Does completing a Cairns Introductory Dive make me a certified diver?
No. An introductory dive gives you some general knowledge as well as basic scuba skills, enabling you to complete an underwater dive, accompanied and supervised by an experienced Instructor. It does not give you all the information and skills that allow you to be a Certified Diver, who is able to scuba dive unaccompanied. To…
Read MoreAm I able to book a private dive guide in Cairns?
Yes, but please note that this needs to be arranged in advance and will be an additional cost to your trip. This is not available on all tours. Cairns is the closest mainland point to the Great Barrier Reef, meaning you spend less time travelling and more time diving! There are numerous dive operators in…
Read MoreCan I get a discount on my Cairns dive trip?
From time to time Cairns dive operators will run specials / price reductions / value adds (pay for two dives get one free) on their trips. Cairns Dive Adventures knows all of the operators and has access to all of these specials. We can offer you the best price available on all dive tours. If…
Read MoreCan I save money in Cairns by bringing my own lunch to the reef?
Unfortunately not. All Cairns dive day tours include lunch in their package price, most also include tea, coffee and snacks. You can take your own food if you choose, but this will not save you money.
Read MoreIs the diving cheaper at Green Island or Fitzroy Island?
Day tours to Green Island and Fitzroy Island are cheaper. Diving is an extra cost to the boat transfer and when you combine it, this may not be a cheaper option. Also, dive conditions around the islands generally have lower visibility and less marine life diversity than you can expect to see on the outer…
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