Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

Name: 3-Day Great Barrier Outer Reef (Sunday Departure) (Cairns - Cairns)
Start: 2026-07-05
End: 2026-07-07
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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Itinerary

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06 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

07 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

08 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

10 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

11 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

Select Cabin available

12 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

13 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

14 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

15 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

17 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

FULL

18 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

Select Cabin available

19 Jun

3 Days / 2 Nights

$ 781

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 (100 AUD per trip), Fuel Surcharge (25 AUD).

Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Soft drinks, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (240 AUD), Private Dive Guide (3,010 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.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

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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

8.7
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.0
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Bethan G
United Kingdom

It was incredible
Best thing ever, can’t believe it’s the first proper scuba diving experience I’ve had and i absolutely loved it. Saw so much sea life
Recommended for
Staff were friendly and welcoming. The whole team interacted with eachother which made it so much better. We were in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.
21 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Russell P
United States

Fantastic
Highlights were Matteo and his attention to detail. Great crew and participants!
Recommended for
Great crew. Fantastic Dive Instructor - Matteo. Overall great experience.
14 Feb, 2026

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
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

10 Exceptional
Larry S
United States

Awesome trip
10 dives in 50 hours including 2 night dives, great food and a great crew.
Recommended for
Crew, food, dive sites
20 Feb, 2023

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

10 Exceptional
Emily S
United States

Way better than anticipated
Everything!
Recommended for
People, Boat, Dives
27 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Christina F
Australia

Amazing trip, unforgettable!
Seeing bumphead parrotfish school, fantastic weather, night dives
Recommended for
Dive sites were amazing. Food was healthy and delicious (heaps of vegetarian), great team of people
13 Jan, 2023

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
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

376 reviews

9.1 Superb
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10 Exceptional
gillian R
United Kingdom

Great three days on Barrier Reef with great produce team.
Staff were great, really good briefings given, great daily updates from the Captain and overall responsibility and safety for customers was really well sorted and in place.
Recommended for
Staff. Food. Diving.
10 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Alex D
United States

Amazing!
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Pro Dive Cairns. Diving the Great Barrier Reef has always been a dream of mine and this trip did not disappoint. What really made the trip incredible, though, was the crew. Every member of the team was friendly and professional and made an effort to ensure all guests felt welcomed and comfortable diving with them. A very special thank you to Julien who was my PADI advanced open water instructor during the trip. He truly was a great instructor and his passion for diving and sharing the sport he loves with others made the trip all that more special. Thank you Pro Dive Cairns and Julien!
Recommended for
The crew, the crew, and the crew!
01 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Claude C
Canada

What an unforgettable experience
Very nice experience Quite a memorable encounter with humpback parrots Night diving in the presence of sharksDiversity and quantity of animals and corals
Recommended for
Respect for the gluten-free and dairy-free diet. Quality of the crew. Destination and quality of the diving breafing.
10 Apr, 2025

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Amy G
United States

Amazing trip with the best crew and dive guides
Wonderful diving trip on the great barrier reef. Great food, amazing diving and great experience. I was even able to sign up last minute for the advanced open water course. 10/10 would do this trip again!
Recommended for
The dive guides and instructors. The diving. Value for money.
07 Feb, 2025

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.
15 Jan, 2024

8.0 Very good
Natalia S
Germany

Fantastic dives on beautiful reefs.
Beautiful diving spots! Fantastic dives!All dives were very well organized. Good briefing with a reef map and compass information for navigation. Comfortable cabins, each with a door. Ample bathroom spaces. Good freshly cooked food. I recommend the whole thing with a clear conscience.
Recommended for
The boat is clean, comfortable and well furnished. Proper diving equipment.. The crew is friendly.
20 Nov, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Kelli A
Australia

Absolutely amazing
Great diving, awesome staff and the food was amazing!
Recommended for
Staff, reef, food
17 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Gary N
United States

Wonderful trip.
Very good communication by Leighton, the dive supervisor. Chris provided such a personal effort to make sure we had a great experience. Luke provided such good food. It was much better than I imagined it would be. Making friends with all the other divers, they were from many other countries and were all a lot of fun.
Recommended for
Friendly, helpful staff. Well organized, very professional. Good vibe amongst the all the divers.
27 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Tyson A
United States

Great Barrier Reef: Eat, Sleep, Dive
Highlights were completing AOW certification with Kazu, seeing lots of reef sharks and turtles, and spotting some humpback whales. Really great crew and instructors who accommodated everyone's needs. It's a no frills trip: Eat, sleep, and Dive That being said, it's an amazing value. I'd definitely do another trip with ScubaPro Cairns.
Recommended for
Dives, Instructors, Dives
22 Oct, 2017

10 Exceptional
Shannon S
Australia

Epic experience
The diving was incredible. The food was delicious. The staff were super friendly
Recommended for
Diving, food and people
27 Mar, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Karen D
Australia

An excellent dive trip that was very good value for money.
Very easy and enjoyable diving with loads to see. As much diving as you could possibly fit in, in the time given Really good crew - professional and safe Met nice people Good food.
Recommended for
Very professional staff, great dive sites and excellent food
12 Jul, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Xerxes A
Sweden

Awesome!
The food was better than expected. The dives were really good.
Recommended for
The dives, the food, the staff and co-divers
30 Apr, 2018

10 Exceptional
Teagan C
United States

Would absolutely go again
Lots of rays, sharks, and eels! Fun and comfortable atmosphere on the boat, and lots of freedom to explore the dive sites. 10/10
Recommended for
Self-guided, comfort on the boat, tons of dives
22 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Connor S
New Zealand

Can't rave enough about how amazing this trip was
The staff were absolutely amazing on this trip, so friendly and accommodating. They were so knowledgeable about the area and took us to the most amazing dive/snorkeling sites. The food was incredible and the chef was very accommodating for different food requirements. I was highly impressed with the comfort of the accommodations and rooms. When I come back to dive at Great Barrier, I will be booking with Pro Dive
Recommended for
People, FOOD!!!, sites
11 Jan, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
peter H
Australia

A great experience we were well looked after
Great weather and very well looked after throughout the whole process. Pro dive and live aboard did a great job.
Recommended for
Quality of service, professionalism of staff & value
29 Oct, 2023

10 Exceptional
Sagar C
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.
27 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Zeev F
Israel

great experiance. it was my first liveaboard trip and it was great.
the morning and the night dives. it was all well organize the team was so friendly. the food was good I was really surprised and I will book again
Recommended for
the crew , the diving, and the relaxation
12 Jan, 2018

10 Exceptional
JAMES S
United States

Awesome experience
The dive sites were terrific and much more beautiful than I had anticipated.
Recommended for
1. Crew was exceptionally friendly & helpful. 2. Great deal for the money 3. Absolutely wonderful dive sites
21 Nov, 2019

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

10 Exceptional
Koen V
Belgium

Very good trip
Seeing the Great barrier reef
Recommended for
Dive briefings, Food and Security/Material
21 Aug, 2019

Pro Dive Cairns, Australia

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