The Great Barrier Reef, famous for having some of the best dive sights in the World is by far the biggest attraction in Cairns. There are numerous dive operators offering every thing from small sailing personalised one day trips like Passions of Paradise $139 snorkelling or the very popular Ocean Free $135 snorkelling where you can enjoy scuba diving without having any previous dive experience. Ocean Freedom luxury cruises visits the outer reef stopping off at the beautiful Upolo Cay. or the super fast Tusa dive and super professional .
Overnight reef trips on the luxury cruise catamaran Reef Encounter 2 Days 1 night $310, experience the best of diving without completing a dive course. Coral sea Dreaming 2 day 1 night $460 inc 3 intro dives sailing trip is a personal, friendly and relaxed diving or snorkelling adventure.
Go beyond the crystal clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the Coral Sea and the famous Cod Hole with Taka Dive.
Why not join in one of the many learn to dive schools. There are several top quality, budget and live aboard dive courses to choose from. One of the most comprehensive dive courses that gives you plenty of experience is Pro Dive one of cairns leading dive companies or try a four day budget open water dive course with Down Under Dive or a four day live aboard with Cairns Dive Center or go deep with Deep Sea Divers Den five day course
