FAQS – Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a helmet dive take on the Great Barrier Reef

They usually last around 20-25 minutes and can easily be incorporated with other reef day tour activities, including snorkeling and…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Can I complete the Cairns Referral Course in my own language?

With a Cairns Referral Course there is the opportunity to complete the course in German or Japanese on a liveaboard…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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When can I see whales / dolphins on the Great Barrier Reef?

If you are hoping to see whales on Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef then June / July is the Dwarf Minke…

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Can I dive when it is raining in Cairns?

Yes, you can dive when it’s raining in Cairns, you are going to get wet anyway! Cairns has a tropical…

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Cyclones and diving on the reef, what’s the impact?

The Great Barrier Reef has evolved with tropical cyclones over thousands of years. A tropical cyclone is a severe weather…

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When is the best time of year to dive in Cairns?

Diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns can be brilliant at any time of year. For detailed information, please see…

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Is it safe to scuba dive with jellyfish?

There are poisonous jellyfish (marine stingers) present in the waters around Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef at various times…

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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.

 

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