Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

Name: 3-Day Great Barrier Outer Reef (Saturday Departure) (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-19
Location: Australia

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 260 / day Check dates

“The trip was truly breathtaking, the team provided a superb quality and set the standards very high. ”
James J, United Kingdom

Highlights

Dive and snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy 11 dives over 3 days

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 $100 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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17 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

18 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

19 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

20 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

21 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

23 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

Select Cabin available

24 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

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25 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

26 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

27 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

28 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

Select Cabin available

30 Sep

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 784

FULL

Included: VAT, Dive Insurance, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear.

Required Extras: Environment Tax (AUD100 / trip), Fuel Surcharge (AUD25).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (AUD240), Private Dive Guide (AUD3,010 / 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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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Local & International Crew
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1998

Year renovated: 2014

Length: 23.95m (78.5ft)

Beam: x 7.35m (24.1ft)

Top speed: 12 Knots

Cruising speed: 12 Knots

Engines: MTU 500Hp x 2

Max guests: 32

Number of cabins: 16

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: Yamaha 15HP

Water capacity: 8000 Litres

Fuel capacity: 10000 Litres

Freshwater maker: 0

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Pro Dive Cairns Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.6
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

9.3

9.2 Superb
Elisabeth H
United Kingdom

Amazing time with the Prodive Team
Awesome people, organisation, dive briefing and equipment. Great time!
Recommended for
Food availability and quality. Kindness and organisation of staff onboard. Instructor for my advanced course.
04 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Rodney B
Australia

Unable to fault this trip.
We were very lucky with dive conditions, 25m visibility and zero swell. All the crew worked very hard to keep everything running smoothly. Food was exceptional and plenty of it. Most of all, coffee was good.
Recommended for
Dive briefings were very good. Food was amazing. Boat was big, quite comfortable.
07 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Eliot S
Australia

If Scuba Diving or Snorkelling is your passion, this trip is for you! What a great experience!
Wonderful 3 days!
Recommended for
Great dive program with energetic and supportive dive staff. Awesome ship's captain - experienced, versatile, keen to provide the best experience for guests. Great bunch of like-minded divers, easy-going and motivated.
09 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Eddy N
United States

Wonderful crew
My son and I had a great time!
Recommended for
the crew was fantastic. the food was excellent, hearty and nutritious. the dive sites were out of this world.
16 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Diego F
Spain

Stunning reefs and friendly crew
It was an amazing trip. Diving spots were stunning, full of life and biodiversity. Diving was intense but it was just about that, eating and chilling, and three days of that felt very adequate. We were certified divers so it was a very relaxing and enjoyable trip.
Recommended for
Diving. Crew organisation and friendliness. Food.
08 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nayer W
Canada

Was a great experience, very friendly crew and amazing dives
Diving the Great Barrier Reef could have been no better with the friendly and efficient crew onboard the liveaboard. Was great to dive with a lot of amazing people on board and feel comfortable with the crew overlooking everything seemlessly
Recommended for
The friendly crew, safety and efficiency on board, the dive sites were amazing
12 Sep, 2018

10 Exceptional
Katrina M
Australia

Amazing dive trip
Everything was amazing and highly recommended.
Recommended for
Diving experience, Staff, Food
07 Oct, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jane H
United Kingdom

Excellent trip, really well organised and great dives sites.
The whole thing, I loved it. Thanks to John and the team he really was an excellent dive leader and Andy for the delicious food!
Recommended for
The tropical life on the reef, excellently managed trip and the food was delicious!
14 Jan, 2020

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!
09 Sep, 2020

10 Exceptional
John L
United States

I’d say this was once-in-a-lifetime but it was so amazing I will be doing it again for sure.
This was a truly transformative trip on which I did things and met people I’ll never forget (and hopefully do and meet again!). The Pro Dive team is unbelievably amazing and we always felt safe, informed and having a great time.
Recommended for
The people, both crew and divers. The reef itself. The night dives.
24 Feb, 2025

383 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Oksana G
United States

Definitely will try to have more tours with Liveboard!
Everything provided by ProDive and Liveboard was of the highest quality. Friendly crew, excellent organization, tasty food. The locations for dives and snorkeling were beautiful. All steps, from booking to leaving Cairns, were easy and nice.
Recommended for
Crew and the Reef. Equipment and the boat. Food.
02 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Katie Anne B
United Kingdom

Amazing 🤩
Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this trip, could have stayed out longer, only downfall was leaving the boat! Fantastic crew who were really helpful and supportive as were the people on board. Really easy communication both with live aboard and prodive. Highly recommend both!
Recommended for
Everything was fantastic, crew, people and diving.
17 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
Francesco B
Australia

Great experience
Nice crew, relaxed environment and lots of fun
Recommended for
Food, Crew , schedule
08 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Rodrigo V
Brazil

Amazing experience
Incredible experience in the Great Barrier Reef. Unforgettable dives. The dive spots briefings were very informative and complete. I strong recommend this liveaboard.
Recommended for
Dives. Briefings. Crew.
18 Jul, 2025

9.2 Superb
Declan O
Ireland

Excellent experience , highly recommended
Amazing trip from start to finish , we had perfect conditions . The dive sites were well selected , the crew were excellent and the night diving was fantastic. Overall would highly recommend
Recommended for
The Crew , the dive sites and the professional setup of all the equipment
23 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kit N
Singapore

Absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations.
1) The staff giving dive briefing was extremely hilarious! He made the briefing so much more fun and enjoyable, at the same time ensuring that we know how to get our way around the sites. 2) The Napolean Wrasse for sure.
Recommended for
Friendly staffs, great dive sites, good equipment
28 Dec, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Ethan C
United States

Lots of fun and the crew makes sure you eat well.
Very well worth the price
Recommended for
Mac n Cheese. Chef. Great Guides.
07 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Marta S
Poland

Great trip
Diving in beautiful places. Perfect organisation. Professional crew, with great sense of humor. Good food.
Recommended for
Great Barrier Reef, lot of diving, enthusiastic crew
25 Oct, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Dustin A
United States

Pro dive is the best company for an amazing scuba experience!
The staff was amazing! They were readily available to answer questions and provide helpful tips. They were willing to guide dives when needed and gave valuable advice to see the best things on our dives! We saw so many cool animals and plants and had an amazing time.
Recommended for
The expertise and helpfulness of staff.. The dive sites. The overall experience.
29 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Ian P
United Kingdom

great time with good safe diving and plenty to see.
The diving with good quality divers and great support from crew members and good food, thanks.
Recommended for
The location, the crew , the company.
08 Aug, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Nicki S
Australia

Amazing! We did what we went for, to dive our butts off 😄👍
Fantastic crew, fantastic fellow passengers, absolute value for money and the chance to dive again in reasonably good waters! Full credit to our crew, they were amazing!
Recommended for
Crew friendliness, our cook and our Divemaster Leighton.
25 Nov, 2020

10 Exceptional
Charles K
France

Totally recommend to discover the great barrier
Helpful and kind staff. Very good briefings.
Recommended for
Very kind staff. Amazing spots. Good food.
09 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
SOOJEONG B
South Korea

Awesome experience ever in my life
Night diving was the best! Also all crew member and food were very nice. I would definetly go again.
Recommended for
Crew service, Food, and diving gears
08 Feb, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Anjali R
United Kingdom

Incredible experience
Great all round trip! Incredible value for money. The crew were awesome and it was a great crowd to dive with. Things to note for anyone reading: - Diving tends to be pretty shallow (great visibility and easy diving) - Lots of beginner and inexperienced divers - not that its a bad thing, but just as an fyi - Diving is unguided so be prepared for this - the first dive and night dive are guided, but the crew were helpful in getting people up to speed on navigation - Food is GREAT and crew is FUN. - Generally a younger crowd on this boat
Recommended for
The visibility, the food and the group we had onboard
14 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
Sangwoo H
South Korea

Fair value trip
I had a great time with ScubaPro I. Crew and people on board were all great and friendly. Food was delicious and dessert was served all three days throughout. There was a variety of different experience levels, all the way from beginners getting certified to an ex-rescue diver who dove about 500 times. I was able to pair up with comparable diving buddies. I'd definitely come back to ProDive Cairns (for other reefs though)!
Recommended for
Crew & people on board, meals, and dives
25 Oct, 2016

10 Exceptional
Terry B
United States

Great value trip!
We really enjoyed this experience. The crew was friendly and helpful, the dive sites were nice. Safety felt like a priority.
Recommended for
Friendly staff. Great value for cost. Decent dive sites.
23 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Olivia F
South Africa

Beat expectations!
Seeing reefs in such good condition, the number of dives and friendliness of the crew.
Recommended for
The dive sites, the staff and the people
08 Jan, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Patrick O
United States

Awesome experience
This was a great way for me and my 2 kids to experience the Great Barrier Reef. The staff, dives and food were all awesome. Met some really great people onboard. Would definitely do again and highly recommend.
Recommended for
11 dives in 3 days, great staff, the food was very good quality
22 Oct, 2015

9.6 Exceptional
David V
United States

Phenomenal live aboard, can't go wrong
I swam next to sharks, turtles, Cuddlefish, through underwater Swim-Through "caves," saw dozens of healthy bommies with beautiful coral. Found some sea slugs. Had a hilarious and friendly crew. The purchase was absolutely worth it! You won't regret this decision. :)
Recommended for
Dive sites, attentive and caring crew, and great food
13 Dec, 2016

10 Exceptional
Kieran B
Ireland

Great diving, food and most important...great people / vibes onboard
Beyond my expectations. Really enjoyed the trip. Will come back when next in Australia.
Recommended for
Friendly vibes everywhere. Staff VERY professional in all areas (diving, kitchen, cleaning etc). Great value for money. Wonderful reefs...lots to see..
16 Aug, 2024