• 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 diving and snorkelling tour. Book a diving and snorkelling 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.

What to Expect

Experience the ultimate luxury on the Great Barrier Reef with our exclusive liveaboard overnight diving and snorkelling tour from Cairns. Choose to arrive on our daily transfer boat or make a grand entrance by helicopter, landing directly on the dive boat. Enjoy unparalleled comfort and service with only 8 luxury cabins available in the Captains Club. This is seriously the most luxurious liveaboard dive trip in Cairns with your own private valet to look after you during your Great Barrier Reef tour experience.

Features and Highlights

Captains Club VIP Cabin Accommodation - Top Deck for Luxury

What is the Captains Club? Think of the Captains Club Top Deck as the first-class cabin on a liveaboard dive boat. Enjoy the best rooms, featuring:

• Double Bed or Twin Share cabin options
• Australian bed linen and silk doona
• Crisp cotton sheets and feather down pillows
• Spacious en-suite cabins with uninterrupted ocean views
• King singles, soft fluffy bathrobes, and plush bath sheets
• Premium toiletries

Captains Club VIP Added Extras

• Personal valet or crew member to cater to your needs throughout your stay
• Private marine guide underwater
• Deluxe cabin amenities including toiletries, fresh sheets, bathrobes, towels, and nightly turndown service
• Sparkling wine and fruit platter served on arrival or with dinner
• Three-course evening meals served privately under the stars or in the spacious dining saloon
• Private continental or cooked breakfast in your cabin
• Complimentary cocktails at the end of the day
• Ocean views from the sundeck or outdoor hot tub
• Selection of local press coffee, tea, and juices
• Glass of wine and a cheese and fruit platter on the return journey to Cairns
• Extended stay in your cabin until the transfer vessel arrives at about 2:00 pm

Overnight/Liveaboard Packages

• 2 Day / 1 Night Liveaboard: Intro divers 4 day dives, certified divers 4 day dives PLUS 1 night dive
• 3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard: Intro divers 7 day dives, certified divers 7 day dives PLUS 2 night dives
• 4 Day / 3 Night Liveaboard: Intro divers 10 day dives, certified divers 10 day dives PLUS 3 night dives

Snorkellers: Unlimited snorkelling

Choose the Number of Captains Club Nights

Select the number of nights you wish to stay in luxury on our Captains Club level:

• 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 guest, you will have your personal crew member to assist you with all your diving needs throughout your stay.

Snorkellers

Private Snorkelling Tour Guides Captains Club guests will have personal crew members to guide them on all in-water activities, ensuring you explore the best snorkelling spots on the Great Barrier Reef.

Helicopter Transfers

From Cairns to the Dive Boat Fly out to the dive boat and land on the helicopter pad on top of the vessel, or enjoy a scenic flight back to Cairns. Please note, minimum numbers apply for helicopter transfers.

Book Your Captains Club Early

Reserve your luxury diving and snorkelling tour from Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, as there are only 8 cabins available in the Captains Club.

See more VIP Great Barrier Reef tours from Cairns, only 40 guests all inclusive, Admirals Club Lounge, Captains Club Lounge.  

Captains Club

The most immersive way to experience the Great Barrier Reef is aboard our Captains Club liveaboard. From the moment you step onboard until your journey concludes, every detail is designed to deliver a relaxed, personalised reef experience with a higher level of comfort and service.

Captains Club guests enjoy priority accommodation in the vessel’s best staterooms, enhanced onboard inclusions, and attentive service throughout the voyage. With a dedicated crew member assigned to you, your time on the reef is seamless, unhurried and entirely focused on enjoyment.

What is the Captains Club?

The Captains Club is designed for guests who want to experience the Great Barrier Reef in a more refined and personalised way. It offers tailored service, premium accommodation and thoughtful touches that elevate every part of your liveaboard stay.

Inclusions extend beyond accommodation seemless service, with benefits such as a personal valet, extended check-out times and elevated dining experiences.

Your personal valet

Throughout your stay, a dedicated crew member is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. This may include private snorkelling or scuba experiences with a professional in-water guide, assistance with equipment, or sharing in-depth knowledge of the reef and its marine life.

From boarding through to farewell, your personal valet ensures your liveaboard experience is effortless and well looked after.

Gourmet dining onboard

Each evening, a freshly prepared three-course dinner is created by the onboard chef. Guests may choose to dine privately under the stars or enjoy the atmosphere of the spacious dining saloon with fellow travellers.

Mornings begin with your choice of a continental or cooked breakfast prepared to your preferences, or a relaxed buffet-style breakfast served in the dining saloon.

Sunset cocktails and relaxation

As the day draws to a close, unwind on the sundeck or in the outdoor hot tub with a cocktail in hand, watching the sun set over the Coral Sea. It is a quiet, memorable way to end a day spent exploring one of the world’s most remarkable natural environments.

All dietary requirements can be accommodated. Guests are encouraged to advise the team of any special requests at the time of booking.

Sample Itinerary

Day One

7.30am - Board Reef Experience transfer vessel at Cairns Marlin Marina for transfer to Reef Encounter
8.30am - Breakfast Bacon & Egg Rolls
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
10.00am - Room check-in
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 for all (certified & intro divers as well as snorkellers)
13.30 - Water Session: Scuba dive or snorkel time
15:00 - Reef Encounter moves to new reef site
15.30 - Water session: scuba diving, snorkelling
17.30 - Night dive briefing for certified divers
18:00 - Water session for night divers
19:15 - Dinner
20.00 - Dessert

Day Two & Three

6.00am - Wake-up call for the early morning dive and snorkel session
6:30am - Water Session: Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time
7:30am - Breakfast is served in the dining saloon
8.00am - Reef Encouter moves to new reef site
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
15.00 - Reef Encouter moves to new reef site
15.30 - Water session: scuba diving, snorkelling
17.30 - Night dive briefing for certified divers
18:00 - Water session for night divers
19:15 - Dinner
20.00 - Dessert

Day Four

6.00am - Wake-up call for the early morning dive and snorkel session
6:30am - Water Session: Sunrise scuba dive or snorkel time
7:30am - Breakfast is served in the dining saloon
10:30am - Water Session: Scuba Dive or Snorkel Time
12:00 - Lunch is served in the dining saloon
13:30 - Water Session: Snorkel only
14.00 - Room check-out
14:45 - Departing passengers board the transfer boat for the journey back to Cairns
15.15 - Refreshments complimentary wine, cheese and biscuits served on the return journey
16:30 - Approximate arrival time to the Cairns Marlin Marina

Book your private berth on our Captains Club top deck and have the most amazing dive tour on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

• On full-day onboard itineraries, certified scuba divers may participate in up to four dives per day, including the night dive. Of the five scheduled water sessions, four are allocated to scuba diving.
• Introductory divers may participate in up to three dives per day. Of the four scheduled water sessions, three are allocated to scuba diving.
• Stateroom check-in is from 10:00 am, with check-out at 7:00 am on the morning of departure. Guests may continue to use all vessel facilities, including access to a shared transfer and baggage room with bathroom.
• Captains Club check-in is from 10:00 am, with check-out at 2:00 pm on the day of departure.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or other operational requirements.
• Night dives are available to certified scuba divers only.

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 Northern Beaches

• Port Douglas on request - extra cost

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef
• 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