Posts By: Richard

Great Start To 2016

By Richard / January 13, 2016

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.

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Down Under Dive Evolution

Evolution – New Reef Boat

By Richard / January 13, 2016

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.

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TAKA Stopped Operations

TAKA Stopped Operations – Other Ribbon Reef Options

By Richard / December 24, 2015

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

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New Years Eve on the Reef 2016

New Years Eve On The Reef 2016

By Richard / December 24, 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

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Cairns Newest Reef Day Tour Boat

New Reef Day Tour Boat

By Richard / December 23, 2015

ReefQuest started operations this week, making it one of the newest additions to Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef day tour fleet. Run by the crew at Deep Sea Divers Den, who have been providing guests with snorkel, dive and learn to dive trips since 1974, ReefQuest has been purpose built for diving and snorkelling.

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Cairns Dinner Cruise

By Richard / August 26, 2015

Cairns dinner cruises start operating again from tonight, Wednesday 26 August 2015, when Spirit of Cairns sets sail from Marlin Marina.

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Easter 2015 Cairns Great Barrier Reef

By Richard / March 10, 2015

Easter in Cairns 2015 is going to be awesome! This is a great time of year to visit our tropical region and visit the wonderful Great Barrier Reef, where the water is warm and blue and the fish are waiting to say hello to you.

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Reef Report Post Cyclone Ita

By Richard / April 29, 2014

If you are wondering what it’s like on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef, and the far northern Ribbon Reefs, post Severe Tropical Cyclone Ita, we are most pleased to report that conditions for snorkelers and divers are as fabulous as ever.? Current visibility is between 15-20m with a comfortable Autumn water temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.

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Christmas Day Tours 2013 – ALL SOLD OUT!

By Richard / December 24, 2013

The Great Barrier Reef has once again proven itself a favorite choice for Cairns’ locals and visitors on Christmas Day, with all 2013 tours now sold out. The weather forecast for Christmas Day is sunny with the chance of showers, heading for a top temperature of 31 degrees Celsius.

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Ocean Quest Returns

By Richard / December 19, 2013

Cairns reef tour operator Deep Sea Divers Den has its full complement of boats back in business on the Great Barrier Reef this week, with the return of Ocean Quest.

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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.

TUSA Reef Tours Boat from Cairns Australia

TUSA Reef Tours

TUSA Reef Tours provide small group Certified Diving and Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. One of newest day trips from Cairns with over 5 hours on the reef, visiting 2 locations. Outstanding Customer Service!

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.

ReefQuest

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.

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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.
TUSA Reef Tours Boat from Cairns Australia

TUSA Reef Tours

TUSA Reef Tours provide small group Certified Diving and Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. One of newest day trips from Cairns with over 5 hours on the reef, visiting 2 locations. Outstanding Customer Service!
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.
ReefQuest

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, Hastings reef, and more on 25m sailing catamaran. Free scuba demonstration & guided snorkel tour. 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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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.