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Cairns Diving News: Big Changes, Big Adventures & One Last Chance with the Minkes!
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…
Traveling to Cairns for Easter? Things are already starting to book out!
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…
Easter in Cairns the Great Barrier Reef!
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…
Brand New Half Day Snorkel Tour!
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…
Dive with Schooling Bumphead Parrotfish Cairns Great Barrier Reef
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…
Port Douglas diving day trip Poseidon Dive & Snorkel returns!
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…
Which snorkeling spots in Cairns are best for spotting marine life?
In this article, we explain which snorkeling spots are best for spotting marine life in Cairns. Without further ado let’s get into it! Several snorkeling spots around Cairns offer excellent opportunities for spotting diverse marine life. Here are some of the best options: For the most diverse marine life encounters, outer reef locations like Flynn…
Cairns Dive Adventures – New Shop Open 2024
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…
Snorkeling with Turtles from Cairns & Fitzroy Island!
All we can say is Wow! On this day we snorkeled with several green sea turtles on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. On this day we departed very early at 8:00 am we traveled 52 km offshore to a beautiful reef platform. One of the highlights of getting out to the reef early is…
Diving Conditions after Cyclone Jasper Cairns Australia 2024
With Cyclone Jasper passing through the Cairns and Port Douglas region only 2 weeks ago we have been fielding questions: What are the diving conditions after Cyclone Jasper in Cairns Australia 2024? The Answer …. absolutely beautiful! We have had nearly 3 weeks of blue skies and sunshine with around 10 knots of wind each…
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REEF TOURS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES:
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.
Tusa Reef Tours – Half Day Outer Reef Snorkel
Half-day outer reef snorkel tour from Cairns with up to two hours in the water at a carefully selected reef site. A solid option if you’re short on time but still want genuine reef quality.
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 & 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!
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 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!
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Sunlover Reef Cruises
Tusa Reef Tours – Half Day Outer Reef Snorkel
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 Great Barrier Reef Pontoon
Silversonic Dive & Snorkel – Port Douglas
Ocean Spirit Cruises – Michaelmas Cay
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
Allure – Private Luxury Yacht Charter Cairns
2 Day Cairns Reef & Rainforest Tour Package
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Can't decide? We have personally been on every Cairns reef and diving trip. We can help you choose the best tour, to suit your experience and budget.
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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.
