Posts By: Julie
Tusa Dive Invests $3 Million In New Boat
Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef day dive and snorkel tour fleet will have a new vessel in June this year, when Tusa Dive launch the latest in their series, TUSA 6. Currently being constructed by leading Brisbane company Aluminum Marine, the 24m TUSA 6 has been designed to maximise passenger comfort and environmental performance.
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Great Barrier Reef: #1 Of The 7 Natural Wonders
Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef is hosting representatives from the Seven Natural Wonders Organisation this week, keen to make its mark as the number one natural attraction on earth. A seven member international delegation from the organisation is in Cairns on a 10-day tour. Highlights will include visiting the Great Barrier Reef’s Moore Reef, Fitzroy Island…
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Reef Report: Cairns Diving Post Cyclone Yasi Update
Scuba divers visiting Cairns’ northern reefs are reporting 10m visibility and excellent diving. Cairns Dive Adventures visited Saxon and Hastings Reefs yesterday aboard Tusa Dive, and saw turtles, giant clams, anemone fish, trumpetfish, leafy scorpionfish and more. “The diving was brilliant,” said Richard Johnston from Cairns Dive Adventures. “There was some sediment in the water,…
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Cairns Dive Conditions After Cyclone Yasi – AOK
Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef has survived Cyclone Yasi with only limited damage. Most sediment has settled and Cairns Dive Centre is now reporting 12-15m visibility at its dive sites, with happy customers. “There is coral disturbance, but reports back from our customers are that they can see some damage, but it is still good diving,”…
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Diving and Reef Tours in Cairns after CYCLONE YASI
Cairns has re-opened for business today after Cyclone Yasi crossed the coast south of the city, late on Wednesday 2nd February. Cyclone Yasi caused massive damage to the southern townships of Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell with Cairns and its Great Barrier Reef relatively unscathed by the massive weather system. Cairns dive and reef tour…
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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Is Not Affected By Floods
The Cairns Great Barrier Reef remains open for business, completely unaffected by the flooding reported across south-east and regional Queensland. Cairns Dive Adventures visited Moore Reef yesterday and enjoyed calm, warm waters with excellent visibility and vibrant fish and coral colours. Cairns reef tour operators continue to provide their usual day and liveaboard diving tours,…
Read MoreReef Magic Cruises: New Cairns Reef Products
Reef Magic Cruises continue to expand their Great Barrier Reef day trip services, improving customer experience and making their Cairns reef day tours even more memorable. New innovations include massage on the Great Barrier Reef, at their exclusive Marine World pontoon, helmet diving and a brand new, custom built Cairns glass bottom boat tour.
Read MoreGreat Barrier Reef Coral Spawning 2010
I am most pleased to report that as we suggested, the Great Barrier Reef 2010 coral spawning took place between 25 – 27 November. For those lucky enough to have been there, the waters were calm and the nights were magical, as thousands of different Great Barrier Reef corals released their eggs into the water.
Read MoreFitzroy Island – Open For Business (Again)
Fitzroy Island is officially back open for business, following an extensive refurbishment of its resort accommodation and facilities. Just a 45-minute catamaran transfer from Cairns, Fitzroy Island offers visitors a range of adventure and relaxation activities including but not limited to snorkelling on coral reefs, sea kayaking to private beaches, jumping on the ocean trampoline,…
Read MoreNew Species Discovered On Cairns Great Barrier Reef
It is amazing in today’s world, where extinction is a possibility facing increasing numbers of animals, that new species are still being discovered. That is exactly what happened on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef last week, when researchers found what they believe are a tiny new species of seahorse. The pygmy seahorse, which is just 5mm…
Read MoreREEF TOURS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES:
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.
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 & Snorkel Cruise
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.
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 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 & 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.
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Sunlover Cruises
Silverswift Dive & Snorkel
Evolution Dive & Snorkel Cruise
Divers Den: Aqua Quest
Reef Magic Cruises
Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef
Passions Of Paradise
Reef Experience
Ocean Freedom Cruise
Great Adventures: Outer Reef Pontoon
Silversonic Dive & Snorkel
Ocean Spirit Cruises
Poseidon Snorkel and Dive
Quicksilver Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruises
Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel Cruises
Pure Snorkel – Half Day Reef Tour
Spirit of Cairns – Buffet Dinner Cruise
Moore Reef & Fitzroy Island Full Day Reef Tour
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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
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.