Book our Stateroom accommodation for our very popular Great Barrier Reef scuba diving and snorkelling liveaboard tours. Our dive tours are suited to everyone at all levels wanting to see the reef from Cairns
This is the most flexible liveaboard dive boat tour on the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns and the best value for money dive and snorkel multi-day tour.
Our liveaboard Great Barrier Reef tours are also perfectly suited for those guests who only snorkel.
Book your dream Great Barrier Reef tour holiday in one of our 21 luxury stateroom cabins.
With our SSI Diamond Dive Centre on board the boat we can offer scuba diving courses for all levels whilst you are out on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
You can even take a scenic helicopter flight from Cairns and land on the upper deck of our liveaboard dive boat that we call a boatel - hotel.
Departing daily from Cairns on our day boat you may choose the number of nights you wish to sleep on the reef as per these options:-
2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard - 5 dives
3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard - 8 Dives
4 Day / 3 Night Liveaboard - 11 dives
Catering for a maximum of only 42 divers and snorkellers, guests can choose to spend from 2 days up to 4 days exploring the depths of the world famous Great Barrier Reef from our floating hotel - boatel .
Upgrade for some extra luxury accommodation onboard look at our "Exclusive Captains Club Accomodation" here that offers private valet service for a more luxurious stay on the Great Barrier Reef.
Departing from Cairns we take our guests to see the best parts of the outer Great Barrier Reef so they can spend a few days exploring the depths of the ocean to see the most brilliant of corals and marine life that call these outer reefs home
We have exclusive dive permits for 15 coral reef sites on the Great Barrier Reef and each day the skipper decides which of these reef locations will offer our guests the most brilliant dive and snorkel conditions.
Our liveaboard dive boat normally visits two reef locations per day.
Join us and book your cabin on our Cairns floating hotel for your dive trip of a lifetime.
Choose to further upgrade to the "Exclusive Captains Club' and enjoy all the VIP privileges with your very own private valet who will look after your every need on your liveaboard scuba dive trip here.
Only 21 Stateroom Cabins
Please note: These cabins are located on the 1st floor and each cabin has a port hole for fresh air. All guests in these rooms are to bring their own personal towels. Guests must be 18 years and older to stay in these rooms without parents.
This Cairns dive boat is a SSI Diamond Dive Centre training facility offering certification courses from beginner level to professional diver level onboard the boat.
The boat has classrooms on-board making it easy to improve your diving skills and knowledge whilst on your Great Barrier Reef tour negating wasted time and money spent on accommodation in Cairns.
Our onboard training centre enables our students to dive with more confidence, comfort and have more experience underwater.
Dive Courses Available
Queensland, Australia has some of the strictest scuba diving rules in the world, but also the safest scuba diving record. All scuba divers are required to complete and pass the medical questionnaire prior to the boats departure.
If you really wish to travel in style then book our Cairns helicopter scenic flight transfer package.
Board the helicopter in Cairns and take a low level scenic flight over the reef and land on the upper deck of your floating hotel that will be sitting on the outer reef.
You may also take a return helicopter flight back to Cairns at the end of your liveaboard dive and snorkel tour.
Helicopter transfers are subject to availability & passenger body weights, priced from $812.50 per person (minimum 2 passengers required)
Arrival Day 1
7.30am
Board the transfer vessel at Cairns Marlin Marina for breakfast, check-in and your journey out to the Great Barrier Reef floating hotel
9.30am
Arrive onboard your liveaboard dive boat home for the next few days where you are greeted by the crew for your ‘Welcome & Safety Talk’ before being shown to your room to settle in and relax
10.30am
Water Session: Time to snorkel for all guests before lunch
12.00
Lunch is served in the dining saloon
13.00
Water Briefings: Certified Diver Briefings / Try Scuba Diving Briefings / Snorkel Adventure Briefings
13.30
Water Session: Scuba dive or snorkel time
15:30
Water Session: Scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Summer Time
18:00
Dinner is served in the dining saloon
18:45
Night Dive Briefings
19:00
Night dive commences for all those scuba diving
Winter Time
17:30
Night Dive Briefings
18:00
Night dive commences for all those scuba diving
19:15
Dinner is served in the dining saloon
20:00
Dessert is served in the dining saloon
6.00am
Wake-up call for the early morning dive and snorkel session
6:30am
Water Session: Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
7:30am
Breakfast is served in the dining saloon
8:30am
Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
10:30am
Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
12:00
Lunch is served in the dining saloon
13:30
Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
15:30
Water Session: Scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
Summer Time
18:00
Dinner is served in the dining saloon
18:45
Night Dive Briefings
19:00
Night dive commences for all those scuba diving
Winter Time
17:30
Night Dive Briefings
18:00
Night dive commences for all those scuba diving
19:15
Dinner is served in the dining saloon
6.00am
Wake-up call for the early morning dive and snorkel session
6:30am
Water Session: Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time. Glass bottom boat tour available upon request
7:30am
Breakfast is served in the dining saloon
8:30am
Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
10:30am
Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
12:00
Lunch is served in the dining saloon
13:30
Water Session: Snorkel only session available to passengers before departure
14:45
Departing passengers board the transfer boat for the journey back to Cairns. Complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits served on the return journey
16:30
Approximate arrival time to the Cairns Marlin Marina
We visit spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations, with access to well over 15 dive and snorkel sites over a range of the best Outer Great Barrier Reefs.
Each day our dive boat Captain decides which reef locations to visit based on the time of year, weather, other conditions and which reef site offers guests the best reef experience and comfort.
Generally we would visit two reef locations every day – moving twice per day – once in the morning and once again in the afternoon (weather dependent).
Hastings Reef
Hastings Reef is a fabulous coral reef in all weather, and we have many different locations to choose from here depending on which way the wind blows!
Being the largest reef site that our liveaboard dive boat visits, it provides good protection and calm diving and snorkelling conditions all year round.
Favourite dive and snorkel spots along this reef include ‘coral gardens’, ‘the fish bowl’ and ‘compass mooring’.
Breaking Patches Reef
A popular afternoon destination for when the weather is good, Breaking Patches is a small reef location just north of Michaelmas Cay – a tropical sand island and marine turtle breeding ground.
As the name suggests, this is a patch reef and is great for viewing giant clams and blue spotted stingrays.
It’s also home to one of our well loved marine friends – the friendly resident sea turtle, called ‘Gus’.
Saxon Reef
Depending on the time of year, Saxon Reef can be a hive of marine activity. In the right seasons it’s a great reef to see young cuttlefish families or migrating humpback whales.
White tip reef sharks can often be seen sleeping on the shallow sandy areas and hiding under coral coves.
Popular dive and snorkel spots along this reef site include ‘magic mooring’, turtle bommie’ and the famous ‘twin peaks’.
Norman Reef
The furthest north Outer Great Barrier Reef destination that we visit – the coral and vast variety of marine life here is simply breathtaking!
Outstanding swim throughs, underwater caves, bronze whalers and it’s also home to our giant Maori Wrasse ‘Frank’.
This is the most impressive reef for a sunrise snorkel or night dive due to the number of larger inhabitants such as turtles and reef sharks
Jorgensen Patch
There are walls, gullies, small caves, overhangs and swim-throughs that can be found in the area of ‘Jeorgies’ – a reef visited at the right time of year.
With sandy bottoms that have giant clams, there are sea cucumbers and bluespotted lagoon rays on the sandy bottoms as well as lots of soft corals
You can also observe whitetip sharks, schools of damsels and fusiliers schooling in the plankton rich waters
For more liveaboard dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef see here or to book one of our 8 Captains Club Cabins look here
Cairns
Boarding 7:30am - Departure 8:00am - Returns to Cairns 4.30pm (approx.)
Please note your transfer vessel from Cairns to the liveaboard dive boat will be Reef Experience located at Cairns Marlin Marina, A Finger.
January - December
Daily
2 to 4 days
Additional nights available on request
Medium, Active
Scuba Diving Restrictions
Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to re-schedule or alter a reservation
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 30 days or more prior to departure
50% cancellation fee if within 30 days prior to departure
100% cancellation fee within 14 days prior to departure
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances – including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather etc.
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to make amendments to prepaid tour components; including equipment hire, guided tours or course fees. No reimbursement will be offered if persons choose not to complete the tour as booked in its entirety, once the tour has commenced
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities.
au$515.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$515.00
Family: au$2,060.00
Tour Code: 470