Posts By: Richard

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Things have been beautiful, busy and bright and sparkly on Cairns Great Barrier Reef to kick start the New Year. What’s the forecast for the weeks and months ahead? More of the same! As such, we strongly suggest booking in advance to secure the trip you are after.

Down Under Cruise and Dive were excited to welcome their brand new reef day tour boat, Evolution, into port when she arrived on 22 December 2015. The three-level, custom designed and built catamaran commenced daily reef trip operations on 30 December 2015, making it the newest addition to Cairns’ reef day tour fleet.

Please note Deep Sea Divers Den’s boat TAKA, will cease providing its ‘Ribbon Reef Explorer’ trips, as of 25 December 2015.

Spending New Years Eve 2016 on the Great Barrier Reef is a simply unforgettable way to start the year! Be quick though – most boats are already fully booked and there’s limited space left – contact us today to secure your place on phone (07) 4041 1638 or email reservations@cairnsdiveadventures.com.au