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Cairns Christmas Day Great Barrier Reef Tours

By Richard / December 3, 2020

Cairns Christmas Day Great Barrier Reef tours are always a popular option, for locals and visitors to the tropical region. For this reason, they usually sell out and 2020 is looking like no exception to the rule, especially with COVID-19 border restrictions easing there seems to be a huge demand coming from NSW and Victoria…

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Mike Ball Dive Expeditions

Awesome Diving Coral Sea Dive Trip

By Richard / November 12, 2020

The professional service from Clint at Cairns Dive Adventures and the Mike Ball Diving team was flawless. I would recommend both companies to everyone. They helped create an unforgettable travelling experience, which I will be repeating sooner than later.

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Cairns Christmas Day & Boxing Day Reef Tours

By Richard / December 19, 2016

As predicted, Cairns’ Christmas and Boxing Day tours to the Great Barrier Reef are almost completely sold out. Cairns Dive Adventures has managed to secure a few final seats on Reef Magic II these are sure to sell fast, so call today to secure your place (07) 4041 1628.

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning 2016

Great Barrier Reef Coral Spawning 2016

By Richard / October 17, 2016

The Great Barrier Reef’s coral spawning for 2016 is predicted to occur in mid-November, around the 17-18-19th of the month. To provide people with the opportunity to witness this amazing natural phenomena first hand, there’s a range of liveaboard as well as dedicated coral spawning trips operating out of Cairns. Tickets are now on sale…

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Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching Update

Coral Bleaching Update

By Richard / October 11, 2016

A recent survey of the Great Barrier Reef’s far northern reef systems has revealed the majority of corals have survived and recovered from the 2016 coral bleaching event, reported earlier this year. This is great news for the reef and divers who want to see it at its best.

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Cairns Dwarf Minke Whale Trips

Dwarf Minke Whale Trips

By Richard / July 6, 2016

Exclusive liveaboard dive trips to see Dwarf Minke Whales depart Cairns in June and July 2016. These trips take you up to the Ribbon Reefs, in the Far Northern sector of the Great Barrier Reef, providing an amazing opportunity to see and spend time in the water with these gentle ‘giants’ of the deep.

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Cairns Sunset Cruises

Cairns Sunset Cruises

By Richard / May 10, 2016

Spirit of Cairns is now offering Cairns lunch cruises and sunset cruises, on selected Sundays throughout the year. All cruises take in the sights and sounds of Trinity Inlet and the Cairns waterfront precinct, departing from Marlin Marina.

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef may News

Cairns’ GBR May News

By Richard / May 9, 2016

May is a great time of year to visit Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef. The waters are still warm and the summer rains and crowds have left. For divers and snorkelers visiting the reef this month, you can expect room on the boats, good underwater visibility and a fantastic experience.

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Coral Bleaching Cairns Great Barrier Reef

Coral Bleaching Cairns Great Barrier Reef

By Richard / April 1, 2016

Coral bleaching on Cairns Great Barrier Reef and the Far Northern Ribbon Reefs is being reported as catastrophic. We’re here to tell you the real story, as being witnessed every day, by dive tourism operators and their guests.

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Easter 2016 Cairns Great Barrier Reef

By Richard / February 23, 2016

EASTER UPDATE: As predicted in the below news story, many of Cairns Great Barrier Reef tour boats have already sold out over the Easter long weekend. There are limited places still available. Don’t miss out. Contact us today to reserve your place on +61 7 4041 1638 or reservations@cairnsdiveadventures.com Easter 2016 on Cairns Great Barrier…

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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.

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.

Aqua Quest Dive Boat Cairns

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 Outer Reef Pontoon Cairns Australia

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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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.
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.
Aqua Quest Dive Boat Cairns

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 Outer Reef Pontoon Cairns Australia

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, 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

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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Cairns Reef Information

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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*

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.