FAQS – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do my learn to dive course on Christmas Day?

No you can’t.? Unfortunately all of Cairns’ dive schools will be closed on Christmas Day.? You can start your course…

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Can I go snorkelling and diving on Christmas Day?

Yes you can and what a memorable way to spend your Christmas, swimming with sea turtles and finding nemo.? All…

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Does Santa visit the Great Barrier Reef?

Yes he does.? Santa visits most reef sites and boats; however he is not able to make it to all…

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What is the Christmas weather like in Cairns and on the Great Barrier Reef?

It’s summer and Cairns is hot.? Day temperatures can reach maximums of 32 degrees Celsius and humidity can be anywhere…

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Do Great Barrier Reef tours run on Christmas Day?

Yes they do.? Not all of the reef tours are running Christmas Day, but there are a selection of great…

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Will I get to spend time in Port Douglas on a day diving trip from Cairns?

No, the transfer drops off and picks up from the Marina Mirage. You may get to drive through Port Douglas…

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Is it worth doing two day tours, diving out of Cairns and Port Douglas?

This is a very popular choice for some divers who may not want to do a liveaboard trip and would…

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Do you need to know how to swim to helmet dive in Cairns?

No. You do not actually swim when helmet diving, you walk along a submerged pathway. However, your entire body is…

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Can I get a discount if I bring my own dive gear to Port Douglas?

Most of the dive trips departing Port Douglas have rates that inlcude just tanks and weights, you should expect to…

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Can I dive at Low Isles?

No, there are no day tours that offer scuba diving as an option at Low Isles. This sand cay is…

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Can I do unguided dives in Port Douglas?

No, none of the dive boats departing Port Douglas offer unguided diving, all dives are guided by a dive instructor…

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Is the diving better in Port Douglas than Cairns?

We get asked this question all the time and the short answer in our opinion is no, the diving is…

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Are there any liveaboard diving operators departing from Port Douglas?

At this stage no liveaboard dive boats depart from Port Douglas, in the past a boat called Diversion Dive did…

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Do you need to bring your own diving equipment?

No you don’t need to, although you can if you want too. Diving equipment is provided and included in all…

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Does Green Island offer introductory diving?

Yes it does. There are a few packages available, depending who you travel with. No experience is needed for introductory…

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I just want a Professional Photographer on my Cairns reef trip to take my photograph or a video?

Most of the Cairns’ day vessels have Professional Photographers onboard that will gladly take a boarding shot as well as…

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Can 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.…

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Is 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…

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Cairns Cruise Ship FAQ’s

How far is Marlin Marina from Trinity Wharf? If you have docked at Cairns Trinity Wharf with your cruise ship…

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Do I need Australian dollars to pay for my Cairns reef tax?

On your Cairns reef tour you can pay either via cash (must be Australian dollars) or with bank or credit…

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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.