FAQS – Frequently Asked Questions

Where in Cairns can I store my luggage while on my reef tour?

If you have luggage almost all of the Cairns day boats will ask that you store it as they do…

Read More

How far is it from Cairns Airport to Cairns Marlin Marina?

By taxi you are looking at a 10 to 15 minute drive, traffic dependent and an approximate cost is AUD$16-20.…

Read More

How far is the Marina from Cairns?

All Cairns Reef Tours leave from Marlin Marina, which is located only a 5 to 15 minute walk from most…

Read More

Can 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…

Read More

Can I take my underwater camera on my Cairns Learn To Dive Course?

Once you have completed your four (4) open water training dives to become a Certified Diver, you will then be…

Read More

Can I take my underwater camera on an Introductory Dive in Cairns?

There may be some instances which you are able to take your underwater camera on an Introductory Dive however it…

Read More

Can I complete my Cairns referral on a cod hole trip ?

It is possible to complete a Cairns PADI Referral Course on a Cod Hole fly/dive trip. Please note however that…

Read More

Where in Cairns can I get my Dive Medical AS4005.1

You can either complete your Dive Medical for approximately AUD$55.00 upon arrival in Cairns at the 24 Hour Medical Centre.…

Read More

Certified Divers travelling to Cairns with a Referral

For Certified Divers travelling to Cairns with someone looking at completing their Referral Course it would be best to look…

Read More

Crossovers available in Cairns

If you have completed your pool & theory with another dive school such as NAUI or CMAS then you are…

Read More

Split Referrals available in Cairns

If you have completed 2 or 3 of your 4 open water training dives then you can do what is…

Read More

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…

Read More

How deep can you go on a helmet dive?

Helmet diving only goes to approximately 4m under the water. You are connected to the surface at all times with…

Read More

Can I try Introductory Diving on a Cod Hole or Coral Sea Liveaboard Trip?

Whilst you can snorkel on these trips, there is no availability to complete an Introductory Dive. There are not the…

Read More

Are there child minding / babysitting services on any Cairns Great Barrier Reef trips?

If you are considering a Cairns Introductory Dive please keep in mind there are no child minding services on board…

Read More

Can I try an Introductory Dive and be able to dive with my buddy who is a certified diver?

Yes, as long as your certified scuba diving buddy is happy to dive to the restrictions enforced by Introductory Diving,…

Read More

What age do I need to be to do a Cairns Introductory Dive?

To complete an Introductory Dive, you need to be at least 12 years old. If you have a 12+ year…

Read More

What happens if I don’t complete my pre-booked Cairns Introductory Dive?

If for some reason you do not complete your pre-booked Introductory Dive/s then you may be eligible for a refund,…

Read More
Returning from a Dive

Is it worth doing a Cairns Learn To Dive course, if I only want to do one Introductory Dive?

No. Introductory Diving is a great way to explore the Great Barrier Reef. It’s also a great way to see…

Read More

If I complete an Introductory Dive, does it count towards my Cairns Learn To Dive Course?

If you complete an Introductory Dive with a Cairns company that also run Cairns Learn to Dive Courses, then it…

Read More

Follow All Our Socials:

Search for Tours:

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages

Categories:

Recent Posts

Cairns Reef Information

Click the links below to find out more.

Quick Jump

Do you need help choosing a trip?

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.

Special

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.