Pro Dive Cairns, Australia
9.1 Superb - Nitrox available
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
“Had an amazing time, unforgettable experience and already cant wait to come back! ”
Highlights
Pro Dive Cairns offers excellent value for money liveaboard diving to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Australia, aboard the M/V ScubaPro I, II, or III. Perfect for budget- and time-conscious divers, the fully equipped ScubaPro liveaboards are identical, purpose-built dive boats designed to handle all varying weather conditions, offering a smooth and comfortable journey to the Great Barrier Reef. There are 14 centrally controlled air-conditioned twin-share bunk-bed cabins and 2 double-bed cabins.
The main deck is the hub of the boat, featuring a large indoor salon and dining room where meals are served, including a fully cooked hot/cold breakfast, hot and cold lunches, and a hot dinner. Snacks, water, tea, and coffee are available throughout the day. The top deck features a spacious sun deck, providing ample room for relaxation.
Aboard the M/V ScubaPro liveaboards, guests will explore the incredible marine biodiversity of the outer Great Barrier Reef at locations specifically chosen for their exceptional visibility and high-quality marine life. Up to 11 dives are available, including 2-night dives during the 2-night/3-day diving and snorkeling itinerary. The spacious dive deck at the back of the boat offers individual gear storage and ample room for kitting up. Nitrox is also available for those certified.
Book online today to start planning your Great Barrier Reef liveaboard with Prodive Cairns.
Please note: An additional fee of $95 per person is payable directly to the boat at check-in. The fee comprises the Government Environmental Management Charge, Port Departure Tax, and administrative charges.
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Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Environment Tax, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (90-95 AUD).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (230 AUD), Private Dive Guide (2,880 AUD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Pro Dive Cairns Reviews
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- 9.1 Superb
- Vessel 8.7
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.0
- Value 9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sagar C
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Denmark
Great dive trip
We loved it. Great dives, friendly crew, and good conditions. The crew was great, giving a briefing and info, and we enjoyed the space on the top deck. Even though the trip was sold out, it didn't feel too crowded. There was space, and it was nice and quiet too, so you could enjoy the ocean.
- Recommended for
- The dives. There was space on the boat and nice and quiert. The safety.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Aidan K
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South Korea
Had a lot of fun with a short dive trip
Amazing crew with one of the best oceans to dive. The boat was rather basic without fancy options, but was good enough for a 3-day short dive trip. Also great instructors offering top-notch dive courses.
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew & instructors. Lively atmosphere. Great value.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Eli R
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United States
Many dives on nitrox on the outer Great Barrier Reef just outside Cairns providing good value.
Self guided diving with opportunity to conduct many dives in such a short stay. Boat isn't large and there are many divers with minimal crew but they make it work. Colorful reefs and diversity of sea life in the outer shelf.
- Recommended for
- Can do many dives in a short time period. Nitrox available. Dive site vsriety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amy O
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Canada
Fantastic Liveaboard Experience — Perfect for Newer Divers
I just finished a 3-day, 2-night liveaboard with Pro Dive Cairns and it was a fantastic experience. I had recently received my Open Water Diver certification in Hawaii in December 2024 and only had six dives under my belt, so I was a bit nervous about doing so many dives in a short time. However, the divemasters on the boat were excellent at giving clear briefings and helping re-teach skills like compass navigation. They also have many strong safety systems in place. Even if you get lost, you simply surface, raise your flag, and they come and fetch you with their tender. Someone from the main boat is always scanning the water while divers are in — which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I did this trip with my 18-year-old daughter, who had the same amount of diving experience as me. There were a few other solo divers on board, so we partnered with another diver and formed a group of three. This ended up being incredibly helpful for navigation and learning. It had been three years since our dive buddy’s last dive, so she was also feeling rusty — we learned together and supported each other. On the very first dive there was a guide available, which was extremely helpful for shaking off the rust. About two-thirds of the divers on our boat were finishing their Open Water course, so most of the time guides weren’t available. After the first dive, we were navigating on our own. By the end of the three days, I felt very confident in my navigation skills. If you’re looking to gain experience and confidence, you absolutely will on this trip. I also want to mention the night dives. I was very nervous about them — I’m not keen on sharks or dark water. All the young people on the boat (including my daughter) hyped me up and encouraged me to try, so I pushed through my fear and went. In the end, it was a phenomenal experience and I’m so glad I didn’t skip it. A few tips from my experience: Bring seasickness medication — even if you don’t think you’ll need it. We took medication before boarding and regularly throughout the trip, which helped a lot. The first day was quite rough as we were at the tail end of a storm, and many people who didn’t expect to get seasick did. Meds are available on board, but they’re much more expensive than bringing your own. You won’t need as many clothes as you think. We mostly lived in our swimsuits since there isn’t much downtime between dives. We were there in January (hot season) and were never cold. At night, just bring comfy clothes and a warm top — the boat is air-conditioned 24/7, so it’s cool inside. Bring card games or small games. There’s little to no cell reception, which actually made the trip better. Someone brought easy card games and it was a highlight of the evenings. It became a wonderful digital detox — just make sure family and friends know you’ll be out of reception for three days. The food was amazing. There are snacks between every meal — you will not go hungry. You need to bring your own alcohol if you want it, and they provide fridge space. The accommodations were very comfortable. I was worried about sleeping, but the room stayed cool and I slept like a baby (and I’m picky about mattresses). Probably helped that I was exhausted from diving and taking seasickness meds around the clock! I’ve read some reviews complaining about depth restrictions. Personally, I didn’t mind at all — I wasn’t interested in going very deep anyway. As an Open Water diver, depth is restricted due to insurance policies. Some people on the boat completed their Adventure Diver course so they could go deeper. I’ve also read comments about the boat being crowded or challenging for experienced divers due to the number of new divers. As a newer diver myself, I actually appreciated this. I learned a lot from others and enjoyed being reminded of key skills. We had a full boat of 32 people and I loved the camaraderie. That said, if you’re a very advanced diver looking for technical or deep diving, this may not
- Recommended for
- Fantastic staff and crew with a great sense of humor. Beautiful dive sites. Fun camaraderie amongst fellow divers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Charles K
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France
Totally recommend to discover the great barrier
Helpful and kind staff. Very good briefings.
- Recommended for
- Very kind staff. Amazing spots. Good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Amber D
- United States
Awesome
Perfectly amazing!
- Recommended for
- Sea life, food, friends
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- 10 Exceptional
- Brad H
- United States
Great Experience!!!
From the outset the crew made all of us feel welcomed and appreciated. At no time did I ever feel like anything other than a part of their family. Always willing to assist, answer questions, and simply carry on general conversations with the guests. It was an extremely pleasant atmosphere. The diving was amazing even though the weather was a little less than desireable at times but the reef was always amazing. The price was extremely affordable for the package! The boat was very comfortable; although this was my first livaboard, others had mentioned they were also happy with the accomadations. I would definitely recommend Pro Dive Cairns to any of my friends and will definitely book with them again upon returning to Cairns. I cannot end this review without mentioning again that the crew was amazing. I was on board to recreationally dive only (no certifications) but the instructors were phenominal, the staff was extremely friendly and generally inquisitive of the quests and their backgrounds, and the skipper was (simply put) awesome! I had an amazing time (even feeling a little queezy at first and with the rain and lack of sunshine) the trip was amazing! Great job to all; the crew should be commended.
- Recommended for
- Diving, crew, and atmosphere.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Teresa V
- Canada
Phenomenal experience!
-Night dives: seeing GTs chasing smaller fish; a sleeping giant turtle; and baiting sharks (i.e. making noise, and turning off torches) -amazing staff: very personal and friendly yet professional -incredible food: lots of healthy options yet delicious -the whole experience in general: loved the boat ride there and back; seeing a whale breaching a few times; meeting awesome people!
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, staff, and food!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael M
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Germany
Top tour,great dives, very good brifing, top guids !!
Australia is great !!
- Recommended for
- See Nemo :-)
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mercedes Q
- United States
Life changing
1st time to sleep on the Great barrier reef, to sleep on a boat in the ocean, dive GBR, night dive
- Recommended for
- The crew was knowledgeable, the boat was clean and comfortable, my safety and experience was top priority.
