• Cairns premier dive trip – Book your liveaboard dive trip in a top deck Captains Club room and have your own private valet for the time of your dive trip
• Book a helicopter flight transfer to meet your liveaboard dive boat out on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns
• Fabulous next level customer service on this Cairns dive tour. Book a 2 day 1 night, 3 day 2 night or a 4 day 3 night Great Barrier Reef dive trip
• Large private ensuite accommodation, private dining deck, your very own concierge and so many luxuries to make it the best dive trip in Cairns
• There are only 8 luxury Captains Club cabins available so if you are travelling in a big family or group we suggest you reserve your rooms very early as this is one of the most unique Great Barrier Reef tours in Cairns. 

Cairns most luxurious liveaboard dive trip. Book a dive tour on our Captains Club Deck deal and see the Great Barrier Reef in style. Arrive by boat or land on the dive boat in a helicopter.

Departing from Cairns our Captains Club guests can choose to transfer to the liveaboard dive boat on our daily transfer boat or arrive like a superstar by helicopter with the heli landing on the roof of the dive boat whilst it is moored out on the Great Barrier Reef off Cairns.

There are no other liveaboard dive tours anywhere on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia that compares to the luxuries on offer like our exclusive Cairns dive tours. 

There are only 8 luxury cabins of this type in the Captains Club so don't delay in reserving your cabin. 

If you only wish to snorkel this is the perfect Great Barrier Reef tour for you too!

Captains Club VIP Cabin Accommodation - Top Deck For Luxury

What is the Captains Club?

You could think of the Captains Club Top Deck as the first class cabin on a liveaboard dive boat.

Choose from Double Bed or Twin Share cabin – The best rooms on the dive boat

• Australian bed linen
• Silk doona
• Crisp Australian cotton bed linen
• Feather down pillow
• Oversized double beds
• Spacious en-suite cabins with uninterrupted ocean views
• King singles
• Soft fluffy bath robes
• Plush bath sheets 
• Toiletries
• Check in time 10.00am
• Check out time 2.00pm

Captains Club VIP Added Extras

• You will have your personal valet or crew member to take care of you for the whole stay- starting from serving your breakfast in bed and being your private marine guide underwater.
• You will also be accommodated in the best cabin on the whole boat: toiletries, fresh sheets, bath robes and towels included and even a nightly turn down service.
• Champagne and fruit platter are served either on your arrival or served with your dinner.
• Deluxe three course evening meals are served for you to dine privately under the stars or you may choose to join the rest of the guests in the spacious dining saloon.
• Private continental or cooked breakfast in your private cabin
• Complimentary cocktails at the end of the day are just some of the luxuries you will have chance to enjoy in the Captains Club - Top Deck.
• Appreciate ocean views from the sundeck or outdoor hot-tub as you sip a chilled Australian cocktail while watching the sunset over the sparkling Coral Sea …the perfect setting for photography lovers!
• Captains Club guests can also enjoy a selection of local press coffee, tea and juices
• On the journey back into the Cairns Marina enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and a cheese and fruit platter
• And you don’t have to check out early either- on your last day stay in your cabin until the transfer vessel arrives at about 2.00pm.
• Certified divers - 2 day 1 night - 5 day dives & 1 night dive
• Certified divers - 3 day 2 nights - 8 day dives & 2 night dives
• Certified divers - 4 days and 3 nights - 11 day dives 3 night dives 
• Each additional night - Up to 4 additional dives, 3 day - 1 night
• Snorkellers unlimited snorkelling
• Introductory divers - 2 day 1 night - 5 Intro day dives
• Introductory divers - 3 day 2 nights - 8 day dives

Book your Captains Club early for your luxury dive and snorkel tour from Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, as there are only 8 cabins available. 

Choose The Number of Captains Club Nights

Choose the number of nights you would like to luxuriate on our Captains Club level on the liveaboard dive boat.  

2 Day - 1 Night

3 Day - 2 Night

4 Day - 3 Night

Enquire about additional nights

Scuba Divers

Private Certified Guided Dives

As a Captains Club guests you will have your very own personal crew member to assist you with all of your diving needs for the duration of your stay.

Snorkellers

Private Snorkel Tour Guides

As a guest in the Captains Club accommodation your personal crew member will assist you and guide you on all of your in-water time to show you the best spots to explore and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef.

Helicopter Transfers

From Cairns we can fly you out to the dive boat and landing on the heli pad on top of the dive boat.

The same transfer can be done in reverse and fly our guests back to Cairns.

Please note minimum numbers apply for these helicopter flight transfers. 

See more liveaboard dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef here. 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Boarding 7:30am - Departure 8:00am - Returns to Cairns 4.30pm (approx.)

Departure Instructions

Please note your transfer vessel from Cairns to your VIP liveaboard dive boat will be Reef Experience located at Cairns Marlin Marins, A Finger

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches

• Port Douglas on request - extra cost

Destinations

Norman Reef, Saxon Reef, Hastings Reef, Breaking Patches and Michaelmas Reef. The Captain will choose the location based on weather and which reef offers the best experience and comfort for guests.

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Surcharge applies Christmas Day pay on board the boat

Duration

2 to 4 days
Additional nights available on request

Available for Purchase / Hire

• Return or one way helicopter transfers are an optional extra and need to be prebooked (subject to availability)
• Return coach transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas are an optional extra and need to be prebooked (subject to availability)
• All diving and water activites and extras are bookable/payable on day of travel
• Learn to scuba dive
• Reef taxes and levies payable on boat
• Drinks on the boat (no BYO)
• Nitrox fills
• Professional photographs
• Barista coffee
• Drinks and snacks
• Merchandise

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

• Scuba Diving – minimum age 12
• Certified dive packages are for those already qualified as scuba divers and must hold Open Water Diver level or higher and produce divers certification

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

• This is a barefoot vessel
• Light jacket
• Camera
• Socks
• Casual resort wear
• Scuba divers need to bring their certification card and logbook

• Children 2 - 18 years adult rate applies - Not really suitable for children
• Rollaway beds are available for children up to 11 years of age - on request only, extra cost applies
• Introductory/Resort Scuba diving is available for children 12 years and over
• Certified dives are available for children that hold a scuba dive certification