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Australia… known for its big vast landscapes, exotic animals, backpacking pastime, home of the oldest living culture to grace this Earth, and let’s not forget some of the best and affordable diving you can find. Though the Great Barrier Reef is the highlight, there are plenty of options of quality underwater destinations that are worth it to explore.
From ancient shipwrecks to magical coral gardens, Australia’s diving sites are bountiful and all quite different. All of our tours are operated by fully certified suppliers who can take you safely to the deep depths in no time, whether it be the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas, Cairns, Magnetic Island, or The Whitsundays to the eclectic wildlife scenes of Julian Rocks in Byron Bay. There are plenty of options awaiting you for exploring the big blue while you are in the land down under, so look no further than our options below.
Sail away on the 32-metre luxury sailing catamaran Ocean Spirit, for an unforgettable day filled with a heaps of activities to fully appreciate the unique reef environment of Michaelmas Cay.
Experience the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this full day excursion with AquaQuest. Snorkelling or diving, get up close with amazing marine life.
Silversonic is the tour from Port Douglas for those chasing elite level snorkelling, diving, and a premium experience day tour. As the fastest reef vessel in Port Douglas, you’ll be pleased to know the tour boasts 5 hours of actual time on the reef. You can expect some of Far North Queensland’s best reefs located at the Agincourt Ribbon at the edge of the outer continental shelf. The legends behind Silversonic are the Quicksilver Group. These guys have a whopping 23 exclusive reef sites to choose from. During your full day adventure, you’ll visit 3 of these unique reef locations…
Silverswift is the fastest vessel in Cairns so you must know what the means...more dive sites! Jump aboard for a fully day of top tier diving on the reef!
No trip to Cairns would be complete without a trip to the reef. This day trip on the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise is all about the marine life experience. Onboard Passions Of Paradise, you’ll find a captain, snorkel instructors, dive guides, and a marine naturalist. So, from start to finish you can expect to be well taken care of. You might even learn a thing or two. In the water, you’ll have access to high quality snorkel equipment and if you’ve never snorkelled before, or aren’t so comfortable in the water, you’ll be well looked after by…
Down Under Cruise and Dive offer arguably one of the best all-round reef cruise day tours in Cairns. Boasting two different Great Barrier Reef sites in one day, this reef cruise will let you snorkel with a combination of classic reefy marine life and tons of wonderful coral. If you’re lucky, you might get to snap a selfie with a turtle! Now, while this tour is a through and through reef trip, it offers more than what initially meets the eye. If snorkelling and the option to add a scuba dive isn’t enough to tantalise your tastebuds, then for those…
This open water dive course from Divers Den is exactly what you need to get you educated and experienced to become a pro diver in no time.
If you’re thinking about booking in your Open Water PADI Dive Course, we think it’s important to understand what you’re getting for your money. When we say that Pro Dive Cairns offers one of the most comprehensive Open Water PADI dive Courses on the planet, we aren’t making it up. You’ll find it difficult to find any experienced diver in the world who hasn’t heard of Pro Dive and their incredible reputation. Pro Dive is a world famous dive company that attracts experienced divers and snorkelers from all over the globe looking to hone their skills and explore the incredible…
This 3 tiered, 35 metre catamaran, is one of the most well known dive boats out of Cairns. It boasts options for snorkelers, intro divers, and certified scuba pros! No matter what your level, you’ll find something here for you. Expect to explore up to 3 different dive and snorkel sites in the heart of the Barrier Reef. Turtles, reef sharks, and manta rays are regular favourites, so don’t forget your GoPro! Aboard, you’ll find a legendary crew that can’t do enough to make sure you’re having a great time. When you’re not in the water, you can relax out…
If you’re looking for an overnight reef trip then it’s pretty much impossible to look past the offerings presented by Pro Dive Cairns. Whether you’re a snorkeller, diver, or a first timer then they have arguably the best all-round liveaboard experience available. One of the key features of this tour, which separates them from the rest, is the small group numbers on each trip. You should expect to find no more than 32 passengers on each tour, giving you freedom in the water away from the crowds, and maximum time with the 6 onboard crew of snorkel and diving instructors.…
If you’re looking for an overnight reef trip then it’s pretty much impossible to look past the offerings presented by Pro Dive Cairns. Whether you’re a snorkeller, diver, or a first timer then they have arguably the best all-round liveaboard experience available. One of the key features of this tour, which separates them from the rest, is the small group numbers on each trip. You should expect to find no more than 32 passengers on each tour, giving you freedom in the water away from the crowds, and maximum time with the 6 onboard crew of snorkel and diving instructors.…
If you want to get as far away from the modern world as possible, then why not get back to nature with this incredible 8 day 7 night ultimate liveaboard reef experience with the world class Mike Ball Dive Expeditions. This isn’t for the day trippers or holiday makers. This is for the through and through divers, budding underwater photographers, and true adventure hunters. Explore over 450 miles of untouched reef systems spanning across the far north outer section of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the world famous Cod Hole, or venture out into the remote Coral Sea for exciting…
Silversonic is THE tour from Port Douglas for those chasing elite level snorkelling, diving, and a premium experience day tour. As the fastest reef vessel in Port Douglas, you’ll be pleased to know the tour boasts 5 hours of actual time on the reef. You can expect some of Far North Queensland’s best reefs located at the Agincourt Ribbon at the edge of the outer continental shelf. The legends behind Silversonic are the Quicksilver Group. These guys have a whopping 23 exclusive reef sites to choose from. During your full day adventure, you’ll visit 3 of these unique reef locations…
This world famous coral island is formed over millions of years and is home to some immaculate reefs so expect insane snorkeling, crystal clear water, and regular appearances from the local turtles. This day trip boasts 5 hours of island time, so it’s perfect to find a spot in the shade, throw out the towel and relax. Alternatively the whole island is easily accessible on foot, so why not fill up your water bottle and take a walk on the quiet side. If you’re feeling adventurous, but don’t fancy wading in the water, then we’d highly recommend adding on a…
This vessel is the fastest boat in Cairns. In short, this means you get more time to explore three different exclusive dive and snorkel sites located on the Outer Barrier Reef. Expect to experience exquisite underwater coral and reef formations, home to thousands of tropical fish and marine life. In total you’ll get 5 hours of actual reef time – more than the rest. You can make your day extra special by adding in an Introductory or certified scuba dive. This is available as a fantastic optional extra but isn’t a booking essential. This super fast catamaran is also equipped…
No trip to Cairns would be complete without a trip to the reef. This day trip on the Great Barrier Reef with Passions of Paradise is all about the marine life experience. Onboard, you’ll find a captain, snorkel instructors, dive guides, and a marine naturalist. So, from start to finish, you can expect to be well taken care of. You might even learn a thing or two. In the water, you’ll have access to high quality snorkel equipment and if you’ve never snorkelled before, or aren’t so comfortable in the water, you’ll be well looked after by the crew. If…
The perfect entry level diving course that will leave you walking away as a safe and comfortable diver. Embark on an Open Water Dive Course in Byron Bay for 3 or 4 full days with the team at Byron Bay Dive Centre. This course will certify you to dive up to 18m anywhere in the world. An experienced dive professional will provide you with personalized training and a wealth of knowledge on the underwater world. Day one will be spent reviewing important theory concepts and training you in essential scuba skills in the on-site training pool. The following days you…
An amazing must see diving location on Australia’s East Coast Book yourself onto the Byron Bay Certified Scuba Dive at Byron Bay’s Julian Rocks Marine Park to experience a dive site like no other. Not only is it just a 10-minute boat ride from shore, it is ranked as one of Australia’s top five snorkel & dive destinations. Byron Bay Dive Centre is the best of the best in Byron Not only will they get you suited and booted with top gear, their fully qualified crew will guide you through the incredible reefs and marine life down below. Small groups…
You’ve done a bit of snorkelling before, you’re a confident swimmer, AND you’ve got no pre or existing medical conditions… Dive into your next adventure with this Byron Bay Introductory Scuba Dive Intro Dive Course at Julian Rocks Marine Park. Julian Rocks is a world renowned, top-notch bucket lister for snorkelers and divers alike. No trip to Byron Bay would be complete without stopping off to check it out. This is the definition of a ‘try before you buy’ kind of product. Instead of committing three days or more on a Learn To Dive Course, we suggest you give it…
There is definitely more that meets the eye to Byron Bay than diverse travelers, salty blonde hair, and lush hinterland. Ignite your inner Attenborough with a guided 2.5 hour Byron Bay turtle snorkeling tour. Come face to face with several types of sea turtles, giant rays, and friendly sharks, as they travel down the East Australian Current to Julian Rocks. Now, we know you didn’t swim to Byron Bay with your flippers and snorkeling gear ready for this excursion, unless you’re up there with the Olympians. Even if you’re not a professional snorkeler, the legends at Byron Bay Dive Centre…
You can dive the reef all year round.
Being the most regulated diving industry in the world, there are some very strict health & safety regulations that keep tour suppliers and operators in align with high levels of safety that most divers from around the world have never experienced before.
Most suppliers will include all of your equipment hire.
Yes. If you become a PADI certified diver it will be recognised everywhere in Australia and worldwide, and you will be allowed to dive up to 18 meters at any site.
Yes. You need to be able to swim 200 meters without a break in any style you choose and will have to tread water for at least 10 minutes.
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