Cairns – Minke Whale Dive Expeditions 2026
Limited Season! JUNE / JULY – Swim with dwarf minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef. This rare liveaboard expedition from Cairns combines snorkelling and scuba diving on the remote Ribbon Reefs — no dive certification required and strictly limited departures.
Reef Encounter – Overnight Liveaboard Dive Trips Cairns
Reef Encounter offers 2-3-4 day trips from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef. Suitable for snorkelers and divers: options for all budgets and itineraries. Beautiful diving with fun friendly crew!
Mike Ball – Spoilsport: Cod Hole
Visit the world famous Cod Hole, on the Great Barrier Reef’s Ribbon Reefs with Mike Ball. 4 day / 3 night trip. Departs Monday. Up to 12 dives. Includes scenic flight Cairns – Lizard Island.
Mike Ball – Spoilsport: Coral Sea & Cod Hole Expedition – 5 Night
The Coral Sea Osprey Reef is a shark lovers paradise! Advanced divers will enjoy 1,000m wall drop offs and amazing visibility on this 4 day / 5 night trip. Departs Thursday. Up to 18 dives.
Spirit of Freedom: 3-Day/3-Night: Cod Hole & Ribbon Reefs (11 x Dives)
The cod hole & ribbon reefs offer spectacular diving over coral gardens, deep coral walls, protruding bommies. Magnificent diving in the remote untouched outer edge ribbon reefs!
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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*
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.
