Posts By: Clint

This week, we received a fantastic question and request. A group of scuba divers is planning to come to Cairns from the United States on the new Fiji Air service, which now carries passengers from LA, San Francisco, Dallas, and Vancouver to Nadi in Fiji, direct to Cairns. Getting from the US to Cairns and…

Today, we had several fantastic questions about learning to scuba dive in Cairns. Please read on below: Question: I have a question about the SSI 3-day course: https://cairnsdiveadventures.com.au/tour/reef-encounter-3-day-open-water-learn-to-dive-course/ Is this open-water learn-to-dive course basically the same as a PADI open-water course? Would I get a certification at the end of this course, just as with…

There’s never a dull moment on the Great Barrier Reef—and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of new horizons, fond farewells, and epic underwater encounters. Here’s what’s bubbling beneath the surface in the Cairns diving scene: One Last Swim with the Minkes – Final Season with Divers Den Get ready for one last…

Don’t leave it too long if you are planning to come to Cairns for the Easter holidays. Boats are already starting to book out, and it’s not even April yet! With all the cheap Jetstar and Virgin flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, it seems everyone is planning to come up for a long weekend…

Looking for a holiday at Easter in Cairns the Great Barrier Reef? The weather in Cairns over the Easter school holidays is generally stunning! Average ambient air temperatures are around 28 degrees with very low humidity. You can expect beautiful blue skies and sunshine with little to no rain! The Ocean Temperature is around 27…

An exciting brand-new half-day snorkel tour has launched this month in Cairns. The boat is called Pure Snorkel! Locally owned and operated by Passions of Paradise and Ocean Freedom reef cruise owners. Pure Snorkelling” is a brand-new purpose-built 12m design twin hull vessel. Naval Architect Chris Tucker designed the boat with a genetic lineage. The…

Most divers don’t realize you can dive with Schooling Bumphead Parrotfish from Cairns & Great Barrier Reef! Really, Where, How? The best way to find these beautiful large fish is usually on a 6:00 am morning dive. Overnight, these solitary fish bunch up together to form a large school. Schooling in large numbers offers protection…

Spectacular news! Port Douglas diving day trip Poseidon Dive & Snorkel returns to the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas Australia! This boat has to be one of the most loved dive boats in Port Douglas. Poseidon Dive & Snorkel has been out of service for the past 2 years, it has just completed a…

Exciting news! We have finally opened our brand new store. The new shop is located at 103 – Esplanade Cairns! The location offers a bright fun atmosphere and easy to find location for our customers. After a lot of hard work, our dedicated team has created a wonderful retail shop experience. Our new shop is…