conditions are perfect here…

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REEF TOURS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES:

Lady enjoying the water-slide at Moore Reef.

Sunlover Cruises

Great day tour for people of all ages. Visit Outer Reef Pontoon at Moore Reef, with lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat and semi-sub tours, underwater observatory and more.

TUSA Reef Tours Boat from Cairns Australia

TUSA Reef Tours

TUSA Reef Tours provide small group Certified Diving and Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. One of newest day trips from Cairns with over 5 hours on the reef, visiting 2 locations. Outstanding Customer Service!

Silverswift At The Reef

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

Only Cairns Great Barrier Reef day tour to visit 3 different reef sites in one day! Part of the Quicksilver Cruises fleet. Comfortable, high speed catamaran. Up to 5 hours at the reef.

Evolution Dive Boat Cairns

Down Under Dive: Evolution

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.

ReefQuest

Deep Sea Divers Den: Aqua Quest

Value for money Great Barrier Reef dive tour. Visits 2 reef sites. Perfect for snorkellers, certified divers and those wanting to try an introductory dive. Buffet lunch included.

Reef Magic Outer Reef Scuba Diving

Reef Magic Cruises

Up to 5 hours at the reef. Outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon with fabulous coral gardens. Meet Wally! Lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat, semi-sub, underwater observatory and more.

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Lady enjoying the water-slide at Moore Reef.

Sunlover Cruises

Great day tour for people of all ages. Visit Outer Reef Pontoon at Moore Reef, with lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat and semi-sub tours, underwater observatory and more.
TUSA Reef Tours Boat from Cairns Australia

TUSA Reef Tours

TUSA Reef Tours provide small group Certified Diving and Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. One of newest day trips from Cairns with over 5 hours on the reef, visiting 2 locations. Outstanding Customer Service!
Silverswift At The Reef

Silverswift Dive & Snorkel

Only Cairns Great Barrier Reef day tour to visit 3 different reef sites in one day! Part of the Quicksilver Cruises fleet. Comfortable, high speed catamaran. Up to 5 hours at the reef.
Evolution Dive Boat Cairns

Down Under Dive: Evolution

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.
ReefQuest

Deep Sea Divers Den: Aqua Quest

Value for money Great Barrier Reef dive tour. Visits 2 reef sites. Perfect for snorkellers, certified divers and those wanting to try an introductory dive. Buffet lunch included.
Reef Magic Outer Reef Scuba Diving

Reef Magic Cruises

Up to 5 hours at the reef. Outer Great Barrier Reef pontoon with fabulous coral gardens. Meet Wally! Lots of inclusions: snorkelling, glass bottom boat, semi-sub, underwater observatory and more.
Great Adventures Green Island & Reef Package

Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef

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

Passions Of Paradise

Australian Tourism Award Winner. Daily dive/snorkel trips to Paradise Reef, Hastings reef, and more on 25m sailing catamaran. Free scuba demonstration & guided snorkel tour. Hot / cold buffet lunch.
Fully inclusive Great Barrier Reef day tours with Reef Experience

Reef Experience

Cairns' only fully inclusive day tour, including: city hotel transfers, trip to Great Barrier Reef, 6 hours on reef, 2 reef locations, meals, free scuba dive, marine biologist presentation & 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 Reef Pontoon

Leaves later than most (10am) and provides up to 3 hours at their outer reef pontoon. Enjoy the sun deck, underwater observatory, semi-submersible and many optional extras.

Silversonic Dive & Snorkel

Silversonic provides daily reef tours departing from Port Douglas and visiting the ribbon reefs at Agincourt Reef. 5 hours at reef and up to 3 dives.

Ocean Spirit Cruises

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.
Poseidon Dive Boat with Divers

Poseidon Snorkel and Dive

Poseidon provides daily 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 Cruises Boat from Port Douglas

Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruises

The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Quicksilver Cruises provides the only Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef pontoon tour, departing Marina Mirage daily. Can snorkel and dive, Semi-Submarines & Underwater Observatory.
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Reef Boat

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Cruises

Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel offers a great value for money option that spends 5 hours at a beautiful reef location. Free guided snorkel tour, glass bottom boat tour and marine presentation.

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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.